Patents by Inventor Chris L. Aardahl

Chris L. Aardahl has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method of generating hydrocarbon reagents from diesel, natural gas and other logistical fuels
    Patent number: 7744751
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing reagents for a chemical reaction by introducing a fuel containing hydrocarbons into a flash distillation process wherein the fuel is separated into a first component having a lower average molecular weight and a second component having a higher average molecular weight. The first component is then reformed to produce synthesis gas wherein the synthesis gas is reacted catalytically to produce the desire reagent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Darrell R. Herling, Chris L. Aardahl, Robert T. Rozmiarek, Kenneth G. Rappe, Yong Wang, Jamelyn D. Holladay
  • Method of Generating Hydrocarbon Reagents from Diesel, Natural Gas and other Logistical Fuels
    Publication number: 20090011291
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing reagents for a chemical reaction by introducing a fuel containing hydrocarbons into a flash distillation process wherein the fuel is separated into a first component having a lower average molecular weight and a second component having a higher average molecular weight. The first component is then reformed to produce synthesis gas wherein the synthesis gas is reacted catalytically to produce the desire reagent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Darrell R. Herling, Chris L. Aardahl, Robert T. Rozmiarek, Kenneth G. Rappe, Yong Wang, Jamelyn D. Holladay
  • Method of generating hydrocarbon reagents from diesel, natural gas and other logistical fuels
    Patent number: 7435760
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing reagents for a chemical reaction by introducing a fuel containing hydrocarbons into a flash distillation process wherein the fuel is separated into a first component having a lower average molecular weight and a second component having a higher average molecular weight. The first component is then reformed to produce synthesis gas wherein the synthesis gas is reacted catalytically to produce the desire reagent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Darrell R Herling, Chris L. Aardahl, Robert T. Rozmiarek, Kenneth G. Rappe, Yong Wang, Jamelyn D. Holladay