Patents by Inventor Christian Mårup Osmundsen

Christian Mårup Osmundsen 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 and a system for producing glycolic acid and/or glycolate
    Patent number: 11780798
    Abstract: A method and a system for producing glycolic acid and/or glycolate from sustainable resources. A method for catalytic production of glycolic acid and/or glycolate including the step of: oxidation of a starting material including between 0.1-100 wt/wt % glycolaldehyde at a temperature of between ?10° C. and 100° C. with an oxidant in the presence of a metal-based catalyst including a catalytically active metal, which is selected from the group of palladium and platinum; or mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: HALDOR TOPSØE A/S
    Inventors: Christian Mårup Osmundsen, Esben Taarning
  • New bed material for thermolytic fragmentation of sugars
    Publication number: 20220411357
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for thermolytic fragmentation of a sugar into a composition comprising C1-C3 oxygenates. In particular, it relates to the use of heat carrying particles providing improved yields of C1-C3 oxygenates and improved fluidization characteristics making it suitable for industrial scale production of e.g. glycolaldehyde. It also regards a circulating fluidized bed system comprising the heat carrying particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: HALDOR TOPSØE A/S
    Inventors: Christian Mårup OSMUNDSEN, Esben TAARNING, Morten Boberg LARSEN
  • PRODUCTION OF GLYCOLALDEHYDE BY THERMOLYTIC FRAGMENTATION
    Publication number: 20220402848
    Abstract: A process for the production of glycolaldehyde by thermolytic fragmentation of a carbohydrate feedstock including mono- and/or di-saccharide(s) and a system suitable for performing the process. The process and the system are suitable for industrial application, and the process may be performed in a continuous process. The salt-depleted carbohydrate feedstock may include one or more impurities selected from the group of arsenic, lead, sulfate, sulfur dioxide, and 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: HALDOR TOPSØE A/S
    Inventors: Christian Mårup Osmundsen, Morten Boberg Larsen
  • Production of glycolaldehyde by thermolytic fragmentation
    Patent number: 11472761
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of glycolaldehyde by thermolytic fragmentation of a carbohydrate feedstock comprising mono- and/or di-saccharide(s) and a system suitable for performing the process. The process and the system are suitable for industrial application, and the process may be performed in a continuous process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: HALDOR TOPSØE A/S
    Inventors: Christian Mårup Osmundsen, Morten Boberg Larsen
  • Process for the preparation of ethylene glycol from sugars
    Patent number: 11384038
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of ethylene glycol and other C1-C3 hydroxy compounds comprising the steps of hydrogenating a composition comprising C1-C3 oxygenate compounds in the gas phase in the presence of a copper on carbon catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: HALDOR TOPSØE A/S
    Inventors: Christian Mårup Osmundsen, Esben Taarning, Morten Boberg Larsen
  • PRODUCTION OF GLYCOLALDEHYDE BY THERMOLYTIC FRAGMENTATION
    Publication number: 20210292263
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of glycolaldehyde by thermolytic fragmentation of a carbohydrate feedstock comprising mono- and/or di-saccharide(s) and a system suitable for performing the process. The process and the system are suitable for industrial application, and the process may be performed in a continuous process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: HALDOR TOPSØE A/S
    Inventors: Christian Mårup Osmundsen, Morten Boberg Larsen
  • Process for removing sulphur compounds from process streams
    Patent number: 10875789
    Abstract: A method for removing sulphur compounds from a process stream by contacting the process stream with an aqueous solution containing glycolaldehyde as the predominant compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: HALDOR TOPSØE A/S
    Inventors: Esben Taarning, Christian Mårup Osmundsen
  • THERMOLYTIC FRAGMENTATION OF SUGARS
    Publication number: 20200392061
    Abstract: A process for large scale and energy efficient production of oxygenates from sugar is disclosed in which a sugar feedstock is introduced into a thermolytic fragmentation reactor including a fluidized stream of heat carrying particles. The heat carrying particles may be separated from the fluidized stream prior to cooling the fragmentation product and may be directed to a reheater to reheat the particles and recirculate the heated particles to the fragmentation reactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Applicant: HALDOR TOPSØE A/S
    Inventors: Morten Boberg Larsen, Christian Mårup Osmundsen, Esben Taarning
  • Process for the preparation of ethylene glycol from sugars
    Patent number: 10759726
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of ethylene glycol and other C1-C3 hydroxy compounds comprising the steps of hydrogenating a composition comprising C1-C3 oxygenate compounds. In particular the process is suitable for hydrogenating a composition comprising different C1-C3 oxygenate compounds, such as the product from a thermolytic fragmentation of a sugar composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: HALDOR TOPSØE A/S
    Inventors: Martin Spangsberg Holm, Christian Mårup Osmundsen, Esben Taarning, Amanda Birgitte Sølvhøj, Morten Boberg Larsen
  • Thermolytic fragmentation of sugars
    Patent number: 10570078
    Abstract: A process for large scale and energy efficient product of oxygenates from sugar is disclosed in which a sugar feedstock is introduced into a thermolytic fragmentation reactor comprising a fluidized stream of heat carrying particles. The heat carrying particles may be separated from the fluidized stream prior to cooling the fragmentation product and may be directed to a reheater to reheat the particles and recirculate the heated particles to the fragmentation reactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: HALDOR TOPSØE A/S
    Inventors: Morten Boberg Larsen, Christian Mårup Osmundsen, Esben Taarning
  • A METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING GLYCOLIC ACID AND/OR GLYCOLATE
    Publication number: 20190284122
    Abstract: A method and a system for producing glycolic acid and/or glycolate from sustainable resources. A method for catalytic production of glycolic acid and/or glycolate including the step of: oxidation of a starting material including between 0.1-100 wt/wt % glycolaldehyde at a temperature of between ?10° C. and 100° C. with an oxidant in the presence of a metal-based catalyst including a catalytically active metal, which is selected from the group of palladium and platinum; or mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: HALDOR TOPSØE A/S
    Inventors: Christian Mårup Osmundsen, Esben TAARNING
  • THERMOLYTIC FRAGMENTATION OF SUGARS
    Publication number: 20190119187
    Abstract: A process for large scale and energy efficient product on of oxygenates from sugar is disclosed in which a sugar feedstock is introduced into a thermolytic fragmentation reactor comprising a fluidized stream of heat carrying particles. The heat carrying particles may be separated from the fluidized stream prior to cooling the fragmentation product and may be directed to a reheater to reheat the particles and recirculate the heated particles to the fragmentation reactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: HALDOR TOPSØE A/S
    Inventors: Morten Boberg Larsen, Christian Mårup Osmundsen, Esben Taarning
  • PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL FROM SUGARS
    Publication number: 20190010104
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of ethylene glycol and other C1-C3 hydroxy compounds comprising the steps of hydrogenating a composition comprising C1-C3 oxygenate compounds. In particular the process is suitable for hydrogenating a composition comprising different C1-C3 oxygenate compounds, such as the product from a thermolytic fragmentation of a sugar composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: HALDOR TOPSØE A/S
    Inventors: Martin Spangsberg Holm, Christian Mårup Osmundsen, Esben Taarning, Amanda Birgitte Sølvhøj, Morten Boberg Larsen
  • PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL FROM SUGARS
    Publication number: 20190010103
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of ethylene glycol and other C1-C3 hydroxy compounds comprising the steps of hydrogenating a composition comprising C1-C3 oxygenate compounds in the gas phase in the presence of a copper on carbon catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: HALDOR TOPSØE A/S
    Inventors: Christian Mårup OSMUNDSEN, Esben TAARNING, Morten Boberg LARSEN
  • A PROCESS FOR REMOVING SULPHUR COMPOUNDS FROM PROCESS STREAMS
    Publication number: 20180312410
    Abstract: A method for removing sulphur compounds from a process stream by contacting the process stream with an aqueous solution containing glycolaldehyde as the predominant compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: HALDOR TOPSOE A/S
    Inventors: Esben TAARNING, Christian Mårup OSMUNDSEN
  • Process for the conversion of sugars to lactic acid and 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid or esters thereof comprising a metallo-silicate material and a metal ion
    Patent number: 9975113
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of lactic acid and 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid or esters thereof from a sugar in the presence of a metallo-silicate material, a metal ion and a solvent, wherein the metal ion is selected from one or more of the group consisting of potassium ions, sodium ions, lithium ions, rubidium ions and caesium ions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Haldor Topsoe A/S
    Inventors: Martin Spangsberg Holm, Irantzu Sadaba Zubiri, Søren Tolborg, Christian Mårup Osmundsen, Esben Taarning
  • Process for the preparation of ethylene glycol from sugars
    Patent number: 9926247
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of ethylene glycol comprising the steps of hydrogenating a composition comprising C2-oxygenate compounds in the gas phase in the presence of a catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Haldor Topsoe A/S
    Inventors: Christian Mårup Osmundsen, Esben Taarning, Martin Spangsberg Holm
  • PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL FROM SUGARS
    Publication number: 20170197893
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of ethylene glycol comprising the steps of hydrogenating a composition comprising C2-oxygenate compounds in the gas phase in the presence of a catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Applicant: Haldor Topsøe A/S
    Inventors: Christian Mårup Osmundsen, Esben Taarning, Martin Spangsberg Holm
  • PROCESS FOR THE CONVERSION OF SUGARS TO LACTIC ACID AND 2-HYDROXY-3-BUTENOIC ACID OR ESTERS THEREOF COMPRISING A METALLO-SILICATE MATERIAL AND A METAL ION
    Publication number: 20170173570
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of lactic acid and 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid or esters thereof from a sugar in the presence of a metallo-silicate material, a metal ion and a solvent, wherein the metal ion is selected from one or more of the group consisting of potassium ions, sodium ions, lithium ions, rubidium ions and caesium ions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Martin Spangsberg Holm, lrantzu Sadaba Zubiri, Søren Tolborg, Christian Mårup Osmundsen, Esben Taarning
  • Process for the conversion of sugars to lactic acid and 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid or esters thereof comprising a metallo-silicate material and a metal ion
    Patent number: 9573123
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of lactic acid and 2-hydroxy-3-butenoic acid or esters thereof from a sugar in the presence of a metallo-silicate material, a metal ion and a solvent, wherein the metal ion is selected from one or more of the group consisting of potassium ions, sodium ions, lithium ions, rubidium ions and caesium ions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Haldor Topsie A/S
    Inventors: Martin Spangsberg Holm, Irantzu Sadaba Zubiri, Søren Tolborg, Christian Mårup Osmundsen, Esben Taarning