Patents by Inventor Heather Byrne

Heather Byrne 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).

  • Vegetable oil-based alkoxylates and methods of making such
    Patent number: 11505746
    Abstract: A vegetable oil-based alkoxylate composition comprising a mixture of mono-, di-, and/or triacyl alkoxylated glycerides and alkoxylated glycerin. A method of reacting a vegetable oil and an alkoxylated glycerin via a transesterification reaction to produce a vegetable oil-based alkoxylate composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Indorama Ventures Oxides LLC
    Inventors: Heather Byrne, George A. Smith, Hungchang Calvin Chiu, Jeffrey Cellura, Xiaohua Fang
  • Estolides of vegetable oil alkoxylates and method of making and using
    Patent number: 11136528
    Abstract: A method of reacting castor oil and an alkoxylated glycerin via a transesterification reaction to produce an estolide of castor oil alkoxylate. Compositions comprising an estolide of castor oil alkoxylate and uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: INDORAMA VENTURES OXIDES LLC
    Inventors: Heather Byrne, George Smith, Hungchang Calvin Chiu, Jeffery Cellura, Xiaohua Fang, Anabel Rubio, Matthew T. Meredith
  • Estolides of Vegetable Oil Alkoxylates and Method of Making and Using
    Publication number: 20200362266
    Abstract: A method of reacting castor oil and an alkoxylated glycerin via a transesterification reaction to produce an estolide of castor oil alkoxylate. Compositions comprising an estolide of castor oil alkoxylate and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Heather Byrne, George Smith, Calvin Hungchang Chiu, Jeffery Cellura, Xiaohua Fang, Anabel Rubio, Matthew T. Meredith
  • Vegetable Oil-Based Alkoxylates and Methods of Making Such
    Publication number: 20200094207
    Abstract: A vegetable oil-based alkoxylate composition comprising a mixture of mono-, di-, and/or triacyl alkoxylated glycerides and alkoxylated glycerin. A method of reacting a vegetable oil and an alkoxylated glycerin via a transesterification reaction to produce a vegetable oil-based alkoxylate composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Heather Byrne, George A. Smith, Hungchang Calvin Chiu, Jeffrey Cellura, Xiaohua Fang
  • Gemini-Like and Oligomeric-like Surfactant Compositions
    Publication number: 20200048580
    Abstract: A surfactant composition comprising a nonionic surfactant and a supra-amphiphile comprising one or more gemini-like and/or oligomeric-like surfactants, and a method of producing such.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: George A. Smith, Heather Byrne, R. Scott Tann
  • SYSTEMS, LANCES, NOZZLES, AND METHODS FOR POWDER INJECTION RESULTING IN REDUCED AGGLOMERATION
    Publication number: 20190201920
    Abstract: A lance for powder injection resulting in reduced agglomeration, including an outer tubular member having a first end, a second end, and an inner flowpath extending from the first end to the second end; an inner tubular member having a first end, a second end, and a, inner flowpath extending from the first end to the second end, the inner tubular member disposed within the inner flowpath of the outer tubular member for providing an annular space between the outer tubular member and the inner tubular member; and one or more orifices in the inner tubular member for providing a flowpath between the annular space and the inner flowpath of the inner tubular member. Additional lances, systems, and methods are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: David W. Mazyck, Heather Byrne
  • Systems, lances, nozzles, and methods for powder injection resulting in reduced agglomeration
    Patent number: 10226778
    Abstract: A lance for powder injection resulting in reduced agglomeration, including an outer tubular member having a first end, a second end, and an inner flowpath extending from the first end to the second end; an inner tubular member having a first end, a second end, and a, inner flowpath extending from the first end to the second end, the inner tubular member disposed within the inner flowpath of the outer tubular member for providing an annular space between the outer tubular member and the inner tubular member; and one or more orifices in the inner tubular member for providing a flowpath between the annular space and the inner flowpath of the inner tubular member. Additional lances, systems, and methods are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: CARBONXT, INC.
    Inventors: David W. Mazyck, Heather Byrne
  • HIGH MECHANICAL STRENGTH SORBENT PRODUCT, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MULTIPLE POLLUTANTS FROM PROCESS GAS
    Publication number: 20180043329
    Abstract: A sorbent product, including from about 1 wt % to about 99 wt %, based on the total weight of the sorbent product, of at least one base sorbent material; and from about 1 wt % to about 99 wt %, based on the total weight of the sorbent product, of at least one binder. The sorbent product may further include at least from about 0 wt % to about 99% wt %, based on the total weight of the sorbent product, of at least one additional additive. Methods for making same and methods and systems for controlling multiple pollutants are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: Carbonxt, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Mazyck, Heather Byrne, Regina Rodriguez, Christine Valcarce
  • Systems and methods for post combustion mercury control using sorbent injection and wet scrubbing
    Patent number: 9849420
    Abstract: A system for cleaning flue gas, the system including a particulate removal system; an additive injector positioned downstream of the particulate removal system, for injecting an additive into the flue gas; a powdered sorbent injector positioned downstream of the additive injector, for injecting powdered sorbents, wherein no powdered sorbent injectors are positioned upstream of the particulate removal system; and a flue gas desulfurization system positioned downstream from the powdered sorbent injector, wherein no other processing apparatus is located between the powdered sorbent injector and the flue gas desulfurization system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: CARBONXT, INC.
    Inventors: David W. Mazyck, Heather Byrne, Regina Rodriguez, Christine O. Valcarce
  • SYSTEMS, LANCES, NOZZLES, AND METHODS FOR POWDER INJECTION RESULTING IN REDUCED AGGLOMERATION
    Publication number: 20170361340
    Abstract: A lance for powder injection resulting in reduced agglomeration, including an outer tubular member having a first end, a second end, and an inner flowpath extending from the first end to the second end; an inner tubular member having a first end, a second end, and a, inner flowpath extending from the first end to the second end, the inner tubular member disposed within the inner flowpath of the outer tubular member for providing an annular space between the outer tubular member and the inner tubular member; and one or more orifices in the inner tubular member for providing a flowpath between the annular space and the inner flowpath of the inner tubular member. Additional lances, systems, and methods are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: CARBONXT, INC.
    Inventors: David W. Mazyck, Heather Byrne
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POST COMBUSTION MERCURY CONTROL USING SORBENT INJECTION AND WET SCRUBBING
    Publication number: 20170312684
    Abstract: A system for cleaning flue gas, the system including a particulate removal system; an additive injector positioned downstream of the particulate removal system, for injecting an additive into the flue gas; a powdered sorbent injector positioned downstream of the additive injector, for injecting powdered sorbents, wherein no powdered sorbent injectors are positioned upstream of the particulate removal system; and a flue gas desulfurization system positioned downstream from the powdered sorbent injector, wherein no other processing apparatus is located between the powdered sorbent injector and the flue gas desulfurization system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: CARBONXT, INC.
    Inventors: David W. Mazyck, Heather Byrne, Regina Rodriguez, Christine O. Valcarce
  • MAGNETIC ADSORBENTS, METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING A MAGNETIC ADSORBENT, AND METHODS OF REMOVAL OF CONTAMINANTS FROM FLUID STREAMS
    Publication number: 20150336081
    Abstract: A magnetic adsorbent includes an adsorbent and iron oxide implanted onto a surface of the adsorbent, wherein a total surface area of the magnetic adsorbent is not substantially less than a total surface area of the adsorbent. Optionally, the adsorbent is activated carbon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: Clear Carbon Innovations LLC
    Inventors: David W. Mazyck, Heather Byrne, Ameena Khan
  • Systems and methods for post combustion mercury control using sorbent injection and wet scrubbing
    Patent number: 9089816
    Abstract: A system for cleaning flue gas includes a particulate removal system; a powdered sorbent injector, for injecting powdered sorbents, positioned downstream from the particulate removal system; and a flue gas desulfurization system positioned downstream from the powdered sorbent injector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: CARBONXT, INC.
    Inventors: David W. Mazyck, Heather Byrne
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POST COMBUSTION MERCURY CONTROL USING SORBENT INJECTION AND WET SCRUBBING
    Publication number: 20140308191
    Abstract: A system for cleaning flue gas includes a particulate removal system; a powdered sorbent injector, for injecting powdered sorbents, positioned downstream from the particulate removal system; and a flue gas desulfurization system positioned downstream from the powdered sorbent injector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: CLEAR CARBON INNOVATIONS LLC
    Inventors: David W. Mazyck, Heather Byrne