Patents by Inventor Marc Plinke
Marc Plinke 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).
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Publication number: 20210270470Abstract: A greenhouse, for cold weather climates, is configured with a gable that is offset toward the north wall and therefore the south extension of the roof, from the gable to the south wall is longer than the north extension. A greater amount of light can enter through this south extension and the inside surface of the north wall is configured with a reflective surface to allow light to be more uniformly distributed around the plants. The north wall may have no widows and may be thermally insulated to prevent the greenhouse from getting too cold during the night. A ground to air heat transfer (GAHT) system may be configured to produce a flow of greenhouse air under the greenhouse for heat transfer, to moderate the temperature of the greenhouse. A thermal medium may flow to a thermal reservoir for heat exchange with the conduits of the GAHT system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Marc Plinke, Swapnil Kumar, Lindsey Schiller, Christian Lee Houpe
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Patent number: 11006586Abstract: A greenhouse, for cold weather climates, is configured with a gable that is offset toward the north wall and therefore the south extension of the roof, from the gable to the south wall is longer than the north extension. A greater amount of light can enter through this south extension and the inside surface of the north wall is configured with a reflective surface to allow light to be more uniformly distributed around the plants. The north wall may no widows and may be thermally insulated to prevent the greenhouse from getting too cold during the night. A ground to air heat transfer (GAHT) system may be configured to produce a flow of greenhouse air under the greenhouse for heat transfer, to moderate the temperature of the greenhouse. A thermal medium may flow to a thermal reservoir for heat exchange with the conduits of the GAHT system.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Inventors: Marc Plinke, Lindsey Schiller
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Publication number: 20190373820Abstract: A greenhouse, for cold weather climates, is configured with a gable that is offset toward the north wall and therefore the south extension of the roof, from the gable to the south wall is longer than the north extension. A greater amount of light can enter through this south extension and the inside surface of the north wall is configured with a reflective surface to allow light to be more uniformly distributed around the plants. The north wall may no widows and may be thermally insulated to prevent the greenhouse from getting too cold during the night. A ground to air heat transfer (GAHT) system may be configured to produce a flow of greenhouse air under the greenhouse for heat transfer, to moderate the temperature of the greenhouse. A thermal medium may flow to a thermal reservoir for heat exchange with the conduits of the GAHT system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2018Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Marc Plinke, Lindsey Schiller
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Patent number: 7250387Abstract: The present invention is an improved filtration system, filtering method and unique chemical composition for capturing mercury and other pollutants in flue gases generated by process gas streams. The improved filtration system may take various forms depending on the type of filter system most desired for a particular application; however, the filter system includes at least a filter element or elements and an adsorbent component having a composition suitable for capturing mercury on the downstream side of the filter element.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2006Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Durante, Dean Gambale, Richard Gebert, Marc Plinke, Steve Stark, Richard A. Bucher
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Publication number: 20060116287Abstract: The present invention is an improved filtration system, filtering method and unique chemical composition for capturing mercury and other pollutants in flue gases generated by process gas streams. The improved filtration system may take various forms depending on the type of filter system most desired for a particular application; however, the filter system includes at least a filter element or elements and an adsorbent component having a composition suitable for capturing mercury on the downstream side of the filter element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2006Publication date: June 1, 2006Inventors: Vincent Durante, Dean Gambale, Richard Gebert, Marc Plinke, Steve Stark, Richard Bucher
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Publication number: 20050152821Abstract: The present invention is an improved filtration system, filtering method and unique chemical composition for capturing mercury and other pollutants in flue gases generated by process gas streams. The improved filtration system may take various forms depending on the type of filter system most desired for a particular application; however, the filter system includes at least a filter element or elements and an adsorbent component having a composition suitable for capturing mercury on the downstream side of the filter element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2004Publication date: July 14, 2005Inventors: Vincent Durante, Dean Gambale, Richard Gebert, Marc Plinke, Steve Stark, Richard Bucher
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Publication number: 20050148465Abstract: The present invention is an improved filtration system, filtering method and unique chemical composition for capturing mercury and other pollutants in flue gases generated by process gas streams. The improved filtration system may take various forms depending on the type of filter system most desired for a particular application; however, the filter system includes at least a filter element or elements and an adsorbent component having a composition suitable for capturing mercury on the downstream side of the filter element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2004Publication date: July 7, 2005Inventors: Vincent Durante, Dean Gambale, Richard Gebert, Marc Plinke, Steve Stark, Richard Bucher
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Publication number: 20050100699Abstract: The present invention is an improved filtration system, filtering method and unique chemical composition for capturing mercury and other pollutants in flue gases generated by process gas streams. The improved filtration system may take various forms depending on the type of filter system most desired for a particular application; however, the filter system includes at least a filter element or elements and an adsorbent component having a composition suitable for capturing mercury on the downstream side of the filter element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2004Publication date: May 12, 2005Inventors: Vincent Durante, Dean Gambale, Richard Gebert, Marc Plinke, Steve Stark, Richard Bucher
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Publication number: 20040074391Abstract: The present invention is an improved filtration system, filtering method and unique chemical composition for capturing mercury and other pollutants in flue gases generated by process gas streams. The improved filtration system may take various forms depending on the type of filter system most desired for a particular application; however, the filter system includes at least a filter element or elements and an adsorbent component having a composition suitable for capturing mercury on the downstream side of the filter element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2002Publication date: April 22, 2004Inventors: Vincent Durante, Dean Gambale, Richard Gebert, Marc Plinke, Steve Stark, Richard A. Bucher
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Patent number: 6331351Abstract: The present invention is an improved active filter material for use in removing target species such as NOx from a fluid stream. The filter of the present invention employs chemically active particles attached to a porous substrate by means of a polymer adhesive. A microporous layer is attached to at least one side of, or within, the porous substrate. The resulting filter material removes contaminates, such as dust, from the filter stream before the dust can clog active catalytic sites, as well as remove undesirable species by means of catalysis or reaction.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 1999Date of Patent: December 18, 2001Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Michelle Waters, Marc Plinke
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Patent number: 5843390Abstract: A method of using an improved catalytic filter material for removing contaminants such as NO.sub.x from a fluid stream. The filter employs composite fibers of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) filled with catalytic particles. The composite fibers are chopped into staple fibers and made into a felt material. Preferably, the felt material is then laminated on at least one side with a protective microporous membrane. The combined filter removes both macro-particles, such as dust, from the filter stream before the dust can clog active catalytic sites and effectively catalytically coverts undesirable contaminants in the fluid stream to acceptable end products.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1997Date of Patent: December 1, 1998Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Marc Plinke, Robert L. Sassa, William P. Mortimer, Jr., Glenn A. Brinckman
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Patent number: 5620669Abstract: The present invention is an improved catalytic filter material for use in removing contaminants such as NO.sub.x from a fluid stream. The filter of the present invention employs composite fibers of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) filled with catalytic particles. The composite fibers are chopped into staple fibers and made into a felt material. Preferably, the felt material is then laminated on at least one side with a protective microporous membrane. The combined filter removes both macro-particles, such as dust, from the filter stream before the dust can clog active catalytic sites and effectively catalytically coverts undesirable contaminants in the fluid stream to acceptable end products.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 1995Date of Patent: April 15, 1997Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.Inventors: Marc Plinke, Robert L. Sassa, William P. Mortimer, Jr., Glenn A. Brinckman