Patents by Inventor Steven J. Monaco

Steven J. Monaco 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: 20250043190
    Abstract: The disclosure is generally directed to the field of optimizing feedstock in pyrolysis systems. A method of obtaining pyrolysis oil from a feedstock comprising rubber comprises the steps of: providing a feedstock comprising rubber; milling the feedstock, thereby providing particles; and pyrolyzing the particles in a vessel; wherein the median size of the particles is from about 0.5 mm to about 15 mm, optionally from about 0.5 mm to about 12 mm, optionally from about 0.5 mm to about 9 mm, optionally from about 0.5 mm to about 6 mm, optionally 15 mm or smaller, optionally 12 mm or smaller, optionally 9 mm or smaller, optionally 6 mm or smaller. The feedstock optionally comprises a plurality of tires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Richard J. LEE, Duane M. ERICKSON, Steven J. MONACO, Alan M. LEVINE, Paul J. LEE, Alan LEE, Ervin LEE, John SHIDE, Carl PRO, Casey BUNKER, Ryan BOOTH
  • Patent number: 11993562
    Abstract: The invention provides a plurality of methods which may be employed as a single method or a plurality of sequential method steps in the isolation and purification of Cannabidiol from Hemp plants. It also provides methods for having a terpene-rich fraction as a byproduct of the method. Depending upon the ultimate objective, the individual method components may be used separately or combined with one or more method steps to accomplish the objectives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: RJ LEE GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Alan M. Levine, Steven J. Monaco, Richard J. Lee, Duane M. Erickson
  • Publication number: 20240076569
    Abstract: Provided is a crude oil additive comprising a pyrolysis oil fraction. In some embodiments, the crude oil additive further comprises a dispersant. Also provided are methods of preparing the crude oil additive as well as methods for reducing the viscosity of crude oil and methods for increasing the API gravity of crude oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Alan M. LEVINE, Richard J. LEE, Steven J. MONACO, Jonathan Lyle WISTROM
  • Publication number: 20220324780
    Abstract: The invention provides a plurality of methods which may be employed as a single method or a plurality of sequential method steps in the isolation and purification of Cannabidiol from Hemp plants. It also provides methods for having a terpene-rich fraction as a byproduct of the method. Depending upon the ultimate objective, the individual method components may be used separately or combined with one or more method steps to accomplish the objectives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Alan M. Levine, Steven J. Monaco, Richard J. Lee, Duane M. Erickson
  • Publication number: 20220272982
    Abstract: Provided is a metal organic framework (MOF) comprising copper ions. Also provided are resin powders, granules or pellets comprising the MOF. In some embodiments, the resin powders, granules or pellets are antimicrobial. Also provided are fibers or sheets comprising the MOF. In some embodiments, the fibers or sheets are antimicrobial. Processes for preparing the MOF are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Steven J. Monaco, Richard J. Lee, Alan M. Levine, Jonathan Lyle Wistrom, Mariappan Parans Paranthaman, Merlin Theodore, Bryan Howard Bellaire, Nathan Drew Peroutka-Bigus
  • Patent number: 11220634
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for processing pyrolysis oil from vehicular tires and effecting a steam distillation for separation of the pyrolysis oil to create a lighter fraction which may be subjected to fractional distillation and a heavy fraction which is usable as a fuel oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: RJ LEE GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Monaco, Alan M. Levine, Richard J. Lee
  • Patent number: 10767115
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for processing to improve the properties of pyrolysis oil and, as a result, the commercial value of the same. The net result is creation of an oil with a much lighter color in lieu of the black color, reducing or elimination the undesired sulfury/amine aroma and reducing the amount of PAH which is believed to be a carcinogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: RJ LEE GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Alan M. Levine, Steven J. Monaco, Richard J. Lee
  • Publication number: 20200148959
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for processing pyrolysis oil from vehicular tires and effecting a steam distillation for separation of the pyrolysis oil to create a lighter fraction which may be subjected to fractional distillation and a heavy fraction which is usable as a fuel oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: RJ LEE GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: STEVEN J. MONACO, ALAN M. LEVINE, RICHARD J. LEE
  • Patent number: 10596487
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for processing to improve the properties of pyrolysis oil and, as a result, the commercial value of the same. The net result is creation of an oil with a much lighter color in lieu of the black color, reducing or elimination the undesired sulfury/amine aroma and reducing the amount of PAH which is believed to be a carcinogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: RJ Lee Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan M. Levine, Steven J. Monaco, Richard J. Lee
  • Patent number: 10577540
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for processing pyrolysis oil from vehicular tires and effecting a steam distillation for separation of the pyrolysis oil to create a lighter fraction which may be subjected to fractional distillation and a heavy fraction which is usable as a fuel oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: RJ LEE GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Steven J. Monaco, Alan M. Levine, Richard J. Lee
  • Publication number: 20190375991
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for processing pyrolysis oil from vehicular tires and effecting a steam distillation for separation of the pyrolysis oil to create a lighter fraction which may be subjected to fractional distillation and a heavy fraction which is usable as a fuel oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Applicant: RJ LEE GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: STEVEN J. MONACO, ALAN M. LEVINE, RICHARD J. LEE
  • Publication number: 20190091603
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for processing to improve the properties of pyrolysis oil and, as a result, the commercial value of the same. The net result is creation of an oil with a much lighter color in lieu of the black color, reducing or elimination the undesired sulfury/amine aroma and reducing the amount of PAH which is believed to be a carcinogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Applicant: RJ LEE GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: ALAN M. LEVINE, STEVEN J. MONACO, RICHARD J. LEE
  • Publication number: 20190093019
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for processing to improve the properties of pyrolysis oil and, as a result, the commercial value of the same. The net result is creation of an oil with a much lighter color in lieu of the black color, reducing or elimination the undesired sulfury/amine aroma and reducing the amount of PAH which is believed to be a carcinogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Applicant: RJ LEE GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: ALAN M. LEVINE, STEVEN J. MONACO, RICHARD J. LEE
  • Patent number: 6979708
    Abstract: Synthetic hydrotalcites of the general formula [M2+1?xM3+x(OH)2]x+[An?x/n.mH2O]x? where M2+ is a divalent cation, M3+ is a trivalent cation and An? is an organic anion selected from straight chain carboxylates of C16-C18 acids, carboxylates of aromatic acids, carboxylates of acrylic acid, unsaturated carboxylates of methacrylic acid and unsaturated carboxylates of vinylacetic acid are disclosed, along with methods of synthesis and uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Sunoco, Inc. (R&M)
    Inventors: Masaki Fujii, George R. Gallaher, Jr., Sehyun Kim, Steven J. Monaco, Edwin B. Townsend, IV, Gwendolyn Hawk, Thomas S. Brima
  • Publication number: 20030078445
    Abstract: Synthetic hydrotalcites of the general formula
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Masaki Fujii, George R. Gallaher, Sehyun Kim, Steven J. Monaco, Edwin B. Townsend, Thomas S. Brima, Gwendolyn Hawk