Patents Assigned to Oryxe Energy International, Inc.
  • Novel Hydrocarbon Fuel Additives and Fuel Formulations Exhibiting Improved Combustion Properties
    Publication number: 20100223841
    Abstract: Fuel additives, fuel formulations, and processes for their preparation and use are provided. The additives improve the combustion properties of hydrocarbon fuels. The enhanced combustion indicates reductions in certain emissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: Oryxe Energy International, Inc.
    Inventors: Fredrick L. Jordan, Geoffrey E. Dolbear
  • Hydrocarbon fuel additives and fuel formulations exhibiting improved combustion properties
    Patent number: 7691158
    Abstract: Fuel additives, fuel formulations, and processes for their preparation and use are provided. The additives improve the combustion properties of hydrocarbon fuels. The enhanced combustion indicates reductions in certain emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Oryxe Energy International, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick L. Jordan, Geoffrey E. Dolbear
  • Method and composition for using organic, plant-derived, oil-extracted materials in diesel fuel additives for reduced emissions
    Patent number: 7220289
    Abstract: A diesel fuel additive is provided that includes a plant oil extract, ?-carotene, and jojoba oil. The additive may be added to any diesel fuel to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of the fuel. A method for preparing the additive is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Oryxe Energy International, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick L. Jordan
  • Method and composition for using organic, plant-derived, oil-extracted materials in gasoline additives for reduced emissions
    Patent number: 7160339
    Abstract: A gasoline additive is provided that includes a plant oil extract, ?-carotene, and jojoba oil. The additive may be added to any gasoline to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of the fuel. A method for preparing the additive is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Oryxe Energy International, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick L. Jordan
  • Method and composition for using organic, plant-derived, oil-extracted materials in jet fuels for reduced emissions
    Patent number: 7160338
    Abstract: A jet fuel and jet fuel additive are provided that include a plant oil extract, ?-carotene, and jojoba oil. The jet fuel additive may be added to any jet fuel to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of the fuel, or to reduce the smoke point of the jet fuel. A method for preparing the jet fuel is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Oryxe Energy International, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick L. Jordan
  • Method and composition for using organic, plant-derived, oil-extracted materials in two-cycle oil additives for reduced emissions
    Patent number: 7144435
    Abstract: A two-cycle oil additive is provided that includes a plant oil extract, ?-carotene, and jojoba oil. The additive may be added to any two-cycle oil or fuel to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of the fuel. A method for preparing the additive is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Oryxe Energy International, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick L. Jordan
  • Method and composition for using organic, plant-derived, oil-extracted materials in coal-based fuels for reduced emissions
    Patent number: 7144434
    Abstract: A coal-based fuel and fuel additive are provided that include a plant oil extract, ?-carotene, and jojoba oil. The additive may be added to any coal-based fuel to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of the fuel. A method for preparing the coal-based fuel is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Oryxe Energy International, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick L. Jordan
  • Method and composition for using organic, plant-derived, oil-extracted materials in fossil fuels for reduced emissions
    Patent number: 7144433
    Abstract: A fuel additive is provided that includes a plant oil extract, ?-carotene, and jojoba oil. The additive may be added to any liquid hydrocarbon fuel, coal, or other hydrocarbonaceous combustible fuel to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of the fuel. A method for preparing the additive is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Oryxe Energy International, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick L. Jordan
  • Method and composition for using organic, plant-derived, oil-extracted materials in resid fuel additives for reduced emissions
    Patent number: 7141083
    Abstract: A resid fuel additive is provided that includes a plant oil extract, ?-carotene, and jojoba oil. The additive may be added to any resid fuel to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of the fuel. A method for preparing the additive is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Oryxe Energy International, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick L. Jordan
  • Biodiesel fuel additive
    Publication number: 20060201056
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a composition and method for decreasing the emissions from combustion of fuel that contains biodiesel, where the composition contains at least one ignition accelerator and at least one plant extract or synthetic component similar to a portion of a plant extract. The ignition accelerator is preferably a peroxide, for example, di-tert-butyl peroxide. The composition may optionally contain meadowfoam oil or jojoba oil. The composition may also enhance the lubricity of the fuel that contains biodiesel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: Oryxe Energy International, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick Jordan
  • Novel hydrocarbon fuel additives and fuel formulations exhibiting improved combustion properties
    Publication number: 20060096165
    Abstract: Fuel additives, fuel formulations, and processes for their preparation and use are provided. The additives improve the combustion properties of hydrocarbon fuels. The enhanced combustion indicates reductions in certain emissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Applicant: Oryxe Energy International, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick Jordan, Geoffrey Dolbear
  • Novel hydrocarbon fuel additives and fuel formulations exhibiting improved combustion properties
    Publication number: 20050284019
    Abstract: Fuel additives, fuel formulations, and processes for their preparation and use are provided. The additives improve the combustion properties of hydrocarbon fuels. The enhanced combustion indicates reductions in certain emissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Applicant: Oryxe Energy International, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick Jordan, Geoffrey Dolbear
  • Method and composition for using stabilized beta-carotene as cetane improver in hydrocarbonaceous diesel fuels
    Publication number: 20050160662
    Abstract: A diesel fuel additive is provided that includes beta-carotene stabilized with 2,2,4-trimethyl-6-ethoxy-1,2-dihydro-quinoline. The additive may be added to any liquid hydrocarbon fuel, solid hydrocarbon fuel, or other hydrocarbonaceous combustible fuel to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of the fuel, provide improved fuel economy, engine cleanliness, and/or performance. A method for preparing the additive is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2003
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Applicant: Oryxe Energy International, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick Jordan
  • Organic cetane improver
    Patent number: 6638324
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a composition and method for increasing the amount of cetane in fuel. More specifically, it was discovered that the amount of cetane in fuel can be increased by mixing a fuel additive comprising &bgr;-carotene that was prepared in an inert atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Oryxe Energy International, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick L. Jordan