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Lacey Spring, VA, United States of America

Arnulf Muan

This inventor holds 20 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Vanadium Materials. Top assignee: Texaco Inc.. Active years: 1987-1992.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Arnulf Muan. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/arnulf-muan

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 20

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.1

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 80(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • State College, PA (US) (1987)
  • Lacey Spring, VA (US) (1990 - 1992)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal20 out of 3,161 
 
Texaco Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 1987-1992

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Areas of Expertise:
Vanadium Garnet
V2O3
FeO
CaO
TiO2
MnO
SiO2
Al2O3
Thermocouple Sheath
Partial Oxidation
Spinel Materials
Solid Solutions
20 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 5162268 - Vanadium garnet materials in the MnO-CaO-V.sub.2 0.sub.3 -SiO.sub.2 (1992-11-10),
2. 5124305 - Compositions involving FeO--V.sub.2 O.sub.3 --CaO (1992-06-23),
3. 5106811 - Composition involving V.sub.2 O.sub.3 -FeO-SiO.sub.2 and process for (1992-04-21),
4. 5102834 - Vanadium garnet materials in the MnO-CaO-V.sub.2 O.sub.3 -SiO.sub.2 (1992-04-07),
5. 5094992 - Ternary composition of V.sub.2 O.sub.3 -MgO-SiO.sub.2 (1992-03-10),
6. 5086029 - Vanadium spinel materials in the V.sub.2 O.sub.3 --MnO--SiO.sub.2 system (1992-02-04),
7. 5077260 - Compositions involving V.sub.2 O.sub.3 -CaO (1991-12-31),
8. 5070065 - Compositions involving V.sub.2 O.sub.3 -Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 -CaO (1991-12-03),
9. 5061674 - Compositions involving MnO--V.sub.2 O.sub.3 --TiO.sub.2 (1991-10-29),
10. 5061673 - Compositions involving Cr.sub.2 --O.sub.3 --V.sub.2 O.sub.3 --TiO.sub.2 (1991-10-29),
11. 5049537 - Stable solid phases involving V.sub.2 O.sub.3 - TiO.sub.2 and mixtures (1991-09-17),
12. 5043309 - Solid solutions involving MGO-V.sub.2 O.sub.3 -TiO.sub.2 (1991-08-27),
13. 5041409 - Compositions involving FeO-V.sub.2 O.sub.3 -TiO.sub.2 (1991-08-20),
14. 5036038 - Composition involving NiO-V.sub.2 O.sub.3 TiO.sub.2 (1991-07-30),
15. 5021386 - Compositions involving V.sub.2 O.sub.3 -ZRO.sub.2 -TIO.sub.2 (1991-06-04),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Arnulf Muan

Introduction

Arnulf Muan is an accomplished inventor based in Lacey Spring, Virginia, who has made significant contributions to the field of materials science. With a portfolio of 20 patents, he has developed innovative solutions that have applications in laser technologies and catalysis.

Latest Patents

Muan's latest patents focus on vanadium garnet materials, specifically a method for their preparation. The vanadium garnet material includes a trivalent vanadium cation, and its composition lies within a designated prismatic-shaped volume in a quaternary composition diagram comprising MnO, CaO, V2O3, and SiO2. The method involves grinding and mixing pre-heated powders of V2O3, MnO, CaO, and SiO2, followed by pelletization and heating at temperatures between 1100°C to 1400°C for periods ranging from 12 to 48 hours in a carefully controlled oxygen atmosphere of high purity CO2 and H2. This process results in a liquid melt, which upon cooling and crystallization yields the desired vanadium garnet material, exemplified by the formula Mn1.3 Ca1.7 V2 Si3 O12. Additionally, Muan has explored compositions involving FeO, V2O3, and CaO, introducing novel phases aimed at enhancing catalytic performance for oxidation and reduction reactions.

Career Highlights

Arnulf Muan has built a notable career at Texaco Inc., where he has applied his expertise in materials science to drive innovation. His work at Texaco has paved the way for advancements in laser applications and catalyst development which are crucial for various industrial processes.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Muan has collaborated with esteemed colleagues including Mitri S. Najjar and Michael W. Becker. These collaborations have further enriched the field of material sciences, facilitating advancements that benefit a broader scientific community.

Conclusion

Arnulf Muan’s dedication to innovation in materials science is evident through his numerous patents and impactful contributions. His work not only enhances current technologies but also inspires future developments in the fields of laser applications and catalytic processes.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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