Patents Assigned to Catchlight Energy LLC
  • HIGH PRESSURE FEEDING SYSTEM FOR A LIQUID-BASED BIOMASS TO LIQUID REACTOR
    Publication number: 20140303415
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods to transfer a pressurized slurry of plant-based biomass into a reactor vessel. The methods allow for the transfer of practical-sized pieces of biomass in a slurry pressurized to above about 300 psi.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Catchlight Energy LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Levie, Alex Coulthard, Daniel Euhus, Kent Douglas Robarge, Paul Spindler
  • Methods of spraying saccharification enzymes and fermentation organisms onto lignocellulosic biomass for hydrolysis and fermentation processes
    Patent number: 8389243
    Abstract: The present invention provides spray methods of delivering saccharification enzymes, fermentation organisms, and other hydrolysis or fermentation ingredients onto lignocellulosic biomass. The methods reduce the need for mechanical mixing when the biomass solids are undergoing enzymatic hydrolysis, and reduce dilution to allow higher product titers in the hydrolysis and/or fermentation steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Catchlight Energy LLC
    Inventors: Johnway Gao, Benjamin Levie, Dwight Anderson