CVMR®’s Patents
| Country Based IT Case Ref. | Title | Official Registration No. | Country |
| Family 1 | |||
| US2020/0317526A1 | PROCESSES FOR CONVERTING CARBON DIOXIDE | 16/839,578 | United States |
| Family 2 | |||
| 55340742-13ZAPR | METAL CARBONYL VAPOUR DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND PROCESS | 2005/04643 | South Africa |
| 55340742-51HK | METAL CARBONYL VAPOUR DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND PROCESS | 07107239.9 | Hong Kong |
| Family 3 | |||
| 55340742-12GB | APPARATUS/PROCESS FOR MAKING HIGH PURITY NICKEL | 0709453.5 | Great Britain |
| 55340742-24US | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR MAKING HIGH PURITY NICKEL | 11/790171 | U.S. |
| 55340742-24US-1 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR MAKING HIGH PURITY NICKEL | 12834431 | U.S. |
| 55340742-33CA | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR MAKING HIGH PURITY NICKEL | 2585541 | Canada |
| 55340742-45CN | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR MAKING HIGH PURITY NICKEL | CN 101311279A | China |
| 55340742-46ZA | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR MAKING HIGH PURITY NICKEL | 2007/03370 | South Africa |
| 55340742-47AU | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR MAKING HIGH PURITY NICKEL | 2007201942 | Australia |
| Family 4 | |||
| 55340742-15GB | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING NICKEL CARBONYL, NICKEL POWDER AND USE THEREOF | 2399815 | Great Britain |
| 55340742-15GB-1 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING NICKEL CARBONYL, NICKEL POWDER AND USE THEREOF | 2425130 | Great Britain |
| 55340742-15US | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING NICKEL CARBONYL, NICKEL POWDER AND USE THEREOF | 7198770 | U.S. |
| 55340742-16CA | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING NICKEL CARBONYL, NICKEL POWDER AND USE THEREOF | 2461624 | Canada |
| 55340742-35CN | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING NICKEL CARBONYL, NICKEL POWDER AND USE THEREOF | 200410069685.1 | China |
| 55340742-36AU | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING NICKEL CARBONYL, NICKEL POWDER AND USE THEREOF | 2004201188 | Australia |
| 55340742-40ZA | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING NICKEL CARBONYL, NICKEL POWDER AND USE THEREOF | 2004/2339 | South Africa |
| 55340742-41HK | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING NICKEL CARBONYL, NICKEL POWDER AND USE THEREOF | HK1085190 | Hong Kong |
| Family 5 | |||
| 55340742-19ZA | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING PURE NICKEL AND COBALT FROM ORES THEREOF | 2005/09422 | South Africa |
| 55340742-20HK | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING PURE NICKEL AND COBALT FROM ORES THEREOF | 07113772.0 | Hong Kong |
| 55340742-21CN | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING PURE NICKEL AND COBALT FROM ORES THEREOF | 200510022920.4 | China |
| 55340742-5AU | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING PURE NICKEL AND COBALT FROM ORES THEREOF | 2005234713 | Australia |
| 55340742-5CA | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING PURE NICKEL AND COBALT FROM ORES THEREOF | 2525625 | Canada |
| Family 6 | |||
| 55340742-22CN | RE-ACTIVATION OF DEACTIVATED NICKEL FOR NICKEL CARBONYL PRODUCTION | 200510022921.9 | China |
| 55340742-27ZA | RE-ACTIVATION OF DEACTIVATED NICKEL FOR NICKEL CARBONYL PRODUCTION | 2005/09421 | South Africa |
| 55340742-43AU | RE-ACTIVATION OF DEACTIVATED NICKEL FOR NICKEL CARBONYL PRODUCTION | 2005234712 | Australia |
| 55340742-4CA | RE-ACTIVATION OF DEACTIVATED NICKEL FOR NICKEL CARBONYL PRODUCTION | 2525466 | Canada |
| 55340742-4HK | RE-ACTIVATION OF DEACTIVATED NICKEL FOR NICKEL CARBONYL PRODUCTION | 7113773.9 | Hong Kong |
| Family 7 | |||
| 55340742-18ZA | CARBONYL PROCESS FOR RECOVERY OF PURIFIED COBALT | 2002/4015 | South Africa |
| 55340742-34CA | CARBONYL PROCESS FOR RECOVERY OF PURIFIED COBALT | 2391939 | Canada |
| 55340742-44AU | CARBONYL PROCESS FOR RECOVERY OF PURIFIED COBALT | 769869 | Australia |
| 55340742-48PCT | CARBONYL PROCESS FOR RECOVERY OF PURIFIED COBALT | PCT/CA2001/00050 | Patent Cooperation Treaty |
| Family 8 | |||
| 55340742-29AU | PRODUCTION OF ULTRA FINE TRANSITION METAL POWDERS | 2005234714 | Australia |
| 55340742-29CA | PRODUCTION OF ULTRA FINE TRANSITION METAL POWDERS | 2500077 | Canada |
| 55340742-29CN | PRODUCTION OF ULTRA FINE TRANSITION METAL POWDERS | 200610006155.1 | China |
| 55340742-29ZA | PRODUCTION OF ULTRA FINE TRANSITION METAL POWDERS | 2005/09386 | South Africa |
| 55340742-32HK | PRODUCTION OF ULTRA FINE TRANSITION METAL POWDERS | 06111805.6 | Hong Kong |
| Family 9 | |||
| 55340742-3CA | PURIFICATION OF METALS FROM MIXTURE THEREOF | 2411796 | Canada |
| 55340742-3GB | PURIFICATION OF METALS FROM MIXTURES THEREOF | 2395203 | Great Britain |
| 55340742-3US | PURIFICATION OF METALS FROM MIXTURES THEREOF | 7044995 B2 | U.S. |
| 55340742-3ZA | PURIFICATION OF METALS FROM MIXTURES THEREOF | 2003/8460 | South Africa |
| 55340742-8AU | PURIFICATION OF METALS FROM MIXTURES THEREOF | 2003257930 | Australia |
| Family 10 | |||
| 55340742-9AU | PURIFICATION OF PGM SPECIES FROM MIXTURES THEREOF | 2007202596 | Australia |
| 55340742-9CA | PURIFICATION OF PGM SPECIES FROM MIXTURES THEREOF | 2552292 | Canada |
| 55340742-9PCT | PURIFICATION OF PGM SPECIES FROM MIXTURES THEREOF | PCT/CA2007/001155 | Patent Cooperation Treaty |
| 55340742-9US | PURIFICATION OF PGM SPECIES FROM MIXTURES THEREOF | 12/373438 | U.S. |
| 55340742-9ZA | PURIFICATION OF PGM SPECIES FROM MIXTURES THEREOF | 2007/04710 | South Africa |
| Family 11 | |||
| 55340742-50PCT | METHOD OF TREATING METALLIFFEROUS MATERIALS | PCT/CA2009/000595 | Patent Cooperation Treaty |
| 55340742-50USPR | METHOD OF TREATING METALLIFFEROUS MATERIALS | 61/048859 | U.S. |
| 55340742-50US | METHOD OF TREATING METALLIFFEROUS MATERIALS | 12990283 | U.S. |
| 55340742-50ZA | METHOD OF TREATING METALLIFFEROUS MATERIALS | 201007680 | South Africa |
| 55340742-CA | METHOD OF TREATING METALLIFFEROUS MATERIALS | Canada | |
| Family 12 | |||
| 55340742-14US | A CLOSED LOOP CARBON MONOXIDE SELF-CONTAINED NICKEL CARBONYL DEPOSITION PROCESS | 6048578 | U.S. |
| 55340742-28US-1 | NICKEL CARBONYL VAPOUR DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND METHOD | 6132518 | U.S. |
| 55340742-6CA | NICKEL CARBONYL VAPOUR DEPOSITION APPARATUS AND PROCESS | 2307036 | Canada |
| 55340742-17CA | METAL-GAS REACTOR AND PROCESS | 2379491 | Canada |
| 55340742-2CA | NICKEL CARBONYL ANALYZER | 2525869 | Canada |
| 55340742-30CA | NICKEL CARBONYL VAPOUR DEPOSITION PROCESS | 2206217 | Canada |
| 55340742-49US | COBALT RECOVERY PROCESS | 6428601 | U.S. |
Over 60 Seminal Patents in Vapour Metallurgy
Overview of CVMR’s patented vapour metallurgy technologies, highlighting decades of innovation in metal purification, carbonyl processes, and environmentally responsible industrial refining.
Shaping Industrial Metal Refining Through Innovation
CVMR holds over 60 seminal patents in vapour metallurgy, forming the technological foundation for advanced metal refining solutions used across aerospace, electronics, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing industries.
These patents reflect long term investment in research, development, and engineering focused on achieving high purity outputs, consistent quality, and environmentally neutral operations.
Protecting Innovation With Intellectual Property
The patent portfolio secures proprietary methods and equipment for metal refining, including nickel and cobalt purification, carbonyl vapour deposition, ultra fine powder production, and closed loop refining systems.
By protecting these processes through intellectual property, CVMR maintains technological leadership while enabling reliable and repeatable industrial metal production.
Proprietary Technologies Designed and Engineered In House
All patented technologies are designed and engineered internally at CVD Manufacturing Inc., ensuring full control over performance, safety standards, and process integrity.
This in house engineering approach allows continuous refinement of vapour metallurgy technologies and rapid deployment across global facilities.
Global Manufacturing and Deployment
CVMR’s refining equipment supporting patented technologies is manufactured in Canada, the United States, Germany, and Poland. This global manufacturing footprint enables consistent deployment of advanced refining systems worldwide.
These systems provide precise control over feedstock conversion, metal recovery, and process efficiency, supporting industries with strict quality and environmental requirements.
Examples of Patent Families
- Nickel carbonyl vapour deposition, apparatus and refining processes.
- Ultra fine transition metal powder production, for high performance industrial use.
- Purification of metals from mixed sources, including complex and contaminated feedstocks.
- Closed loop systems, for management of CO, CO₂, and metal carbonyls.
- Carbon dioxide conversion processes, supporting resource efficiency and sustainability.
Patent families are registered across multiple jurisdictions, including the United States, Canada, China, Great Britain, South Africa, Australia, and Hong Kong.
Strategic Advantages of the Patent Portfolio
- Technological leadership, reinforcing CVMR’s pioneering role in vapour metallurgy.
- Operational efficiency, improved recovery rates, reduced waste, and closed loop operations.
- Global regulatory compliance, enabling deployment in regions with strict environmental standards.
- Innovation protection, securing proprietary methods against duplication and infringement.
Supporting Industrial and Environmental Goals
Patented vapour metallurgy technologies support sustainable manufacturing by minimizing chemical waste, reducing emissions, and optimizing energy use.
These innovations enable efficient production of high purity nickel, cobalt, and other critical metals essential for energy storage, aerospace systems, electronics, and specialty alloys.
Commitment to Excellence and Long Term Innovation
Decades of research and patent development ensure that industrial partners benefit from safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible refining technologies.
By combining advanced engineering with a robust patent portfolio, CVMR continues to lead innovation in high purity metal refining on a global scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of patents does CVMR hold
Patents cover metal carbonyl deposition, nickel and cobalt purification, ultra fine powder production, carbon dioxide conversion, and closed loop refining systems.
How extensive is the patent portfolio
CVMR maintains over 60 seminal patents in vapour metallurgy registered across multiple international jurisdictions.
Which industries benefit from these patented technologies
Aerospace, electronics, energy storage, automotive, and advanced manufacturing industries use these processes for high purity and high reliability metal production.
Where is the patented equipment manufactured
Refining equipment supporting patented processes is manufactured in Canada, the United States, Germany, and Poland.