Patents by Inventor Robert Joseph Araiza

Robert Joseph Araiza 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).

  • METHODS FOR PRODUCING 5-(HALOMETHYL)FURFURAL
    Publication number: 20230032460
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods to produce 5-(halomethyl)furfural, including 5-(chloromethyl)furfural, by acid-catalyzed conversion of C6 saccharides, including isomers thereof, polymers thereof, and certain derivatives thereof. The methods make use of acids with lower concentrations, and allows for conversion of sugars into 5-(halomethyl)furfural at higher temperatures and faster reaction or residence times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: Origin Materials Operating, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex B. WOOD, Makoto N. MASUNO, Ryan L. SMITH, John BISSELL, Dimitri A. HIRSCH-WEIL, Robert Joseph ARAIZA, Daniel R. HENTON, James H. PLONKA
  • ACTIVATED CARBON MATERIALS, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THEREOF AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20220144647
    Abstract: Provided is a method of producing activated carbon from a resin composite made up of furanic polymer. The method includes producing a resin composite from feedstock (e.g., in the presence of an acid and a salt), combining the resin composite with a base to form an impregnated material, and carbonizing the impregnated material to produce the and salt activated carbon. Provided herein are also resin composites and activated carbon materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: Origin Materials Operating, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan L. SMITH, Thomas D. GREGORY, John Albert BISSELL, II, Shawn M. BROWNING, Alex B. WOOD, Robert Joseph ARAIZA, Paul J. DORNATH, Alex JOH, Dimitri A. HIRSCH-WEIL, Makoto N. MASUNO
  • Methods for producing 5-(halomethyl)furfural
    Patent number: 11299468
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods to produce 5-(halomethyl)furfural, including 5-(chloromethyl)furfural, by acid-catalyzed conversion of C6 saccharides, including isomers thereof, polymers thereof, and certain derivatives thereof. The methods make use of acids with lower concentrations, and allows for conversion of sugars into 5-(halomethyl)furfural at higher temperatures and faster reaction or residence times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Origin Materials Operating, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex B. Wood, Makoto N. Masuno, Ryan L. Smith, John Bissell, Dimitri A. Hirsch-Weil, Robert Joseph Araiza, Daniel R. Henton, James H. Plonka
  • METHODS FOR PRODUCING 5-(HALOMETHYL)FURFURAL
    Publication number: 20210087157
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods to produce 5-(halomethyl)furfural, including 5-(chloromethyl)furfural, by acid-catalyzed conversion of C6 saccharides, including isomers thereof, polymers thereof, and certain derivatives thereof. The methods make use of acids with lower concentrations, and allows for conversion of sugars into 5-(halomethyl)furfural at higher temperatures and faster reaction or residence times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Applicant: Micromidas, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex B. WOOD, Makoto N. MASUNO, Ryan L. SMITH, John BISSELL, Dimitri A. HIRSCH-WEIL, Robert Joseph ARAIZA, Daniel R. HENTON, James H. PLONKA
  • Methods for producing 5-(halomethyl)furfural
    Patent number: 10710970
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods to produce 5-(halomethyl)furfural, including 5-(chloromethyl)furfural, by acid-catalyzed conversion of C6 saccharides, including isomers thereof, polymers thereof, and certain derivatives thereof. The methods make use of acids with lower concentrations, and allows for conversion of sugars into 5-(halomethyl)furfural at higher temperatures and faster reaction or residence times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: MICROMIDAS, INC.
    Inventors: Alex B. Wood, Makoto N. Masuno, Ryan L. Smith, John Bissell, Dimitri A. Hirsch-Weil, Robert Joseph Araiza, Daniel R. Henton, James H. Plonka
  • Methods of producing alkylfurans
    Patent number: 10618880
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of producing dialkylfurans, such as 2,5-dimethylfuran, and other alkyl furans, such as 2-methylfuran. For example, 2,5-dimethylfuran may be produced by reducing (5-methylfuran-2-yl)methanol or 2-(chloromethyl)-5-methylfuran.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: MICROMIDAS, INC.
    Inventors: Dimitri A. Hirsch-Weil, Makoto N. Masuno, John Bissell, Dennis A. Hucul, Alex B. Wood, Robert Joseph Araiza, Daniel R. Henton
  • Methods of producing alkylfurans
    Patent number: 10414742
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of producing dialkylfurans, such as 2,5-dimethylfuran, and other alkyl furans, such as 2-methylfuran. For example, 2,5-dimethylfuran may be produced by reducing (5-methylfuran-2-yl)methanol or 2-(chloromethyl)-5-methylfuran.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: MICROMIDAS, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis A. Hucul, Dimitri A. Hirsch-Weil, Makoto Nathanael Masuno, John Albert Bissell, II, Alex B. Wood, Robert Joseph Araiza, Daniel R. Henton, Shawn M. Browning, Ryan L. Smith
  • Oxidation chemistry on furan aldehydes
    Patent number: 10392358
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of producing halomethylfuroic and acyloxymethylfuroic acid and ester compounds from furfural starting compounds. For example, 5-chloromethyl-2-furoic acid may be produced from 5-chloromethylfurfural, in the presence of various oxidants. Salts of the furoic acids may also be produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Micromidas, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Henton, Makoto Nathanael Masuno, Ryan L. Smith, Alex B. Wood, Dimitri A. Hirsch-Weil, Christian T. Goralski, Robert Joseph Araiza
  • Diamine compounds, dinitro compounds and other compounds, and methods of producing thereof and uses related thereof
    Patent number: 10364210
    Abstract: Provided herein are (phenylene)dialkanamines, and methods of producing such (phenylene)dialkanamines from various furanyl and benzyl compounds. Such furanyl compounds may include, for example, bis(nitroalkyl)furans, bis(aminoalkyl)furans, and nitroalkyl(furan)acetonitriles. Such compounds may include, for example, bis(nitroalkyl)benzenes. Provided herein are also alkyldiamines, and methods for producing such alkyldiamines from furanyl compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: MICROMIDAS, INC.
    Inventors: Alex B. Wood, Makoto Nathanael Masuno, Ryan L. Smith, John Albert Bissell, II, Robert Joseph Araiza, Dimitri A. Hirsch-Weil
  • METHODS FOR PRODUCING 5-(HALOMETHYL)FURFURAL
    Publication number: 20190144408
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods to produce 5-(halomethyl)furfural, including 5-(chloromethyl)furfural, by acid-catalyzed conversion of C6 saccharides, including isomers thereof, polymers thereof, and certain derivatives thereof. The methods make use of acids with lower concentrations, and allows for conversion of sugars into 5-(halomethyl)furfural at higher temperatures and faster reaction or residence times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: MICROMIDAS, INC.
    Inventors: Alex B. WOOD, Makoto N. MASUNO, Ryan L. SMITH, John BISSELL, Dimitri A. HIRSCH-WEIL, Robert Joseph ARAIZA, Daniel R. HENTON, James H. PLONKA
  • METHODS OF PRODUCING ALKYLFURANS
    Publication number: 20180362484
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of producing dialkylfurans, such as 2,5-dimethylfuran, and other alkyl furans, such as 2-methylfuran. For example, 2,5-dimethylfuran may be produced by reducing (5-methylfuran-2-yl)methanol or 2-(chloromethyl)-5-methylfuran.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: MICROMIDAS, INC.
    Inventors: Dimitri A. Hirsch-Weil, Makoto N. Masuno, John Bissell, Dennis A. Hucul, Alex B. Wood, Robert Joseph Araiza, Daniel R. Henton
  • OXIDATION CHEMISTRY ON FURAN ALDEHYDES
    Publication number: 20180265488
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of producing halomethylfuroic and acyloxymethylfuroic acid and ester compounds from furfural starting compounds. For example, 5-chloromethyl-2-furoic acid may be produced from 5-chloromethylfurfural, in the presence of various oxidants. Salts of the furoic acids may also be produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Micromidas, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. HENTON, Makoto Nathanael MASUNO, Ryan L. SMITH, Alex B. WOOD, Dimitri A. HIRSCH-WEIL, Christian T. GORALSKI, Robert Joseph ARAIZA
  • Methods for producing 5-(halomethyl)furfural
    Patent number: 10011577
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods to produce 5-(halomethyl)furfural, including 5-(chloromethyl)furfural, by acid-catalyzed conversion of C6 saccharides, including isomers thereof, polymers thereof, and certain derivatives thereof. The methods make use of acids with lower concentrations, and allows for conversion of sugars into 5-(halomethyl)furfural at higher temperatures and faster reaction or residence times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: MICROMIDAS, INC.
    Inventors: Alex B. Wood, Makoto N. Masuno, Ryan L. Smith, John Bissell, Dimitri A. Hirsch-Weil, Robert Joseph Araiza, Daniel R. Henton, James H. Plonka
  • ACTIVATED CARBON MATERIALS, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THEREOF AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180093894
    Abstract: Provided is a method of producing activated carbon from a resin composite made up of furanic polymer. The method includes producing a resin composite from feedstock (e.g., in the presence of an acid and a salt), combining the resin composite with a base to form an impregnated material, and carbonizing the impregnated material to produce the activated carbon. Provided herein are also resin composites and activated carbon materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Ryan L. SMITH, Thomas D. GREGORY, John Albert BISSELL, II, Shawn M. BROWNING, Alex B. WOOD, Robert Joseph ARAIZA, Paul J. DORNATH, Alex JOH, Dimitri A. HIRSCH-WEIL, Makoto N. MASUNO
  • METHODS OF PRODUCING ALKYLFURANS
    Publication number: 20180065944
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of producing dialkylfurans, such as 2,5-dimethylfuran, and other alkyl furans, such as 2-methylfuran. For example, 2,5-dimethylfuran may be produced by reducing (5-methylfuran-2-yl)methanol or 2-(chloromethyl)-5-methylfuran.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: MICROMIDAS, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis A. HUCUL, Dimitri A. HIRSCH-WEIL, Makoto Nathanael MASUNO, John Albert BISSELL, II, Alex B. WOOD, Robert Joseph ARAIZA, Daniel R. HENTON, Shawn M. BROWNING, Ryan L. SMITH
  • Methods of producing alkylfurans
    Patent number: 9908862
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of producing dialkylfurans, such as 2,5-dimethylfuran, and other alkyl furans, such as 2-methylfuran. For example, 2,5-dimethylfuran may be produced by reducing (5-methylfuran-2-yl)methanol or 2-(chloromethyl)-5-methylfuran.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: MICROMIDAS, INC.
    Inventors: Dimitri A. Hirsch-Weil, Makoto N. Masuno, John Bissell, Dennis A. Hucul, Alex B. Wood, Robert Joseph Araiza, Daniel R. Henton
  • Methods of producing alkylfurans
    Patent number: 9840486
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of producing dialkylfurans, such as 2,5-dimethylfuran, and other alkyl furans, such as 2-methylfuran. For example, 2,5-dimethylfuran may be produced by hydrogenation of (5-methylfuran-2-yl) methanol or 2-(chloromethyl)-5-methylfuran in the presence of a solid supported metal catalyst having an excess of either basic or acidic sites (as determined by chemisorption of CO2 or NH3). The process could further include a urea reagent (TMU, DMPU, TMI) and an alkyl benzene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Micromidas, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis A. Hucul, Dimitri A. Hirsch-Weil, Makoto Nathanael Masuno, John Albert Bissell, II, Alex B. Wood, Robert Joseph Araiza, Daniel R. Henton, Shawn M. Browning, Ryan L. Smith
  • DIAMINE COMPOUNDS, DINITRO COMPOUNDS AND OTHER COMPOUNDS, AND METHODS OF PRODUCING THEREOF AND USES RELATED THEREOF
    Publication number: 20170275236
    Abstract: Provided herein are (phenylene)dialkanamines, and methods of producing such (phenylene)dialkanamines from various furanyl and benzyl compounds. Such furanyl compounds may include, for example, bis(nitroalkyl)furans, bis(aminoalkyl)furans, and nitroalkyl(furan)acetonitriles. Such compounds may include, for example, bis(nitroalkyl)benzenes. Provided herein are also alkyldiamines, and methods for producing such alkyldiamines from furanyl compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicant: MICROMIDAS, INC.
    Inventors: Alex B. WOOD, Makoto Nathanael MASUNO, Ryan L. SMITH, John Albert BISSELL, II, Robert Joseph ARAIZA, Dimitri A. HIRSCH-WEIL
  • METHODS OF PRODUCING ALKYLFURANS
    Publication number: 20170267654
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of producing dialkylfurans, such as 2,5-dimethylfuran, and other alkyl furans, such as 2-methylfuran. For example, 2,5-dimethylfuran may be produced by hydrogenation of (5-methylfuran-2-yl) methanol or 2-(chloromethyl)-5-methylfuran in the presence of a solid supported metal catalyst having an excess of either basic or acidic sites (as determined by chemisorption of CO2 or NH3). The process could further include a urea reagent (TMU, DMPU, TMI) and an alkyl benzene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: Micromidas, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis A. HUCUL, Dimitri A. HIRSCH-WEIL, Makoto Nathanael MASUNO, John Albert BISSELL, II, Alex B. WOOD, Robert Joseph ARAIZA, Daniel R. HENTON, Shawn M. BROWNING, Ryan L. SMITH
  • METHODS FOR PRODUCING 5-(HALOMETHYL)FURFURAL
    Publication number: 20160207897
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods to produce 5-(halomethyl)furfural, including 5-(chloromethyl)furfural, by acid-catalyzed conversion of C6 saccharides, including isomers thereof, polymers thereof, and certain derivatives thereof. The methods make use of acids with lower concentrations, and allows for conversion of sugars into 5-(halomethyl)furfural at higher temperatures and faster reaction or residence times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: MICROMIDAS, INC.
    Inventors: Alex B. WOOD, Makoto N. MASUNO, Ryan L. SMITH, John BISSEL, Dimitri A. HIRSCH-WEIL, Robert Joseph ARAIZA, Daniel R. HENTON, James H. PLONKA