Patents by Inventor Omar A. Herrera

Omar A. Herrera 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).

  • HYDROGEN PRODUCTION FROM HYDROCARBONS WITHOUT CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS
    Publication number: 20230219814
    Abstract: A method for thermal cracking of a hydrocarbon to produce hydrogen gas and carbon comprises heating a molten medium to an operating temperature sufficient to thermally crack the hydrocarbon. The operating temperature may, for example be in the range of 600° C. to 1100° C. The method mixes the hydrocarbon into the heated molten medium and pumping the mixed molten medium and hydrocarbon through a reactor. In the reactor, the hydrocarbon undergoes a thermal cracking reaction which forms hydrogen gas and carbon black. The method separates the carbon and hydrogen gas from the molten medium that has passed through the reactor. In some embodiments, the flow of the molten medium in the reactor is a turbulent flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Walter R. MERIDA-DONIS, Amirhossein SHARAFIANARDAKANI, Omar HERRERA
  • Modular power supply apparatuses and methods for using same
    Patent number: 11695368
    Abstract: A modular power supply apparatus for use in harsh climates that comprises a portable, low cost, easily maintained, durable power supply for energy production as well as systems, methods for forming, and methods of using same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO
    Inventors: M'Chaelah A. Brown, Andrea V. Cerda, Ronald J. Fowler, Omar A. Herrera, Jeremiah L. Lynch, Murray P. McDaniel, Nithin Saravanapandian, Anaiah S. Thompson, Laila C. Thompson, Kirstin O. Bullington, Robin L. Jones
  • MODULAR POWER SUPPLY APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR USING SAME
    Publication number: 20200395884
    Abstract: A modular power supply apparatus for use in harsh climates that comprises a portable, low cost, easily maintained, durable power supply for energy production as well as systems, methods for forming, and methods of using same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Applicant: Richland County School District Two
    Inventors: M'Chaelah A. Brown, Andrea V. Cerda, Ronald J. Fowler, Omar A. Herrera, Jeremiah L. Lynch, Murray P. McDaniel, Nithin Saravanapandian, Anaiah S. Thompson, Laila C. Thompson, Kirstin O. Bullington, Robin L. Jones