Patents by Inventor Ryan P. LIVELY

Ryan P. LIVELY 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).

  • Publication number: 20170144106
    Abstract: Asymmetric membrane structures are provided that are suitable for various types of separations, such as separations by reverse osmosis. Methods for making an asymmetric membrane structure are also provided. The membrane structure can include at least one polymer layer. Pyrolysis can be used to convert the polymer layer to a porous carbon structure with a higher ratio of carbon to hydrogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicants: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company, Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin A. McCOOL, Harry W. DECKMAN, Ryan P. LIVELY, Dong-Yeun KOH, Randall D. Partridge
  • Publication number: 20170136420
    Abstract: Asymmetric membrane structures are provided that are suitable for various types of separations, such as separations by reverse osmosis. Methods for making an asymmetric membrane structure are also provided. The membrane structure can include at least one polymer layer. Pyrolysis can be used to convert the polymer layer to a porous carbon structure with a higher ratio of carbon to hydrogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicants: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company, Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin A. McCOOL, Harry W. DECKMAN, Ryan P. LIVELY, Dong-Yeun KOH