Patents by Inventor Fritz Simeon

Fritz Simeon 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: 10625209
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods and systems for carrying out a pH-influenced chemical and/or biological reaction. In some embodiments, the pH-influenced reaction involves the conversion of CO2 to a dissolved species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Michael C. Stern, Fritz Simeon, Trevor Alan Hatton
  • Patent number: 9951430
    Abstract: A method for co-processing H2S and CO2 in an electrolyzer includes feeding a first gas stream having H2S to an anode and feeding a second gas stream having CO2 to a cathode. The H2S is split into hydrogen and elemental sulfur. The hydrogen is transferred from the anode to the cathode, and the CO2 is hydrogenated with the transferred hydrogen. A method for producing electricity in a fuel cell includes feeding a first gas stream having H2S and CO to an anode, and feeding a second gas stream having oxygen to a cathode. The H2S and CO forms hydrogen and carbonyl sulfide. The hydrogen is transferred from the anode to the cathode. The transferred hydrogen is oxidized with the oxygen of the second gas stream, and electricity formed from the oxidation is collected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Stamatios Souentie, Alberto Lozano Ballesteros, Fritz Simeon
  • Patent number: 9919287
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention feature article of manufacture, methods of making and methods of using a paste of the reaction product of an organic amine and support particles, shaped as pellets, sheets, films, rings discs or other forms useful for scrubbing carbon dioxide from emissions and the atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Udi Meirav, Trevor Alan Hatton, Fritz Simeon
  • Publication number: 20160305029
    Abstract: A method for co-processing H2S and CO2 in an electrolyzer includes feeding a first gas stream having H2S to an anode and feeding a second gas stream having CO2 to a cathode. The H2S is split into hydrogen and elemental sulfur. The hydrogen is transferred from the anode to the cathode, and the CO2 is hydrogenated with the transferred hydrogen. A method for producing electricity in a fuel cell includes feeding a first gas stream having H2S and CO to an anode, and feeding a second gas stream having oxygen to a cathode. The H2S and CO forms hydrogen and carbonyl sulfide. The hydrogen is transferred from the anode to the cathode. The transferred hydrogen is oxidized with the oxygen of the second gas stream, and electricity formed from the oxidation is collected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY
    Inventors: Stamatios Souentie, Alberto Lozano Ballesteros, Fritz Simeon
  • Publication number: 20160114290
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods and systems for carrying out a pH-influenced chemical and/or biological reaction. In some embodiments, the pH-influenced reaction involves the conversion of CO2 to a dissolved species.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Michael C. Stern, Fritz Simeon, Trevor Alan Hatton
  • Patent number: 9302219
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods and systems for carrying out a pH-influenced chemical and/or biological reaction. In some embodiments, the pH-influenced reaction involves the conversion of CO2 to a dissolved species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Michael C. Stern, Fritz Simeon, Trevor Alan Hatton
  • Publication number: 20150352518
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention feature article of manufacture, methods of making and methods of using a paste of the reaction product of an organic amine and support particles, shaped as pellets, sheets, films, rings discs or other forms useful for scrubbing carbon dioxide from emissions and the atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: enVerid Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Udi Meirav, Trevor Alan Hatton, Fritz Simeon
  • Patent number: 8921580
    Abstract: Described herein are inventive methods for synthesis of cyclic carbonates from CO2 and epoxide. In some embodiments, the methods are carried out in the presence of a catalyst comprising an electrophilic halogen. In some embodiments, the methods are carried out in a flow reactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Trevor Alan Hatton, Timothy F. Jamison, Jennifer Aiden Kozak, Fritz Simeon, Jie Wu
  • Publication number: 20130310575
    Abstract: Described herein are inventive methods for synthesis of cyclic carbonates from CO2 and epoxide. In some embodiments, the methods are carried out in the presence of a catalyst comprising an electrophilic halogen. In some embodiments, the methods are carried out in a flow reactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Trevor Alan Hatton, Timothy F. Jamison, Jennifer Aiden Kozak, Fritz Simeon, Jie Wu
  • Publication number: 20130058857
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods and systems for carrying out a pH-influenced chemical and/or biological reaction. In some embodiments, the pH-influenced reaction involves the conversion of CO2 to a dissolved species.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Michael C. Stern, Fritz Simeon, Trevor Alan Hatton