Patents by Inventor Michael Marchiando

Michael Marchiando 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).

  • Patent number: 10843161
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of making laminated devices (especially microchannel devices) in which plates are assembled and welded together. Unlike conventional microchannel devices, the inventive laminated devices can be made without brazing or diffusion bonding; thus providing significant advantages for manufacturing. Features such as expansion joints and external welded supports are also described. Laminated devices and methods of conducting unit operations in laminated devices are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Velocys, Inc.
    Inventors: Anna Lee Tonkovich, Thomas Yuschak, Paul W. Neagle, Jennifer L. Marco, Jeffrey D. Marco, Michael A. Marchiando, Lane W. Keyes, Soumitra Deshmukh, Robert J. Luzenski
  • Patent number: 10737234
    Abstract: A method of loading material within a microchannel device, the method comprising: (a) loading particulates into a plurality of microchannels; and, (b) ultrasonically packing the particulates into the plurality of microchannels using a portable, compact ultrasonic densification unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: VELOCYS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert J. Luzenski, Jeffery D. Slane, Thomas D. Yuschak, Paul W. Neagle, Michael Marchiando
  • Publication number: 20190224639
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of making laminated devices (especially microchannel devices) in which plates are assembled and welded together. Unlike conventional microchannel devices, the inventive laminated devices can be made without brazing or diffusion bonding; thus providing significant advantages for manufacturing. Features such as expansion joints and external welded supports are also described. Laminated devices and methods of conducting unit operations in laminated devices are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Anna Lee Tonkovich, Thomas Yuschak, Paul W. Neagle, Jennifer L. Marco, Jeffrey D. Marco, Michael A. Marchiando, Lane W. Keyes, Soumitra Deshmukh, Robert J. Luzenski
  • Publication number: 20190030508
    Abstract: A method of loading material within a microchannel device, the method comprising: (a) loading particulates into a plurality of microchannels; and, (b) ultrasonically packing the particulates into the plurality of microchannels using a portable, compact ultrasonic densification unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: Velocys, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Luzenski, Jeffery D. SLANE, Thomas D. YUSCHAK, Paul W. NEAGLE, Michael MARCHIANDO
  • Patent number: 10159954
    Abstract: A method of loading material within a microchannel device, the method comprising: (a) loading particulates into a plurality of microchannels; and, (b) ultrasonically packing the particulates into the plurality of microchannels using a portable, compact ultrasonic densification unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Velocys, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Luzenski, Jeffery D. Slane, Thomas D. Yuschak, Paul W. Neagle, Michael Marchiando
  • Patent number: 10155213
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of making laminated devices (especially microchannel devices) in which plates are assembled and welded together. Unlike conventional microchannel devices, the inventive laminated devices can be made without brazing or diffusion bonding; thus providing significant advantages for manufacturing. Features such as expansion joints and external welded supports are also described. Laminated devices and methods of conducting unit operations in laminated devices are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Velocys, Inc.
    Inventors: Anna Lee Tonkovich, Thomas Yuschak, Paul W. Neagle, Jennifer L. Marco, Jeffrey D. Marco, Michael A. Marchiando, Lane W. Keyes, Soumitra Deshmukh, Robert J. Luzenski
  • Publication number: 20170189885
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of making laminated devices (especially microchannel devices) in which plates are assembled and welded together. Unlike conventional microchannel devices, the inventive laminated devices can be made without brazing or diffusion bonding; thus providing significant advantages for manufacturing. Features such as expansion joints and external welded supports are also described. Laminated devices and methods of conducting unit operations in laminated devices are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Velocys Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Anna Lee Tonkovich, Thomas Yuschak, Paul W. Neagle, Jennifer L. Marco, Jeffrey D. Marco, Michael A. Marchiando, Lane W. Keyes, Soumitra Deshmukh, Robert J. Luzenski
  • Patent number: 9527057
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of making laminated devices (especially microchannel devices) in which plates are assembled and welded together. Unlike conventional microchannel devices, the inventive laminated devices can be made without brazing or diffusion bonding; thus providing significant advantages for manufacturing. Features such as expansion joints and external welded supports are also described. Laminated devices and methods of conducting unit operations in laminated devices are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Velocys, Inc.
    Inventors: Anna Lee Tonkovich, Thomas Yuschak, Paul W. Neagle, Jennifer L. Marco, Jeffrey D. Marco, Michael A. Marchiando, Lane W. Keyes, Soumitra Deshmukh, Robert J. Luzenski
  • Publication number: 20160220977
    Abstract: A microchannel reactor comprising: (a) a plurality of process microchannels having particulates packed along the length of the microchannels; (b) a plurality of heat transfer microchannels in thermal communication with the plurality of process microchannels; and, (c) a first retainer positioned at a first end of the plurality of process microchannels to inhibit the particulates from exiting the process microchannels via the first end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Robert J. Luzenski, Jeffery Slane, Thomas Yuschak, Paul Neagle, Michael Marchiando, Roy Lipski
  • Publication number: 20160167008
    Abstract: A method of loading material within a microchannel device, the method comprising: (a) loading particulates into a plurality of microchannels; and, (b) ultrasonically packing the particulates into the plurality of microchannels using a portable, compact ultrasonic densification unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Robert J. Luzenski, Jeffrey D. SLANE, Thomas D. YUSCHAK, Paul W. NEAGLE, Michael MARCHIANDO
  • Patent number: 9174387
    Abstract: A method of loading material within a microchannel device, the method comprising: (a) loading particulates into a plurality of microchannels; and, (b) ultrasonically packing the particulates into the plurality of microchannels using a portable, compact ultrasonic densification unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Velocys, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Luzenski, Jeffery Slane, Thomas Yuschak, Paul Neagle, Michael Marchiando
  • Publication number: 20130127093
    Abstract: A method of loading material within a microchannel device, the method comprising: (a) loading particulates into a plurality of microchannels; and, (b) ultrasonically packing the particulates into the plurality of microchannels using a portable, compact ultrasonic densification unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Luzenski, Jeffery Slane, Thomas Yuschak, Paul Neagle, Michael Marchiando
  • Publication number: 20130041050
    Abstract: A microchannel reactor comprising: (a) a plurality of process microchannels having particulates packed along the length of the microchannels; (b) a plurality of heat transfer microchannels in thermal communication with the plurality of process microchannels; and, (c) a first retainer positioned at a first end of the plurality of process microchannels to inhibit the particulates from exiting the process microchannels via the first end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Luzenski, Jeffery Slane, Thomas Yuschak, Paul Neagle, Michael Marchiando, Roy Lipski
  • Publication number: 20120132290
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of making laminated devices (especially microchannel devices) in which plates are assembled and welded together. Unlike conventional microchannel devices, the inventive laminated devices can be made without brazing or diffusion bonding; thus providing significant advantages for manufacturing. Features such as expansion joints and external welded supports are also described. Laminated devices and methods of conducting unit operations in laminated devices are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: VELOCYS INC.
    Inventors: Anna Lee Tonkovich, Thomas Yuschak, Paul W. Neagle, Jennifer L. Marco, Jeffrey D. Marco, Michael A. Marchiando, Lane W. Keyes, Soumitra Deshmukh, Robert J. Luzenski
  • Publication number: 20060120213
    Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a process for treating or making an emulsion in a microchannel. The emulsion comprises a first liquid and a second liquid, the first liquid forming a continuous phase, the second liquid forming droplets dispersed in the continuous phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Anna Tonkovich, Jennifer Freeman, Bin Yang, Laura Silva, Richard Long, Paul Neagle, Barry Yang, Thomas Yuschak, Eric Daymo, Dongming Qiu, Kristina Pagnotto, Michael Marchiando, Amanda Glass, David Kuhlmann, Jeffrey Marco, Harley Freeman, William Rogers
  • Publication number: 20060073080
    Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a process for making a multiphase mixture, comprising: flowing a first fluid stream through a process microchannel, the first fluid stream comprising at least one liquid and/or at least one gas, the process microchannel having an apertured section; flowing a second fluid stream through the apertured section into the process microchannel in contact with the first fluid stream to form the multiphase mixture, the second fluid stream comprising at least one gas and/or at least one microbody-forming material, the first fluid stream forming a continuous phase in the multiphase mixture, the second fluid stream forming a discontinuous phase dispersed in the continuous phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: Anna Tonkovich, Laura Silva, David Hesse, Michael Marchiando, Micheal Lamont, Dongming Qiu, Terence Dritz, Kristina Pagnotto, Richard Stevenson, Steven Perry, Maddalena Fanelli, Ravi Arora, Bin Yang, Sean Fitzgerald, Timothy Sullivan, Kai Tod Jarosch, Thomas Yuschak
  • Publication number: 20050249647
    Abstract: The present invention includes a removable microchannel unit including an inlet orifice and an outlet orifice in fluid communication with a plurality of microchannels distributed throughout the removable microchannel unit, and a pressurized vessel adapted have the removable microchannel unit mounted thereto, the pressurized vessel adapted to contain a pressurized fluid exerting a positive gauge pressure upon at least a portion of the exterior of the removable microchannel unit. The invention also includes a microchannel unit assembly comprising a microchannel unit operation carried out within a pressurized vessel, where pressurized vessel includes a pressurized fluid exerting a positive gauge pressure upon an exterior of the microchannel unit operation, and where the microchannel unit operation includes an outlet orifice in fluid communication with an interior of the pressurized vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: William Rogers, Paul Neagle, Michael Marchiando, Christopher Well, Robert Litt, Ronald Pasadyn, G. Smith, Charles Miele, Thomas Forte, Jimmy Petham