Patents by Inventor Joseph Beach

Joseph Beach 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).

  • Electrically enhanced Haber-Bosch (EEHB) anhydrous ammonia synthesis
    Patent number: 11807541
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system for enhancing the production of ammonia from gaseous hydrogen and nitrogen. Advantageously, the method and system does not emit carbon gases during production. The method and system enhances the production of ammonia compared to traditional Haber-Bosch reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignees: Starfire Energy, Colorado School of Mines
    Inventors: Joseph Beach, Jon Kintner, Adam Welch, Jason Ganley, Ryan O'Hayre
  • ELECTRICALLY ENHANCED HABER-BOSCH (EEHB) ANHYDROUS AMMONIA SYNTHESIS
    Publication number: 20200231455
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system for enhancing the production of ammonia from gaseous hydrogen and nitrogen. Advantageously, the method and system does not emit carbon gases during production. The method and system enhances the production of ammonia compared to traditional Haber-Bosch reactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph Beach, Jon Kintner, Adam Welch, Jason Ganley, Ryan O'Hayre
  • ELECTRICALLY ENHANCED HABER-BOSCH (EEHB) ANHYDROUS AMMONIA SYNTHESIS
    Publication number: 20170253492
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and system for enhancing the production of ammonia from gaseous hydrogen and nitrogen. Advantageously, the method and system does not emit carbon gases during production. The method and system enhances the production of ammonia compared to traditional Haber-Bosch reactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph Beach, Jon Kintner, Adam Welch, Jason Ganley, Ryan O'Hayre
  • RAPID THERMAL PROCESSING OF BACK CONTACTS FOR CDTE SOLAR CELLS
    Publication number: 20150325718
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a back contact and methods of making the same. In the present invention, rapid thermal processing is highly effective to activate ZnTe:Cu-based back contacts, and provides significant improvements in VOC, FF, and efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Colin A. Wolden, Joseph Beach, Timothy Ohno