Patents by Inventor Ian C. Bishop

Ian C. Bishop 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).

  • Publication number: 20220282345
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for gasifying or liquifying coal. In particular, the method comprises reacting a coal with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: Elemental Recycling, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald G. Presswood, Jr., Ian C. Bishop
  • Patent number: 11359253
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for gasifying or liquifying coal. In particular, the method comprises reacting a coal with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Elemental Recycling, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald G. Presswood, Jr., Ian C. Bishop
  • Patent number: 10994315
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for recycling plastics, electronics, munitions or propellants. In particular, the method comprises reacting a feed stock with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Inventors: Ronald G. Presswood, Jr., Ian C. Bishop
  • Publication number: 20200030861
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for recycling plastics, electronics, munitions or propellants. In particular, the method comprises reacting a feed stock with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Ronald G. Presswood, Jr., Ian C. Bishop
  • Patent number: 10427192
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for recycling plastics, electronics, munitions or propellants. In particular, the method comprises reacting a feed stock with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Inventors: Ronald G. Presswood, Jr., Ian C. Bishop
  • Publication number: 20190284651
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for gasifying or liquifying coal. In particular, the method comprises reacting a coal with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Ronald G. Presswood, JR., Ian C. Bishop
  • Patent number: 10316375
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for gasifying or liquifying coal. In particular, the method comprises reacting a coal with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Inventors: Ronald G. Presswood, Jr., Ian C. Bishop
  • Publication number: 20180050372
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for recycling plastics, electronics, munitions or propellants. In particular, the method comprises reacting a feed stock with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: RONALD G. PRESSWOOD, JR., Ian C. BISHOP
  • Publication number: 20170326603
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for recycling plastics, electronics, munitions or propellants. In particular, the method comprises reacting a feed stock with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: RONALD G. PRESSWOOD, JR., Ian C. BISHOP
  • Publication number: 20160102374
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for gasifying or liquifying coal. In particular, the method comprises reacting a coal with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Ronald G. Presswood, JR., Ian C. Bishop
  • Patent number: 9216905
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for gasifying or liquifying coal. In particular, the method comprises reacting a coal with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Inventors: Ronald G. Presswood, Jr., Ian C. Bishop
  • Patent number: 8628741
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for treating a flue gas stream containing oxygen containing greenhouse gases. In particular, the method comprises reacting a flue gas steam with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath, creating alumina and elemental carbon, elemental sulfur, and molecular nitrogen. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Inventors: Ronald G. Presswood, Jr., Ian C. Bishop
  • Publication number: 20130034480
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for treating a flue gas stream containing oxygen containing greenhouse gases. In particular, the method comprises reacting a flue gas steam with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath, creating alumina and elemental carbon, elemental sulfur, and molecular nitrogen. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventors: Ronald G. Presswood, JR., Ian C. Bishop
  • Publication number: 20120304822
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for gasifying or liquifying coal. In particular, the method comprises reacting a coal with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Ronald G. Presswood, JR., Ian C. Bishop