Patents by Inventor Matthew Caldwell

Matthew Caldwell 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).

  • Publication number: 20250019245
    Abstract: The present invention describes a processes, systems, and catalysts for the utilization of carbon dioxide into high quality synthesis gas that can then be used to produce fuels (e.g., diesel fuel) and chemicals. In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for the conversion of a feed gas comprising carbon dioxide and hydrogen to a product gas comprising carbon monoxide and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Applicant: INFINIUM TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: ROBERT SCHUETZLE, DENNIS SCHUETZLE, HAROLD WRIGHT, ORION HANBURY, MATTHEW CALDWELL, RAMER RODRIGUEZ
  • Publication number: 20250019322
    Abstract: The present invention describes a processes, systems, and catalysts for the conversion of carbon dioxide and water and electricity into low carbon or zero carbon high quality fuels and chemicals. In one aspect, the present invention provides an integrated process for the conversion of a feed stream comprising carbon dioxide to a product stream comprising hydrocarbons between 5 and 24 carbon atoms in length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Applicant: INFINIUM TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Harold Wright, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20240425762
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to processes and systems for the purification and conversion of CO2 into low-carbon or zero-carbon high quality fuels and chemicals using renewable energy. In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for producing a stream comprising at least 90 mol % CO2. In certain cases, the CO2 stream is processed to make low carbon fuels and chemicals. In this process at least a portion of the CO2 is reacted with a stream comprising H2 in a Reverse Water Gas Shift (RWGS) reactor to produce a product stream that comprises CO.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Applicant: Infinium Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Glenn McGinnis, Harold Wright, Matthew Caldwell, Orion Hanbury, Alex Mattana, Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Anja Rumplecker Galloway, James Bucher
  • Publication number: 20240417627
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to processes and systems for the purification and conversion of CO2 into low-carbon or zero-carbon high quality fuels and chemicals using renewable energy. In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for producing a stream comprising at least 90 mol % CO2. In certain cases, the CO2 stream is processed to make low carbon fuels and chemicals. In this process at least a portion of the CO2 is reacted with a stream comprising H2 in a Reverse Water Gas Shift (RWGS) reactor to produce a product stream that comprises CO.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: Infinium Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Glenn McGinnis, Harold Wright, Matthew Caldwell, Orion Hanbury, Alex Mattana, Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Anja Rumplecker Galloway, James Bucher
  • Patent number: 12168609
    Abstract: The present invention describes an improved catalytic reactor system with an improved catalyst that transforms CO2 and low carbon H2 into low-carbon syngas with greater than an 80% CO2 conversion efficiency, resulting in the reduction of plant capital and operating costs compared to processes described in the current art. The inside surface of the adiabatic catalytic reactors is lined with an insulating, non-reactive surface which does not react with the syngas and effect catalyst performance. The improved catalyst is robust, has a high CO2 conversion efficiency, and exhibits little or no degradation in performance over long periods of operation. The low-carbon syngas is used to produce low-carbon fuels (e.g., diesel fuel, jet fuel, gasoline, kerosene, others), chemicals, and other products resulting in a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel derived products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: Infinium Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis Schuetzle, Robert Schuetzle, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Glenn McGinnis, Ramer Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20240376387
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods for producing eFuels or chemicals such as sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel, methanol, and ammonia, as well as the synthesis of oxygenated and non-oxygenated chemical feedstocks. Electrolyzers, CO2 capture devices, Reverse Water Gas Shift (RWGS) reactors, syngas conversion reactors, and electrical steam methane reformers (eSMR) are used to produce eFuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Robert Schuetzle, Glenn McGinnis, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20240343981
    Abstract: A process for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with low carbon intensity. The jet fuel is produced from the reaction of hydrogen from the electrolysis of water with captured carbon dioxide. The hydrogen and carbon dioxide are reacted to product a stream comprising carbon monoxide. Hydrogen and carbon monoxide are reacted to produce n-alkanes. Alkanes are hydroisomerized to produce sustainable aviation fuel with low carbon intensity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: INFINIUM TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis SCHUETZLE, Robert SCHUETZLE, James BUCHER, Matthew CALDWELL, Anja Rumplecker GALLOWAY, Orion HANBURY, Glenn MCGINNIS
  • Patent number: 12103897
    Abstract: The present invention describes a processes, systems, and catalysts for the conversion of carbon dioxide and water and electricity into low carbon or zero carbon high quality fuels and chemicals. In one aspect, the present invention provides an integrated process for the conversion of a feed stream comprising carbon dioxide to a product stream comprising hydrocarbons between 5 and 24 carbon atoms in length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Infinium Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Harold Wright, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 12098111
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process, catalysts, materials for conversion of renewable electricity, air, and water to low or zero carbon fuels and chemicals by the direct capture of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and the conversion of the carbon dioxide to fuels and chemicals using hydrogen produced by the electrolysis of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Infinium Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Harold Wright, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 12098329
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to processes and systems for the purification and conversion of CO2 into low-carbon or zero-carbon high quality fuels and chemicals using renewable energy. In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for producing a stream comprising at least 90 mol % CO2. In certain cases, the CO2 stream is processed to make low carbon fuels and chemicals. In this process at least a portion of the CO2 is reacted with a stream comprising H2 in a Reverse Water Gas Shift (RWGS) reactor to produce a product stream that comprises CO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Infinium Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Glenn McGinnis, Harold Wright, Matthew Caldwell, Orion Hanbury, Alex Mattana, Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Anja Rumplecker Galloway, James Bucher
  • Patent number: 12071351
    Abstract: The present invention describes a processes, systems, and catalysts for the utilization of carbon dioxide into high quality synthesis gas that can then be used to produce fuels (e.g., diesel fuel) and chemicals. In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for the conversion of a feed gas comprising carbon dioxide and hydrogen to a product gas comprising carbon monoxide and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Infinium Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Harold Wright, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 12053802
    Abstract: A semi-automated bulk sorting system includes a primary conveyor having a proximal end and a distal end, and a plurality of sorting stations downstream from the primary conveyor and configured to sort the outbound parcels and cartons, where each of the sorting stations has a sorting platform. The system also includes a plurality of infeed chutes coupled between the primary conveyor and the plurality of sorting stations, and a plurality of automated diverter arms configured to automatically divert the outbound parcels and cartons from the primary conveyor down one of the plurality of infeed chutes to a respective sorting platform of the plurality of sorting stations. The sorting platform of each of the sorting stations is configured to cause the outbound parcels and cartons to accumulate on the plurality of infeed chutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: DESIGNED CONVEYOR SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Curt Kincaid, Matthew Caldwell, Matthew Ferguson
  • Patent number: 11965134
    Abstract: A process for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with low carbon intensity. The jet fuel is produced from the reaction of hydrogen from the electrolysis of water with captured carbon dioxide. The hydrogen and carbon dioxide are reacted to product a stream comprising carbon monoxide. Hydrogen and carbon monoxide are reacted to produce n-alkanes. Alkanes are hydroisomerized to produce sustainable aviation fuel with low carbon intensity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Infinium Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis Schuetzle, Robert Schuetzle, James Bucher, Matthew Caldwell, Anja Rumplecker Galloway, Orion Hanbury, Glenn McGinnis
  • Publication number: 20240093105
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for controlling the production of negative carbon-intensity liquid hydrocarbons (e.g., for fuels and chemicals). In various aspects, the methods utilize a feedstock having a negative carbon intensity, produce a co-product from the feedstock, sequester a portion of the CO2 derived from the feedstock, or utilize a portion of the O2 in a process that consumes O2 and emits CO2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Infinium Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Robert SCHUETZLE, Dennis SCHUETZLE, Anja Rumplecker GALLOWAY, Thomas P. GRIFFIN, Orion HANBURY, Matthew CALDWELL, Solmon DIKRAN
  • Publication number: 20230372975
    Abstract: A semi-automated bulk sorting system includes a primary conveyor having a proximal end and a distal end, and a plurality of sorting stations downstream from the primary conveyor and configured to sort the outbound parcels and cartons, where each of the sorting stations has a sorting platform. The system also includes a plurality of infeed chutes coupled between the primary conveyor and the plurality of sorting stations, and a plurality of automated diverter arms configured to automatically divert the outbound parcels and cartons from the primary conveyor down one of the plurality of infeed chutes to a respective sorting platform of the plurality of sorting stations. The sorting platform of each of the sorting stations is configured to cause the outbound parcels and cartons to accumulate on the plurality of infeed chutes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Curt KINCAID, Matthew CALDWELL, Matthew FERGUSON
  • Publication number: 20230373882
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process, catalysts, materials for conversion of renewable electricity, air, and water to low or zero carbon fuels and chemicals by the direct capture of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and the conversion of the carbon dioxide to fuels and chemicals using hydrogen produced by the electrolysis of water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: INFINIUM TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Harold Wright, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20230348277
    Abstract: The present invention describes a processes, systems, and catalysts for the utilization of carbon dioxide into high quality synthesis gas that can then be used to produce fuels (e.g., diesel fuel) and chemicals. In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for the conversion of a feed gas comprising carbon dioxide and hydrogen to a product gas comprising carbon monoxide and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Infinium Technology, Llc
    Inventors: ROBERT SCHUETZLE, DENNIS SCHUETZLE, HAROLD WRIGHT, ORION HANBURY, MATTHEW CALDWELL, RAMER RODRIGUEZ
  • Publication number: 20230340347
    Abstract: Syngas and liquid hydrocarbons are produced from synthesis gas. The synthesis gas is produced from a feed mixture of hydrogen and carbon dioxide. The feed mixture is heated to the reverse water gas shift (RWGS) reactor inlet temperature of 1400 to 1800° F. or even more preferred to a RWGS reactor inlet temperature of 1550 to 1650° F. Some of the heat required to heat the feed mixture to the RWGS inlet temperature is supplied by the oxyfuel combustion of hydrogen or fuel with oxygen and minimizes the load onto electrical heaters or need for gas fired geaters. The high inlet temperature allows a high conversion of carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide. Various fuels can be used including hydrogen, hydrocarbons, oxygenates, or carbon monoxide can be used as combustion fuel. The carbon monoxide produced can further be reacted with hydrogen to produce hydrocarbon fuels and chemicals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: Infinium Technology, LLC
    Inventors: JAMES BUCHER, MATTHEW CALDWELL, ORION HANBURY, ROBERT SCHUETZLE, DENNIS SCHUETZLE, ANJA RUMPLECKER GALLOWAY
  • Publication number: 20230242822
    Abstract: A process for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with low carbon intensity. The jet fuel is produced from the reaction of hydrogen from the electrolysis of water with captured carbon dioxide. The hydrogen and carbon dioxide are reacted to product a stream comprising carbon monoxide. Hydrogen and carbon monoxide are reacted to produce n-alkanes. Alkanes are hydroisomerized to produce sustainable aviation fuel with low carbon intensity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2022
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Dennis SCHUETZLE, Robert SCHUETZLE, James BUCHER, Matthew CALDWELL, Anja Rumplecker GALLOWAY, Orion HANBURY, Glenn MCGINNIS
  • Patent number: 11660641
    Abstract: A semi-automated bulk sorting system includes a primary conveyor having a proximate end and a distal end, where the proximate end of the primary conveyor is configured for collecting outbound parcels and cartons that are to be sorted. The system includes a manual sort center coupled downstream from the primary conveyor and configured to partially sort the parcels and cartons. A parcel final sortation zone is coupled downstream from the manual sort center for receiving the partially sorted parcels and is configured to finally sort the parcels for delivery. In addition, the system includes a plurality of carton palletization zones coupled downstream from the manual sort center for receiving the sorted cartons and to palletize the sorted cartons for delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: DESIGNED CONVEYOR SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Curt Kincaid, Matthew Caldwell, Matthew Ferguson