Patents by Inventor Samuel James KIRK

Samuel James KIRK 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: 20230136790
    Abstract: There is provided a catalyst composition including a hydrogen oxidation catalyst and an oxygen reduction catalyst. Heat exchange reactors including the catalyst are also provided. The catalyst is adapted for low temperature activation of a hydrogen combustion reaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: STAR SCIENTIFIC LIMITED
    Inventors: Steven James HEATON, Samuel James KIRK
  • Patent number: 11559787
    Abstract: There is provided a catalyst composition including a hydrogen oxidation catalyst and an oxygen reduction catalyst and a process for applying the catalyst composition to a substrate. Heat exchange reactors including the catalyst composition and methods for heating a heat exchange medium are also provided. Catalytic combustors including a catalytic surface including the catalyst composition are further provided. The catalyst is adapted for low temperature activation of a hydrogen combustion reaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: STAR SCIENTIFIC LIMITED
    Inventors: Steven James Heaton, Samuel James Kirk
  • Publication number: 20200197913
    Abstract: There is provided a catalyst composition including a hydrogen oxidation catalyst and an oxygen reduction catalyst and a process for applying the catalyst composition to a substrate. Heat exchange reactors including the catalyst composition and methods for heating a heat exchange medium are also provided. Catalytic combustors including a catalytic surface including the catalyst composition are further provided. The catalyst is adapted for low temperature activation of a hydrogen combustion reaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Steven James HEATON, Samuel James KIRK