Patents by Inventor Joseph Weissman

Joseph Weissman 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: 20150087014
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to select strains of algal cells for biomass accumulation. Based on synthetic algae sample trajectories, an illumination profile is developed. Strains of algal cells co-cultured in a vessel can then be exposed to the illumination profile under controlled conditions. Properties of algae can be measured and superior strains selected for further cultivation and/or study.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Joseph Weissman, Robert Nielsen, Roger Charles Prince
  • Patent number: 8940340
    Abstract: Systems and methods for maintaining the dominance of Nannochloropsis in an algae cultivation system are provided. Exemplary methods include applying an effective amount of a disinfectant to Nannochloropsis growing in an algae cultivation system. Another method for maintaining the dominance of Nannochloropsis in an algae cultivation system includes adjusting a salinity in the algae cultivation system to between approximately 0.5 PPT and 28 PPT. In a further method, the temperature of the algae cultivation system may be adjusted to between approximately 21 and 32 degrees Celsius (“° C.”). According to yet another method for maintaining the dominance of Nannochloropsis in an algae cultivation system, a salinity in the algae cultivation system may be adjusted to below that of seawater for a first predetermined period of time, and then the salinity in the algae cultivation system may be adjusted to a higher salinity for a second predetermined period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Aurora Algae, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Weissman, Guido Radaelli
  • Patent number: 8143051
    Abstract: Systems and methods for maintaining the dominance and increasing the biomass production of Nannochloropsis in an algae cultivation system are provided. Exemplary methods include applying an effective amount of ozone to Nannochloropsis growing in an algae cultivation system. A further method may include applying a shock amount of ozone above 10 milligrams/liter or higher in the inlet stream flowing into the algae cultivation system. Various exemplary embodiments may include a system for maintaining dominance and increasing the biomass production of Nannochloropsis in an algae cultivation system. The system may comprise a processor, and a computer readable storage medium having instructions for execution by the processor. The instructions for execution by the processor cause the processor to maintain dominance and increase biomass production of the Nannochloropsis in the algae cultivation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Aurora Algae, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Weissman, Guido Radaelli, David Rice
  • Publication number: 20100196995
    Abstract: Systems and methods for maintaining the dominance and increasing the biomass production of Nannochloropsis in an algae cultivation system are provided. Exemplary methods include applying an effective amount of ozone to Nannochloropsis growing in an algae cultivation system. A further method may include applying a shock amount of ozone above 10 milligrams/liter or higher in the inlet stream flowing into the algae cultivation system. Various exemplary embodiments may include a system for maintaining dominance and increasing the biomass production of Nannochloropsis in an algae cultivation system. The system may comprise a processor, and a computer readable storage medium having instructions for execution by the processor. The instructions for execution by the processor cause the processor to maintain dominance and increase biomass production of the Nannochloropsis in the algae cultivation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Joseph Weissman, Guido Radaelli, David Rice
  • Publication number: 20100183744
    Abstract: Systems and methods for maintaining the dominance of Nannochloropsis in an algae cultivation system are provided. Exemplary methods include applying an effective amount of a disinfectant to Nannochloropsis growing in an algae cultivation system. Another method for maintaining the dominance of Nannochloropsis in an algae cultivation system includes adjusting a salinity in the algae cultivation system to between approximately 0.5 PPT and 28 PPT. In a further method, temperature of the algae cultivation system may be adjusted to between approximately 21 and 32 degrees Celsius (“° C.”). According to yet another method for maintaining the dominance of Nannochloropsis in an algae cultivation system, a salinity in the algae cultivation system may be adjusted to below that of seawater for a first predetermined period of time, and then the salinity in the algae cultivation system may be adjusted to a higher salinity for a second predetermined period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: Joseph Weissman, Guido Radaelli
  • Publication number: 20090162919
    Abstract: The present invention provides commercially viable, large-scale methods for concentrating microalgae with an average diameter of about 20 ?m or less. The methods find use in concentrating microalgae with an average diameter of about 5 ?m or less, for example, Nannochloropsis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: Aurora Biofuels, Inc.
    Inventors: Guido Radaelli, Daniel Fleischer, Bertrand Vick, Matthew Caspari, Joseph Weissman, David Rice
  • Patent number: 3936913
    Abstract: A clip for use in suspending an article from a T-bar ceiling structure is described. The clip is made of a single length of rigid wire shaped to define an upper portion for engagement with the bottom limb of the T-bar, and a lower portion of inverted triangular shape for engagement by an article to be suspended from the T-bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1975
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1976
    Inventor: Sydney Joseph Weissman