Patents by Inventor Michael B. Hrycak

Michael B. Hrycak 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).

  • Method of manufacturing and using enhanced carbon dioxide adsorbent
    Patent number: 7329307
    Abstract: A method of processing carbon dioxide adsorbent for use in a CO2 removal system. The method includes combining a polymer, lithium hydroxide (LiOH), and lubricant that dissolves the polymer to form a first LiOH adsorbent. A structure may be formed using the first LiOH adsorbent. The lubricant may be extracted from the structured LiOH adsorbent using a solvent to form a second LiOH adsorbent. The solvent may be removed from the second LiOH adsorbent to form a third LiOH adsorbent. The third LiOH adsorbent may be hydrated to form a fourth LiOH adsorbent having a water content above an anhydrous level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Micropore, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael B. Hrycak, Douglas B. McKenna
  • Enhanced carbon dioxide adsorbent
    Patent number: 7326280
    Abstract: A CO2 removal system including a member having a first opening and a second opening to enable air flow containing carbon dioxide (CO2) to pass from the first opening to the second opening and lithium hydroxide (LiOH) supported by the member and having an initial water content above an anhydrous level. In one embodiment, LiOH adsorbent density is a maximum of approximately 1.0 g/cm3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Micropore, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael B. Hrycak, Douglas B. McKenna