Patents by Inventor Mark Wechsler
Mark Wechsler 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: 20210108034Abstract: A system, optionally a continuous-process system, for the production of a biomass-polymer composite. The system accepts a biomass input, particulates the biomass using one or more mills, subjects the particulated biomass to a heat treatment, such as torrefaction, and then compounds the torrefied biomass with a polymer to create the composite. Such a system, and in particular, a continuous-type system, allows for efficient processing of all of the inputs, and furthermore eliminates the dangers, time, and costs associated with having to safely cool down torrefied biomass prior to compounding at a later time or location.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Inventors: ZACHARIAH MCCAFFREY, LENNARD F TORRES, MARK WECHSLER
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Publication number: 20200352494Abstract: A fluid handling module that is removably engageable with a bodily fluid analyzer is provided. The module may comprise a fluid handling element, and a fluid component separator that is accessible via the fluid handling element and configured to separate at least one component of a bodily fluid transported to the fluid component separator. The fluid handling element may have at least one control element interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Jennifer H. Gable, James R. Braig, Kenneth I. Li, Mark Wechsler, Peng Zheng, Richard Keenan
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Publication number: 20200352493Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for analyzing the composition of bodily fluid. The apparatus can include a fluid handling network including a patient end configured to maintain fluid communication with a bodily fluid in a patient and a pump unit in operative engagement with the fluid handling network. The pump unit can have an infusion mode, in which the pump unit is operable to deliver infusion fluid to the patient through the patient end, and a sample draw mode, in which the pump unit is operable to draw a sample of the bodily fluid from the patient through the patient end. The apparatus can include a spectroscopic analyzer positioned to analyze at least a portion of the sample; a processor in communication with or incorporated into the spectroscopic analyzer; and stored program instructions executable by the processor to obtain measurements of two or more properties of the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Jennifer H. Gable, James R. Braig, Kenneth I. Li, Mark Wechsler, Peng Zheng, Richard Keenan
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Patent number: 10568555Abstract: A fluid handling module that is removably engageable with a bodily fluid analyzer is provided. The module may comprise a fluid handling element, and a fluid component separator that is accessible via the fluid handling element and configured to separate at least one component of a bodily fluid transported to the fluid component separator. The fluid handling element may have at least one control element interface.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2015Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: OptiScan Biomedical CorporationInventors: Jennifer H. Gable, James R. Braig, Kenneth I. Li, Mark Wechsler, Peng Zheng, Richard Keenan
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Patent number: 10568556Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for analyzing the composition of bodily fluid. The apparatus can include a fluid handling network including a patient end configured to maintain fluid communication with a bodily fluid in a patient and a pump unit in operative engagement with the fluid handling network. The pump unit can have an infusion mode, in which the pump unit is operable to deliver infusion fluid to the patient through the patient end, and a sample draw mode, in which the pump unit is operable to draw a sample of the bodily fluid from the patient through the patient end. The apparatus can include a spectroscopic analyzer positioned to analyze at least a portion of the sample; a processor in communication with or incorporated into the spectroscopic analyzer; and stored program instructions executable by the processor to obtain measurements of two or more properties of the sample.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Optiscan Biomedical CorporationInventors: Jennifer H. Gable, James R. Braig, Kenneth I. Li, Mark Wechsler, Peng Zheng, Richard Keenan
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Publication number: 20180168497Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for analyzing the composition of bodily fluid. The apparatus can include a fluid handling network including a patient end configured to maintain fluid communication with a bodily fluid in a patient and a pump unit in operative engagement with the fluid handling network. The pump unit can have an infusion mode, in which the pump unit is operable to deliver infusion fluid to the patient through the patient end, and a sample draw mode, in which the pump unit is operable to draw a sample of the bodily fluid from the patient through the patient end. The apparatus can include a spectroscopic analyzer positioned to analyze at least a portion of the sample; a processor in communication with or incorporated into the spectroscopic analyzer; and stored program instructions executable by the processor to obtain measurements of two or more properties of the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Jennifer H. Gable, James R. Braig, Kenneth I. Li, Mark Wechsler, Peng Zheng, Richard Keenan
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Patent number: 9883829Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for analyzing the composition of bodily fluid. The apparatus can include a fluid handling network including a patient end configured to maintain fluid communication with a bodily fluid in a patient and a pump unit in operative engagement with the fluid handling network. The pump unit can have an infusion mode, in which the pump unit is operable to deliver infusion fluid to the patient through the patient end, and a sample draw mode, in which the pump unit is operable to draw a sample of the bodily fluid from the patient through the patient end. The apparatus can include a spectroscopic analyzer positioned to analyze at least a portion of the sample; a processor in communication with or incorporated into the spectroscopic analyzer; and stored program instructions executable by the processor to obtain measurements of two or more properties of the sample.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: OptiScan Biomedical CorporationInventors: Jennifer H. Gable, James R. Braig, Kenneth I. Li, Mark Wechsler, Peng Zheng, Richard Keenan
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Patent number: 9878297Abstract: An apparatus to convert carbonaceous materials, particularly biomass and those biomass resources which are remotely located, into a solid material, which may be a high performance solid fuel, are presented. The apparatus provides a continuous process which can be completely powered by the energy contained in the biomass. The heat, mechanical power and electrical power are provided from the energy in the biomass, through the methods described. In this way, the apparatus is free to operate in remote locations, where no power or auxiliary fuel sources are available.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2014Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Renewable Fuel Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Arthur M. Shulenberger, Mark Wechsler
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Publication number: 20180017323Abstract: Serially connected heat exchange segments of a heat exchanger are stacked with ends of adjacent segments oriented oppositely. The segments have fixed pipes for heat exchange, pipe-riding shaftless auger flights for conveying feed material, and flanges for low-cost adjustment, removal and replacement of pipes and flights. Flights when arranged in arrays are arranged in pairs of counterrotating oppositely handed mutually cleaning flights. Rotary unions are unnecessary in this exchanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: John Potee Whitney, Preston Ochas Whitney, Mark Wechsler
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Patent number: 9856430Abstract: A method to convert carbonaceous materials, particularly biomass and those biomass resources which are remotely located, into a high performance solid fuel. This method, and the apparatus described as the means to accomplish this method, provides a continuous process which can be completely powered by the energy contained in the biomass. The heat, mechanical power and electrical power are provided from the energy in the biomass, through the methods described. In this way, the apparatus is free to operate in remote locations, where no power or auxiliary fuel sources are available.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2014Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Renewable Fuel Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Mark Wechsler, Arthur M. Shulenberger
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Publication number: 20150366495Abstract: A fluid handling module that is removably engageable with a bodily fluid analyzer is provided. The module may comprise a fluid handling element, and a fluid component separator that is accessible via the fluid handling element and configured to separate at least one component of a bodily fluid transported to the fluid component separator. The fluid handling element may have at least one control element interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Jennifer H. Gable, III, James R. Braig, Kenneth I. Li, Mark Wechsler, Peng Zheng, Richard Keenan
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Publication number: 20150157249Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for analyzing the composition of bodily fluid. The apparatus can include a fluid handling network including a patient end configured to maintain fluid communication with a bodily fluid in a patient and a pump unit in operative engagement with the fluid handling network. The pump unit can have an infusion mode, in which the pump unit is operable to deliver infusion fluid to the patient through the patient end, and a sample draw mode, in which the pump unit is operable to draw a sample of the bodily fluid from the patient through the patient end. The apparatus can include a spectroscopic analyzer positioned to analyze at least a portion of the sample; a processor in communication with or incorporated into the spectroscopic analyzer; and stored program instructions executable by the processor to obtain measurements of two or more properties of the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2015Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Jennifer H. Gable, James R. Braig, Kenneth I. Li, Mark Wechsler, Peng Zheng, Richard Keenan
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Patent number: 9005400Abstract: Embodiments presented herein describe an apparatus and method to control the conversion of carbonaceous materials, particularly biomass and those biomass resources, into a high performance solid fuel. This method, and the apparatus described as the means to accomplish this method, provides a process having a control system that enables the system to produce a fuel of uniform quality, even with a change in biomass supply.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Renewable Fuel Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Mark Wechsler, James Braig R
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Patent number: 8992443Abstract: A fluid handling module that is removably engageable with a bodily fluid analyzer is provided. The module may comprise a fluid handling element, and a fluid component separator that is accessible via the fluid handling element and configured to separate at least one component of a bodily fluid transported to the fluid component separator. The fluid handling element may have at least one control element interface.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: OptiScan Biomedical CorporationInventors: Jennifer H. Gable, James R. Braig, Kenneth I. Li, Mark Wechsler, Peng Zheng, Richard Keenan
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Patent number: 8936755Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for analyzing the composition of bodily fluid. The apparatus can include a fluid handling network including a patient end configured to maintain fluid communication with a bodily fluid in a patient and a pump unit in operative engagement with the fluid handling network. The pump unit can have an infusion mode, in which the pump unit is operable to deliver infusion fluid to the patient through the patient end, and a sample draw mode, in which the pump unit is operable to draw a sample of the bodily fluid from the patient through the patient end. The apparatus can include a spectroscopic analyzer positioned to analyze at least a portion of the sample; a processor in communication with or incorporated into the spectroscopic analyzer; and stored program instructions executable by the processor to obtain measurements of two or more properties of the sample.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2012Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: OptiScan Biomedical CorporationInventors: Jennifer H. Gable, James R. Braig, Kenneth I. Li, Mark Wechsler, Peng Zheng, Richard Keenan
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Publication number: 20140144042Abstract: A method and apparatus for heating materials is described. The apparatus is a furnace that includes multiple gravity-feed trays and a heat transfer fluid that heats material by the heat evolved during phase change. The apparatus also includes moving paddles that urge the material through each tray. The method provides for the torrefying of the material using a phase-change heat-transfer fluid by providing the material sequentially to at least two trays, where the at least two trays are substantially horizontal and disposed at different vertical heights; condensing the vapor phase at a temperature; and providing heat from the condensing the vapor phase to the material, where the temperature is sufficient to torrefy the material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2013Publication date: May 29, 2014Inventors: Mark Wechsler, Chad Wall, John Whitney, Jim Hamilton
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Publication number: 20140123551Abstract: Embodiments presented herein describe an apparatus and method to convert carbonaceous materials, particularly biomass and those biomass resources which are remotely located, into a high performance solid fuel. This method, and the apparatus described as the means to accomplish this method, provides a continuous process which can be completely powered by the energy contained in the biomass. The heat, mechanical power and electrical power are provided from the energy in the biomass, through the methods described. In this way, the apparatus is free to operate in remote locations, where no power or auxiliary fuel sources are available.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Renewable Fuel Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Mark Wechsler, Arthur M. Shulenberger
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Publication number: 20140119997Abstract: An apparatus to convert carbonaceous materials, particularly biomass and those biomass resources which are remotely located, into a solid material, which may be a high performance solid fuel, are presented. The apparatus provides a continuous process which can be completely powered by the energy contained in the biomass. The heat, mechanical power and electrical power are provided from the energy in the biomass, through the methods described. In this way, the apparatus is free to operate in remote locations, where no power or auxiliary fuel sources are available.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Renewable Fuel Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Arthur M. Shulenberger, Mark Wechsler
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Patent number: 8669404Abstract: An apparatus and method to convert carbonaceous materials, particularly biomass and those biomass resources which are remotely located, into a solid material, which may be a high performance solid fuel, are presented. This method, and the apparatus described as the means to accomplish this method, provides a continuous process which can be completely powered by the energy contained in the biomass. The heat, mechanical power and electrical power are provided from the energy in the biomass, through the methods described. In this way, the apparatus is free to operate in remote locations, where no power or auxiliary fuel sources are available.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2009Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Renewable Fuel Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Arthur M. Shulenberger, Mark Wechsler
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Publication number: 20140058228Abstract: A fluid handling module that is removably engageable with a bodily fluid analyzer is provided. The module may comprise a fluid handling element, and a fluid component separator that is accessible via the fluid handling element and configured to separate at least one component of a bodily fluid transported to the fluid component separator. The fluid handling element may have at least one control element interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: OPTISCAN BIOMEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Jennifer H. Gable, James R. Braig, Kenneth I. Li, Mark Wechsler, Peng Zheng, Richard Keenan