Patents by Inventor Maverick Biofuels, Inc.

Maverick Biofuels, Inc. 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).

  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SYNTHESIS OF ALCOHOLS FROM SYNGAS
    Publication number: 20130102813
    Abstract: This invention provides a method for producing ethanol and 2-propanol from syngas, the method comprising: (a) converting syngas into methanol using a methanol-synthesis catalyst; (b) converting methanol into ethylene and propylene using a methanol-to-olefins catalyst; and (c) hydrating ethylene into ethanol and propylene into 2-propanol. As taught herein, the combined yield of the ethanol and the 2-propanol from biomass can be at least 100 gallons per dry ton biomass. In certain embodiments, the yield of ethanol is at least 100 gallons per dry ton biomass. In some embodiments, the yield of 2-propanol is at least 50 gallons per dry ton biomass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: MAVERICK BIOFUELS, INC.
    Inventor: Maverick Biofuels, Inc.