Patents by Inventor Michael R. Harper
Michael R. Harper 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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Patent number: 11936081Abstract: A redox flow battery may include: a positive half-cell comprising a catholyte; a negative half-cell comprising an anolyte; and an ion permeable membrane, wherein the ion permeable membrane separates the catholyte and the anolyte, and wherein the catholyte, the anolyte, or both comprise a low-transition temperature material comprising: a redox-active phase; and an ionically conducting organic salt.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Exxon Mobil Technology and Engineering CompanyInventors: Divyaraj Desai, Michael R. Harper, Jr., Heather A. Elsen, Jonathan D. Saathoff, Mehmet D. Ertas, Steven W. Levine
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Patent number: 11773335Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for using a reverse flow reactor (or another reactor with flows in opposing directions at different parts of a process cycle) for pyrolysis of hydrocarbons. The systems and methods can include a reactor that includes a combustion catalyst to initiate and/or maintain combustion within the reactor in a controlled manner during the heating and/or regeneration portion(s) of the reaction cycle. A fuel can also be used that has a greater resistance to auto-combustion, such as a fuel that is composed primarily of methane and/or other hydrocarbons. During operation, the temperature in at least an initial portion of the reactor can be maintained at a temperature so that auto-ignition of the auto-combustion resistant fuel injected during the heating step(s) is reduced or minimized. This can allow combustion to be initiated when the auto-combustion resistant fuel comes into contact with the catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: EXXONMOBIL TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING COMPANYInventors: Brian M. Weiss, Sophie Liu, Michael R. Harper, Jr., Herbert W. Barry, Changmin Chun, Barrington S. Goldson, Justin R. Johnson, Faria Nusrat
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Publication number: 20220255105Abstract: A redox flow battery may include: a positive half-cell comprising a catholyte; a negative half-cell comprising an anolyte; and an ion permeable membrane, wherein the ion permeable membrane separates the catholyte and the anolyte, and wherein the catholyte, the anolyte, or both comprise a low-transition temperature material comprising: a redox-active phase; and an ionically conducting organic salt.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2021Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Divyaraj Desai, Michael R. Harper, JR., Heather A. Elsen, Jonathan D. Saathoff, Mehmet D. Ertas, Steven W. Levine
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Publication number: 20220235282Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for using a reverse flow reactor (or another reactor with flows in opposing directions at different parts of a process cycle) for pyrolysis of hydrocarbons. The systems and methods can include a reactor that includes a combustion catalyst to initiate and/or maintain combustion within the reactor in a controlled manner during the heating and/or regeneration portion(s) of the reaction cycle. A fuel can also be used that has a greater resistance to auto-combustion, such as a fuel that is composed primarily of methane and/or other hydrocarbons. During operation, the temperature in at least an initial portion of the reactor can be maintained at a temperature so that auto-ignition of the auto-combustion resistant fuel injected during the heating step(s) is reduced or minimized. This can allow combustion to be initiated when the auto-combustion resistant fuel comes into contact with the catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2021Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Brian M. Weiss, Sophie Liu, Michael R. Harper, JR., Herbert W. Barry, Changmin Chun, Barrington S. Goldson, Justin R. Johnson, Faria Nusrat
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Patent number: 8447574Abstract: The invention relates to a method for estimating heat transfer during water quench of an aluminum part. The method includes: estimating the heat transfer of the aluminum part when a temperature of the part is greater than 500° C. using q=?(?T)??(1); estimating the heat transfer of the aluminum part when the temperature of the part is greater than T2 and less than 500° C.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2010Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Qigui Wang, Cherng-Chi Chang, Jayaraman Sivakumar, Michael R. Harper
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Publication number: 20120041726Abstract: The invention relates to a method for estimating heat transfer during water quench of an aluminum part. The method includes: estimating the heat transfer of the aluminum part when a temperature of the part is greater than 500° C. using q=?(?T) ??(1); estimating the heat transfer of the aluminum part when the temperature of the part is greater than T2 and less than 500° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2010Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Qigui Wang, Cherng-Chi Chang, Jayaraman Sivakumar, Michael R. Harper
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Patent number: 6881898Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical equipment enclosure assembly, particularly those used to house power distribution equipment. The enclosure uses the internal structural members and panel components to form the enclosure frame. The present invention is also designed to be mounted in the 2 ft.×2 ft. (600 mm×600 mm) tile space provided in raised flooring. The enclosure is also provided with a junction box that is mounted beneath the raised flooring to allow users to terminate wiring.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2002Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: Liebert CorporationInventors: Robert E. Baker, Michael R. Harper, James K. Martin, Randall F. Mathis
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Publication number: 20020157846Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical equipment enclosure assembly, particularly those used to house power distribution equipment. The enclosure uses the internal structural members and panel components to form the enclosure frame. The present invention is also designed to be mounted in the 2 ft.×2 ft. (600 mm×600 mm) tile space provided in raised flooring. The enclosure is also provided with a junction box that is mounted beneath the raised flooring to allow users to terminate wiring.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2002Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventors: Robert E. Baker, Michael R. Harper, James K. Martin, Randall F. Mathis
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Patent number: 6059045Abstract: A mechanism for isolating energetic material feed streams from a material processing apparatus includes a deflector conduit having side panels defining a passageway from an entrance to an exit. Openings are formed in the side panels, and deflector baffles are positioned within the passageway adjacent each of the openings. The deflector baffles are arranged obliquely to the side panels so as to permit material to pass through the passageway toward the exit without falling out of the openings, but to deflect flames, propagating through the passageway toward the entrance, out of the openings to substantially prevent the flames from reaching the entrance. A conveyor may be used in conjunction with the deflector conduit to separate the conduit from a material feed hopper. A combustible conduit may be used to direct material into the deflector conduit from the end of a conveyor or from a feed hopper.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1998Date of Patent: May 9, 2000Assignee: Cordant Technologies Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Rose, Andrew C. Haaland, Steven J. Bradley, Michael R. Harper
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Patent number: 5731540Abstract: Novel methods for processing gas generant compositions to produce feed stock are disclosed. The methods of the present invention include utilizing a binding agent and other additives in a mixture of ingredients of gas generant compositions in sufficient quantities that the ingredients of the gas generating material will agglomerate to form granules as the ingredients are mixed. Processing methods, including roll coating, continuous mixing, static mixing, freeze drying, solvent extraction, emulsification, azeotropic distillation, spray drying, fluidized bed processing and particle grinding are also disclosed for use in preparing feed stock for final gas generant products. The methods of the present invention are particularly useful in processing gas generating materials having a non-azide based fuel.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1996Date of Patent: March 24, 1998Assignee: Thiokol CorporationInventors: David A. Flanigan, Vincent E. Mancini, Michael R. Harper
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Patent number: 5531845Abstract: Novel methods for processing gas generant compositions to produce feed stock are disclosed. The methods of the present invention include utilizing a binding agent and other additives in a mixture of ingredients of gas generant compositions in sufficient quantities that the ingredients of the gas generating material will agglomerate to form granules as the ingredients are mixed. Processing methods, including roll coating, continuous mixing, static mixing, freeze drying, solvent extraction, emulsification, azeotropic distillation, spray drying, fluidized bed processing and particle grinding are also disclosed for use in preparing feed stock for final gas generant products. The methods of the present invention are particularly useful in processing gas generating materials having a non-azide based fuel.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1994Date of Patent: July 2, 1996Assignee: Thiokol CorporationInventors: David A. Flanigan, Vincent E. Mancini, Michael R. Harper