Patents by Inventor Tommy Mack Davis
Tommy Mack Davis 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: 20160068868Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for microbial seeding and amendment of traditional alternative fuels production systems and processes using immobilized microbe bioreactors. The system addition utilizes attachment of yeast or other microbial consortia to a substrate to enhance alternative fuels production in fermentation processes. The system allows for the maintenance of a constant concentrated microbial population, thus enhancing alternative fuels production by stabilizing microbial populations. Desired aerobic and anaerobic conditions are maintained using a microbubble aeration device coupled to the Immobilized Microbe Bioreactor (IMBR) seeding reactors. Generation of the microbial populations for seeding requires control of aerobic and anaerobic conditions to ensure growth of a microbial population acclimated to elevated alternative fuels concentrations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventor: TOMMY MACK DAVIS
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Publication number: 20160068867Abstract: A continuous flow system for production of bio-fuels using microbial cultures is provided. The present invention does not utilize batch type production, but follows a continuous flow protocol that eliminates much downtime inherent in conventional bio-fuel production systems while greatly reducing space and equipment requirements. Production is enhanced via controlled program of aeration for microbial growth and anaerobic conditions to ensure fermentation efficiency. As the system becomes more tolerant of alcohol content, efficiency increases. Feedstocks include, but are not limited to, material normally discarded from food production facilities including drink syrups, juices or waste water from corn or sugar processing plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventor: TOMMY MACK DAVIS
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Publication number: 20140322782Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for microbial seeding and amendment of traditional alternative fuels production systems and processes using immobilized microbe bioreactors. The system addition utilizes attachment of yeast or other microbial consortia to a substrate to enhance alternative fuels production in fermentation processes. The system allows for the maintenance of a constant concentrated microbial population, thus enhancing alternative fuels production by stabilizing microbial populations. Desired aerobic and anaerobic conditions are maintained using a microbubble aeration device coupled to the Immobilized Microbe Bioreactor (IMBR) seeding reactors. Generation of the microbial populations for seeding requires control of aerobic and anaerobic conditions to ensure growth of a microbial population acclimated to elevated alternative fuels concentrations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventor: TOMMY MACK DAVIS
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Publication number: 20140073025Abstract: A system for destruction and recycling of containers (such as bottles, cans and the like), as well as associated liquids, food products or other residue, greatly reduces waste discharge and/or disposal requirements. Packaging and other solids are shredded, ground or otherwise processed, while associated liquids are collected. Evaporation removes water for reuse, thus concentrating sugars and other food materials for utilization as agricultural amendments or stock for bio-product production. Bio-fuels/solvents are generated, typically using an Immobilized Microbe Bioreactor system modified for fuels/solvents production.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: TMD TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLCInventor: TOMMY MACK DAVIS
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Publication number: 20120301938Abstract: A continuous flow system for production of bio-fuels using microbial cultures is provided. The present invention does not utilize batch type production, but follows a continuous flow protocol that eliminates much downtime inherent in conventional bio-fuel production systems while greatly reducing space and equipment requirements. Production is enhanced via controlled program of aeration for microbial growth and anaerobic conditions to ensure fermentation efficiency. As the system becomes more tolerant of alcohol content, efficiency increases. Feedstocks include, but are not limited to, material normally discarded from food production facilities including drink syrups, juices or waste water from corn or sugar processing plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventor: Tommy Mack Davis
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Publication number: 20120282665Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for microbial seeding and amendment of traditional alternative fuels production systems and processes using immobilized microbe bioreactors. The system addition utilizes attachment of yeast or other microbial consortia to a substrate to enhance alternative fuels production in fermentation processes. The system allows for the maintenance of a constant concentrated microbial population, thus enhancing alternative fuels production by stabilizing microbial populations. Desired aerobic and anaerobic conditions are maintained using a microbubble aeration device coupled to the Immobilized Microbe Bioreactor (IMBR) seeding reactors. Generation of the microbial populations for seeding requires control of aerobic and anaerobic conditions to ensure growth of a microbial population acclimated to elevated alternative fuels concentrations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventor: Tommy Mack Davis
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Patent number: 8227219Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for microbial seeding and amendment of traditional alternative fuels production systems and processes using immobilized microbe bioreactors. The system addition utilizes attachment of yeast or other microbial consortia to a substrate to enhance alternative fuels production in fermentation processes. The system allows for the maintenance of a constant concentrated microbial population, thus enhancing alternative fuels production by stabilizing microbial populations. Desired aerobic and anaerobic conditions are maintained using a microbubble aeration device coupled to the Immobilized Microbe Bioreactor (IMBR) seeding reactors. Generation of the microbial populations for seeding requires control of aerobic and anaerobic conditions to ensure growth of a microbial population acclimated to elevated alternative fuels concentrations.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2009Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Inventor: Tommy Mack Davis
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Publication number: 20110207204Abstract: Biological plugs/conduits produce and distribute in situ a selected consortium of microorganisms appropriate to the treatment of a variety of soil and sediment contaminants. The bioplugs provide oxygen, air and/or other gases, nutrients, and a porous immobilization surface on which selected organisms are permitted to grow. Liquid such as water is used as a carrier to distribute the excess organisms into the environment surrounding the bioplug and deliver required nutrients. Biological plugs can be installed in a variety of locations including within a building slab, under buildings or active facilities, open fields, sludge ponds, river or creek beds, piles of excavated soils/sediments, and other related environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventor: Tommy Mack Davis
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Publication number: 20100047889Abstract: A continuous flow system for production of bio-fuels using microbial cultures is provided. The present invention does not utilize batch type production, but follows a continuous flow protocol that eliminates much downtime inherent in conventional bio-fuel production systems while greatly reducing space and equipment requirements. Production is enhanced via controlled program of aeration for microbial growth and anaerobic conditions to ensure fermentation efficiency. As the system becomes more tolerant of alcohol content, efficiency increases. Feedstocks include, but are not limited to, material normally discarded from food production facilities including drink syrups, juices or waste water from corn or sugar processing plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventor: Tommy Mack Davis
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Publication number: 20100047888Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for microbial seeding and amendment of traditional alternative fuels production systems and processes using immobilized microbe bioreactors. The system addition utilizes attachment of yeast or other microbial consortia to a substrate to enhance alternative fuels production in fermentation processes. The system allows for the maintenance of a constant concentrated microbial population, thus enhancing alternative fuels production by stabilizing microbial populations. Desired aerobic and anaerobic conditions are maintained using a microbubble aeration device coupled to the Immobilized Microbe Bioreactor (IMBR) seeding reactors. Generation of the microbial populations for seeding requires control of aerobic and anaerobic conditions to ensure growth of a microbial population acclimated to elevated alternative fuels concentrations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventor: Tommy Mack Davis
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Publication number: 20090255871Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for continuous microbial seeding of waste-laden water directly within septic tanks and similar treatment facilities in order to improve quality of effluent discharge, thereby reducing or eliminating problems commonly associated with such effluent (including, but necessarily limited to, clogging of conventional drain fields). Waste water to be treated flows into a multi-chambered treatment tank. At least one bio-reactor is installed in such tank, and provides for in-situ growth of desired microbial populations within said tank. The present invention allows for demand growth and improved mineralization of wastes both inside the tank, as well as downstream of the treatment tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventor: Tommy Mack Davis
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Patent number: 7132050Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for the continuous microbial remediation of organic wastes in sewers and other waste-laden environments utilizing in-situ microbial seeding. A bio-reactor containing inoculated carrier media is suspended within a sewer wet-well or other similar environment, and is at least partially immersed in the waste-laden fluid to be treated. Air and nutrients are continuously supplied to the bio-reactor via conduit from a remote, easily accessible location. Beneficial microbial populations are permitted to thrive and spread throughout the waste-laden environment, mineralizing organic wastes and eventually becoming dominant within the subject environment.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2005Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: TMD, L.L.C.Inventors: Tommy Mack Davis, Cecil Allen McEntire, John Randolph Ayers, Caroline Ann Metosh-Dickey
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Patent number: 6878279Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for the continuous microbial remediation of organic wastes in sewers and other waste-laden environments utilizing in-situ microbial seeding. A bio-reactor containing inoculated carrier media is suspended within a sewer wet-well or other similar environment, and is at least partially immersed in the waste-laden fluid to be treated. Air and nutrients are continuously supplied to the bio-reactor via conduit from a remote, easily accessible location. Beneficial microbial populations are permitted to thrive and spread throughout the waste-laden environment, mineralizing organic wastes and eventually becoming dominant within the subject environment.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2002Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Assignee: TMD, L.L.C.Inventors: Tommy Mack Davis, Cecil Allen McEntire, John Randolph Ayers, Caroline Ann Metosh-Dickey
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Publication number: 20040182781Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for the continuous microbial remediation of organic contaminants typically found in sewerage and other wastes utilizing in-situ microbial seeding. A bio-reactor containing microbially inoculated carrier media is attached to an existing treatment device (e.g. septic tank) providing liquid/solids separation. Air and nutrients are supplied to the bio-reactor, ideally from a remote, easily accessible location. Beneficial microbial populations are permitted to thrive and spread throughout the waste-laden environment, mineralizing such organic wastes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventors: Tommy Mack Davis, Cecil Allen McEntire
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Publication number: 20030159989Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for the continuous microbial remediation of organic wastes in sewers and other waste-laden environments utilizing in-situ microbial seeding. A bio-reactor containing inoculated carrier media is suspended within a sewer wet-well or other similar environment, and is at least partially immersed in the waste-laden fluid to be treated. Air and nutrients are continuously supplied to the bio-reactor via conduit from a remote, easily accessible location. Beneficial microbial populations are permitted to thrive and spread throughout the waste-laden environment, mineralizing organic wastes and eventually becoming dominant within the subject environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2002Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventors: Tommy Mack Davis, Cecil Allen McEntire, John Randolph Ayers, Caroline Ann Metosh-Dickey