Patents by Inventor Paul H. Humble
Paul H. Humble 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: 20230381735Abstract: A solar thermochemical processing system is disclosed. The system includes a first unit operation for receiving concentrated solar energy. Heat from the solar energy is used to drive the first unit operation. The first unit operation also receives a first set of reactants and produces a first set of products. A second unit operation receives the first set of products from the first unit operation and produces a second set of products. A third unit operation receives heat from the second unit operation to produce a portion of the first set of reactants.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Robert Wegeng, Paul H. Humble, Shankar Krishnan, Steven D. Leith, Daniel R. Palo, Robert A. Dagle
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Publication number: 20230226513Abstract: Reactors are provided that can include a first set of fluid channels and a second set of fluid channels oriented in thermal contact with the first set of fluid channels. The reactor assemblies can also provide where the channels of either one or both of the first of the set of fluid channels are non-linear. Other implementations provide for at least one of the first set of fluid channels being in thermal contact with a plurality of other channels of the second set of fluid channels. Reactor assemblies are also provided that can include a first set of fluid channels defining at least one non-linear channel having a positive function, and a second set of fluid channels defining at least another non-linear channel having a negative function in relation to the positive function of the one non-linear channel of the first set of fluid channels. Processes for distributing energy across a reactor are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Richard F. Zheng, Robert S. Wegeng, Paul H. Humble, Dustin D. Caldwell, Richard B. Diver, Ward E. TeGrotenhuis, Christopher K. Clayton, Timothy G. Veldman
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Patent number: 11623199Abstract: A solar thermochemical processing system is disclosed. The system includes a first unit operation for receiving concentrated solar energy. Heat from the solar energy is used to drive the first unit operation. The first unit operation also receives a first set of reactants and produces a first set of products. A second unit operation receives the first set of products from the first unit operation and produces a second set of products. A third unit operation receives heat from the second unit operation to produce a portion of the first set of reactants.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Robert S. Wegeng, Paul H. Humble, Shankar Krishnan, Steven D. Leith, Daniel R. Palo, Robert A. Dagle
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Patent number: 11596920Abstract: Chemical processors are configured to reduce mass, work in conjunction with solar concentrators, and/or house porous inserts in microchannel or mesochannel devices made by additive manufacturing. Methods of making chemical processors containing porous inserts by additive manufacturing are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Ward E. TeGrotenhuis, Paul H. Humble, Christopher K. Clayton, Timothy G. Veldman, Robert S. Wegeng, Richard F. Zheng
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Publication number: 20220305453Abstract: Reactors are provided that can include a first set of fluid channels and a second set of fluid channels oriented in thermal contact with the first set of fluid channels. The reactor assemblies can also provide where the channels of either one or both of the first of the set of fluid channels are non-linear. Other implementations provide for at least one of the first set of fluid channels being in thermal contact with a plurality of other channels of the second set of fluid channels. Reactor assemblies are also provided that can include a first set of fluid channels defining at least one non-linear channel having a positive function, and a second set of fluid channels defining at least another non-linear channel having a negative function in relation to the positive function of the one non-linear channel of the first set of fluid channels. Processes for distributing energy across a reactor are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Richard F. Zheng, Robert S. Wegeng, Paul H. Humble, Dustin D. Caldwell, Richard B. Diver
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Patent number: 11358111Abstract: Reactors are provided that can include a first set of fluid channels and a second set of fluid channels oriented in thermal contact with the first set of fluid channels where the channels of either one or both of the first of the set of fluid channels are non-linear. Reactor assemblies are also provided that can include a first set of fluid channels defining at least one non-linear channel having a positive function, and a second set of fluid channels defining at least another non-linear channel having a negative function in relation to the positive function of the one non-linear channel of the first set of fluid channels.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2019Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute, Pacific Northwest National LaboratoriesInventors: Richard F. Zheng, Robert S. Wegeng, Paul H. Humble, Dustin D. Caldwell, Richard B. Diver
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Publication number: 20210322946Abstract: A solar thermochemical processing system is disclosed. The system includes a first unit operation for receiving concentrated solar energy. Heat from the solar energy is used to drive the first unit operation. The first unit operation also receives a first set of reactants and produces a first set of products. A second unit operation receives the first set of products from the first unit operation and produces a second set of products. A third unit operation receives heat from the second unit operation to produce a portion of the first set of reactants.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Robert S. Wegeng, Paul H. Humble, Shankar Krishnan, Steven D. Leith, Daniel R. Palo, Robert A. Dagle
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Publication number: 20210237025Abstract: Chemical processors are configured to reduce mass, work in conjunction with solar concentrators, and/or house porous inserts in microchannel or mesochannel devices made by additive manufacturing. Methods of making chemical processors containing porous inserts by additive manufacturing are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Inventors: Ward E. TeGrotenhuis, Paul H. Humble, Christopher K. Clayton, Timothy G. Veldman, Robert S. Wegeng, Richard F. Zheng
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Patent number: 11077418Abstract: A solar thermochemical processing system is disclosed. The system includes a first unit operation for receiving concentrated solar energy. Heat from the solar energy is used to drive the first unit operation. The first unit operation also receives a first set of reactants and produces a first set of products. A second unit operation receives the first set of products from the first unit operation and produces a second set of products. A third unit operation receives heat from the second unit operation to produce a portion of the first set of reactants.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2018Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Robert S. Wegeng, Paul H. Humble, Shankar Krishnan, Steven D. Leith, Daniel R. Palo, Robert A. Dagle
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Patent number: 10981141Abstract: Chemical processors are configured to reduce mass, work in conjunction with solar concentrators, and/or house porous inserts in microchannel or mesochannel devices made by additive manufacturing. Methods of making chemical processors containing porous inserts by additive manufacturing are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Ward E. TeGrotenhuis, Paul H. Humble, Christopher K. Clayton, Timothy G. Veldman, Robert S. Wegeng, Richard F. Zheng
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Publication number: 20200298197Abstract: Reactors are provided that can include a first set of fluid channels and a second set of fluid channels oriented in thermal contact with the first set of fluid channels. The reactor assemblies can also provide where the channels of either one or both of the first of the set of fluid channels are non-linear. Other implementations provide for at least one of the first set of fluid channels being in thermal contact with a plurality of other channels of the second set of fluid channels. Reactor assemblies are also provided that can include a first set of fluid channels defining at least one non-linear channel having a positive function, and a second set of fluid channels defining at least another non-linear channel having a negative function in relation to the positive function of the one non-linear channel of the first set of fluid channels. Processes for distributing energy across a reactor are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2019Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Richard F. Zheng, Robert S. Wegeng, Paul H. Humble, Dustin D. Caldwell, Richard B. Diver
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Publication number: 20200001265Abstract: Chemical processors are configured to reduce mass, work in conjunction with solar concentrators, and/or house porous inserts in microchannel or mesochannel devices made by additive manufacturing. Methods of making chemical processors containing porous inserts by additive manufacturing are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Ward E. TeGrotenhuis, Paul H. Humble, Christopher K. Clayton, Timothy G. Veldman, Robert S. Wegeng, Richard F. Zheng
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Patent number: 10226731Abstract: A method and system for collecting xenon (Xe) is described. A microchannel heat exchanger is used in combination with a mechanical cooler and an absorbent. A combination of components makes up a Xe Collection Subsystem that is adapted for use in an efficient process for collecting, purifying, and measuring Xe isotopes collected from air as part of the International Monitoring System.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2018Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: James C. Hayes, Paul H. Humble, Mark E. Panisko, Warren W. Harper, Timothy L. Stewart
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Publication number: 20180339283Abstract: A solar thermochemical processing system is disclosed. The system includes a first unit operation for receiving concentrated solar energy. Heat from the solar energy is used to drive the first unit operation. The first unit operation also receives a first set of reactants and produces a first set of products. A second unit operation receives the first set of products from the first unit operation and produces a second set of products. A third unit operation receives heat from the second unit operation to produce a portion of the first set of reactants.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2018Publication date: November 29, 2018Applicant: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Robert S. Wegeng, Paul H. Humble, Shankar Krishnan, Steven D. Leith, Daniel R. Palo, Robert A. Dagle
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Publication number: 20180333671Abstract: A method and system for collecting xenon (Xe) is described. A microchannel heat exchanger is used in combination with a mechanical cooler and an absorbent. A combination of components makes up a Xe Collection Subsystem that is adapted for use in an efficient process for collecting, purifying, and measuring Xe isotopes collected from air as part of the International Monitoring System.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: James C. Hayes, Paul H. Humble, Mark E. Panisko, Warren W. Harper, Timothy L. Stewart
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Patent number: 10005018Abstract: A method and system for collecting xenon (Xe) is described. A microchannel heat exchanger is used in combination with a mechanical cooler and an absorbent. A combination of components makes up a Xe Collection Subsystem that is adapted for use in an efficient process for collecting, purifying, and measuring Xe isotopes collected from air as part of the International Monitoring System.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: James C. Hayes, Paul H. Humble, Mark E. Panisko, Warren W. Harper, Timothy L. Stewart
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Patent number: 9950305Abstract: A solar thermochemical processing system is disclosed. The system includes a first unit operation for receiving concentrated solar energy. Heat from the solar energy is used to drive the first unit operation. The first unit operation also receives a first set of reactants and produces a first set of products. A second unit operation receives the first set of products from the first unit operation and produces a second set of products. A third unit operation receives heat from the second unit operation to produce a portion of the first set of reactants.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Robert S. Wegeng, Paul H. Humble, Shankar Krishnan, Steven D. Leith, Daniel R. Palo, Robert A. Dagle
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Publication number: 20180065078Abstract: A method and system for collecting xenon (Xe) is described. A microchannel heat exchanger is used in combination with a mechanical cooler and an absorbent. A combination of components makes up a Xe Collection Subsystem that is adapted for use in an efficient process for collecting, purifying, and measuring Xe isotopes collected from air as part of the International Monitoring System.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: James C. Hayes, Paul H. Humble, Mark E. Panisko, Warren W. Harper
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Patent number: 9707508Abstract: A polarity swing-assisted regeneration (PSAR) process is disclosed for improving the efficiency of releasing gases chemically bound to switchable ionic liquids. Regeneration of the SWIL involves addition of a quantity of non-polar organic compound as an anti-solvent to destabilize the SWIL, which aids in release of the chemically bound gas. The PSAR decreases gas loading of a SWIL at a given temperature and increases the rate of gas release compared to heating in the absence of anti-solvent.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2011Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: David J. Heldebrant, Ward E. Tegrotenhuis, Charles J. Freeman, Michael L. Elliott, Phillip K. Koech, Paul H. Humble, Feng Zheng, Jian Zhang
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Patent number: 9289741Abstract: An apparatus for generating a large volume of gas from a liquid stream is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first channel through which the liquid stream passes. The apparatus also includes a layer of catalyst particles suspended in a solid slurry for generating gas from the liquid stream. The apparatus further includes a second channel through which a mixture of converted liquid and generated gas passes. A heat exchange channel heats the liquid stream. A wicking structure located in the second channel separates the gas generated from the converted liquid.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Ward E. TeGrotenhuis, Karim M. Ayman, Paul H. Humble, Yong Wang