Patents by Inventor Stephen Schuyten

Stephen Schuyten 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).

  • Catalysts for thermo-catalytic conversion of biomass, and methods of making and using
    Patent number: 9518229
    Abstract: Disclosed are catalyst compositions including zeolite and silica components, methods of making, and processes of using in the thermo-catalytic conversion of biomass. Such disclosed methods of making include: i) spray drying of the catalyst precursor slurry at a pH below 1, or ii) the removal of ions such as sodium from the binder material prior to spray drying the catalyst precursor slurry at a pH below 2.7, or iii) spray drying the catalyst precursor including a pore regulating agent followed by steam treating, or iv) some combination of i), ii) and iii).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jerry Jon Springs, Bruce ADkins, Stephen Schuyten, Gopal Juttu, Christine M. Henry, Kelsey Shogren
  • Catalysts for Thermo-Catalytic Conversion of Biomass, and Methods of Making and Using
    Publication number: 20140024866
    Abstract: Disclosed are catalyst compositions including zeolite and silica components, methods of making, and processes of using in the thermo-catalytic conversion of biomass. Such disclosed methods of making include: i) spray drying of the catalyst precursor slurry at a pH below 1, or ii) the removal of ions such as sodium from the binder material prior to spray drying the catalyst precursor slurry at a pH below 2.7, or iii) spray drying the catalyst precursor including a pore regulating agent followed by steam treating, or iv) some combination of i), ii) and iii).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: KiOR, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry Jon Springs, Bruce Adkins, Stephen Schuyten, Gopal Juttu, Christine M. Henry, Kelsey Shogren