Patents Assigned to GS Cleantech Corporation
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Publication number: 20130253082Abstract: Biocomposite compositions and compositions, which include dried distillers solubles, and which can be used in making biocomposite compositions are described. Methods for preparing the compositions are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: GS CLEANTECH CORPORATIONInventors: Michael J. Riebel, Jeffrey L. Tate
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Publication number: 20130206336Abstract: A dried distiller soluble based bioadhesive composition and method for producing the dried distiller soluble based bioadhesives are disclosed, as well as derivatives thereof. The produced dried distillers solubles derives from co-products of corn fermentation facilities, and is advantageously comprised in part of water-soluble proteins. The method for producing the dried distillers solubles generally involves separation and/or introduction of targeted constituents and/or physiochemical treatment to facilitate use as an adhesive. Use of the method and bioadhesive compositions disclosed herein will improve the economics of fermentation by increasing co-product value, reducing plant-wide energy utilization, decreasing waste and emissions, and increasing overall product yield from each bushel of corn consumed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: GS CLEANTECH CORPORATIONInventor: GS Cleantech Corporation
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Publication number: 20130206342Abstract: Low temperature process and apparatus generally includes separating whole stillage into thin stillage and wet distillers grains, wherein the thin stillage comprises water soluble proteins in an amount greater than the wet distillers grains, and wherein the wet distillers grains has a higher solid content than the thin stillage; atomizing the thin stillage at an elevated temperature to remove at least a portion of moisture in the thin stillage and form particles and granules of the thin stillage; and removing additional moisture from the particles and granules in a fluidized bed to form dried distillers solubles. The apparatus includes an atomization section and a fluidized bed section configured to dry the thin stillage.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: GS CLEANTECH CORPORATIONInventor: GS Cleantech Corporation
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Publication number: 20130206034Abstract: A dried distiller soluble based biopolymer, processes for forming the biopolymer, and articles of manufacture thereof. The produced dried distillers solubles derives from co-products of corn fermentation facilities and is comprised in part of water-soluble proteins. A biopolymer consists essentially of dried distillers solubles, and an article of manufacture includes a biopolymer consisting of dried distillers solubles and an optional additive. The process of forming dried distiller solubles involves separating whole stillage into a liquid fraction and a solid fraction, wherein the liquid fraction comprises water soluble proteins in an amount greater than the solid fraction, and wherein the solid fraction has a higher solid content than the liquid fraction. The liquid fraction is sprayed at an elevated temperature to remove at least a portion of moisture in the liquid fraction and form particles and granules of the liquid fraction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: GS CLEANTECH CORPORATIONInventor: GS CLEANTECH CORPORATION
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Patent number: 8489233Abstract: A method and related system blend fuels and dispense a blended fuel to a vehicle at a fueling station. In one aspect, the method comprises selecting the desired proportion of at least one of the fuels available at the service station, blending that fuel with another one available, and delivering the blended fuel to the vehicle. Preferably, the first fuel is a non-renewable, petroleum based one, while the second fuel is a non-petroleum based, renewable one (such as ethanol or biodiesel).Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: GS Cleantech CorporationInventor: David J. Winsness
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Patent number: 8352071Abstract: A method and related system blend fuels and dispense a blended fuel to a vehicle at a fueling station. In one aspect, the method comprises selecting the desired proportion of at least one of the fuels available at the service station, blending that fuel with another one available, and delivering the blended fuel to the vehicle. Preferably, the first fuel is a non-renewable, petroleum based one, while the second fuel is a non-petroleum based, renewable one (such as ethanol or biodiesel).Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2007Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: GS Cleantech CorporationInventor: David J. Winsness
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Patent number: 8283484Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a method recovers oil from a concentrated byproduct, such as evaporated thin stillage formed during a dry milling process used for producing ethanol. The method includes forming a concentrate from the byproduct and recovering oil from the concentrate. The step of forming the concentrate may comprise evaporating the byproduct. Further, the step of separating the oil from the concentrate may comprise using a centrifuge and, in particular, a disk stack centrifuge. Other aspects of the invention include related methods and subsystems for recovering oil from thin stillage.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: GS Cleantech CorporationInventors: David Fred Cantrell, David J. Winsness
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Publication number: 20120205324Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a method recovers oil from a concentrated byproduct, such as evaporated thin stillage formed during a dry milling process used for producing ethanol. The method includes forming a concentrate from the byproduct and recovering oil from the concentrate. The step of forming the concentrate may comprise evaporating the byproduct. Further, the step of separating the oil from the concentrate may comprise using a centrifuge and, in particular, a disk stack centrifuge. Other aspects of the invention include related methods and subsystems for recovering oil from thin stillage.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: GS CLEANTECH CORPORATIONInventors: David Fred Cantrell, David J. Winsness
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Publication number: 20120199531Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a method recovers oil from a concentrated byproduct, such as evaporated thin stillage formed during a dry milling process used for producing ethanol. The method includes forming a concentrate from the byproduct and recovering oil from the concentrate. The step of forming the concentrate may comprise evaporating the byproduct. Further, the step of separating the oil from the concentrate may comprise using a centrifuge and, in particular, a disk stack centrifuge. Other aspects of the invention include related methods and subsystems for recovering oil from thin stillage.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: GS CLEANTECH CORPORATIONInventor: DAVID J. WINSNESS
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Patent number: 8191806Abstract: Methods are disclosed for conditioning biomass. The methods generally include flash dessicating the biomass to reduce a particle size of the biomass; mixing the biomass with a liquid carrier; and exposing the biomass and the liquid carrier to a mechanical hydrodynamic cavitation process. The methods can be employed during ethanol production from grain based feedstock.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2010Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: GS Cleantech CorporationInventors: Kevin Elliot Kreisler, David James Winsness
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Patent number: 8168037Abstract: Methods and related systems efficiently and effectively recover a significant amount of valuable, useable oil from byproducts formed during a dry milling process used for producing ethanol. The method may include forming a concentrate from the byproduct and recovering oil from the concentrate. The step of forming the concentrate may include evaporating the byproduct using a multi-stage evaporator, as well as recovering the oil before the final stage of the evaporator. Further, the step of recovering oil from the concentrate may include using a centrifuge and, in particular, a disk stack centrifuge. Other aspects of the invention include related methods and subsystems for recovering oil.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2007Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: GS Cleantech CorporationInventor: David J. Winsness
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Publication number: 20120009658Abstract: Methods and related systems efficiently and effectively recover a significant amount of valuable, useable oil from byproducts formed during a dry milling process used for producing ethanol. The method may include forming a concentrate from the byproduct and recovering oil from the concentrate. The step of forming the concentrate may comprise evaporating the byproduct using a multi-stage evaporator, as well as recovering the oil before the final stage of the evaporator. Further, the step of recovering oil from the concentrate may comprise using a centrifuge and, in particular, a disk stack centrifuge. Other aspects include related methods and subsystems for recovering oil.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: GS CLEANTECH CORPORATIONInventor: David J. Winsness
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Publication number: 20110282085Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a method recovers oil from a concentrated byproduct, such as evaporated thin stillage formed during a dry milling process used for producing ethanol. The method includes forming a concentrate from the byproduct and recovering oil from the concentrate. The step of forming the concentrate may comprise evaporating the byproduct. Further, the step of separating the oil from the concentrate may comprise using a centrifuge and, in particular, a disk stack centrifuge. Other aspects of the invention include related methods and subsystems for recovering oil from thin stillage.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: GS CLEANTECH CORPORATIONInventors: David Fred Cantrell, David J. Winsness
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Publication number: 20110233233Abstract: A method and related system blend fuels and dispense a blended fuel to a vehicle at a fueling station. In one aspect, the method comprises selecting the desired proportion of at least one of the fuels available at the service station, blending that fuel with another one available, and delivering the blended fuel to the vehicle. Preferably, the first fuel is a non-renewable, petroleum based one, while the second fuel is a non-petroleum based, renewable one (such as ethanol or biodiesel).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: GS CLEANTECH CORPORATIONInventor: David Winsness
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Patent number: 8008517Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a method recovers oil from a concentrated byproduct, such as evaporated thin stillage formed during a dry milling process used for producing ethanol. The method includes forming a concentrate from the byproduct and recovering oil from the concentrate. The step of forming the concentrate may comprise evaporating the byproduct. Further, the step of separating the oil from the concentrate may comprise using a centrifuge and, in particular, a disk stack centrifuge. Other aspects of the invention include related methods and subsystems for recovering oil from thin stillage.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: GS Cleantech CorporationInventors: David Fred Cantrell, David J. Winsness
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Publication number: 20100224711Abstract: Methods are disclosed for conditioning biomass. The methods generally include flash dessicating the biomass to reduce a particle size of the biomass; mixing the biomass with a liquid carrier; and exposing the biomass and the liquid carrier to a mechanical hydrodynamic cavitation process. The methods can be employed during ethanol production from grain based feedstock.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: GS Cleantech CorporationInventors: Kevin Elliot Kreisler, David James Winsness
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Publication number: 20100028484Abstract: Methods for producing a lipid rich product from a feedstock utilized in wet and dry milling processes for producing ethanol, the method include mixing a culture of lipid producing microorganisms with the feedstock, wherein the feedstock includes co-products of ethanol production and/or biomass; producing lipids within the lipid producing microorganisms; lysing the microorganisms; and isolating the lipid rich product.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: GS Cleantech CorporationInventors: Kevin Elliot Kriesler, David James Winsness
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Publication number: 20100004474Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a method recovers oil from a concentrated byproduct, such as evaporated thin stillage formed during a dry milling process used for producing ethanol. The method includes forming a concentrate from the byproduct and recovering oil from the concentrate. The step of forming the concentrate may comprise evaporating the byproduct. Further, the step of separating the oil from the concentrate may comprise using a centrifuge and, in particular, a disk stack centrifuge. Other aspects of the invention include related methods and subsystems for recovering oil from thin stillage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: GS CLEANTECH CORPORATIONInventors: David Fred Cantrell, David J. Winsness
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Patent number: 7608729Abstract: A method is provided for recovering oil from stillage including oil resulting from a process used for producing ethanol. In one embodiment, the method includes heating the stillage to a temperature sufficient to at least partially separate, or unbind, the oil therefrom The method further includes recovering the oil from the stillage.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2007Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: GS Cleantech CorporationInventors: David J. Winsness, David Fred Cantrell
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Publication number: 20090259060Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a method recovers oil from a concentrated byproduct, such as evaporated thin stillage formed during a dry milling process used for producing ethanol. The method includes forming a concentrate from the byproduct and recovering oil from the concentrate. The step of forming the concentrate may comprise evaporating the byproduct. Further, the step of separating the oil from the concentrate may comprise using a centrifuge and, in particular, a disk stack centrifuge. Other aspects of the invention include related methods and subsystems for recovering oil from thin stillage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2009Publication date: October 15, 2009Applicant: GS CLEANTECH CORPORATIONInventors: David Fred Cantrell, David J. Winsness