Patents Assigned to BASTLAB, LLC
  • METHOD AND COMPOSITION OF MATTER FOR REDUCING LOST CIRCULATION
    Publication number: 20200131420
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and a composition for eliminating or reducing the effects of loss of circulation events. In particular, the present invention provides a fiber-based loss of circulation material which seals fractures during drilling operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Bastlab, LLC
    Inventors: John Carpenter, Tapan Chatterjee
  • Fibrous plant stalk decorticator
    Patent number: 9957642
    Abstract: A fibrous pant stalk decorticator is disclosed. The decorticator includes a feeding device a breaker roll having a first plurality of blades, and a skutcher roll having a second plurality of blades. The skutcher is positioned such that the first and second pluralities of blades overlap. A plurality of air outlets pass through the blades and are configured to provided pressurized air to the fibrous plant stalk as it is passed through the decorticator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Bastlab, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Dyas
  • FIBROUS PLANT STALK DECORTICATOR
    Publication number: 20160083866
    Abstract: A fibrous pant stalk decorticator is disclosed. The decorticator includes a feeding device a breaker roll having a first plurality of blades, and a skutcher roll having a second plurality of blades. The skutcher is positioned such that the first and second pluralities of blades overlap. A plurality of air outlets pass through the blades and are configured to provided pressurized air to the fibrous plant stalk as it is passed through the decorticator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: Bastlab, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Dyas
  • Fibrous plant stalk decorticator
    Patent number: 9080257
    Abstract: A fibrous plant stalk decorticator is disclosed. The decorticator includes a feeding device a breaker roll having a first plurality of blades, and a skutcher roll having a second plurality of blades. The skutcher is positioned such that the first and second pluralities of blades overlap. A plurality of air outlets pass through the blades and are configured to provided pressurized air to the fibrous plant stalk as it is passed through the decorticator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Bastlab, LLC
    Inventors: John C. Lupien, Michael Dyas
  • Waterless degumming system
    Patent number: 9011639
    Abstract: A method and system for cleaning lignin and other gums from lignocellulosic fiber is disclosed. Lignocellulosic fiber is rapidly depressurized to a pressure lower than atmospheric pressure. The fiber is exposed to ionized air during the rapid depressurization. The fiber is then repressurized to a pressure equal to or greater than atmospheric pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Bastlab, LLC
    Inventors: John C. Lupien, Michael Dyas
  • WATERLESS DEGUMMING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130184452
    Abstract: A method and system for cleaning lignin and other gums from lignocellulosic fiber is disclosed. Lignocellulosic fiber is rapidly depressurized to a pressure lower than atmospheric pressure. The fiber is exposed to ionized air during the rapid depressurization. The fiber is then repressurized to a pressure equal to or greater than atmospheric pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: BASTLAB, LLC
    Inventors: John C. Lupien, Michael Dyas
  • FIBROUS PLANT STALK DECORTICATOR
    Publication number: 20130167327
    Abstract: A fibrous plant stalk decorticator is disclosed. The decorticator includes a feeding device a breaker roll having a first plurality of blades, and a skutcher roll having a second plurality of blades. The skutcher is positioned such that the first and second pluralities of blades overlap. A plurality of air outlets pass through the blades and are configured to provided pressurized air to the fibrous plant stalk as it is passed through the decorticator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: BASTLAB, LLC
    Inventors: John C. Lupien, Michael Dyas
  • Fibrous plant stalk decorticator
    Patent number: RE49313
    Abstract: A fibrous pant stalk decorticator is disclosed. The decorticator includes a feeding device a breaker roll having a first plurality of blades, and a skutcher roll having a second plurality of blades. The skutcher is positioned such that the first and second pluralities of blades overlap. A plurality of air outlets pass through the blades and are configured to provided pressurized air to the fibrous plant stalk as it is passed through the decorticator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Bastlab, LLC
    Inventor: Michael R. Dyas