Patents by Inventor Milton Sommerfeld

Milton Sommerfeld 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).

  • Extraction with fractionation of lipids and proteins from oleaginous material
    Patent number: 8524929
    Abstract: Systems and methods for extracting lipids of varying polarities from oleaginous material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Aniket Kale, Qiang Hu, Milton Sommerfeld
  • Photobioreactor and uses therefor
    Patent number: 8361786
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel photobioreactors, modules thereof, and methods for use in culturing and harvesting algae and cyanobacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: The Arizona Board of Regents, A Body Corporate Acting on Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Qiang Hu, Milton Sommerfeld
  • Photobioreactor And Uses Therefor
    Publication number: 20120315692
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel photobioreactors, modules thereof, and methods for use in culturing and harvesting algae and cyanobacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: The Arizona Board of Regents, acting on bebalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Qiang HU, Milton SOMMERFELD
  • Extraction with fractionation of lipids and co-products from oleaginous material
    Patent number: 8318963
    Abstract: Systems and methods for extracting lipids of varying polarities from oleaginous material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents For and On Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Aniket Kale, Qiang Hu, Milton Sommerfeld
  • Extraction with Fractionation of Lipids and Co-Products From Oleaginous Material
    Publication number: 20120264958
    Abstract: Systems and methods for extracting lipids of varying polarities from oleaginous material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents o/b/o Arizona State University
    Inventors: Aniket KALE, Qiang HU, Milton SOMMERFELD
  • Methods of algal growth in photobioreactors
    Patent number: 8241895
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel photobioreactors, modules thereof, and methods for use in culturing and harvesting algae and cyanobacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: The Arizona Board of Regents, A Body Corporate Acting on Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Qiang Hu, Milton Sommerfeld
  • Methods of using algal strains to produce hydrocarbons and fatty acids
    Patent number: 8227216
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for production of algal-based medium chain fatty acids and hydrocarbons. More specifically, the invention relates to a Nannochloropsis algal strain and mutants that produces high amounts of C16 fatty acids and hydrocarbons. The present invention provides methods and compositions for production of algal-based medium chain fatty acids and hydrocarbons. More specifically, the invention relates to a Nannochloropsis algal strain and mutants that produces high amounts of C16 fatty acids and hydrocarbons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents For and on Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Qiang Hu, Milton Sommerfeld, Shan Qin
  • Extraction of lipids from oleaginous material
    Patent number: 8222437
    Abstract: Systems and methods for extracting lipids of varying polarities from oleaginous material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents For and On Behalf Of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Aniket Kale, Qiang Hu, Milton Sommerfeld
  • Extraction with fractionation of oil and co-products from oleaginous material
    Patent number: 8212060
    Abstract: Systems and methods for extracting lipids of varying polarities from oleaginous material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents For and On Behalf Of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Aniket Kale, Qiang Hu, Milton Sommerfeld
  • ALGAL MEDIUM CHAIN LENGTH FATTY ACIDS AND HYDROCARBONS
    Publication number: 20120135478
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for production of algal-based medium chain fatty acids and hydrocarbons. More specifically, the invention relates to a Nannochloropsis algal strain and mutants that produces high amounts of C16 fatty acids and hydrocarbons. The present invention provides methods and compositions for production of algal-based medium chain fatty acids and hydrocarbons. More specifically, the invention relates to a Nannochloropsis algal strain and mutants that produces high amounts of C16 fatty acids and hydrocarbons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents for and on Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Qiang HU, Milton SOMMERFELD, Shan QIN
  • METHODS OF ALGAL GROWTH IN PHOTOBIOREACTORS
    Publication number: 20120107918
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel photobioreactors, modules thereof, and methods for use in culturing and harvesting algae and cyanobacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Qiang Hu, Milton Sommerfeld
  • Method of Separation of Algal Biomass from Aqueous or Marine Culture
    Publication number: 20120094361
    Abstract: Disclosed are cross-flow membrane filtration methods for the removal or separation of algal cells from an aqueous environment. The methods of the invention may be used for the simultaneous algal harvesting/dewatering and water/wastewater purification and recycling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents, a body of the State of Arizona, Acting for and of Behalf of Arizona State
    Inventors: Qiang Hu, Milton Sommerfeld, Yongsheng Chen, Xuezhi Zhang
  • Extraction with fractionation of oil and co-products from oleaginous material
    Patent number: 8157994
    Abstract: Systems and methods for extracting lipids of varying polarities from oleaginous material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents for and on Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Aniket Kale, Qiang Hu, Milton Sommerfeld
  • ALGAE HARVESTING DEVICES
    Publication number: 20120085694
    Abstract: Systems and methods for filtering and collecting algae from fluid including a piston and pressurized air system to scrape and clean algae from the filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventors: Qiang HU, Milton Sommerfeld, Xuezhi Zhang, Aniket Kale
  • Methods of using Nannochloropsis Algal strains to produce hydrocarbons and fatty acids
    Publication number: 20120070869
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for production of algal-based medium chain fatty acids and hydrocarbons. More specifically, the invention relates to a Nannochloropsis algal strain and mutants that produces high amounts of C16 fatty acids and hydrocarbons. The present invention provides methods and compositions for production of algal-based medium chain fatty acids and hydrocarbons. More specifically, the invention relates to a Nannochloropsis algal strain and mutants that produces high amounts of C16 fatty acids and hydrocarbons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Qiang HU, Milton SOMMERFELD, Shan QIN
  • Extraction of lipids from oleaginous material
    Publication number: 20120065418
    Abstract: Systems and methods for extracting lipids of varying polarities from oleaginous material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Aniket Kale, Qiang Hu, Milton Sommerfeld
  • ALGAE HARVESTING DEVICES AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20120031858
    Abstract: Systems and methods for filtering and collecting algae from fluid including a piston and pressurized air system to scrape and clean algae from the filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Qiang Hu, Milton Sommerfeld, Xuezhi Zhang, Aniket Kale
  • Extraction With Fractionation of Oil and Co-Products from Oleaginous Material
    Publication number: 20110263883
    Abstract: Systems and methods for extracting lipids of varying polarities from oleaginous material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents for and on Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Aniket KALE, Qiang HU, Milton SOMMERFELD
  • ALGAE FILTRATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20110253646
    Abstract: Systems and methods for filtering algae from fluid including a piston and pressurized air system to scrape and clean algae from the filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents for and on Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Qiang HU, Milton SOMMERFELD, Xuezhi ZHANG, Aniket KALE
  • ALGAE FILTRATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20110253605
    Abstract: Systems and methods for filtering algae from fluid including a piston and pressurized air system to scrape and clean algae from the filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents for and on Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Qiang HU, Milton SOMMERFELD, Xuezhi ZHANG, Aniket KALE