JOHN FRANCIS BOYLE
Engineers in Emmaus, PA

2012022, Sep 6, 2012

Apr 15, 2010

13/261237

John F. Boyle - Emmaus PA, US
Sean H. McIntosh - Drexel Hill PA, US
David J. Cade - Merion Station PA, US

Alumifuel Power, Inc. - Philadelphia PA

C01B 3/08, B01J 7/00

423657, 422162

A method and apparatus for producing hydrogen using an aluminum-based water-split reaction, in which water is reacted with metallic aluminum, at least one-soluble inorganic salt catalyst that causes progressive pitting of the metallic aluminum, and at least one metal oxide initiator that increases temperature upon exposure to water. The solid reactant materials are differentially distributed in a matrix relative to at least one inlet for introducing water to the matrix. The differential distribution affects at least one characteristic of the reaction, such as the rate, temperature, pressure and products of the reaction, the latter comprising one or more of hydrogen, heat and steam. The water-soluble inorganic salt catalyst may be sodium chloride, potassium chloride and combinations thereof, and the metal oxide initiator may be magnesium oxide, calcium oxide and combinations thereof. The solid reactant materials may be differentially distributed by concentrating at least one of the solid reactant materials in at least one area of the matrix relative to the inlet. One or more of the solid reactant materials may be concentrated proximate the inlet so as to achieve a rapid initial reaction upon introduction of water, or may be concentrated in defined packets at spaced apart locations within the matrix to achieve a more moderated action. The solid reactant materials may be positioned in layers arranged concentrically or spirally about the water inlet. The layers may be formed of a water permeable substrate, such as a fiber wool or mat material having the reactant materials deposited thereon. The substrate including the reactant materials may be stored in a disposable container, to which water is introduced via the inlet at the time of use.

7168465, Jan 30, 2007

Jan 22, 2003

10/248480

Fred Mitlitsky - Livermore CA, US
John F. Boyle - Emmaus PA, US
Luke T. Dalton - Portland CT, US
Blake Myers - Livermore CA, US
Hassan Obahi - West Springfield MA, US
Jason K. Shiepe - Middletown CT, US

Proton Energy Systems, Inc. - Wallingford CT

B65B 1/04

141231, 141 94

Disclosed herein are mobile hydrogen gas dispensing apparatus, and methods for dispensing hydrogen gas. In one embodiment, the mobile hydrogen gas dispensing apparatus comprises a first outlet and a second outlet. The first outlet comprises a first valve, a first hydrogen gas output port, a first nozzle, a first display panel in operable communication with the first hydrogen gas output port, and a first hose forming fluid communication between the first hydrogen output port and the first nozzle. The apparatus further comprises: an electrochemical cell disposed in fluid communication with the first outlet, and a mobile platform, wherein the first outlet and the electrochemical cell are mechanically connected to the mobile platform.

4344290, Aug 17, 1982

Aug 24, 1981

6/295939

John F. Boyle - Emmaus PA
Barry J. Halper - Allentown PA
James C. Link - Bethlehem PA
John C. Mullane - Allentown PA

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. - Allentown PA

F17C 1100

62 48

An improvement is provided in a process and apparatus for in-line slush making, for use in, for example, concrete cooling. The improvement comprises connecting the inlet used to convey liquid such as water to the manifold section of the lance so that its longitudinal axis forms an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the inlet for introducing a cryogen into the lance. This improvement substantially eliminates failure to properly make slush due to a build-up of ice within the means used to control the flow of cryogen to the system. Additional improvements to the apparatus comprise substantially aligning the sealed head of the manifold with the longitudinal axis of the inlet for conveying the liquid to the lance to eliminate and to prevent freeze-up of the liquid in the dead space found in the "T" lance design of the prior art.

2006026, Nov 23, 2006

Aug 1, 2006

11/461613

Fred Mitlitsky - Livermore CA, US
John Boyle - Emmaus PA, US
Luke Dalton - Portland CT, US
Blake Myers - Livermore CA, US
Hassan Ohabi - Westfield MA, US
Jason Shiepe - Middletown CT, US

C25B 1/02

205637000

Disclosed herein is a hydrogen gas fueling system comprising at least two hydrogen gas storage zones disposed in fluid communication with the compressor, and a hydrogen gas dispensing section disposed in fluid communication with the cascade section. The method for storing and dispensing hydrogen comprises: compressing the hydrogen gas in a compressor, passing the compressed hydrogen gas to a cascade system comprising at least two zones in fluid communication with the compressor via an inlet valve, controlling the inlet valve based upon a first sensed system parameter, dispensing the hydrogen gas from the cascade section through an outlet valve, and controlling the outlet valve based upon a second sensed system parameter. When a zone pressure in a first zone from which the hydrogen gas is being dispensed decreases to below a desired dispensing pressure, dispensing can be ceased from the first zone and commenced from a second zone.

8529645, Sep 10, 2013

Oct 3, 2007

11/866871

Raymond Hobbs - Avondale AZ, US
Donald Karner - Phoenix AZ, US
Xiaolei Sun - Chandler AZ, US
John Boyle - Emmaus PA, US
Fuyuki Noguchi - Hyogo, JP

Arizona Public Service Company - Phoenix AZ

C10J 3/08

48 62R

The present invention provides a system and method for evaluating effects of process parameters on hydrogasification processes. The system includes a hydrogasification reactor, a pressurized feed system, a hopper system, a hydrogen gas source, and a carrier gas source. Pressurized carbonaceous material, such as coal, is fed to the reactor using the carrier gas and reacted with hydrogen to produce natural gas.

7128103, Oct 31, 2006

Jan 22, 2003

10/248479

Fred Mitlitsky - Livermore CA, US
John F. Boyle - Emmaus PA, US
Luke T. Dalton - Portland CT, US
Blake Myers - Livermore CA, US
Hassan Obahi - West Springfield MA, US
Jason K. Shiepe - Middletown CT, US

Proton Energy Systems, Inc. - Wallingford CT

B65B 1/04

141248, 141 82, 141 83, 141197, 62 502

Disclosed herein are an electrochemical system, a hydrogen gas fueling system, a cascade system, and methods for using the same. The hydrogen gas fueling system comprises a multiple-stage compressor disposed in fluid communication with a hydrogen gas source, the compressor configured to cool hydrogen gas received at a stage of the compressor, a cascade section comprising at least two hydrogen gas storage zones disposed in fluid communication with the compressor at the outlet of the compressor, and a hydrogen gas dispensing section disposed in fluid communication with the cascade section.

2003014, Aug 7, 2003

Jan 22, 2003

10/248473

Fred Mitlitsky - Livermore CA, US
John Boyle - Emmaus PA, US
Luke Dalton - Portland CT, US
Blake Myers - Livermore CA, US
Hassan Obahi - West Springfield MA, US
Jason Shiepe - Middletown CT, US

H01M002/12, H01M010/52

429/053000, 429/082000, 429/061000

A ventilation system for an electrochemical cell includes a control unit, a sensor disposed in informational communication with the control unit, and a fan disposed in operable communication with the control unit. The sensor is configured to sense a condition within the ventilation system, and the fan is operable in response to information received at the sensor.

2007000, Jan 11, 2007

Aug 1, 2006

11/461597

Fred Mitlitsky - Livermore CA, US
John Boyle - Emmaus PA, US
Luke Dalton - Portland CT, US
Blake Myers - Livermore CA, US
Hassan Obabi - Westfield MA, US
Jason Shiepe - Middletown CT, US

C25B 9/00, C25C 7/00

204245000, 204263000

Disclosed herein is an electrolysis cell system comprising a cell, a water source disposed in fluid communication with the cell, an electrical source disposed in electrical communication with the cell, and a cascade section disposed in fluid communication with the cell. The cascade section comprises a piping network configured to distribute fluid to a first storage zone, the first storage zone being in fluid communication with a second storage zone.

4372130, Feb 8, 1983

Sep 17, 1981

6/303279

David J. Klee - Emmaus PA
Norris G. Lovette - Breinigsville PA
David R. Ruprecht - Laurys Station PA
John F. Boyle - Emmaus PA
John C. Mullane - Allentown PA

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. - Allentown PA

F25D 1300

62330

A carbon dioxide snow generator is disclosed which has a purge conduit for controllably delivering a blast of pressurized fluid at the inner surfaces of the generator to dislodge and remove any residual or clogging deposits of carbon dioxide snow. A vapor loop for such a generator is also disclosed which provides an initial blast of relatively warm carbon dioxide gas at startup which gas entrains and removes any residual liquid before it can freeze in the apparatus.

2006026, Nov 23, 2006

Aug 1, 2006

11/461602

Fred Mitlitsky - Livermore CA, US
John Boyle - Emmaus PA, US
Luke Dalton - Portland CT, US
Blake Myers - Livermore CA, US
Hassan Ohabi - Westfield MA, US
Jason Shiepe - Middletown CT, US

C25B 15/08

204228400

Disclosed herein is a cascade system comprising a first zone disposed in fluid communication with a compressor configured to receive a fluid stream from a hydrogen gas source, and a second zone disposed in fluid communication with the compressor and with the first zone. The fluid communication of the first zone being such that the fluid stream is receivable from the compressor in response to a first control signal transmitted to a first controllable valve at the first zone. The fluid communication of the second zone being such that a fluid stream is receivable from the compressor and from the first zone in response to a second control signal transmitted to a second controllable valve at the second zone.