Patents by Inventor Kenneth Rappe

Kenneth Rappe 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).

  • Method of generating hydrocarbon reagents from diesel, natural gas and other logistical fuels
    Publication number: 20050267224
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing reagents for a chemical reaction by introducing a fuel containing hydrocarbons into a flash distillation process wherein the fuel is separated into a first component having a lower average molecular weight and a second component having a higher average molecular weight. The first component is then reformed to produce synthesis gas wherein the synthesis gas is reacted catalytically to produce the desire reagent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Applicant: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Darrell Herling, Chris Aardahl, Robert Rozmiarek, Kenneth Rappe, Yong Wang, Jamelyn Holladay