Patents by Inventor Harold Wright
Harold Wright 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).
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Publication number: 20230159408Abstract: The present invention describes a processes, systems, and catalysts for the conversion of carbon dioxide and water and electricity into low carbon or zero carbon high quality fuels and chemicals. In one aspect, the present invention provides an integrated process for the conversion of a feed stream comprising carbon dioxide to a product stream comprising hydrocarbons between 5 and 24 carbon atoms in length.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2022Publication date: May 25, 2023Applicant: INFINIUM TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Harold Wright, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11597654Abstract: The present invention describes a processes, systems, and catalysts for the utilization of carbon dioxide into high quality synthesis gas that can then be used to produce fuels (e.g., diesel fuel) and chemicals. In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for the conversion of a feed gas comprising carbon dioxide and hydrogen to a product gas comprising carbon monoxide and water.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Infinium Technology, LLCInventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Harold Wright, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11565982Abstract: The present invention describes a processes, systems, and catalysts for the conversion of carbon dioxide and water and electricity into low carbon or zero carbon high quality fuels and chemicals. In one aspect, the present invention provides an integrated process for the conversion of a feed stream comprising carbon dioxide to a product stream comprising hydrocarbons between 5 and 24 carbon atoms in length.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2021Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Infinium Technology, LLCInventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Harold Wright, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11560343Abstract: The invention relates to a process, catalysts, materials for conversion of renewable electricity, air, and water to low or zero carbon fuels and chemicals by the direct capture of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and the conversion of the carbon dioxide to fuels and chemicals using hydrogen produced by the electrolysis of water.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Infinium Technology, LLCInventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Harold Wright, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20220333015Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to processes and systems for the purification and conversion of CO2 into low-carbon or zero-carbon high quality fuels and chemicals using renewable energy. In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for producing a stream comprising at least 90 mol % CO2. In certain cases, the CO2 stream is processed to make low carbon fuels and chemicals. In this process at least a portion of the CO2 is reacted with a stream comprising H2 in a Reverse Water Gas Shift (RWGS) reactor to produce a product stream that comprises CO.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Applicant: Infinium Technology, LLCInventors: Glenn McGinnis, Harold Wright, Matthew Caldwell, Orion Hanbury, Alex Mattana, Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Anja Rumplecker Galloway, James Bucher
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Publication number: 20220080903Abstract: A vehicular storage apparatus includes a main body, a first storage container, a second storage container, and a power source. The main body comprises a top wall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a bottom wall each extending from a first end to a second end to form an interior space. A first partition is vertically positioned in the interior space to divide the interior space into a first compartment and a second compartment. The first storage container comprises a first storage compartment. The first storage container is positioned on top of the main body. The second storage container comprises a second storage compartment. The second storage container is positioned on top of the first storage container. Each of the first storage compartment and the second storage compartment extends longitudinally between the first end and the second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventor: Harold Wright Ano
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Publication number: 20210340015Abstract: The present invention describes a processes, systems, and catalysts for the utilization of carbon dioxide into high quality synthesis gas that can then be used to produce fuels (e.g., diesel fuel) and chemicals. In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for the conversion of a feed gas comprising carbon dioxide and hydrogen to a product gas comprising carbon monoxide and water.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Applicant: INFINIUM TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Harold Wright, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20210340077Abstract: The present invention describes a processes, systems, and catalysts for the conversion of carbon dioxide and water and electricity into low carbon or zero carbon high quality fuels and chemicals. In one aspect, the present invention provides an integrated process for the conversion of a feed stream comprising carbon dioxide to a product stream comprising hydrocarbons between 5 and 24 carbon atoms in length.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Applicant: INFINIUM TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Harold Wright, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20210340076Abstract: The invention relates to a process, catalysts, materials for conversion of renewable electricity, air, and water to low or zero carbon fuels and chemicals by the direct capture of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and the conversion of the carbon dioxide to fuels and chemicals using hydrogen produced by the electrolysis of water.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Applicant: INFINIUM TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Harold Wright, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez
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Patent number: 10641092Abstract: Various embodiments relate to methods, apparatus, and systems for injecting and detecting compositions in drilling fluid systems. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of injecting and detecting a composition in a drilling fluid system. The method can include injecting the composition into the drilling fluid system. The drilling fluid system can include a gas detector. The method can also include detecting the composition with the gas detector.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Neil Patrick Schexnaider, James Dave Faul, II, James Harold Wright
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Patent number: 10189763Abstract: Herein disclosed is a method of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emission comprising introducing one or more feed streams into a reformer to generate synthesis gas; and converting synthesis gas to dimethyl ether (DME). In some cases, the reformer is a fluidized bed dry reforming reactor. In some cases, the reformer comprises a hydrogen membrane. In some cases, the hydrogen membrane removes hydrogen contained in the synthesis gas and shifts reforming reactions toward completion.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: RES USA, LLCInventors: Harold A. Wright, Mark K. Robertson, Weibin Jiang
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Patent number: 10125330Abstract: A system for the production of synthesis gas, including a gasification apparatus configured to convert at least a portion of a gasifier feed material introduced thereto into a gasification product gas comprising synthesis gas having a molar ratio of hydrogen to carbon monoxide; at least one additional apparatus selected from the group consisting of feed preparation apparatus located upstream of the gasification apparatus, synthesis gas conditioning apparatus, and synthesis gas utilization apparatus; and at least one line fluidly connecting the at least one additional apparatus or an outlet of the gasification apparatus with the at least one vessel of the gasification apparatus, whereby a gas from the at least one additional apparatus or exiting the gasification apparatus may provide at least one non-steam component of a fluidization gas. A method of utilizing the system is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: RES USA, LLCInventors: Weibin Jiang, Bruce E. McComish, Bryan C. Borum, Benjamin H. Carryer, Mark K. Robertson, Eric R. Elrod, Sim Weeks, Harold A. Wright
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Patent number: 10086365Abstract: A method of strengthening a precipitated unsupported iron catalyst by: preparing a precipitated unsupported iron catalyst containing copper and potassium; adding a solution comprising a structural promoter to the previously prepared catalyst; drying the mixture; and calcining the dried catalyst. A method for preparing an iron catalyst, the method comprising: precipitating a catalyst precursor comprising iron phases selected from hydroxides, oxides, and carbonates; adding a promoter to the catalyst precursor to yield a promoted precursor; drying the promoted precursor to yield dried catalyst; and calcining the dried catalyst, wherein the catalyst further comprises copper and potassium. A method of preparing a strengthened precipitated iron catalyst comprising: co-precipitating iron, copper, magnesium, and aluminum; washing the precipitate; alkalizing the precipitate; and drying the precipitate to yield a dried catalyst precursor.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2008Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: RES USA, LLCInventors: Belma Demirel, Charles B. Benham, Dan Fraenkel, Richard A. Bley, Jesse W. Taylor, Sara L. Rolfe, Harold A. Wright
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Patent number: 10035963Abstract: A mixing apparatus for producing a feedstock for a reformer, the mixing apparatus including at least one mixing vessel comprising a cylindrical vessel with a conical bottom; a steam inlet configured for introducing steam into the conical bottom; a carbonaceous material inlet configured for introducing a carbonaceous feed into the cylindrical vessel; and an outlet for a reformer feedstock comprising at least 0.3 pounds of steam per pound of carbonaceous material, with the at least one mixing vessel configured for operation at a pressure of greater than about 10 psig.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2017Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: RES USA, LLCInventors: Randy Blevins, Joshua B. Pearson, Harold A. Wright
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Patent number: 9994777Abstract: A system including a mixing apparatus configured to produce a reformer feedstock and comprising one or more cylindrical vessel having a conical bottom section, an inlet for superheated steam within the conical bottom section and an inlet for at least one carbonaceous material at or near the top of the cylindrical vessel, wherein the one or more cylindrical vessel is a pressure vessel configured for operation at a pressure in the range of from about 5 psig (34.5 kPa) to about 50 psig (344.7 kPa); a reformer configured to produce, from the reformer feedstock, a reformer product comprising synthesis gas, and also producing a hot flue gas; a synthesis gas conversion apparatus configured to catalytically convert at least a portion of the synthesis gas in the reformer product into synthesis gas conversion product, and to separate, from the synthesis gas conversion product, a spent catalyst stream and a tailgas.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: RES USA, LLCInventors: Randy Blevins, Joshua B. Pearson, Harold A. Wright
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Patent number: 9981896Abstract: Herein disclosed is a method of producing dimethyl ether (DME) comprising introducing one or more feed streams comprising methane and carbon dioxide into a reformer to generate synthesis gas; and converting synthesis gas to DME in one step. In some cases, the reformer comprises a Ni catalyst. In some cases, the reformer is a pressurized fluidized bed dry reforming reactor. In some cases, the reformer comprises a hydrogen membrane. The hydrogen membrane removes hydrogen contained in the synthesis gas and shifts reforming reactions toward completion.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2017Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: RES USA, LLCInventors: Harold A. Wright, Mark K. Robertson, Weibin Jiang
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Patent number: 9938217Abstract: Herein disclosed is a dry reforming reactor comprising a gas inlet near the bottom of the reactor; a gas outlet near the top of the reactor; a fluidized bed comprising a catalyst; and one or more hydrogen membranes comprising palladium (Pd). In some cases, the one or more hydrogen membranes comprises Pd alloy membranes, or Pd supported on ceramics or metals. In some cases, the one or more hydrogen membranes are placed vertically in the reactor as hydrogen membrane tubes hanging from the top of the reactor. In some cases, the hydrogen membranes are configured to selectively collect hydrogen from the tubes via one or more internal manifolds and sent to an external hydrogen collection system.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2017Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: RES USA, LLCInventors: Harold A. Wright, Mark K. Robertson, Weibin Jiang
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Publication number: 20180080318Abstract: Various embodiments relate to methods, apparatus, and systems for injecting and detecting compositions in drilling fluid systems. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of injecting and detecting a composition in a drilling fluid system. The method can include injecting the composition into the drilling fluid system. The drilling fluid system can include a gas detector. The method can also include detecting the composition with the gas detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2015Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Neil Patrick Schexnaider, James Dave Faul, James Harold Wright
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Publication number: 20180002264Abstract: Herein disclosed is a dry reforming reactor comprising a gas inlet near the bottom of the reactor; a gas outlet near the top of the reactor; a fluidized bed comprising a catalyst; and one or more hydrogen membranes comprising palladium (Pd). In some cases, the one or more hydrogen membranes comprises Pd alloy membranes, or Pd supported on ceramics or metals. In some cases, the one or more hydrogen membranes are placed vertically in the reactor as hydrogen membrane tubes hanging from the top of the reactor. In some cases, the hydrogen membranes are configured to selectively collect hydrogen from the tubes via one or more internal manifolds and sent to an external hydrogen collection system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Harold A. Wright, Mark K. Robertson, Weibin Jiang
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Publication number: 20180002263Abstract: Herein disclosed is a dry reforming reactor comprising a gas inlet near the bottom of the reactor; a gas outlet near the top of the reactor; a fluidized bed comprising a catalyst; and one or more hydrogen membranes comprising palladium (Pd). In some cases, the one or more hydrogen membranes comprises Pd alloy membranes, or Pd supported on ceramics or metals. In some cases, the one or more hydrogen membranes are placed vertically in the reactor as hydrogen membrane tubes hanging from the top of the reactor. In some cases, the hydrogen membranes are configured to selectively collect hydrogen from the tubes via one or more internal manifolds and sent to an external hydrogen collection system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Harold A. Wright, Mark K. Robertson, Weibin Jiang