Patents by Inventor Matthew Van Straten

Matthew Van Straten 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).

  • Systems and methods for reforming a heavy aromatic stream
    Patent number: 11952332
    Abstract: Processes, catalysts, and reactor systems for reforming heavy aromatic compounds (C11+) into C6-8 aromatic compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are processes, catalysts, and reactor systems for producing aromatic compounds and liquid fuels from oxygenated hydrocarbons, such as carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, sugar degradation products, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: VIRENT, INC.
    Inventors: Paul G. Blommel, Matthew Van Straten, Brice Dally
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REFORMING A HEAVY AROMATIC STREAM
    Publication number: 20230122414
    Abstract: Processes, catalysts, and reactor systems for reforming heavy aromatic compounds (C11+) into C6-8 aromatic compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are processes, catalysts, and reactor systems for producing aromatic compounds and liquid fuels from oxygenated hydrocarbons, such as carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, sugar degradation products, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Paul G. Blommel, Matthew Van Straten, Brice Dally
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING HIGH PURITY AROMATICS FROM A MIXED AROMATIC FEED STREAM
    Publication number: 20230125062
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for producing aromatic compounds in high yield from a mixed aromatic feed stream. Also disclosed are systems and methods for producing aromatic compounds in high yield from oxygenated hydrocarbons such as carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, sugar degradation products, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Paul G. Blommel, Matthew Van Straten, Brice Dally
  • Dehydrogenation of alkanols to increase yield of aromatics
    Patent number: 9878966
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for increasing the yield of aromatic hydrocarbons produced while converting alkanols to hydrocarbons. The invention includes methods of using catalysts to increase the yield of benzene, toluene, and mixed xylenes in the hydrocarbon product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Virent, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul G. Blommel, Li Yuan, Matthew Van Straten, Warren Lyman, Randy D. Cortright
  • Dehydrogenation of alkanols to increase yield of aromatics
    Patent number: 9873643
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for increasing the yield of aromatic hydrocarbons produced while converting alkanols to hydrocarbons. The invention includes methods of using catalysts to increase the yield of benzene, toluene, and mixed xylenes in the hydrocarbon product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Virent, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul G. Blommel, Li Yuan, Matthew Van Straten, Warren Lyman, Randy D. Cortright
  • DEHYDROGENATION OF ALKANOLS TO INCREASE YIELD OF AROMATICS
    Publication number: 20150183694
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for increasing the yield of aromatic hydrocarbons produced while converting alkanols to hydrocarbons. The invention includes methods of using catalysts to increase the yield of benzene, toluene, and mixed xylenes in the hydrocarbon product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Paul G. Blommel, Li Yuan, Matthew Van Straten, Warren Lyman, Randy D. Cortright
  • DEHYDROGENATION OF ALKANOLS TO INCREASE YIELD OF AROMATICS
    Publication number: 20150133705
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for increasing the yield of aromatic hydrocarbons produced while converting alkanols to hydrocarbons. The invention includes methods of using catalysts to increase the yield of benzene, toluene, and mixed xylenes in the hydrocarbon product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Paul G. Blommel, Li Yuan, Matthew Van Straten, Warren Lyman, Randy D. Cortright
  • Dehydrogenation of alkanols to increase yield of aromatics
    Patent number: 8969640
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for increasing the yield of aromatic hydrocarbons produced while converting alkanols to hydrocarbons. The invention includes methods of using catalysts to increase the yield of benzene, toluene, and mixed xylenes in the hydrocarbon product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Virent, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul G. Blommel, Li Yuan, Matthew Van Straten, Warren Lyman, Randy D. Cortright
  • Dehydrogenation of alkanols to increase yield of aromatics
    Patent number: 8962902
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods, reactor systems, and catalysts for increasing the yield of aromatic hydrocarbons produced while converting alkanols to hydrocarbons. The invention includes methods of using catalysts to increase the yield of benzene, toluene, and mixed xylenes in the hydrocarbon product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Virent, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul G. Blommel, Li Yuan, Matthew Van Straten, Warren Lyman, Randy D. Cortright