Patents Assigned to GeoSynFuels, LLC
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Patent number: 9523103Abstract: A process for converting biomass hydrolysate into biofuel, the process comprising the steps of: obtaining a biomass hydrolysate solution comprising monosaccharides; immobilizing Pachysolen tannophilus; contacting the solution with the immobilized Pachysolen tannophilus; and recovering a fermented biofuel.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2015Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: GeoSynFuels, LLCInventors: Lisa Beckler Andersen, John H. Evans, IV, Christine A. Singer
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Publication number: 20160032270Abstract: A process for production of an encapsulated cell product, the process comprises the steps of concentrating cells from a propagation medium using a tangential flow filtration system. Mixing the concentrated cells with an encapsulation medium to form a cell encapsulation mixture. Polymerizing, gelling, or cross-linking the cell encapsulation mixture to form an encapsulated cell product.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Applicant: GEOSYNFUELS, LLCInventors: Lisa Beckler Andersen, John H. Evans, Christine A. Singer
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Publication number: 20150252387Abstract: A process for converting biomass hydrolysate into biofuel, the process comprising the steps of: obtaining a biomass hydrolysate solution comprising monosaccharides; immobilizing Pachysolen tannophilus; contacting the solution with the immobilized Pachysolen tannophilus; and recovering a fermented biofuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Applicant: GeoSynFuels, LLCInventors: Lisa Beckler Andersen, John H. Evans IV, Christine A. Singer
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Publication number: 20150104835Abstract: A static solid state bioreactor and method of using same. The bioreactor comprises a vessel having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end having a sealable opening. A gas distribution system in communication with the upper end and the lower end of the vessel. A liquid distribution system in communication with the upper end of the vessel. A liquid recovery system in communication with the lower end of the vessel. A material removal system disposed at the lower end of the vessel for removing biomass from the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: GeoSynFuels, LLCInventors: J. Todd Harvey, Murray D. Bath, Glenn R. Sprenger, Edward Ogrodny
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Publication number: 20140335588Abstract: A process for production of an encapsulated cell product, the process comprises the steps of concentrating cells from a propagation medium using a tangential flow filtration system. Mixing the concentrated cells with an encapsulation medium to form a cell encapsulation mixture. Polymerizing, gelling, or cross-linking the cell encapsulation mixture to form an encapsulated cell product.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: GEOSYNFUELS, LLCInventors: Lisa Beckler Andersen, John H. Evans, Christine A. Singer
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Patent number: 8835159Abstract: A static solid state bioreactor and method of using same. The bioreactor comprises a vessel having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end having a sealable opening. A gas distribution system in communication with the upper end and the lower end of the vessel. A liquid distribution system in communication with the upper end of the vessel. A liquid recovery system in communication with the lower end of the vessel. A material removal system disposed at the lower end of the vessel for removing biomass from the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Geosynfuels, LLCInventors: Jeffrey T. Harvey, Murray D. Bath, Glenn R. Sprenger, Edward Ogrodny
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Publication number: 20140127775Abstract: A process for converting biomass hydrolysate into biofuel, the process comprising the steps of: obtaining a biomass hydrolysate solution comprising monosaccharides; immobilizing Pachysolen tannophilus; contacting the solution with the immobilized Pachysolen tannophilus; and recovering a fermented biofuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: GeoSynFuels, LLCInventors: Lisa Beckler Andersen, John H. Evans, IV, Christine A. Singer
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Publication number: 20140080191Abstract: A process for converting biomass hydrolysate into biofuel, the process comprising the steps of: obtaining a biomass hydrolysate solution comprising monosaccharides; immobilizing Pachysolen tannophilus; contacting the solution with the immobilized Pachysolen tannophilus; and recovering a fermented biofuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: GeoSynFuels, LLCInventor: GeoSynFuels, LLC
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Patent number: 8246828Abstract: The present invention provides a method for selective production of hydrogen and methane from a biomass feedstock in a reactor vessel maintained under anaerobic conditions by controlling moisture concentration in the reactor vessel. The method comprises the steps of introducing a biomass feedstock into the reactor vessel maintained under anaerobic conditions; introducing a bacterial inoculum into the reactor vessel to facilitate digestion of the biomass feedstock; setting a moisture concentration of the contents of the reactor vessel at a first moisture level; and collecting hydrogen gas from the reactor vessel. The method may further comprise maintaining the moisture concentration at a first moisture level or within a first moisture range. The method may additionally comprise increasing the moisture concentration of the contents of the reactor vessel to a second moisture concentration; and collecting methane gas from the reactor vessel.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: GeoSynFuels, LLCInventors: Dae-Yeol Cheong, Thomas R. Clark
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Publication number: 20120208255Abstract: A process for production of an encapsulated cell product, the process comprises the steps of concentrating cells from a propagation medium using a tangential flow filtration system. Mixing the concentrated cells with an encapsulation medium to form a cell encapsulation mixture. Polymerizing, gelling, or cross-linking the cell encapsulation mixture to form an encapsulated cell product.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: GEOSYNFUELS, LLCInventors: Lisa Beckler Andersen, John H. Evans, IV, Christine A. Singer
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Patent number: 7906304Abstract: A method of producing fuel from biodegradable carbonaceous material using a stacked particle bioreactor is provided. A stacked particle bioreactor is formed from particles including biodegradable carbonaceous material. The biodegradable carbonaceous material in the stacked particle bioreactor is aerobically and/or anaerobically bioconverted into one or more synfuels, which are collected from the reactor. The synfuels produced by the method may include synthetic petroleum, alcohol, and/or a gaseous fuel containing methane. Preferably the method includes an aerobic biotreatment phase followed by an anaerobic bioconversion phase. A stacked particle bioreactor for carrying out the anaerobic, and preferably aerobic, degradation is also described.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2005Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: GeoSynFuels, LLCInventor: William J. Kohr