Patents by Inventor James C. Fu

James C. Fu 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: 11691116
    Abstract: A cyclic metals deactivation system unit for the production of equilibrium catalyst materials including a cracker vessel configured for cracking and stripping a catalyst material; and a regenerator vessel in fluid communication with the cracker vessel, the regenerator vessel configured for regeneration and steam deactivation of the catalyst material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: BASF CORPORATION
    Inventors: James C. Fu, Chandrashekhar Kelkar, Roman Matlin, Johannes Mang, Andreas Mueller
  • Publication number: 20220355261
    Abstract: A cyclic metals deactivation system unit for the production of equilibrium catalyst materials including a cracker vessel configured for cracking and stripping a catalyst material; and a regenerator vessel in fluid communication with the cracker vessel, the regenerator vessel configured for regeneration and steam deactivation of the catalyst material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: James C. Fu, Chandrashekhar Kelkar, Roman Matlin, Johannes Mang, Andreas Mueller
  • Patent number: 11446624
    Abstract: A cyclic metals deactivation system unit for the production of equilibrium catalyst materials including a cracker vessel configured for cracking and stripping a catalyst material; and a regenerator vessel in fluid communication with the cracker vessel, the regenerator vessel configured for regeneration and steam deactivation of the catalyst material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: James C. Fu, Chandrashekhar Kelkar, Roman Matlin, Johannes Mang, Andreas Mueller
  • Publication number: 20200384432
    Abstract: A cyclic metals deactivation system unit for the production of equilibrium catalyst materials including a cracker vessel configured for cracking and stripping a catalyst material; and a regenerator vessel in fluid communication with the cracker vessel, the regenerator vessel configured for regeneration and steam deactivation of the catalyst material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: James C. Fu, Chandrashekhar Kelkar, Roman Matlin, Johannes Mang, Andreas Mueller
  • Patent number: 10828614
    Abstract: A cyclic metals deactivation system unit for the production of equilibrium catalyst materials including a cracker vessel configured for cracking and stripping a catalyst material; and a regenerator vessel in fluid communication with the cracker vessel, the regenerator vessel configured for regeneration and steam deactivation of the catalyst material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: BASF CORPORATION
    Inventors: James C. Fu, Chandrashekhar Kelkar, Roman Matlin, Johannes Mang, Andreas Mueller
  • Publication number: 20190134589
    Abstract: A cyclic metals deactivation system unit for the production of equilibrium catalyst materials including a cracker vessel configured for cracking and stripping a catalyst material; and a regenerator vessel in fluid communication with the cracker vessel, the regenerator vessel configured for regeneration and steam deactivation of the catalyst material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: James C. FU, Chandrashekhar P. KELKAR, Roman MATLIN, Johannes MANG, Andreas MULLER
  • Patent number: 6193504
    Abstract: A rotary regenerative catalytic oxidizer is disclosed which is a portable, compact system that catalytically destroys VOC and odorous compounds at elevated temperatures of 400 to 800° F. Equipped with a very high thermally efficient rotor of 90+%, most heat for reaction is retained in the apparatus, and the cleaned air at temperatures of 80 to 120 F. is safely discharged into room without causing discomfort. As a portable unit, it can be conveniently used to treat local areas where odorous and/or hazardous VOC and CO compounds are present and conveniently run off household 120V or 220V systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Engelhard Corporation
    Inventors: James M. Chen, James C. Fu, Pascaline H. Nguyen, John J. Steger
  • Patent number: 5967771
    Abstract: A system for the abatement of industrial process gases utilizes a rotary regenerative oxidizer comprised of one or more heat exchange beds, each bed comprised of a parallel, axial, and longitudinal array of heat regenerative channels that thermally and/or catalytically oxidize contaminated gases. Utilizing a rotary regenerative oxidizer, and if desired, a plurality of heat regenerative beds incorporated therein, facilitates the use of regenerative technology at lower gas flow rates, increases thermal efficiency, and significantly reduces the floor space normally required when implementing fixed-bed nonrotary regenerative oxidizers. The heat exchange channels may be catalytically treated to enhance oxidation of the pollutants at a lower temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: Engelhard Corporation
    Inventors: James M. Chen, Pascaline H. Nguyen, James C. Fu
  • Patent number: 5871347
    Abstract: A system for the abatement of industrial process gases utilizes a rotary regenerative oxidizer comprised of one or more heat exchange beds, each bed comprised of a parallel, axial, and longitudinal array of heat regenerative channels that thermally and/or catalytically oxidize contaminated gases. Utilizing a rotary regenerative oxidizer, and if desired, a plurality of heat regenerative beds incorporated therein, facilitates the use of regenerative technology at lower gas flow rates, increases thermal efficiency, and significantly reduces the floor space normally required when implementing fixed-bed nonrotary regenerative oxidizers. The heat exchange channels may be catalytically treated to enhance oxidation of the pollutants at a lower temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: Engelhard Corporation
    Inventors: James M. Chen, Pascaline H. Nguyen, James C. Fu
  • Patent number: 5622041
    Abstract: A combustor for supporting the catalytic combustion of gaseous carbonaceous fuel contains a catalyst zone in which is disposed a catalyst body comprising at least one catalyst member, a separator zone comprising a separator body and a downstream zone where homogeneous combustion occurs. The catalyst member contains a carrier and a catalyst material deposited thereon. The catalyst body may, optionally, contain additional catalyst members downstream of the at least one catalyst member. The separator body contains a carrier-type monolith containing ceramic fibers in a matrix. One of the optional additional catalyst members may also contain such a monolith on which the catalyst composition is disposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Assignee: Engelhard Corporation
    Inventors: Jennifer S. Feeley, James C. Fu, Matthew P. Larkin, Dianne O. Simone
  • Patent number: 5551239
    Abstract: A combustor for supporting the catalytic combustion of gaseous carbonaceous fuel contains a catalyst zone in which is disposed a catalyst body comprising at least one catalyst member, a separator zone comprising a separator body and a downstream zone where homogeneous combustion occurs. The catalyst member contains a carrier and a catalyst material deposited thereon. The catalyst body may, optionally, contain additional catalyst members downstream of the at least one catalyst member. The separator body contains a carrier-type monolith containing ceramic fibers in a matrix. One of the optional additional catalyst members may also contain such a monolith on which the catalyst composition is disposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Engelhard Corporation
    Inventors: Jennifer S. Feeley, James C. Fu, Matthew P. Larkin, Dianne O. Simone