Patents by Inventor Robert A. McGinnis

Robert A. McGinnis 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).

  • Patent number: 11965134
    Abstract: A process for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with low carbon intensity. The jet fuel is produced from the reaction of hydrogen from the electrolysis of water with captured carbon dioxide. The hydrogen and carbon dioxide are reacted to product a stream comprising carbon monoxide. Hydrogen and carbon monoxide are reacted to produce n-alkanes. Alkanes are hydroisomerized to produce sustainable aviation fuel with low carbon intensity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Infinium Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis Schuetzle, Robert Schuetzle, James Bucher, Matthew Caldwell, Anja Rumplecker Galloway, Orion Hanbury, Glenn McGinnis
  • Patent number: 11920248
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for producing carbon products via electrochemical reduction from fluid streams containing a carbon-containing material, such as, for example, carbon dioxide. Electrochemical reduction systems and methods of the present disclosure may comprise micro- or nanostructured membranes for separation and catalytic processes. The electrochemical reduction systems and methods may utilize renewable energy sources to generate a carbon product comprising one or more carbon atoms (C1+ product), such as, for example, fuel. This may be performed at substantially low (or nearly zero) net or negative carbon emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: PROMETHEUS FUELS, INC
    Inventor: Robert McGinnis
  • Publication number: 20240066492
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for controlling production of low-carbon liquid fuels and chemicals. In an aspect, provided herein is a method controlling a process that produces e-fuels. In another aspect, provided herein is a system for producing an e-fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Infinitum Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis DCHUETZLE, Robert SCHUETZLE, Anja Rumplecker GALLOWAY, Glenn McGINNIS, Alex MATTANA
  • Publication number: 20240035171
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for producing carbon products via electrochemical reduction from fluid streams containing a carbon-containing material, such as, for example, carbon dioxide. Electrochemical reduction systems and methods of the present disclosure may comprise micro- or nanostructured membranes for separation and catalytic processes. The electrochemical reduction systems and methods may utilize renewable energy sources to generate a carbon product comprising one or more carbon atoms (C1+ product), such as, for example, fuel. This may be performed at substantially low (or nearly zero) net or negative carbon emissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventor: Robert McGinnis
  • Publication number: 20220267914
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for an integrated direct air capture of reactants from the atmosphere for use in an aqueous electrochemical CO2 reduction process. An integrated method of direct air capture of CO2 may be used to achieve the cost-effective production of fuels and materials by electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Robert MCGINNIS, Marek HERRMANN-NOWOSIELSKI
  • Publication number: 20220018029
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for producing carbon products via electrochemical reduction from fluid streams containing a carbon-containing material, such as, for example, carbon dioxide. Electrochemical reduction systems and methods of the present disclosure may comprise micro- or nanostructured membranes for separation and catalytic processes. The electrochemical reduction systems and methods may utilize renewable energy sources to generate a carbon product comprising one or more carbon atoms (C1+ product), such as, for example, fuel. This may be performed at substantially low (or nearly zero) net or negative carbon emissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventor: Robert McGinnis
  • Publication number: 20200190675
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for producing carbon products via electrochemical reduction from fluid streams containing a carbon-containing material, such as, for example, carbon dioxide. Electrochemical reduction systems and methods of the present disclosure may comprise micro- or nanostructured membranes for separation and catalytic processes. The electrochemical reduction systems and methods may utilize renewable energy sources to generate a carbon product comprising one or more carbon atoms (C1+ product), such as, for example, fuel. This may be performed at substantially low (or nearly zero) net or negative carbon emissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventor: Robert McGinnis
  • Patent number: 10613397
    Abstract: The invention provides an alternative liquid crystal and light emitting display which include at least one Transparent Conductive Oxide layers which comprises a zinc oxide doped with a group III, IV, V, or transition metal dopant, and sputtered from a sputtering target. In a further embodiment, this Transparent Conductive Oxide layer can optionally include a layer of a patternable TCO, such as ITO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert McGinnis, Jing Yang, Tzu-Chieh Lin
  • Patent number: 10590548
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for producing carbon products via electrochemical reduction from fluid streams containing a carbon-containing material, such as, for example, carbon dioxide. Electrochemical reduction systems and methods of the present disclosure may comprise micro- or nanostructured membranes for separation and catalytic processes. The electrochemical reduction systems and methods may utilize renewable energy sources to generate a carbon product comprising one or more carbon atoms (C1+ product), such as, for example, fuel. This may be performed at substantially low (or nearly zero) net or negative carbon emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Prometheus Fuels, Inc
    Inventor: Robert McGinnis
  • Publication number: 20180173040
    Abstract: The invention provides an alternative liquid crystal and light emitting display which include at least one Transparent Conductive Oxide layers which comprises a zinc oxide doped with a group III, IV, V, or transition metal dopant, and sputtered from a sputtering target. In a further embodiment, this Transparent Conductive Oxide layer can optionally include a layer of a patternable TCO, such as ITO.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Robert McGinnis, Jing Yang, Tzu-Chieh Lin
  • Patent number: 9927667
    Abstract: The invention provides an alternative liquid crystal and light emitting display which include at least one Transparent Conductive Oxide layers which comprises a zinc oxide doped with a group III, IV, V, or transition metal dopant, and sputtered from a sputtering target. In a further embodiment, this Transparent Conductive Oxide layer can optionally include a layer of a patternable TCO, such as ITO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: SCI ENGINEERED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert McGinnis, Jing Yang, Tzu-Chieh Lin
  • Patent number: 9738405
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for packaging a curable resin composition and a catalyst composition that react with each other when mixed, comprising providing a partitioned tube for receiving the resin composition and the curing agent in separate compartments; delivering a stream of a resin composition into one compartment of the tube; delivering a stream of a curing agent in the other compartment of the tube; advancing the partitioned tube and constricting and sealing the partitioned tube at spaced apart intervals and severing the sealed tube to produce a package partitioning the resin composition from the catalyst composition. Solid particulate is continuously added into the stream of at least one of the catalyst composition and the resin composition and mixing the solid particulate and stream to produce a mixed composition; and the relative amount of solid particulate in the mixed composition is controlled by continuously determining the mass of solid particulate added to the mass of the stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: J-LOK Co.
    Inventors: John G. Oldsen, Walter John Simmons, W. Neal Simmons, Robert McGinnis
  • Publication number: 20160178497
    Abstract: A testing apparatus includes a frame having a top end and a bottom end, a weight block movable between the top end and the bottom end, a guide member supported by the frame and receiving the weight block, and a protection mechanism having a stopper and an actuator. The stopper being operatively connected to the actuator and movable between an extended position and a retracted position with the stopper being configured to restrict the movement of the weight block when in the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin Jinrong Ma, John C. Stankus, Robert McGinnis, Dakota Faulkner, Demrey Brandon, John Feyrer
  • Publication number: 20160041418
    Abstract: The invention provides an alternative liquid crystal and light emitting display which include at least one Transparent Conductive Oxide layers which comprises a zinc oxide doped with a group III, IV, V, or transition metal dopant, and sputtered from a sputtering target. In a further embodiment, this Transparent Conductive Oxide layer can optionally include a layer of a patternable TCO, such as ITO.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Robert McGinnis, Jing Yang, Tzu-Chieh Lin
  • Patent number: 9249663
    Abstract: A steel set assembly includes a first pair of legs and a second pair of legs with the first pair of legs being spaced from and positioned opposite the second pair of legs. First and second beams are provided with the first beam being secured to one leg of the first pair of legs and one leg of the second pair of legs. The second beam is secured to the other leg of the first pair of legs and the other leg of the second pair of legs. A panel is secured to the first and second beams and includes a base having a top surface and a bottom surface, a block having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a pad. The block is secured to the base and the pad is positioned between the top surface of the base and the bottom surface of the block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: FCI Holdings Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Jinrong Ma, John Stankus, Robert McGinnis, Dakota Faulkner, Demrey Brandon, John Feyrer
  • Publication number: 20150321149
    Abstract: Embodiment methods for creating a selective membrane using at least one anisotropic porous material are provided. Following fabrication and selection of high aspect ratio porous structures, creating the selective membrane includes aligning the at least one anisotropic porous material in an aligned position by introducing a first signal input, and fixing the at least one anisotropic porous material in the aligned position by introducing a second signal input. In some embodiment methods, the at least one anisotropic porous material is one or more of carbon nanotubes, aquaporin, and synthetic aquaporin pore structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventor: Robert MCGINNIS
  • Publication number: 20150290588
    Abstract: Embodiment methods and systems for controlling the solubility of solutes in a membrane separation process are provided. Controlling solubility includes introducing a signal input to at least one solution used in the membrane separation process, such that the signal input changes the solubility of at least one solute in the at least one solution. Introducing the signal input is selected from the group of applying electromagnetic radiation to the at least one solution, applying mechanical input to the at least one solution, applying vibratory input to the at least one solution, changing a magnetic field of the at least one solution, introducing a secondary solute to the at least one solution, and removing a substance from the at least one solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventor: Robert MCGINNIS
  • Publication number: 20150241139
    Abstract: A method of making an asymmetric polymeric hollow fiber includes dissolving a polymer in one or more solvents to form a polymer solution, providing the polymer solution to a spinneret or device in which a bore fluid is directed to flow through a first tube surrounded by a larger, second tube through which the polymer solution flows, and co-extruding the polymer solution and bore fluid. The method forms a first, substantially impermeable portion of the asymmetric polymeric hollow fiber and second, porous portion of the asymmetric polymeric hollow fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventor: Robert MCGINNIS
  • Publication number: 20150218017
    Abstract: A method of modifying a semi-permeable osmotic membrane including treating the membrane to reduce at least one of an ion exchange and reverse draw solute flux phenomena in osmotically driven membrane process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Robert McGinnis
  • Publication number: 20140315649
    Abstract: A method of producing a mine roof bolt includes: providing a plurality of bars of a predetermined length, moving the plurality of bars along a conveyor and indexing the position of the plurality of bars, and passing a portion of each of the bars through a processing station, where the processing station comprises at least one of a header assembly, an extruder assembly, and a threading assembly. The method further includes processing a portion of each of the bars with the processing station. A system for producing a mine roof bolt includes a conveyor configured to index and transport a bar, a feed arrangement configured to continuously deliver bars to the conveyor, a processing station comprising at least one of a header assembly, an extruding assembly, and a threading assembly, where the processing station is positioned along the conveyor and configured to receive and process a portion of the bars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: FCI Holdings Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark M. Brandon, Demrey G. Brandon, John Daniel Feyrer, Robert McGinnis, Stanley James Ponce, Allen W. Sligar