Patents by Inventor Michael A. Groves
Michael A. Groves 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).
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Publication number: 20180264408Abstract: An apparatus is provided for carrying out a process for removing N2O and NOx from offgases by catalytic decomposition of N2O by means of iron-containing zeolite catalysts and catalytic reduction of the NOx by means of reducing agents, the deNOx stage connected downstream of the deN2O stage being operated at inlet temperatures of T<=400° C., and the inlet gas for the deN2O stage comprising water and having a selected N2O/NOx ratio, and the operating parameters of temperature, pressure and space velocity of the deN2O stage being selected so as to result in an N2O degradation of 80 to 98%. Under these conditions, a degree of NOx oxidation of 30-70% is established at the outlet of the deN2O stage, which is defined as the ratio of the molar amounts of NO2 to the total molar amount of NOx. The result of this is that the downstream deNOx stage can be operated under optimal conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Meinhard SCHWEFER, Michael GROVES, Christian PERBANDT, Rolf SIEFERT
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Patent number: 10022669Abstract: A process for removing N2O and NOx from offgases by catalytic decomposition of N2O by means of iron-containing zeolite catalysts and catalytic reduction of the NOx by means of reducing agents, the deNOx stage connected downstream of the deN2O stage being operated at inlet temperatures of T<=400° C., and the inlet gas for the deN2O stage comprising water and having a selected N2O/NOx ratio, and the operating parameters of temperature, pressure and space velocity of the deN2O stage being selected so as to result in an N2O degradation of 80 to 98%. Under these conditions, a degree of NOx oxidation of 30-70% is established at the outlet of the deN2O stage, which is defined as the ratio of the molar amounts of NO2 to the total molar amount of NOx. The result of this is that the downstream deNOx stage can be operated under optimal conditions. Also provided is an apparatus for carrying out the process.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2011Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AGInventors: Meinhard Schwefer, Michael Groves, Christian Perbandt, Rolf Siefert
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Publication number: 20170334722Abstract: The invention relates to a process and apparatus for preparing nitric acid by catalytic oxidation of NH3 by means of oxygen and subsequent reaction of the NOx formed with an absorption medium in an absorption tower, which comprises a catalyst bed for N2O decomposition arranged in the process gas downstream of the catalytic NH3 oxidation and upstream of the absorption tower in the flow direction and a catalyst bed for NOx reduction and effecting a further decrease in the amount of N2O arranged in the tailgas downstream of the absorption tower in the flow direction, wherein the amount of N2O removed in the catalyst bed for N2O removal arranged in the process gas is not more than that which results in an N2O content of >100 ppmv and a molar N2O/NOx ratio of >0.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Meinhard Schwefer, Rolf Siefert, Jürgen Fuchs, Klaus Ruthardt, Michael Groves
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Patent number: 9800622Abstract: In general, techniques of the present disclosure are directed to a system for virtual socializing between electronic devices. In one example, the method includes joining, by a first computing device, a communication session enabling communication between the first computing device and a second computing device. The method includes outputting, multimedia content that is output at the second computing device. The method also includes receiving and outputting, by the first computing device, data from the second computing device using the communication session, while the multimedia content is outputting at the first output device, where the data comprises data captured by an input device of the second computing device. The method further includes sending a configuration request that sets a control model mode of the communication session, where the control model mode controls which computing devices communicatively coupled via the communication session has permission to modify at least the multimedia content.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2014Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: GOOGLE INC.Inventors: David Halliday Owens, Robert Jonathan Spiro, Daniel Ming-Wei Chu, Loren Michael Groves, Richard James Dunn, Jr.
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Patent number: 9738521Abstract: The invention relates to a process and apparatus for preparing nitric acid by catalytic oxidation of NH3 by means of oxygen and subsequent reaction of the NOx formed with an absorption medium in an absorption tower, which comprises a catalyst bed for N2O decomposition arranged in the process gas downstream of the catalytic NH3 oxidation and upstream of the absorption tower in the flow direction and a catalyst bed for NOx reduction and effecting a further decrease in the amount of N2O arranged in the tailgas downstream of the absorption tower in the flow direction, wherein the amount of N2O removed in the catalyst bed for N2O removal arranged in the process gas is not more than that which results in an N2O content of >100 ppmv and a molar N2O/NOx ratio of >0.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2012Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: THYSSENKRUPP UHDE GMBHInventors: Meinhard Schwefer, Rolf Siefert, Jürgen Fuchs, Klaus Ruthardt, Michael Groves
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Patent number: 9742770Abstract: Systems and methods that employ dynamic credentials across distinct authentication standards can be used to reduce the burden associated with repeated re-authentication. A utility can be employed during logon in an alternate operating environment that stores information from the logon dynamically and generates a credential file that is employed to grant access to a resource without repeating the earlier logon procedure, even if the device changes its user state. After processes requiring resource access are complete, or when an allowed time expires, the granted access is revoked and the device returns to a default or standard authentication technique.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Ryan Bernard Benskin, Jon Gabel, Michael Grove, Timothy H. Morris, Jonathan D. Russell, Robert Glenn Yelton, Jr., Douglas S. Rodgers
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Patent number: 9266081Abstract: Improved reactors for catalytic, exothermic gas phase reactions with, as seen in the flow direction of a feed gas, which contains at least one oxidant and at least one component to be oxidized, an entry zone (1), a reaction zone (2) comprising at least one catalyst (4) and an exit zone (3) for the product gas are described. The reactors, at least in the area of the entry zone (1), have means, for example insulating jackets (6) and/or devices for the transport of cooling agents, which decrease the transport of heat produced in the reaction zone (2) into the entry zone (1) and thus decrease the risks of pre-ignition of the feed gas mixture employed or of the course of undesired side reactions in the entry zone (1) and/or wherein the inner walls of the reactor, at least in the area of the entry zone (1), are elaborated from inert material. The feed gas enters into the entry zone (1) as a homogeneous gas mixture with respect to its substance composition via one or more feed lines (30).Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2009Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: UHDE GMBHInventors: Meinhard Schwefer, Michael Groves, Jürgen Fuchs, Rainer Maurer, Rolf Siefert, Bernhard Hündgen
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Patent number: 9108175Abstract: Improved reactors for catalytic, exothermic gas-phase reactions having, viewed in the flow direction of a feed gas, an inlet zone (1), a reaction zone (2) containing at least one catalyst (4), and an outlet zone (3) for the product gas, are described. The reactors are provided in the inlet zone (1) or in the inlet zone (1) and the reaction zone (2) with an insulating liner (6) and/or apparatuses for the transport of cooling media and/or the interior walls of the reactor in the inlet zone (1) or in the inlet zone (1) and the reaction zone (2) consist of inert material. The insulating liner and/or cooling media reduce heat transport from the reaction zone (2) into the inlet zone (1) and thus reduce the risk of preignition of the feed gas mixture used or occurrence of undesirable secondary reactions in the inlet zone (1).Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2008Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: UHDE GMBHInventors: Meinhard Schwefer, Michael Groves, Jürgen Fuchs, Rainer Maurer, Rolf Siefert, Bernhard Hündgen
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Publication number: 20150067541Abstract: In general, techniques of the present disclosure are directed to a system for virtual socializing between electronic devices. In one example, the method includes joining, by a first computing device, a communication session enabling communication between the first computing device and a second computing device. The method includes outputting, multimedia content that is output at the second computing device. The method also includes receiving and outputting, by the first computing device, data from the second computing device using the communication session, while the multimedia content is outputting at the first output device, where the data comprises data captured by an input device of the second computing device. The method further includes sending a configuration request that sets a control model mode of the communication session, where the control model mode controls which computing devices communicatively coupled via the communication session has permission to modify at least the multimedia content.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: GOOGLE INC.Inventors: David Halliday Owens, Robert Jonathan Spiro, Daniel Ming-Wei Chu, Loren Michael Groves, Richard James Dunn, JR.
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Publication number: 20150046984Abstract: Systems and methods that employ dynamic credentials across distinct authentication standards can be used to reduce the burden associated with repeated re-authentication. A utility can be employed during logon in an alternate operating environment that stores information from the logon dynamically and generates a credential file that is employed to grant access to a resource without repeating the earlier logon procedure, even if the device changes its user state. After processes requiring resource access are complete, or when an allowed time expires, the granted access is revoked and the device returns to a default or standard authentication technique.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Applicant: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Ryan Bernard Benskin, Jon Gabel, Michael Grove, Timothy H. Morris, Jonathan D. Russell, Robert Glenn Yelton, JR., Douglas S. Rodgers
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Patent number: 8875252Abstract: Systems and methods that employ dynamic credentials across distinct authentication standards can be used to reduce the burden associated with repeated re-authentication. A utility can be employed during logon in an alternate operating environment that stores information from the logon dynamically and generates a credential file that is employed to grant access to a resource without repeating the earlier logon procedure, even if the device changes its user state. After processes requiring resource access are complete, or when an allowed time expires, the granted access is revoked and the device returns to a default or standard authentication technique.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Ryan Bernard Benskin, Jon Gabel, Michael Grove, Timothy H. Morris, Jonathan D. Russell, Robert Glenn Yelton, Jr., Doug S. Rodgers
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Patent number: 8832284Abstract: In general, techniques of the present disclosure are directed to a system for virtual socializing between electronic devices. In one example, the method includes joining, by a first computing device, a communication session enabling communication between the first computing device and a second computing device. The method includes outputting, multimedia content that is output at the second computing device. The method also includes receiving and outputting, by the first computing device, data from the second computing device using the communication session, while the multimedia content is outputting at the first output device, where the data comprises data captured by an input device of the second computing device. The method further includes sending a configuration request that sets a control model mode of the communication session, where the control model mode controls which computing devices communicatively coupled via the communication session has permission to modify at least the multimedia content.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2012Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: David Halliday Owens, Robert Jonathan Spiro, Daniel Ming-Wei Chu, Loren Michael Groves, Richard James Dunn, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130336872Abstract: The invention relates to a process and apparatus for preparing nitric acid by catalytic oxidation of NH3 by means of oxygen and subsequent reaction of the NOx formed with an absorption medium in an absorption tower, which comprises a catalyst bed for N2O decomposition arranged in the process gas downstream of the catalytic NH3 oxidation and upstream of the absorption tower in the flow direction and a catalyst bed for NOx reduction and effecting a further decrease in the amount of N2O arranged in the tailgas downstream of the absorption tower in the flow direction, wherein the amount of N2O removed in the catalyst bed for N2O removal arranged in the process gas is not more than that which results in an N2O content of >100 ppmv and a molar N2O/NOx ratio of >0.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: THYSENKRUPP UHDE GMBHInventors: Meinhard Schwefer, Rolf Siefert, Jürgen Fuchs, Klaus Ruthardt, Michael Groves
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Publication number: 20130333002Abstract: Systems and methods that employ dynamic credentials across distinct authentication standards can be used to reduce the burden associated with repeated re-authentication. A utility can be employed during logon in an alternate operating environment that stores information from the logon dynamically and generates a credential file that is employed to grant access to a resource without repeating the earlier logon procedure, even if the device changes its user state. After processes requiring resource access are complete, or when an allowed time expires, the granted access is revoked and the device returns to a default or standard authentication technique.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.AInventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Ryan Bernard Benskin, Jon Gabel, Michael Grove, Timothy H. Morris, Jonathan D. Russell, Robert Glenn Yelton, JR., Doug S. Rodgers
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Publication number: 20130179491Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure may provide techniques that enable a first user participating in a real-time communication session to choose whether to communicate with a second user that joins the real-time communication session. In one example, a method includes sending a plurality of video feeds for display at a plurality of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) of client devices coupled to a real-time communication session. The method also includes receiving a request from a first client computing device to couple to the real-time communication session, wherein a first user is associated with the first client device. The method also includes determining whether to enable communication using the real-time communication session between the first user and a second user associated with a second client device coupled to the real-time communication session.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: GOOGLE INC.Inventors: David Scrymgeour Bennett, Chee H. Chew, Eduardo Fernandez, Loren Michael Groves, Christopher Paul David Johnson, Nikhyl David Singhal, Brian David Marsh, William Kuo-Wei Wen
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Publication number: 20130149225Abstract: A process for removing N2O and NOx from offgases by catalytic decomposition of N2O by means of iron-containing zeolite catalysts and catalytic reduction of the NOx by means of reducing agents, the deNOx stage connected downstream of the deN2O stage being operated at inlet temperatures of T<=400° C., and the inlet gas for the deN2O stage comprising water and having a selected N2O/NOx ratio, and the operating parameters of temperature, pressure and space velocity of the deN2O stage being selected so as to result in an N2O degradation of 80 to 98%. Under these conditions, a degree of NOx oxidation of 30-70% is established at the outlet of the deN2O stage, which is defined as the ratio of the molar amounts of NO2 to the total molar amount of NOx. The result of this is that the downstream deNOx stage can be operated under optimal conditions. Also provided is an apparatus for carrying out the process.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2011Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: ThyssenKrupp Uhde GmbHInventors: Meinhard Schwefer, Michael Groves, Christian Perbandt, Rolf Siefert
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Publication number: 20120034148Abstract: Improved reactors for catalytic, exothermic gas phase reactions with, as seen in the flow direction of a feed gas, which contains at least one oxidant and at least one component to be oxidized, an entry zone (1), a reaction zone (2) comprising at least one catalyst (4) and an exit zone (3) for the product gas are described. The reactors, at least in the area of the entry zone (1), have means, for example insulating jackets (6) and/or devices for the transport of cooling agents, which decrease the transport of heat produced in the reaction zone (2) into the entry zone (1) and thus decrease the risks of pre-ignition of the feed gas mixture employed or of the course of undesired side reactions in the entry zone (1) and/or wherein the inner walls of the reactor, at least in the area of the entry zone (1), are elaborated from inert material. The feed gas enters into the entry zone (1) as a homogeneous gas mixture with respect to its substance composition via one or more feed lines (30).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2009Publication date: February 9, 2012Inventors: Meinhard Schwefer, Michael Groves, Jürgen Fuchs, Rainer Maurer, Rolf Siefert, Bernhard Hündgen
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Publication number: 20100194628Abstract: Weather radar detecting systems and methods are operable to display a vertical view of intensities of turbulence regions. An exemplary embodiment has a radar operable to detect turbulence, a processing system operable to determine location and intensity of the detected turbulence, a three-dimensional (3-D) weather information database comprising of a plurality of voxels that is associated with a unique geographic location with respect to the aircraft wherein the information corresponding to the turbulence intensity is stored, and a display operable to display a vertical view of a selected vertical slice, wherein the displayed vertical view displays the determined turbulence intensity and the determined location of the turbulence.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2009Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Paul E. Christianson, Michael Grove
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Publication number: 20100166631Abstract: Improved reactors for catalytic, exothermic gas-phase reactions, which comprise, viewed in the flow direction of a feed gas, an inlet zone (1), a reaction zone (2) containing at least one catalyst (4) an outlet zone (3) for the product gas, are described. The reactors are provided in the region of the inlet zone (1) or in the region of the inlet zone (1) and the reaction zone (2) with means, for example an insulating liner (6) and/or apparatuses for the transport of cooling media, which reduce heat transport from the reaction zone (2) into the inlet zone (1) and thus reduce the risk of preignition of the feed gas mixture used or occurrence of undesirable secondary reactions in the inlet zone (1) and/or the interior walls of the reactor in the region of the inlet zone (1) or in the region of the inlet zone (1) and the reaction zone (2) consist of inert material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventors: Meinhard Schwefer, Michael Groves, Jürgen Fuchs, Rainer Maurer, Rolf Siefert, Bernhard Hündgen
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Patent number: 7744839Abstract: The method comprises passing an N2O- and NOx-containing gas over a sequence of two catalyst beds, adding reducing agents for NOx and for N2O between the catalyst beds in such an amount that not only NOx but also a predetermined proportion of N2O is reduced. The reaction conditions are set so that the N2O content of the gas is reduced by not more than 95%, based on the N2O content at the entrance of the first catalyst bed, by decomposition to nitrogen and oxygen in the first catalyst bed and that not only chemical reduction of NOx but also chemical reduction of N2O occurs in the second catalyst bed so that the N2O content of the gas is reduced by at least 50%, based on the N2O content at the entrance of the second catalyst bed.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2006Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Uhde GmbHInventors: Meinhard Schwefer, Rolf Siefert, Michael Groves