Patents by Inventor Steve Yanlk

Steve Yanlk 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).

  • MULTI-FUNCTIONAL CATALYST COMPOSITION FOR THE CONVERSION OF BIOMASS
    Publication number: 20120037486
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for the conversion of cellulosic biomass, in particular ligno-cellulosic biomass. The process comprises heating the biomass to a conversion temperature in the range of from 200 to 500° C. in the presence of a catalyst system. The catalyst system comprises a basic functionality comprising an alkali metal component and a multivalent metal component. The catalyst system optionally further comprises an acidic component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: KIOR INC.
    Inventors: Paul O'Connor, Steve Yanlk, Sjoerd Daamen