Patents by Inventor Stephen Schuylen

Stephen Schuylen 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).

  • HYBRID SILICA AND ALUMINA AS CATALYST MATRIX AND/OR BINDER IN BIOMASS CONVERSION CATALYSTS AND BIO-OIL UPGRADING
    Publication number: 20140007493
    Abstract: The invention relates to catalyst compositions and components thereof for use in a catalytic process, and more particularly in a catalytic pyrolysis process or gasification of solid biomass material. In one aspect, a catalyst component is provided. The catalyst component includes a hybrid silica-alumina having a controlled Lewis acidity, and having a controlled porosity providing optimized accessibility for reactants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: KiOR, Inc.
    Inventors: Christine M. Henry, Stephen Schuylen, Jerry J. Springs, Dennis Stamires, Zongchao Zhang, Ling Zhou