Patents by Inventor Benjamin David Brakenwagen

Benjamin David Brakenwagen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11952673
    Abstract: Certain systems comprise a reactor (e.g., a reduction cell such as an electrolytic cell comprising an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte) comprising molten metal within a container; and a collection vessel at least partially contained within the container of the reactor, the collection vessel comprising an opening fluidically connected to the container of the reactor. Some systems comprise a reactor; and a collection vessel comprising a first opening fluidically connected to the reactor and a second opening fluidically connected to a source of gas (e.g., inert gas) and to a source of negative pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Phoenix Tailings, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Anthony Villalon, Jr., Benjamin David Brakenwagen, Richard Robert Salvucci
  • Patent number: 11952674
    Abstract: Systems and methods for recovery of molten metal are generally described. Certain systems comprise a reactor (e.g., a reduction cell such as an electrolytic cell comprising an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte) comprising molten metal within a container; and a collection vessel at least partially contained within the container of the reactor, the collection vessel comprising an opening fluidically connected to the container of the reactor. Some systems comprise a reactor; and a collection vessel comprising a first opening fluidically connected to the reactor and a second opening fluidically connected to a source of gas (e.g., inert gas) and to a source of negative pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Phoenix Tailings, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Anthony Villalon, Jr., Benjamin David Brakenwagen, Richard Robert Salvucci
  • Publication number: 20230374686
    Abstract: Systems and methods for recovery of molten metal are generally described. Certain systems comprise a reactor (e.g., a reduction cell such as an electrolytic cell comprising an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte) comprising molten metal within a container; and a collection vessel at least partially contained within the container of the reactor, the collection vessel comprising an opening fluidically connected to the container of the reactor. Some systems comprise a reactor; and a collection vessel comprising a first opening fluidically connected to the reactor and a second opening fluidically connected to a source of gas (e.g., inert gas) and to a source of negative pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: Phoenix Tailings, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Anthony Villalon, JR., Benjamin David Brakenwagen, Richard Robert Salvucci
  • Publication number: 20230340682
    Abstract: Systems and methods for recovery of molten metal are generally described. Certain systems comprise a reactor (e.g., a reduction cell such as an electrolytic cell comprising an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte) comprising molten metal within a container; and a collection vessel at least partially contained within the container of the reactor, the collection vessel comprising an opening fluidically connected to the container of the reactor. Some systems comprise a reactor; and a collection vessel comprising a first opening fluidically connected to the reactor and a second opening fluidically connected to a source of gas (e.g., inert gas) and to a source of negative pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: Phoenix Tailings, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Anthony Villalon, JR., Benjamin David Brakenwagen, Richard Robert Salvucci