Lee O Nelson

US Patent:

6465706, Oct 15, 2002

Filed:

Jun 29, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/606563

Inventors:

Robert D. Rogers - Idaho Falls ID
Melinda A. Hamilton - Idaho Falls ID
Lee O. Nelson - Idaho Falls ID
Jennifer Benson - Cockermouth, GB
Martin J. Green - Wooton, GB
Timothy N. Milner - Centerville VA

Assignee:

Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLC - Idaho Falls ID

International Classification:

G21F 928

US Classification:

588 1, 4352625

Abstract:

A method for maintaining the viability and subsequent activity of microorganisms utilized in a variety of environments to promote biodecontamination of surfaces. One application involves the decontamination of concrete surfaces. Encapsulation of microbial influenced degradation (MID) microorganisms has shown that MID activity is effectively maintained under passive conditions, that is, without manual addition of moisture or nutrients, for an extended period of time.

US Patent:

6838072, Jan 4, 2005

Filed:

Oct 2, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/261675

Inventors:

Peter C. Kong - Idaho Falls ID, US
Robert J. Pink - Pocatello ID, US
Lee O. Nelson - Idaho Falls ID, US

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy - Washington DC

International Classification:

C01D 102
H01M 452
H01M 458
C01G 3700
C01G 4500

US Classification:

4235942, 4292311, 4292313, 4235944, 4235946, 423596, 423599, 423600, 42359415

Abstract:

The invention relates to a process for preparing lithium intercalation compounds by plasma reaction comprising the steps of: forming a feed solution by mixing lithium nitrate or lithium hydroxide or lithium oxide and the required metal nitrate or metal hydroxide or metal oxide and between 10-50% alcohol by weight; mixing the feed solution with Ogas wherein the Ogas atomizes the feed solution into fine reactant droplets, inserting the atomized feed solution into a plasma reactor to form an intercalation powder; and if desired, heating the resulting powder to from a very pure single phase product.

US Patent:

6896854, May 24, 2005

Filed:

Jan 29, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/059669

Inventors:

Peter C. Kong - Idaho Falls ID, US
Lee O. Nelson - Idaho Falls ID, US
Brent A. Detering - Idaho Falls ID, US

Assignee:

Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC - Idaho Falls ID

International Classification:

B01J019/08

US Classification:

4221863, 42218604

Abstract:

A reactor for reactive co-conversion of heavy hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon gases and includes a dielectric barrier discharge plasma cell having a pair of electrodes separated by a dielectric material and passageway therebetween. An inlet is provided for feeding heavy hydrocarbons and other reactive materials to the passageway of the discharge plasma cell, and an outlet is provided for discharging reaction products from the reactor. A packed bed catalyst may optionally be used in the reactor to increase efficiency of conversion. The reactor can be modified to allow use of a variety of light sources for providing ultraviolet light within the discharge plasma cell. Methods for upgrading heavy hydrocarbons are also disclosed.

US Patent:

7026146, Apr 11, 2006

Filed:

Aug 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/217925

Inventors:

Robert D. Rogers - Idaho Falls ID, US
Melinda A. Hamilton - Idaho Falls ID, US
Lee O. Nelson - Idaho Falls ID, US
Jennifer Benson - Cockermouth, GB
Martin J. Green - Wooton, GB
Timothy N. Milner - Centerville VA, US

Assignee:

Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC - Idaho Falls ID

International Classification:

C12N 11/04
B09B 3/00

US Classification:

435182, 4352625

Abstract:

A method for maintaining the viability and subsequent activity of microorganisms utilized in a variety of environments to promote biodecontamination of surfaces. One application involves the decontamination of concrete surfaces. Encapsulation of microbial influenced degradation (MID) microorganisms has shown that MID activity is effectively maintained under passive conditions, that is, without manual addition of moisture or nutrients, for an extended period of time.

US Patent:

7494574, Feb 24, 2009

Filed:

Feb 3, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/051682

Inventors:

Peter C. Kong - Idaho Falls ID, US
Lee O. Nelson - Idaho Falls ID, US
Brent A. Detering - Idaho Falls ID, US

Assignee:

Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC - Idaho Falls ID

International Classification:

B01J 19/08

US Classification:

204172, 42218604

Abstract:

A reactor for reactive co-conversion of heavy hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon gases and includes a dielectric barrier discharge plasma cell having a pair of electrodes separated by a dielectric material and passageway therebetween. An inlet is provided for feeding heavy hydrocarbons and other reactive materials to the passageway of the discharge plasma cell, and an outlet is provided for discharging reaction products from the reactor. A packed bed catalyst may optionally be used in the reactor to increase efficiency of conversion. The reactor can be modified to allow use of a variety of light sources for providing ultraviolet light within the discharge plasma cell. Methods for upgrading heavy hydrocarbons are also disclosed.