Patents by Inventor Fabio R. Zurcher

Fabio R. Zurcher 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).

  • Patent number: 11795123
    Abstract: Metal oxide catalysts comprising various dopants are provided. The catalysts are useful as heterogenous catalysts in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons such as ethane and ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Lummus Technology LLC
    Inventors: Joel M. Cizeron, Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Wayne P. Schammel, Greg Nyce, Anja Rumplecker, Jarod McCormick, Marian Alcid, Joel Gamoras, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras
  • Publication number: 20230201803
    Abstract: Catalysts, catalytic materials having catalysts present on supports and catalytic methods are provided. The catalysts, catalytic material and methods are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Fabio R. Zurcher, Daniel Rosenberg, Richard P. James, David Grauer, Wayne P. Schammel, Joel M. Cizeron, Joel Gamoras, Ginger DeMars, Adrienne Tanur
  • Patent number: 11370724
    Abstract: Catalytic forms and formulations are provided. The catalytic forms and formulations are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Lummus Technology LLC
    Inventors: Joel M. Cizeron, Fabio R. Zurcher, Jarod McCormick, Joel Gamoras, Roger Vogel, Joel David Vincent, Greg Nyce, Wayne P. Schammel, Erik C. Scher, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras, Erik Freer
  • Patent number: 11078132
    Abstract: Nanowires useful as heterogeneous catalysts are provided. The nanowire catalysts are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Lummus Technology LLC
    Inventors: Fabio R. Zurcher, Erik C. Scher, Joel M. Cizeron, Wayne P. Schammel, Alex Tkachenko, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce, Anja Rumplecker, Jarod McCormick, Anna Merzlyak, Marian Alcid, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras
  • Publication number: 20210139392
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for producing olefins via an oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) process. The systems and methods may comprise the use of a staged process comprising at least one non-adiabatic section that is in thermal communication with a heat transfer medium and at least one substantially adiabatic section. The systems and methods may also comprise the use of a diluent stream which may improve methane conversion in an OCM reactor and an ethylene/ethane ratio in a post-bed cracking unit. The methods and systems may further comprise injecting oxygen (O2) and a paraffin into a gas stream containing a radical transfer agent to provide a reaction mixture. The reaction mixture may be held in a vessel for a time period greater than an auto-ignition delay time (AIDT), such that the reaction mixture may ignite to liberate heat and convert to a product mixture comprising olefins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Joel CIZERON, David SHERIDAN, Gregory J. TURK, Satish LAKHAPATRI, Rong FAN, Guido RADAELLI, Franciscus J.A. MARTENS, Jarod McCORMICK, David C. GRAUER, Fabio R. ZURCHER, Daniel ROSENBERG
  • Patent number: 11000835
    Abstract: Catalysts, catalytic forms and formulations, and catalytic methods are provided. The catalysts and catalytic forms and formulations are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Lummus Technology LLC
    Inventors: Erik M. Freer, Wayne P. Schammel, Fabio R. Zurcher, Joel M. Cizeron, Jin Ki Hong, Anja Rumplecker, Sam Maurer, Joel Gamoras, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik C. Scher
  • Publication number: 20210130260
    Abstract: Metal oxide catalysts comprising various dopants are provided. The catalysts are useful as heterogeneous catalysts in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons such as ethane and ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Wayne P. Schammel, Anja Rumplecker, Fabio R. Zurcher, Joel M. Cizeron, Erik C. Scher, Greg Nyce, Jarod McCormick, Marian Alcid, Joel Gamoras, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras
  • Patent number: 10865166
    Abstract: Metal oxide catalysts comprising various dopants are provided. The catalysts are useful as heterogeneous catalysts in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons such as ethane and ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne P. Schammel, Anja Rumplecker, Joel M. Cizeron, Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Greg Nyce, Jarod McCormick, Marian Alcid, Joel Gamoras, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras
  • Publication number: 20200377429
    Abstract: Metal oxide catalysts comprising various dopants are provided. The catalysts are useful as heterogenous catalysts in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons such as ethane and ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Joel M. Cizeron, Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Wayne P. Schammel, Greg Nyce, Anja Rumplecker, Jarod McCormick, Marian Alcid, Joel Gamoras, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras
  • Publication number: 20200368725
    Abstract: Heterogeneous catalysts with optional dopants are provided. The catalysts are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2+ hydrocarbons. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Wayne P. Schammel, Anja Rumplecker, Fabio R. Zurcher, Erik C. Scher, Joel M. Cizeron, Joel Gamoras
  • Patent number: 10836689
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for producing olefins via an oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) process. The systems and methods may comprise the use of a staged process comprising at least one non-adiabatic section that is in thermal communication with a heat transfer medium and at least one substantially adiabatic section. The systems and methods may also comprise the use of a diluent stream which may improve methane conversion in an OCM reactor and an ethylene/ethane ratio in a post-bed cracking unit. The methods and systems may further comprise injecting oxygen (O2) and a paraffin into a gas stream containing a radical transfer agent to provide a reaction mixture. The reaction mixture may be held in a vessel for a time period greater than an auto-ignition delay time (AIDT), such that the reaction mixture may ignite to liberate heat and convert to a product mixture comprising olefins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Lummus Technology LLC
    Inventors: Joel Cizeron, David Sheridan, Gregory J. Turk, Satish Lakhapatri, Rong Fan, Guido Radaelli, Franciscus J. A. Martens, Jarod McCormick, David C. Grauer, Fabio R. Zurcher, Daniel Rosenberg
  • Patent number: 10780420
    Abstract: Heterogeneous catalysts with optional dopants are provided. The catalysts are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2+ hydrocarbons. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Lummus Technology LLC
    Inventors: Wayne P. Schammel, Anja Rumplecker, Fabio R. Zurcher, Erik C. Scher, Joel M. Cizeron, Joel Gamoras
  • Publication number: 20200238256
    Abstract: Catalysts, catalytic materials having catalysts present on supports and catalytic methods are provided. The catalysts, catalytic material and methods are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Fabio R. Zurcher, Daniel Rosenberg, Richard P. James, David Grauer, Wayne P. Schammel, Joel M. Cizeron, Joel Gamoras, Ginger DeMars, Adrienne Tanur
  • Patent number: 10654769
    Abstract: Metal oxide catalysts comprising various dopants are provided. The catalysts are useful as heterogenous catalysts in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons such as ethane and ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel M. Cizeron, Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Wayne P. Schammel, Greg Nyce, Anja Rumplecker, Jarod McCormick, Marian Alcid, Joel Gamoras, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras
  • Publication number: 20200109094
    Abstract: Nanowires useful as heterogeneous catalysts are provided. The nanowire catalysts are prepared by polymer templated methods and are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to ethane and/or ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Greg Nyce, Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Joel M. Cizeron, Wayne P. Schammel, Joel Gamoras, Anja Rumplecker, Jarod McCormick, Marian Alcid
  • Publication number: 20200070136
    Abstract: Nanowires useful as heterogeneous catalysts are provided. The nanowires catalysts are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Joel M. Cizeron, Wayne P. Schammel, Alex Tkachenko, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce
  • Publication number: 20200024214
    Abstract: Catalytic forms and formulations are provided. The catalytic forms and formulations are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Joel M. Cizeron, Fabio R. Zurcher, Jarod McCormick, Joel Gamoras, Roger Vogel, Joel David Vincent, Greg Nyce, Wayne P. Schammel, Erik C. Scher, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras, Erik Freer
  • Publication number: 20200016580
    Abstract: Catalysts, catalytic forms and formulations, and catalytic methods are provided. The catalysts and catalytic forms and formulations are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Erik M. Freer, Wayne P. Schammel, Fabio R. Zurcher, Joel M. Cizeron, Jin Ki Hong, Anja Rumplecker, Sam Maurer, Joel Gamoras, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik C. Scher
  • Publication number: 20190169089
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for producing olefins via an oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) process. The systems and methods may comprise the use of a staged process comprising at least one non-adiabatic section that is in thermal communication with a heat transfer medium and at least one substantially adiabatic section. The systems and methods may also comprise the use of a diluent stream which may improve methane conversion in an OCM reactor and an ethylene/ethane ratio in a post-bed cracking unit. The methods and systems may further comprise injecting oxygen (O2) and a paraffin into a gas stream containing a radical transfer agent to provide a reaction mixture. The reaction mixture may be held in a vessel for a time period greater than an auto-ignition delay time (AIDT), such that the reaction mixture may ignite to liberate heat and convert to a product mixture comprising olefins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Joel CIZERON, David SHERIDAN, Gregory J. TURK, Satish LAKHAPATRI, Rong FAN, Guido RADAELLI, Franciscus J.A. MARTENS, Jarod McCORMICK, David C. GRAUER, Fabio R. ZURCHER, Daniel ROSENBERG
  • Patent number: 10308565
    Abstract: Metal oxide catalysts comprising various dopants are provided. The catalysts are useful as heterogenous catalysts in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons such as ethane and ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Silura Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne P. Schammel, Anja Rumplecker, Joel M. Cizeron, Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Greg Nyce, Jarod McCormick, Marian Alcid, Joel Gamoras, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras