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Cary, NC, United States of America

Santosh Kumar Gangwal

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, plus 1 CIPO patent and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Catalyst Technology. Top assignees: Research Triangle Institute, Southern Research Institute, Ds2 Tech, Inc.. Active years: 1993-2019.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Santosh Kumar Gangwal. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/santosh-kumar-gangwal

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 = 86.7



Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.7

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 154(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Durham, NC (US) (1993 - 2018)
  • Cary, NC (US) (1999 - 2019)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 361 
 
Research Triangle Institute
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 205 
 
Southern Research Institute
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 2 
 
Ds2 Tech, Inc.
 patents
4. 1 out of 1,972 
 
University of Pittsburgh
 patents
5. 1 out of 834,708 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1993-2019

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Areas of Expertise:
High Temperature Energy Storage
Nickel Based Catalysts
Zinc Oxide Sorbents
Sulfur Removal
Regenerable Sorbents
Petroleum Distillates
Attrition Resistant Catalysts
Elemental Sulfur Production
Fluidizable Materials
Chemical Reactivity
Demercaptanization
Zinc Titanate
15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10464815 - High temperature thermochemical energy storage system (2019-11-05),
2. 10144000 - Sulfur resistant nickel based catalysts, methods of forming and using such catalysts (2018-12-04),
3. 7956006 - Process for preparing zinc oxide-based sorbents (2011-06-07),
4. 7923410 - Regenerable sorbents for removal of sulfur from hydrocarbons and processes for their preparation and use (2011-04-12),
5. 7682423 - Zinc-oxide-based sorbents and processes for preparing and using same (2010-03-23),
6. 7259286 - Attrition resistant bulk iron catalysts and processes for preparing and using same (2007-08-21),
7. 6962683 - Method of removing and recovering elemental sulfur from highly reducing gas streams containing sulfur gases (2005-11-08),
8. 6951635 - Zinc oxide-based sorbents and processes for preparing and using same (2005-10-04),
9. 6565741 - Process for desulfurization of petroleum distillates (2003-05-20),
10. 6485633 - Process for the demercaptanization of petroleum distillates (2002-11-26),
11. 5928980 - Attrition resistant catalysts and sorbents based on heavy metal poisoned (1999-07-27),
12. 5798088 - Method for producing elemental sulfur from sulfur-containing gases (1998-08-25),
13. 5714431 - Zinc titanate sorbents (1998-02-03),
14. 5366717 - Method for producing elemental sulfur from sulfur-containing gases (1994-11-22),
15. 5254516 - Fluidizable zinc titanate materials with high chemical reactivity and (1993-10-19),

Title: Innovations of Santosh Kumar Gangwal

Introduction

Santosh Kumar Gangwal is a prominent inventor based in Cary, NC (US). He holds a remarkable portfolio of 15 patents, showcasing his contributions to the field of energy storage and catalysis. His work focuses on developing advanced technologies that address critical energy challenges.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a high-temperature thermochemical energy storage system. This innovative system includes a reactor with a COsorbent, which comprises either CaO and mayenite or LiSiO, allowing for efficient thermal energy storage. The system is designed to facilitate the flow of CO between the COsource and the reactor, enabling energy storage across a wide temperature range. Another significant patent involves sulfur-resistant nickel-based catalysts. These catalysts feature a variety of metal oxides, including nickel and aluminum, with a composition that ensures high resistance to sulfur concentrations. They are particularly effective in reforming operations, converting methane and other light hydrocarbons into hydrogen and other valuable components.

Career Highlights

Santosh has worked with notable organizations such as the Research Triangle Institute and Southern Research Institute. His experience in these institutions has allowed him to contribute significantly to research and development in energy technologies.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Raghubir Prasad Gupta and Brian Scott Turk, further enhancing the impact of his work in the field.

Conclusion

Santosh Kumar Gangwal's innovative contributions to energy storage and catalysis demonstrate his commitment to advancing technology for a sustainable future. His patents reflect a deep understanding of complex systems and a drive to create practical solutions.

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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