Patents by Inventor Ramer Rodriguez
Ramer Rodriguez 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: 20250092325Abstract: The present invention is generally related to the thermal optimization of a catalytic reactor to improve its energy and conversion efficiency for the production of CO from various mixtures of CO2 and H2. This process involves feeding heated CO2 and H2 mixtures into a reverse water-gas shift (RWGS) catalytic reactor that has been designed to maintain the temperature changes of the gas mixture to within about 150° F. (preferably 100 F; most preferably 50 F) from the inlet to the outlet of the reactor. This is made possible by improved RWGS catalytic reactor designs—both to provide heat input into the reactor, and modified reaction concepts that reduce the projected temperature drop. Three major categories of temperature drop mitigation are identified; examples and subordinate approaches of each are taught. Taken singly or in any combination, these approaches make it possible to operate the reactor nearly isothermally.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2023Publication date: March 20, 2025Inventors: James Bucher, Matthew Caldwell, Thomas P. Griffin, Orion Hanbury, Glenn McGinnis, Ramer Rodriguez, Robert Schuetzle, Jalal Zia
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Publication number: 20250019245Abstract: The present invention describes a processes, systems, and catalysts for the utilization of carbon dioxide into high quality synthesis gas that can then be used to produce fuels (e.g., diesel fuel) and chemicals. In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for the conversion of a feed gas comprising carbon dioxide and hydrogen to a product gas comprising carbon monoxide and water.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2024Publication date: January 16, 2025Applicant: INFINIUM TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: ROBERT SCHUETZLE, DENNIS SCHUETZLE, HAROLD WRIGHT, ORION HANBURY, MATTHEW CALDWELL, RAMER RODRIGUEZ
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Publication number: 20250019322Abstract: The present invention describes a processes, systems, and catalysts for the conversion of carbon dioxide and water and electricity into low carbon or zero carbon high quality fuels and chemicals. In one aspect, the present invention provides an integrated process for the conversion of a feed stream comprising carbon dioxide to a product stream comprising hydrocarbons between 5 and 24 carbon atoms in length.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2024Publication date: January 16, 2025Applicant: INFINIUM TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Harold Wright, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez
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Patent number: 12168609Abstract: The present invention describes an improved catalytic reactor system with an improved catalyst that transforms CO2 and low carbon H2 into low-carbon syngas with greater than an 80% CO2 conversion efficiency, resulting in the reduction of plant capital and operating costs compared to processes described in the current art. The inside surface of the adiabatic catalytic reactors is lined with an insulating, non-reactive surface which does not react with the syngas and effect catalyst performance. The improved catalyst is robust, has a high CO2 conversion efficiency, and exhibits little or no degradation in performance over long periods of operation. The low-carbon syngas is used to produce low-carbon fuels (e.g., diesel fuel, jet fuel, gasoline, kerosene, others), chemicals, and other products resulting in a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel derived products.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2021Date of Patent: December 17, 2024Assignee: Infinium Technology, LLCInventors: Dennis Schuetzle, Robert Schuetzle, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Glenn McGinnis, Ramer Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20240376387Abstract: The present disclosure describes systems and methods for producing eFuels or chemicals such as sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel, methanol, and ammonia, as well as the synthesis of oxygenated and non-oxygenated chemical feedstocks. Electrolyzers, CO2 capture devices, Reverse Water Gas Shift (RWGS) reactors, syngas conversion reactors, and electrical steam methane reformers (eSMR) are used to produce eFuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2023Publication date: November 14, 2024Inventors: Robert Schuetzle, Glenn McGinnis, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez
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Patent number: 12103897Abstract: The present invention describes a processes, systems, and catalysts for the conversion of carbon dioxide and water and electricity into low carbon or zero carbon high quality fuels and chemicals. In one aspect, the present invention provides an integrated process for the conversion of a feed stream comprising carbon dioxide to a product stream comprising hydrocarbons between 5 and 24 carbon atoms in length.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2022Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: Infinium Technology, LLCInventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Harold Wright, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez
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Patent number: 12098111Abstract: The invention relates to a process, catalysts, materials for conversion of renewable electricity, air, and water to low or zero carbon fuels and chemicals by the direct capture of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and the conversion of the carbon dioxide to fuels and chemicals using hydrogen produced by the electrolysis of water.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2022Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Assignee: Infinium Technology, LLCInventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Harold Wright, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez
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Patent number: 12071351Abstract: The present invention describes a processes, systems, and catalysts for the utilization of carbon dioxide into high quality synthesis gas that can then be used to produce fuels (e.g., diesel fuel) and chemicals. In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for the conversion of a feed gas comprising carbon dioxide and hydrogen to a product gas comprising carbon monoxide and water.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2022Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Assignee: Infinium Technology, LLCInventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Harold Wright, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20240058778Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a reactor for the production of low-carbon syngas from captured carbon dioxide and renewable hydrogen. The hydrogen is generated from water using an electrolyzer powered by renewable electricity or from any other method of low-carbon hydrogen production. The improved catalytic reactor is energy efficient and robust when operating at temperatures up to 1800° F. Carbon dioxide conversion efficiencies are greater than 75% with carbon monoxide selectivity of greater than 98%. The catalytic reactor is constructed of materials that are physically and chemically robust up to 1800° F. As a result, these materials are not reactive with the mixture of hydrogen and carbon dioxide or the carbon monoxide and steam products. The reactor materials do not have catalytic activity or modify the physical and chemical composition of the conversion catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: Infinium Technology, LLCInventors: Dennis Schuetzle, Robert Schuetzle, Anja Rumplecker Galloway, Orion Hanbury, James Bucher, Ramer Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20230373882Abstract: The invention relates to a process, catalysts, materials for conversion of renewable electricity, air, and water to low or zero carbon fuels and chemicals by the direct capture of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and the conversion of the carbon dioxide to fuels and chemicals using hydrogen produced by the electrolysis of water.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2022Publication date: November 23, 2023Applicant: INFINIUM TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Harold Wright, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11819815Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a reactor for the production of low-carbon syngas from captured carbon dioxide and renewable hydrogen. The hydrogen is generated from water using an electrolyzer powered by renewable electricity or from any other method of low-carbon hydrogen production. The improved catalytic reactor is energy efficient and robust when operating at temperatures up to 1800° F. Carbon dioxide conversion efficiencies are greater than 75% with carbon monoxide selectivity of greater than 98%. The catalytic reactor is constructed of materials that are physically and chemically robust up to 1800° F. As a result, these materials are not reactive with the mixture of hydrogen and carbon dioxide or the carbon monoxide and steam products. The reactor materials do not have catalytic activity or modify the physical and chemical composition of the conversion catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Infinium Technology, LLCInventors: Dennis Schuetzle, Robert Schuetzle, Anja Rumplecker Galloway, Orion Hanbury, James Bucher, Ramer Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20230348277Abstract: The present invention describes a processes, systems, and catalysts for the utilization of carbon dioxide into high quality synthesis gas that can then be used to produce fuels (e.g., diesel fuel) and chemicals. In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for the conversion of a feed gas comprising carbon dioxide and hydrogen to a product gas comprising carbon monoxide and water.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2022Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: Infinium Technology, LlcInventors: ROBERT SCHUETZLE, DENNIS SCHUETZLE, HAROLD WRIGHT, ORION HANBURY, MATTHEW CALDWELL, RAMER RODRIGUEZ
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Publication number: 20230173445Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a reactor for the production of low-carbon syngas from captured carbon dioxide and renewable hydrogen. The hydrogen is generated from water using an electrolyzer powered by renewable electricity or from any other method of low-carbon hydrogen production. The improved catalytic reactor is energy efficient and robust when operating at temperatures up to 1800° F. Carbon dioxide conversion efficiencies are greater than 75% with carbon monoxide selectivity of greater than 98%. The catalytic reactor is constructed of materials that are physically and chemically robust up to 1800° F. As a result, these materials are not reactive with the mixture of hydrogen and carbon dioxide or the carbon monoxide and steam products. The reactor materials do not have catalytic activity or modify the physical and chemical composition of the conversion catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2021Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: INFINIUM TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: DENNIS SCHUETZLE, ROBERT SCHUETZLE, ANJA RUMPLECKER GALLOWAY, ORION HANBURY, JAMES BUCHER, RAMER RODRIGUEZ
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Publication number: 20230159408Abstract: The present invention describes a processes, systems, and catalysts for the conversion of carbon dioxide and water and electricity into low carbon or zero carbon high quality fuels and chemicals. In one aspect, the present invention provides an integrated process for the conversion of a feed stream comprising carbon dioxide to a product stream comprising hydrocarbons between 5 and 24 carbon atoms in length.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2022Publication date: May 25, 2023Applicant: INFINIUM TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Harold Wright, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11597654Abstract: The present invention describes a processes, systems, and catalysts for the utilization of carbon dioxide into high quality synthesis gas that can then be used to produce fuels (e.g., diesel fuel) and chemicals. In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for the conversion of a feed gas comprising carbon dioxide and hydrogen to a product gas comprising carbon monoxide and water.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Infinium Technology, LLCInventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Harold Wright, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11565982Abstract: The present invention describes a processes, systems, and catalysts for the conversion of carbon dioxide and water and electricity into low carbon or zero carbon high quality fuels and chemicals. In one aspect, the present invention provides an integrated process for the conversion of a feed stream comprising carbon dioxide to a product stream comprising hydrocarbons between 5 and 24 carbon atoms in length.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2021Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Infinium Technology, LLCInventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Harold Wright, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11560343Abstract: The invention relates to a process, catalysts, materials for conversion of renewable electricity, air, and water to low or zero carbon fuels and chemicals by the direct capture of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and the conversion of the carbon dioxide to fuels and chemicals using hydrogen produced by the electrolysis of water.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Infinium Technology, LLCInventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Harold Wright, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20220348472Abstract: The present invention describes an improved catalytic reactor system with an improved catalyst that transforms CO2 and low carbon H2 into low-carbon syngas with greater than an 80% CO2 conversion efficiency, resulting in the reduction of plant capital and operating costs compared to processes described in the current art. The inside surface of the adiabatic catalytic reactors is lined with an insulating, non-reactive surface which does not react with the syngas and effect catalyst performance. The improved catalyst is robust, has a high CO2 conversion efficiency, and exhibits little or no degradation in performance over long periods of operation. The low-carbon syngas is used to produce low-carbon fuels (e.g., diesel fuel, jet fuel, gasoline, kerosene, others), chemicals, and other products resulting in a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel derived products.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2021Publication date: November 3, 2022Applicant: INFINIUM TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: DENNIS SCHUETZLE, ROBERT SCHUETZLE, ORION HANBURY, MATTHEW CALDWELL, GLENN McGINNIS, RAMER RODRIGUEZ
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Publication number: 20210340076Abstract: The invention relates to a process, catalysts, materials for conversion of renewable electricity, air, and water to low or zero carbon fuels and chemicals by the direct capture of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and the conversion of the carbon dioxide to fuels and chemicals using hydrogen produced by the electrolysis of water.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Applicant: INFINIUM TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Harold Wright, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20210340015Abstract: The present invention describes a processes, systems, and catalysts for the utilization of carbon dioxide into high quality synthesis gas that can then be used to produce fuels (e.g., diesel fuel) and chemicals. In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for the conversion of a feed gas comprising carbon dioxide and hydrogen to a product gas comprising carbon monoxide and water.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Applicant: INFINIUM TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Harold Wright, Orion Hanbury, Matthew Caldwell, Ramer Rodriguez