Patents by Inventor ROBERT E. BENTON, JR.

ROBERT E. BENTON, JR. 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 Expander Magnetic Generator Apparatus and Method
    Publication number: 20230188024
    Abstract: A hydrogen expander magnetic generator apparatus can include a magnetic generator to recover energy. Embodiments can utilize a permanent magnetic motor (PM) and energy conversion system (ECS) for converting energy from a rotating shaft of a turboexpander. Some embodiments can position magnets on the shaft such that the magnets are protected from exposure to hydrogen to avoid damage to the magnets. Some embodiments can include retrofitting of a pre-existing expander to remove an oil brake and replace it with an embodiment of the PM and ECS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: GENGLIN TANG, CANDICE DAIBES SILVESTRE, ETHAN D. EISWERTH, ROBERT E. BENTON, JR.