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Fredericksburg, PA, United States of America

Michael Lyn Mengel

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents, primarily in Flue Gas Desulfurization. Top assignees: Marsulex Environmental Technologies Corporation, General Electric Company. Active years: 1997-2021.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Michael Lyn Mengel. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/michael-lyn-mengel

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 15 

% Patents Active = 93.3

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.5

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 142(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal14 out of 26 
 
Marsulex Environmental Technologies Corporation
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 52,414 
 
General Electric Company
 patents

Years Active: 1997-2021

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Areas of Expertise:
Flue Gas Desulfurization
Calcium Conversion
Hydrogen Sulfide Removal
Nitrogen Oxides
Potassium Sulfate
Gas-Liquid Contactor
Ammonia Slip Control
Scrubbing Method
Reclamation Process
Fertilizer Streams
Wet Process
Contaminant Removal
15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11117095 - Conversion equipment for flue gas desulfurization systems and methods of converting calcium-based flue gas desulfurization systems (2021-09-14),
2. 10968144 - Systems and methods for producing potassium sulfate (2021-04-06),
3. 10882006 - Conversion equipment for flue gas desulfurization systems and methods of converting calcium-based flue gas desulfurization systems (2021-01-05),
4. 10603624 - Wet flue gas desulfurization process and apparatus (2020-03-31),
5. 10246330 - Systems and processes for removing hydrogen sulfide from gas streams (2019-04-02),
6. 6958133 - Flue gas desulfurization process and apparatus for removing nitrogen oxides (2005-10-25),
7. 6759022 - Flue gas desulfurization process and apparatus for removing nitrogen oxides (2004-07-06),
8. 6638342 - Process and facility for removing metal contaminants from fertilizer streams (2003-10-28),
9. 6550751 - Gas-liquid contactor with liquid redistribution device (2003-04-22),
10. 6277343 - Flue gas scrubbing method and apparatus therefor (2001-08-21),
11. 6254843 - Process for the reclamation of calcium sulfite produced by a calcium-based FGD system (2001-07-03),
12. 6221325 - Process for controlling ammonia slip in the reduction of sulfur dioxide emission (2001-04-24),
13. 6187278 - Process for controlling ammonia slip in the reduction of sulfur dioxide emission (2001-02-13),
14. 6090357 - Flue gas scrubbing method (2000-07-18),
15. 5630991 - Limestone-based wet flue gas desulfurization process (1997-05-20),

Title: Michael Lyn Mengel: Innovator in Flue Gas Desulfurization and Potassium Sulfate Production

Introduction

Michael Lyn Mengel is a prominent inventor based in Fredericksburg, PA (US), known for his significant contributions to environmental technologies. With a total of 15 patents to his name, Mengel has focused on developing innovative solutions for flue gas desulfurization systems and methods for producing potassium sulfate.

Latest Patents

Mengal's latest patents include groundbreaking technologies such as conversion equipment for flue gas desulfurization systems. This invention outlines methods for converting calcium-based flue gas desulfurization systems to ammonia-based systems. The process involves modifying the reagent and absorber systems to facilitate the delivery of ammonia-based reagents, enhancing the capacity of the reaction tank. Additionally, he has developed systems and methods for producing potassium sulfate, which utilize industrial waste materials containing metal sulfates reacted with potassium carbonate to yield potassium sulfate as a byproduct.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Mengel has worked with notable companies, including Marsulex Environmental Technologies Corporation and General Electric Company. His work in these organizations has allowed him to apply his innovative ideas to real-world environmental challenges.

Collaborations

Mengal has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Michael Tom Hammer and Gregory N Brown, contributing to the advancement of technologies in his field.

Conclusion

Michael Lyn Mengel's work exemplifies the impact of innovation in environmental technology. His patents and career achievements reflect a commitment to improving industrial processes and reducing environmental impact.

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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