Patents by Inventor Daniel EUHUS

Daniel EUHUS 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).

  • High pressure feeding system for a liquid-based biomass to liquid reactor
    Patent number: 9745517
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods to transfer a pressurized slurry of plant-based biomass into a reactor vessel. The methods allow for the transfer of practical-sized pieces of biomass in a slurry pressurized to above about 300 psi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Levie, Alex Coulthard, Daniel Euhus, Kent Douglas Robarge, Paul Spindler
  • HIGH PRESSURE FEEDING SYSTEM FOR A LIQUID-BASED BIOMASS TO LIQUID REACTOR
    Publication number: 20140303415
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods to transfer a pressurized slurry of plant-based biomass into a reactor vessel. The methods allow for the transfer of practical-sized pieces of biomass in a slurry pressurized to above about 300 psi.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Catchlight Energy LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Levie, Alex Coulthard, Daniel Euhus, Kent Douglas Robarge, Paul Spindler
  • SOLVENT-ENHANCED BIOMASS LIQUEFACTION
    Publication number: 20120005949
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved method for solvent liquefaction of biomass to produce liquid products such as transportation fuel. The method uses a novel solvent combination that promotes liquefaction relatively quickly, and it reduces the need to transport large amounts of hydrogen or hydrogen-carrying solvents. It operates at lower pressure than previous methods, does not require a catalyst or hydrogen gas or CO input, and provides very high conversion of biomass into a bio-oil that can be further processed in a petroleum refinery. It also beneficially provides a way to recycle a portion of the crude liquefaction product for use as part of the solvent combination for the biomass liquefaction reaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: James STEVENS, Michelle YOUNG, Daniel EUHUS, Alex COULTHARD, Doug NAAE, Kerry SPILKER, Jason HICKS, Subhasis BHATTACHARYA, Paul SPINDLER