Patents by Inventor Albert Bennett

Albert Bennett has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11930723
    Abstract: An ionic redox transistor comprises a solid channel, a solid reservoir layer, and a solid electrolyte layer disposed between the channel and the reservoir layer. The channel exhibits a substantially linear current-voltage relationship in a first range of voltages, and a nonlinear current-voltage relationship in a second range of voltages that is greater than the first range of voltages. One or both of the substantially linear current-voltage relationship or the nonlinear current-voltage relationship of the channel is varied by changing the concentration of ions such as oxygen vacancies in the channel. Ion or vacancy transport between the channel and the reservoir layer across the electrolyte layer occurs in response to applying a voltage between the channel and the reservoir layer. Subject to the first range of voltages, the channel can function as a synapse device. Subject to the second range of voltages, the channel can function as a neuron device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC
    Inventors: Albert Alec Talin, Elliot James Fuller, Christopher Bennett, Tianyao Xiao, Matthew Marinella, Suhas Kumar
  • Patent number: 11884904
    Abstract: The subject matter of this application is using novel biological reactors for the fermentation of gases into liquid products. More specifically, the subject matter relates to the use of a Multiple-Pass Trickle Bed Reactor (MP-TBR) for the anaerobic or aerobic and biological fermentation of gases generated from industrial processes and/or from the gasification of biomass and other organic carbon sources. The products may include, but are not limited to, ethanol and other valuable chemicals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: ICM, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert Bennett, Jonathan N. Orr
  • Publication number: 20210079326
    Abstract: The subject matter of this application is using novel biological reactors for the fermentation of gases into liquid products. More specifically, the subject matter relates to the use of a Multiple-Pass Trickle Bed Reactor (MP-TBR) for the anaerobic or aerobic and biological fermentation of gases generated from industrial processes and/or from the gasification of biomass and other organic carbon sources. The products may include, but are not limited to, ethanol and other valuable chemicals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Albert Bennett, Jonathan N. Orr
  • Patent number: 10414994
    Abstract: A device includes a rotary drum and a fluid conduit. The rotary drum has a horizontal rotation axis and the drum has a sealed inlet end and a sealed outlet end. The drum is configured to receive biomass proximate the inlet end and has a discharge port proximate an outlet end. The fluid conduit is disposed along an inner surface of the drum. The fluid conduit is configured to carry heated fluid and has a coupling external to the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: ICM, Inc.
    Inventors: Matt Thorn, Albert Bennett, Samuel Vander Griend
  • Publication number: 20180042421
    Abstract: A Christmas tree lights hanger is provided, comprising a frustum cone member having a top portion, a bottom portion, and a hollow interior, wherein the hollow interior is configured to be placed on a leader branch of a Christmas tree; a hub member extending perpendicularly from the bottom portion; a plurality of spokes extending radially from the hub member, wherein each of the plurality of spokes has a distal end and a proximal end, wherein each of the plurality of spokes has a plurality of teeth that define a plurality of gaps, wherein the combination of teeth and gaps provide a plurality of hooks, the plurality of hooks are located on the left and right side of each of the plurality of spokes providing support for hanging strings of Christmas lights; and a curved catch located at the distal end of each of the plurality of spokes, wherein the curved catch is configured to prevent the strings of lights from falling off a spoke of the plurality of the spokes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventor: Albert Bennett
  • Publication number: 20160213141
    Abstract: An apparatus is for an elongated architectural molding. The apparatus includes an elongated tier support configured to supportably receive, at least in part, the elongated architectural molding. The elongated tier support includes a first portion integrally extending from the elongated tier support. The elongated tier support also includes a second portion integrally extending from the elongated tier support. The second portion is spaced apart from the first portion. A first stand-off portion integrally extends from the first portion. A second stand-off portion integrally extends from the second portion. The second stand-off portion is spaced apart from the first stand-off portion. This is done in such a way that the elongated architectural molding is positionable between the first stand-off portion and the second stand-off portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Ronald Albert Bennett
  • Publication number: 20160010013
    Abstract: A device includes a rotary drum and a fluid conduit. The rotary drum has a horizontal rotation axis and the drum has a sealed inlet end and a sealed outlet end. The drum is configured to receive biomass proximate the inlet end and has a discharge port proximate an outlet end. The fluid conduit is disposed along an inner surface of the drum. The fluid conduit is configured to carry heated fluid and has a coupling external to the drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Matt Thorn, Albert Bennett, Samuel Vander Griend
  • Patent number: 9150790
    Abstract: A device includes a rotary drum and a fluid conduit. The rotary drum has a horizontal rotation axis and the drum has a sealed inlet end and a sealed outlet end. The drum is configured to receive biomass proximate the inlet end and has a discharge port proximate an outlet end. The fluid conduit is disposed along an inner surface of the drum. The fluid conduit is configured to carry heated fluid and has a coupling external to the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: ICM, Inc.
    Inventors: Matt Thorn, Albert Bennett, Samuel Vander-Griend
  • Publication number: 20110265373
    Abstract: A device includes a rotary drum and a fluid conduit. The rotary drum has a horizontal rotation axis and the drum has a sealed inlet end and a sealed outlet end. The drum is configured to receive biomass proximate the inlet end and has a discharge port proximate an outlet end. The fluid conduit is disposed along an inner surface of the drum. The fluid conduit is configured to carry heated fluid and has a coupling external to the drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: ICM, Inc.
    Inventors: Matt Thorn, Albert Bennett, Samuel Vander Griend
  • Patent number: 4022937
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for depositing finely divided solid additive upon surfaces of carbon cloth layer components of a carbonaceous article. The method comprises placing a layer of carbon cloth on a support, beneath a dispersion chamber, dispersing the powdered particulate additive within the chamber by blowing with a stream of gas (preferably nitrogen); allowing the additive to settle; and repeating this routine until the desired thickness of carbon cloth layers and powder is accumulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1977
    Assignee: The Carborundum Company
    Inventors: Albert Bennett, Glenn R. Marin