Patents by Inventor Max Phelps

Max Phelps 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).

  • Microcombustors, microreformers, and methods involving combusting or reforming liquids
    Patent number: 8197777
    Abstract: The invention describes combustors and steam reformers and methods of combustion and steam reforming. For example, integrated combustion reactors are described in which heat from combustion is transferred to an endothermic reaction. Thermally efficient reactors and methods of alcohol steam reforming are also described. Also described is an integrated combustor/reformer containing a methanation catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Jamelyn D. Holladay, Yong Wang, Ya-Huei Chin, Max Phelps
  • Microcombustors, Microreformers, And Methods Involving Combusting Or Reforming Liquids
    Publication number: 20090297435
    Abstract: The invention describes combustors and steam reformers and methods of combustion and steam reforming. For example, integrated combustion reactors are described in which heat from combustion is transferred to an endothermic reaction. Thermally efficient reactors and methods of alcohol steam reforming are also described. Also described is an integrated combustor/reformer containing a methanation catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jamelyn D. Holladay, Yong Wang, Jianli Hu, Ya-Huei Chin, Robert A. Dagle, Guanguang Xia, Eddie G. Baker, Daniel R. Palo, Max Phelps, Heon Jung
  • Microcombustors, microreformers, and methods involving combusting or reforming fluids
    Patent number: 7585472
    Abstract: The invention describes combustors and steam reformers and methods of combustion and steam reforming. For example, integrated combustion reactors are described in which heat from combustion is transferred to an endothermic reaction. Thermally efficient reactors and methods of alcohol steam reforming are also described. Also described is an integrated combustor/reformer containing a methanation catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Jamelyn D. Holladay, Yong Wang, Jianli Hu, Ya-Huei Chin, Robert A. Dagle, Guanguang Xia, Eddie G. Baker, Daniel R. Palo, Max Phelps, Heon Jung
  • Alcohol Steam Reforming Catalysts and Methods of Alcohol Steam Reforming
    Publication number: 20070191223
    Abstract: The present invention provides steam reforming catalyst compositions containing Pd and Zn, and methods of steam reforming alcohols over a catalyst. Surprisingly superior results and properties of the present invention, including low temperature activity and/or low carbon monoxide output, are also described. Methods of making a steam reforming catalyst are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Jamelyn Holladay, Yong Wang, Jianli Hu, Ya-Huei Chin, Robert Dagle, Guanguang Xia, Eddie Baker, Daniel Palo, Max Phelps, Heon Jung
  • ALCOHOL STEAM REFORMING CATALYSTS AND METHODS ALCOHOL STEAM REFORMING
    Publication number: 20070041893
    Abstract: The present invention provides steam reforming catalyst compositions containing Pd and Zn, and methods of steam reforming alcohols over a catalyst. Surprisingly superior results and properties of the present invention, including low temperature activity and/or low carbon monoxide output, are also described. Methods of making a steam reforming catalyst are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Jamelyn Holladay, Yong Wang, Jianli Hu, Ya-Huei Chin, Robert Dagle, Guanguang Xia, Eddie Baker, Daniel Palo, Max Phelps, Heon Jung
  • Microcombustors, microreformers, and methods involving combusting or reforming fluids
    Publication number: 20040223908
    Abstract: The invention describes combustors and steam reformers and methods of combustion and steam reforming. For example, integrated combustion reactors are described in which heat from combustion is transferred to an endothermic reaction. Thermally efficient reactors and methods of alcohol steam reforming are also described. Also described is an integrated combustor/reformer containing a methanation catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Jamelyn D. Holladay, Yong Wang, Jianli Hu, Ya-Huei Chin, Robert A. Dagle, Guanguang Xia, Eddie G. Baker, Daniel R. Palo, Max Phelps, Heon Jung