Patents by Inventor Michael N. Funk

Michael N. Funk 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: 20090130008
    Abstract: A reactor and process for removing hydrogen sulfide from gas. The reactor vessel contains an oxidizing solution and packing, where the packing fill about 25% to about 75% of the liquid volume of the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventor: Michael N. Funk
  • Publication number: 20080134754
    Abstract: A process purifies raw biogas created from a renewable source into pipeline grade natural gas and/or D.O.T. specification, or other predetermined specification, gas. The automated scrubbing processed employed and the particular attributes of the system allow the system to function under extreme weather conditions by employing specific tools to control the temperature of the scrubbing water to allow for efficient and effective removal of the carbon dioxide gas. The system also employs specific measures to use recycled scrubbing water, thus eliminating the need for excessive water generally needed to economically employ this type of scrubbing process. The recycled water is continuously de-carbonated to allow the recycled water stream to effectively scrub the raw biogas. Treated gas from the process is then dried, and compressed for introduction into storage tanks or a natural gas pipeline delivery system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Michael N. Funk