Patents by Inventor James F. Leahy

James F. Leahy 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).

  • Extended catalyst life Fischer-Tropsch process
    Patent number: 6239184
    Abstract: A process for extending the life of a Fisher-Tropsch catalyst in a process for converting synthesis gas produced in an autothermal reactor by the substoichiometric oxidation of a light hydrocarbon gas by removing ammonia from the synthesis gas prior to passing the synthesis gas to a Fischer-Tropsch reactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Syntroleum Corporation
    Inventors: Gary L. Beer, James F. Leahy, Greg A. Lisewsky, Kernan J. McHugh, Michael D. Briscoe