Patents by Inventor Vijay K. Sethi

Vijay K. Sethi 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).

  • Process and catalyst for production of mixed alcohols from synthesis gas
    Patent number: 8969236
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the process involves a generate a catalyst that comprises molybdenum carbide nickel material. Steps may involve heating a surface that comprises molybdenum oxide and a nickel salt while passing thereover a gaseous mixture that comprises a reductant and a carburizer. In certain embodiments, the reductant and the carburizer may both be carbon monoxide, or both be a saturated hydrocarbon. In others, the reductant may be carbon monoxide and the carburizer may be a saturated hydrocarbon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: University of Wyoming Research Corporation
    Inventors: Vijay K. Sethi, Yulong Zhang
  • Process and Catalyst for Production of Mixed Alcohols from Synthesis Gas
    Publication number: 20120302435
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the process involves a generate a catalyst that comprises molybdenum carbide nickel material. Steps may involve heating a surface that comprises molybdenum oxide and a nickel salt while passing thereover a gaseous mixture that comprises a reductant and a carburizer. In certain embodiments, the reductant and the carburizer may both be carbon monoxide, or both be a saturated hydrocarbon. In others, the reductant may be carbon monoxide and the carburizer may be a saturated hydrocarbon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: University of Wyoming Research Corporation d/b/a Western Research Institute
    Inventors: Vijay K. Sethi, Yulong Zhang
  • Process and catalyst for production of mixed alcohols from synthesis gas
    Patent number: 8048933
    Abstract: At least one embodiment of the inventive technology focuses on a new composition that comprises hexagonally close packed molybdenum carbide crystals, in addition to metallic nickel crystals and/or sodium, and having use as a catalyst in a Fischer-Tropsch process to produce alcohol. At least one embodiment of a related aspect of the inventive technology is a Fischer-Tropsch reaction to produce alcohols from carbon monoxide and hydrogen using the aforementioned composition to catalyze reactions producing higher alcohols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: University of Wyoming Research Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew J. Lucero, Vijay K. Sethi, William H. Tuminello
  • Process and Catalyst for Production of Mixed Alcohols from Synthesis Gas
    Publication number: 20100317750
    Abstract: At least one embodiment of the inventive technology focuses on a new composition that comprises hexagonally close packed molybdenum carbide crystals, in addition to metallic nickel crystals and/or sodium, and having use as a catalyst in a Fischer-Tropsch process to produce alcohol. At least one embodiment of a related aspect of the inventive technology is a Fischer-Tropsch reaction to produce alcohols from carbon monoxide and hydrogen using the aforementioned composition to catalyze reactions producing higher alcohols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: University of Wyoming Research Corporate d/b/a Western Research Institute
    Inventors: Andrew J. Lucero, Vijay K. Sethi, William H. Tuminello
  • Apparatus for continuous coking refining
    Patent number: 7594978
    Abstract: A system for refining hydrocarbon containing materials in a continuous coking mode may provide a pyrolyzer (1) which may be inclined to effect a liquid seal between a liquid conduction environment (6) and a gaseous conduction environment (7). A heat source (9) may heat the material past the coking point and the system may include a screw or auger (10) which can continuously remove the coke while simultaneously outputting refined products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: The University of Wyoming Research Corporation
    Inventors: Lee E. Brecher, Lyle A. Johnson, Jr., Vijay K. Sethi
  • Continuous coking refinery methods and apparatus
    Patent number: 6972085
    Abstract: A system for refining hydrocarbon containing materials in a continuous coking mode may provide a pyrolyzer (1) which may be inclined to effect a liquid seal between a liquid conduction environment (6) and a gaseous conduction environment (7). A heat source (9) may heat the material past the coking point and the system may include a screw or auger (10) which can continuously remove the coke while simultaneously outputting refined products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: The University of Wyoming Research Corporation
    Inventors: Lee E. Brecher, Lyle A. Johnson, Jr., Vijay K. Sethi
  • Boswellic acid compositions and preparation thereof
    Patent number: 5629351
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel fraction comprising a mixture of boswellic acids, wherein the fraction exhibits anti-inflammatory and antiulcerogenic activities. Also disclosed is a novel boswellic acid compound exhibiting anti-inflammatory, antiathritic and antiulcerogenic activities. Also disclosed is a process for isolating a boswellic acid fraction and individual boswellic acids therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Assignee: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
    Inventors: Subhash C. Taneja, Vijay K. Sethi, Kanaya L. Dhar, Randhir S. Kapil
  • Hot gas in-situ monitoring probe
    Patent number: 5406193
    Abstract: A probe for real-time in-situ monitoring for hot gas contaminants, such as alkali, uses the detection principles of condensation/vaporization temperatures or corrosion rates with electrical/optical measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1995
    Assignee: Western Research Institute
    Inventor: Vijay K. Sethi