Patents by Inventor Joel Gamoras

Joel Gamoras 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).

  • Production of ethylene with nanowire catalysts
    Patent number: 10195603
    Abstract: Nanowires useful as heterogeneous catalysts are provided. The nanowire catalysts are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Joel M. Cizeron, Wayne P. Schammel, Alex Tkachenko, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce
  • HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSTS
    Publication number: 20190022626
    Abstract: Heterogeneous catalysts with optional dopants are provided. The catalysts are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2+ hydrocarbons. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Wayne P. Schammel, Anja Rumplecker, Fabio R. Zurcher, Erik C. Scher, Joel M. Cizeron, Joel Gamoras
  • CATALYSTS FOR PETROCHEMICAL CATALYSIS
    Publication number: 20190010096
    Abstract: Metal oxide catalysts comprising various dopants are provided. The catalysts are useful as heterogeneous catalysts in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons such as ethane and ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Wayne P. Schammel, Anja Rumplecker, Joel M. Cizeron, Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Greg Nyce, Jarod McCormick, Marian Alcid, Joel Gamoras, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras
  • Catalysts for petrochemical catalysis
    Patent number: 9963402
    Abstract: Metal oxide catalysts comprising various dopants are provided. The catalysts are useful as heterogenous catalysts in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons such as ethane and ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel M. Cizeron, Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Wayne P. Schammel, Greg Nyce, Anja Rumplecker, Jarod McCormick, Marian Alcid, Joel Gamoras, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras
  • PRODUCTION OF ETHYLENE WITH NANOWIRE CATALYSTS
    Publication number: 20180117579
    Abstract: Nanowires useful as heterogeneous catalysts are provided. The nanowire catalysts are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Joel M. Cizeron, Wayne P. Schammel, Alex Tkachenko, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce
  • CATALYSTS FOR NATURAL GAS PROCESSES
    Publication number: 20180117570
    Abstract: Catalysts, catalytic forms and formulations, and catalytic methods are provided. The catalysts and catalytic forms and formulations are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Erik M. Freer, Wayne P. Schammel, Fabio R. Zurcher, Joel M. Cizeron, Jin Ki Hong, Anja Rumplecker, Sam Maurer, Joel Gamoras, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik C. Scher
  • NANOWIRE CATALYSTS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE AND PREPARATION
    Publication number: 20180118637
    Abstract: Nanowires useful as heterogeneous catalysts are provided. The nanowire catalysts are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Fabio R. Zurcher, Erik C. Scher, Joel M. Cizeron, Wayne P. Schammel, Alex Tkachenko, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce, Anja Rumplecker, Jarod McCormick, Anna Merzlyak, Marian Alcid, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras
  • Heterogeneous catalysts
    Patent number: 9956544
    Abstract: Heterogeneous catalysts with optional dopants are provided. The catalysts are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2+ hydrocarbons. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne P. Schammel, Anja Rumplecker, Fabio R. Zurcher, Erik C. Scher, Joel M. Cizeron, Joel Gamoras
  • CATALYSTS FOR PETROCHEMICAL CATALYSIS
    Publication number: 20180093931
    Abstract: Metal oxide catalysts comprising various dopants are provided. The catalysts are useful as heterogenous catalysts in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons such as ethane and ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Wayne P. Schammel, Anja Rumplecker, Joel M. Cizeron, Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Greg Nyce, Jarod McCormick, Marian Alcid, Joel Gamoras, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras
  • Process for group III-V semiconductor nanostructure synthesis and compositions made using same
    Patent number: 9884763
    Abstract: Methods for producing nanostructures, particularly Group III-V semiconductor nanostructures, are provided. The methods include use of novel Group III and/or Group V precursors, novel surfactants, oxide acceptors, high temperature, and/or stable co-products. Related compositions are also described. Methods and compositions for producing Group III inorganic compounds that can be used as precursors for nanostructure synthesis are provided. Methods for increasing the yield of nanostructures from a synthesis reaction by removal of a vaporous by-product are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: NANOSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Erik C. Scher, Mihai A. Buretea, William P. Freeman, Joel Gamoras, Balxin Qian, Jeffrey A. Whiteford
  • Nanowire catalysts and methods for their use and preparation
    Patent number: 9751818
    Abstract: Nanowires useful as heterogeneous catalysts are provided. The nanowire catalysts are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Fabio R. Zurcher, Erik C. Scher, Joel M. Cizeron, Wayne P. Schammel, Alex Tkachenko, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce, Anja Rumplecker, Jarod McCormick, Anna Merzlyak, Marian Alcid, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras
  • Catalysts for natural gas processes
    Patent number: 9751079
    Abstract: Catalysts, catalytic forms and formulations, and catalytic methods are provided. The catalysts and catalytic forms and formulations are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Silura Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik M. Freer, Wayne P. Schammel, Fabio R. Zurcher, Joel M. Cizeron, Jin Ki Hong, Anja Rumplecker, Sam Maurer, Joel Gamoras, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik C. Scher
  • Catalysts for petrochemical catalysis
    Patent number: 9738571
    Abstract: Metal oxide catalysts comprising various dopants are provided. The catalysts are useful as heterogenous catalysts in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons such as ethane and ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne P. Schammel, Anja Rumplecker, Joel M. Cizeron, Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Greg Nyce, Jarod McCormick, Marian Alcid, Joel Gamoras, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras
  • Production of ethylene with nanowire catalysts
    Patent number: 9718054
    Abstract: Methods for producing ethylene using nanowires as heterogeneous catalysts are provided. The method includes, for example, an oxidative coupling of methane catalyzed by nanowires to provide ethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Joel M. Cizeron, Wayne P. Schammel, Alex Tkachenko, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce
  • Process for group III-V semiconductor nanostructure synthesis and compositions made using same
    Patent number: 9688534
    Abstract: Methods for producing nanostructures, particularly Group III-V semiconductor nanostructures, are provided. The methods include use of novel Group III and/or Group V precursors, novel surfactants, oxide acceptors, high temperature, and/or stable co-products. Related compositions are also described. Methods and compositions for producing Group III inorganic compounds that can be used as precursors for nanostructure synthesis are provided. Methods for increasing the yield of nanostructures from a synthesis reaction by removal of a vaporous by-product are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: NANOSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Erik C. Scher, Mihai A. Buretea, William P. Freeman, Joel Gamoras, Baixin Qian, Jeffrey A. Whiteford
  • Natural gas processing and systems
    Patent number: 9670113
    Abstract: Natural gas and petrochemical processing systems including oxidative coupling of methane reactor systems that integrate process inputs and outputs to cooperatively utilize different inputs and outputs of the various systems in the production of higher hydrocarbons from natural gas and other hydrocarbon feedstocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Rahul Iyer, Alex Tkachenko, Sam Weinberger, Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Joel M. Cizeron, Wayne P. Schammel, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce
  • Natural gas processing and systems
    Patent number: 9580367
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides natural gas and petrochemical processing systems including oxidative coupling of methane reactor systems that integrate process inputs and outputs to cooperatively utilize different inputs and outputs of the various systems in the production of higher hydrocarbons from natural gas and other hydrocarbon feedstocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: SILURIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Rahul Iyer, Alex Tkachenko, Sam Weinberger, Erik Scher, Guido Radaelli, Hatem Harraz, Fabio R. Zurcher, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce
  • Oxidative coupling of methane systems and methods
    Patent number: 9556086
    Abstract: Systems and methods conducive to the formation of one or more alkene hydrocarbons using a methane source and an oxidant in an oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) reaction are provided. One or more vessels each containing one or more catalyst beds containing one or more catalysts each having similar or differing chemical composition or physical form may be used. The one or more catalyst beds may be operated under a variety of conditions. At least a portion of the catalyst beds may be operated under substantially adiabatic conditions. At least a portion of the catalyst beds may be operated under substantially isothermal conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: SILURIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Wayne P. Schammel, Julian Wolfenbarger, Milind Ajinkya, Jon McCarty, Joel M. Cizeron, Sam Weinberger, Justin Dwight Edwards, David Sheridan, Erik C. Scher, Jarod McCormick, Fabio R. Zurcher, Alex Tkachenko, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce
  • CATALYSTS FOR PETROCHEMICAL CATALYSIS
    Publication number: 20160340272
    Abstract: Metal oxide catalysts comprising various dopants are provided. The catalysts are useful as heterogenous catalysts in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons such as ethane and ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Joel M. Cizeron, Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Wayne P. Schammel, Greg Nyce, Anja Rumplecker, Jarod McCormick, Marian Alcid, Joel Gamoras, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras
  • Process for group III-IV semiconductor nanostructure synthesis and compositions made using same
    Patent number: 9469538
    Abstract: Methods for producing nanostructures, particularly Group III-V semiconductor nanostructures, are provided. The methods include use of novel Group III and/or Group V precursors, novel surfactants, oxide acceptors, high temperature, and/or stable co-products. Related compositions are also described. Methods and compositions for producing Group III inorganic compounds that can be used as precursors for nanostructure synthesis are provided. Methods for increasing the yield of nanostructures from a synthesis reaction by removal of a vaporous by-product are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Nanosys, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik C. Scher, Mihai A. Buretea, William P. Freeman, Joel Gamoras, Baixin Qian, Jeffrey A. Whiteford