Patents by Inventor Gregory Robert Johnson

Gregory Robert Johnson 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).

  • Publication number: 20240132347
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a catalyst, methods of manufacturing the catalyst, and methods for using the catalyst for ammonia decomposition to produce hydrogen and nitrogen. The catalyst may comprise an electrically conductive support with a layer of one or more metal oxides adjacent to the support and at least one active metal adjacent to the layer. Methods are disclosed for deposition of metal oxide and active metal, drying and heat treatment. The method of using the catalyst may comprise bringing ammonia in contact with the catalyst in a reactor. The catalyst may be configured to be heated to a target temperature in less than about 60 minutes, by passing an electrical current through the catalyst. The method of using the catalyst may comprise bringing the catalyst in contact with ammonia at about 400 to 900° C., to generate a reformate stream with a conversion efficiency of greater than about 70%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Boris SHELUDKO, Jongwon CHOI, Young Suk JO, Gregory Robert JOHNSON, Hyunho KIM, Samuel DULL, Tomas RICCIARDULLI
  • Publication number: 20240116754
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for processing ammonia. A heater may heat reformers, where the reformers comprise ammonia (NH3) reforming catalysts in thermal communication with the heater. NH3 may be directed to the reformers from storage tanks, and the NH3 may be decomposed to generate a reformate stream comprising hydrogen (H2) and nitrogen (N2). At least part of the reformate stream can be used to heat reformers. Additionally, the reformate stream can be directed to a hydrogen processing module such as a fuel cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Young Suk JO, Gregory Robert JOHNSON, Hyunho KIM
  • Patent number: 11912574
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for processing ammonia. A heater may heat reformers, where the reformers comprise ammonia (NH3) reforming catalysts in thermal communication with the heater. NH3 may be directed to the reformers from storage tanks, and the NH3 may be decomposed to generate a reformate stream comprising hydrogen (H2) and nitrogen (N2). At least part of the reformate stream can be used to heat reformers. Additionally, the reformate stream can be directed to a hydrogen processing module such as a fuel cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: AMOGY Inc.
    Inventors: Young Suk Jo, Gregory Robert Johnson, Hyunho Kim
  • Patent number: 11866328
    Abstract: A method for ammonia decomposition is disclosed. The method may comprise providing a catalyst comprising an alumina support and a layer adjacent to the support. The layer comprises a perovskite phase comprising aluminum, cerium, and lanthanum, an oxide of at least one of an alkali metal and a rare earth metal, and an active metal. The method may comprise bringing the catalyst in contact with ammonia at a temperature of from about 400° C. to 700° C. to generate a reformate stream comprising hydrogen and nitrogen at an ammonia conversion efficiency of at least about 70%. The method may further comprise directing the hydrogen to a fuel cell to generate electricity. The method may further comprise generating heat for a reformer comprising the catalyst by combustion of gases or by electricity generated from hydrogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: AMOGY INC.
    Inventors: Boris Sheludko, Jongwon Choi, Young Suk Jo, Gregory Robert Johnson, Hyunho Kim
  • Patent number: 11840447
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for processing ammonia. A heater may heat reformers, where the reformers comprise ammonia (NH3) reforming catalysts in thermal communication with the heater. NH3 may be directed to the reformers from storage tanks, and the NH3 may be decomposed to generate a reformate stream comprising hydrogen (H2) and nitrogen (N2). At least part of the reformate stream can be used to heat reformers. Additionally, the reformate stream can be directed to a hydrogen processing module such as a fuel cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: AMOGY Inc.
    Inventors: Young Suk Jo, Gregory Robert Johnson, Hyunho Kim
  • Publication number: 20230392548
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for processing ammonia. The system may comprise one or more reactor modules configured to generate hydrogen from a source material comprising ammonia. The hydrogen generated by the one or more reactor modules may be used to provide additional heating of the reactor modules (e.g., via combustion of the hydrogen), or may be provided to one or more fuel cells for the generation of electrical energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Young Suk JO, Hyunho KIM, Gregory Robert JOHNSON, Matthew Jacob MONTGOMERY
  • Patent number: 11834334
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for processing ammonia. A heater may heat reformers, where the reformers comprise ammonia (NH3) reforming catalysts in thermal communication with the heater. NH3 may be directed to the reformers from storage tanks, and the NH3 may be decomposed to generate a reformate stream comprising hydrogen (H2) and nitrogen (N2). At least part of the reformate stream can be used to heat reformers. Additionally, the reformate stream can be directed to a hydrogen processing module such as a fuel cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: AMOGY Inc.
    Inventors: Young Suk Jo, Gregory Robert Johnson, Hyunho Kim
  • Publication number: 20230387439
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a fuel cell comprising: an electrochemical circuit comprising an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte between the anode and the cathode; a first channel comprising a first inlet and a first outlet, wherein the first channel is in fluid communication with the anode, wherein the first channel comprises one or more features, wherein the one or more features comprise (i) one or more cuts, (ii) one or more cutouts, (iii) one or more grooves, or (iv) any combination thereof; and a second channel comprising a second inlet and a second outlet, wherein the second channel is in fluid communication with the cathode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Jongwon CHOI, Young Suk JO, Hyunho KIM, Gregory Robert JOHNSON
  • Patent number: 11795055
    Abstract: A method for ammonia decomposition is disclosed. The method may comprise providing a catalyst comprising an zirconia support and a layer adjacent to the support. The layer comprises a tetragonal phase comprising zirconium, cerium, and oxygen, an oxide of at least one of an alkali metal and a rare earth metal, and an active metal. The method may comprise bringing the catalyst in contact with ammonia at a temperature of from about 400° C. to 700° C. to generate a reformate stream comprising hydrogen and nitrogen at an ammonia conversion efficiency of at least about 70%. The method may comprise directing the hydrogen to generate electricity. The method may comprise generating heat for a reformer comprising the catalyst by combustion of gases or by electricity generated from hydrogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: AMOGY Inc.
    Inventors: Boris Sheludko, Junyoung Cha, Young Suk Jo, Gregory Robert Johnson, Hyunho Kim
  • Patent number: 11787692
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for processing ammonia. A heater may heat reformers, where the reformers comprise ammonia (NH3) reforming catalysts in thermal communication with the heater. NH3 may be directed to the reformers from storage tanks, and the NH3 may be decomposed to generate a reformate stream comprising hydrogen (H2) and nitrogen (N2). At least part of the reformate stream can be used to heat reformers. Additionally, the reformate stream can be directed to a hydrogen processing module such as a fuel cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: AMOGY Inc.
    Inventors: Young Suk Jo, Gregory Robert Johnson, Hyunho Kim
  • Patent number: 11769893
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a fuel cell comprising: an electrochemical circuit comprising an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte between the anode and the cathode; a first channel comprising a first inlet and a first outlet, wherein the first channel is in fluid communication with the anode, wherein the first channel comprises one or more features, wherein the one or more features comprise (i) one or more cuts, (ii) one or more cutouts, (iii) one or more grooves, or (iv) any combination thereof; and a second channel comprising a second inlet and a second outlet, wherein the second channel is in fluid communication with the cathode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: AMOGY Inc.
    Inventors: Jongwon Choi, Young Suk Jo, Hyunho Kim, Gregory Robert Johnson
  • Patent number: 11764381
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a fuel cell comprising: an electrochemical circuit comprising an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte between the anode and the cathode; a first channel comprising a first inlet and a first outlet, wherein the first channel is in fluid communication with the anode, wherein the first channel comprises one or more features, wherein the one or more features comprise (i) one or more cuts, (ii) one or more cutouts, (iii) one or more grooves, or (iv) any combination thereof; and a second channel comprising a second inlet and a second outlet, wherein the second channel is in fluid communication with the cathode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: AMOGY Inc.
    Inventors: Jongwon Choi, Young Suk Jo, Hyunho Kim, Gregory Robert Johnson
  • Publication number: 20230055949
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a fuel cell comprising: an electrochemical circuit comprising an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte between the anode and the cathode; a first channel comprising a first inlet and a first outlet, wherein the first channel is in fluid communication with the anode, wherein the first channel comprises one or more features, wherein the one or more features comprise (i) one or more cuts, (ii) one or more cutouts, (iii) one or more grooves, or (iv) any combination thereof; and a second channel comprising a second inlet and a second outlet, wherein the second channel is in fluid communication with the cathode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Jongwon CHOI, Young Suk JO, Hyunho KIM, Gregory Robert JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20230053549
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a fuel cell comprising: an electrochemical circuit comprising an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte between the anode and the cathode; a first channel comprising a first inlet and a first outlet, wherein the first channel is in fluid communication with the anode, wherein the first channel comprises one or more features, wherein the one or more features comprise (i) one or more cuts, (ii) one or more cutouts, (iii) one or more grooves, or (iv) any combination thereof; and a second channel comprising a second inlet and a second outlet, wherein the second channel is in fluid communication with the cathode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Jongwon CHOI, Young Suk JO, Hyunho KIM, Gregory Robert JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20220403775
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for processing ammonia. The system may comprise one or more reactor modules configured to generate hydrogen from a source material comprising ammonia. The hydrogen generated by the one or more reactor modules may be used to provide additional heating of the reactor modules (e.g., via combustion of the hydrogen), or may be provided to one or more fuel cells for the generation of electrical energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Young Suk Jo, Hyunho Kim, Gregory Robert Johnson, Matthew Jacob Montgomery
  • Publication number: 20220389864
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for processing ammonia. The system may comprise one or more reactor modules configured to generate hydrogen from a source material comprising ammonia. The hydrogen generated by the one or more reactor modules may be used to provide additional heating of the reactor modules (e.g., via combustion of the hydrogen), or may be provided to one or more fuel cells for the generation of electrical energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Young Suk Jo, Hyunho Kim, Gregory Robert Johnson, Matthew Jacob Montgomery