Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Kucharski

Timothy J. Kucharski 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).

  • Patent number: 11369950
    Abstract: A multi-functional composite catalyst includes a catalyst support material, a preformed catalyst material at least partially secured in the catalyst support, and at least one catalytically active compound supported by the catalyst support, the preformed catalyst material, or both. The catalyst support material may include fumed silica, alumina, fumed alumina, fumed titania, or combinations of these. A catalytic activity of the catalytically active compound may be different than a catalytic activity of the preformed catalyst material. The composite catalyst may be catalyst for producing propene from 2-butene and may include a zeolite as the preformed catalyst material and a metal oxide, such as tungsten oxide, as the catalytically active material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Michele Ostraat, Brian Hanna, Maxim Bukhovko, Timothy J. Kucharski, Ke Zhang, Sergio Fernandez
  • Patent number: 11035836
    Abstract: Embodiments of methods for producing and testing aqueous gas streams within a self-pressurized flow cell are disclosed. The aqueous gas streams comprise mixtures of aqueous salt precursor and aqueous acid precursor that are mixed in-line and introduced to the self-pressurized flow cell to produce aqueous gases. Once in the self-pressurized flow cell, the precursor mixture formed from the mixed aqueous salt precursor and the aqueous acid precursor may react with the sample. Both the sample and the reacted aqueous solution may be subjected to a variety of real-time tests, such electrochemical tests and in line characterization techniques. These embodiments allow for the concentrations of the aqueous salt precursor and the aqueous acid precursor to be accurately and precisely maintained while allowing for increased safety when handling and testing the various toxic aqueous gas streams produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Steven C. Hayden, Timothy J. Kucharski, Michele L. Ostraat, Rachael O. Grudt, James P. Mullahoo
  • Publication number: 20200041473
    Abstract: Embodiments of methods for producing and testing aqueous gas streams within a self-pressurized flow cell are disclosed. The aqueous gas streams comprise mixtures of aqueous salt precursor and aqueous acid precursor that are mixed in-line and introduced to the self-pressurized flow cell to produce aqueous gases. Once in the self-pressurized flow cell, the precursor mixture formed from the mixed aqueous salt precursor and the aqueous acid precursor may react with the sample. Both the sample and the reacted aqueous solution may be subjected to a variety of real-time tests, such electrochemical tests and in line characterization techniques. These embodiments allow for the concentrations of the aqueous salt precursor and the aqueous acid precursor to be accurately and precisely maintained while allowing for increased safety when handling and testing the various toxic aqueous gas streams produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Steven C. Hayden, Timothy J. Kucharski, Michele L. Ostraat, Rachael O. Grudt, James P. Mullahoo
  • Publication number: 20190255519
    Abstract: A multi-functional composite catalyst includes a catalyst support material, a preformed catalyst material at least partially secured in the catalyst support, and at least one catalytically active compound supported by the catalyst support, the preformed catalyst material, or both. The catalyst support material may include fumed silica, alumina, fumed alumina, fumed titania, or combinations of these. A catalytic activity of the catalytically active compound may be different than a catalytic activity of the preformed catalyst material. The composite catalyst may be catalyst for producing propene from 2-butene and may include a zeolite as the preformed catalyst material and a metal oxide, such as tungsten oxide, as the catalytically active material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Applicant: Aramco Services Company
    Inventors: Michele Ostraat, Brian Hanna, Maxim Bukhovko, Timothy J. Kucharski