Patents Assigned to Soane Energy, LLC
  • Methods for removing finely dispersed particulate matter from a fluid stream
    Patent number: 8557123
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems for removing particulate matter from a fluid, comprising a particle functionalized by attachment of at least one activating group or amine functional group, wherein the modified particle complexes with the particulate matter within the fluid to form a removable complex therein. The particulate matter has preferably been contacted, complexed or reacted with a tethering agent. The system is particularly advantageous to removing particulate matter from a tailing solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Soane Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Michael C. Berg, John H. Dise, Robert P. Mahoney, Kevin T. Petersen, David S. Soane, Kristoffer K. Stokes, William Ware, Jr., Atul C. Thakrar
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVING FINELY DISPERSED PARTICULATE MATTER FROM A FLUID STREAM
    Publication number: 20130134103
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems for removing particulate matter from a fluid, comprising a particle functionalized by attachment of at least one activating group or amine functional group, wherein the modified particle complexes with the particulate matter within the fluid to form a removable complex therein. The particulate matter has preferably been contacted, complexed or reacted with a tethering agent. The system is particularly advantageous to removing particulate matter from a tailing solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: Soane Energy, LLC
    Inventor: Soane Energy, LLC
  • Low interfacial tension surfactants for petroleum applications
    Patent number: 8389456
    Abstract: The invention relates to a class of novel surfactants that have utility in the recovery and/or extraction of oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Soane Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Kristoffer K. Stokes, Michael C. Berg, David Soane, Kevin T. Petersen, John H. Dise, Atul C. Thakrar, Rosa Casado
  • Systems and methods for removing finely dispersed particulate matter from a fluid stream
    Patent number: 8353641
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems for removing particulate matter from a fluid, comprising a particle functionalized by attachment of at least one activating group or amine functional group, wherein the modified particle complexes with the particulate matter within the fluid to form a removable complex therein. The particulate matter has preferably been contacted, complexed or reacted with a tethering agent. The system is particularly advantageous to removing particulate matter from a tailing solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Soane Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Michael C. Berg, John H. Dise, Kevin T. Petersen, David Soane, Kristoffer K. Stokes, William Ware, Jr., Atul C. Thakrar
  • Low interfacial tension surfactants for petroleum applications
    Patent number: 8227383
    Abstract: The invention relates to a class of novel surfactants that have utility in the recovery and/or extraction of oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Soane Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Kristoffer K. Stokes, Michael C. Berg, David Soane, Kevin T. Petersen, John H. Dise, Atul C. Thakrar
  • Methods and apparatus for removal of degradation byproducts and contaminants from oil for use in preparation of biodiesel
    Patent number: 8039653
    Abstract: Methods, particles, and devices are disclosed for filtration of oil for use of the oil in the preparation of biodiesel. Disclosed particles may comprise a substantially inert porous particle with a coating comprising a polymer having amine, amino, and/or imine group(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Soane Energy, LLC
    Inventors: David Soane, Michael C. Berg, William A. Mowers
  • Tunable surfactants for oil recovery applications
    Patent number: 7871963
    Abstract: The systems and methods described herein provide for modified lignins and other compositions that may be useful as surfactants. These compositions have particular utility for energy-related applications. In embodiments, they may be useful for enhanced oil recovery. In embodiments, they may be useful for extracting bitumen from oil sands. In embodiments, they may be useful for environmental remediation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Soane Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Kristoffer K. Stokes, David Soane, Michael C. Berg, Kevin T. Petersen, William A. Mowers
  • Methods and apparatus for removal of degradation byproducts and contaminants from oil for use in preparation of biodiesel
    Patent number: 7626048
    Abstract: Methods, particles, and devices are disclosed for filtration of oil for use of the oil in the preparation of biodiesel. Disclosed particles may comprise a substantially inert porous particle with a coating comprising a polymer having amine, amino, and/or imine group(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Soane Energy, LLC
    Inventors: David Soane, Michael C. Berg, William M. Mowers