Patents by Inventor Jacques Schurmans

Jacques Schurmans 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).

  • Methanol reforming process and apparatus for practicing it
    Patent number: 4670187
    Abstract: The invention relates to a methanol reforming process, and apparatus in which the methanol reforming is conducted in at least two stages, with a circulating double passage of the reactant mixture of the first reforming stage inside the residual gas combustion zone. The entire reaction is conducted in adiabatic operating conditions.The process is useful for obtaining gas with a strong hydrogen content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1987
    Assignees: Societe Chimique de la Grande Paroisse, Azote Products Chimiques, Catalysts and Chemical Europe
    Inventors: Jacques Schurmans, Herman Neukermans, Jacques Quibel, Rene Dupont
  • Catalyst carrier
    Patent number: 4402870
    Abstract: A nickel catalyst, for the reforming of hydrocarbons, to produce a hydrogen-rich gas, consists of cylindrical or solid prismatic carriers, having exterior lateral walls which are grooved, in which the spacing, depth and width is such that in relation to a non-grooved cylinder or prism of identical composition, height and size, the gas-solid contact surface is increased while the crush strength is maintained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1983
    Inventor: Jacques Schurmans