Chemistry of hydrocarbon compounds – Production of hydrocarbon mixture from refuse or vegetation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Hill, Jr., Robert J (Department: 1774)
Chemistry of hydrocarbon compounds
Production of hydrocarbon mixture from refuse or vegetation
C044S605000, C044S606000, C560S001000, C560S129000, C208S133000, C208S134000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07960598
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to methods for processing biomass to selectively yield a variety of hydrocarbon molecules and hydrogen as products, wherein some or all of these products can be further utilized for other biomass processing sub-processes, particularly wherein they lead to the generation of biofuels and/or other high-value products.
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Ricci Peter C.
Spilker Kerry K.
Stevens James F.
Vogel Roger
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Hill, Jr. Robert J
McCaig Brian
Mickelson Edward T.
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