Patents by Inventor Anthe George

Anthe George 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).

  • Compounds that induce octane overboosting
    Patent number: 11225622
    Abstract: A fuel mixture includes a fuel and an octane overboosting additive. Methods of preparing and using such mixtures are disclosed. In particular, the mixture includes an additive that provides octane boosting that produces peak octane at or before a 40% blend and produces at least a 1 octane boost at 10% volume of additive to fuel mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Monroe, Ryan Wesley Davis, Anthe George, Joseph Carlson, Nicholas Myllenbeck
  • RENEWABLE AROMATICS FROM LIGNOCELLULOSIC LIGNIN
    Publication number: 20210284676
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel and improved processes for treating a lignocellulosic biomass or technical lignin using ionic liquids to obtain lignin breakdown products and polysaccharide biomass components. Recycling of ionic liquids can be included in the methods of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Noppadon Sathitsuksanoh, Ning Sun, Jian Shi, Anthe George, Manali Sawant, Seema Singh, Blake Simmons
  • Renewable aromatics from lignocellulosic lignin
    Patent number: 10934321
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel and improved processes for treating a lignocellulosic biomass or technical lignin using ionic liquids to obtain lignin breakdown products and polysaccharide biomass components. Recycling of ionic liquids can be included in the methods of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC
    Inventors: Noppadon Sathitsuksanoh, Ning Sun, Jian Shi, Anthe George, Manali Sawant, Seema Singh, Blake Simmons
  • Octane hyperboosting in fuel blends
    Patent number: 10899988
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in part, to fuel mixtures and methods of preparing such mixtures. In particular, the mixture includes an alkenol additive that provides octane boosting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Wesley Davis, Eric Monroe, Anthe George
  • Sugar extraction and ionic liquid recycling using alkaline solutions
    Patent number: 10358685
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for obtaining a monosaccharide from a lignocellulosic material in a form suitable for use as a carbon source in a reaction. In some embodiments, the monosaccharide is in a form suitable for use in a fermentation reaction, e.g., to produce an alcohol such as ethanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC
    Inventors: Ning Sun, Bradley M. Holmes, Kim Tran, Anthe George, Blake Simmons
  • METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS FOR THE CONVERSION OF LIGNOCELLULOSIC DERIVATIVES TO RENEWABLE PLATFORM CHEMICALS
    Publication number: 20190062293
    Abstract: Methods of processing lignocellulose using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to form renewable platform chemicals that may be used as initial feedstock are provided. Metal-organic frameworks react with Provide lignocellulosic derivative lignocellulosic derivatives such as glucose and fructose to form 5-hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) with high yield and high selectivity for FIMF production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Noppadon Sathitsuksanoh, Mark D. Allendorf, Anthe George, Robert Jansen, Kirsty Leong, Blake A. Simmons, Seema Singh, Philip Travisano, III
  • HMF production from glucose in ionic liquid media
    Patent number: 10112916
    Abstract: Methods of converting lignocellulosic derivatives form 5-hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) in ionic liquids are provided herein. Glucose is enzymatically converted to fructose by isomerization with glucose isomerase and a borate salt. Conversion of fructose to HMF includes dehydration of fructose using ionic liquids or ionic liquids with an acid catalyst to achieve high yield of HMF.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Virdia Inc., National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC
    Inventors: Noppadon Sathitsuksanoh, Philip Travisano, III, Anthe George, Robert Jansen, Blake A. Simmons, Seema Singh
  • Tandem biochemical and thermochemical conversion of algal biomass
    Patent number: 10077454
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and system configured to convert algal biomass into biofuels, alcohols, nutrients, biochar, chemical building block compounds, and/or other useful by-products. Exemplary methods include an integrated biochemical and thermochemical process that provides high purity biofuels and mixed alcohols, while minimizing waste and/or maximizing efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan W. Davis, Anthe George, Todd W. Lane, Ronald C. Pate, Benjamin C. Wu
  • Compositions and methods useful for ionic liquid treatment of biomass
    Patent number: 9403915
    Abstract: The present invention provides for novel compositions and methods for recycling or recovering ionic liquid used in IL pretreated cellulose and/or lignocellulosic biomass (LBM).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Sandia Corporation
    Inventors: Dean C. Dibble, Aurelia Cheng, Anthe George
  • HMF PRODUCTION FROM GLUCOSE IN IONIC LIQUID MEDIA
    Publication number: 20160176838
    Abstract: Methods of converting lignocellulosic derivatives form 5-hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) in ionic liquids are provided herein. Glucose is enzymatically converted to fructose by isomerization with glucose isomerase and a borate salt. Conversion of fructose to HMF includes dehydration of fructose using ionic liquids or ionic liquids with an acid catalyst to achieve high yield of HMF.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Noppadon Sathitsuksanoh, Philip Travisano, III, Anthe George, Robert Jansen, Blake A. Simmons, Seema Singh
  • SUGAR EXTRACTION AND IONIC LIQUID RECYCLING USING ALKALINE SOLUTIONS
    Publication number: 20150122246
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for obtaining a monosaccharide from a lignocellulosic material in a form suitable for use as a carbon source in a reaction. In some embodiments, the monosaccharide is in a form suitable for use in a fermentation reaction, e.g., to produce an alcohol such as ethanol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Ning Sun, Bradley M. Holmes, Kim Tran, Anthe George, Blake Simmons
  • Novel compositions and methods useful for ionic liquid treatment of biomass
    Publication number: 20140311481
    Abstract: The present invention provides for novel compositions and methods for recycling or recovering ionic liquid used in IL pretreated cellulose and/or lignocellulosic biomass (LBM).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicants: SANDIA CORPORATION, THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Dean C. Dibble, Aurelia Cheng, Anthe George
  • Compositions and methods useful for ionic liquid treatment of biomass
    Patent number: 8790542
    Abstract: The present invention provides for novel compositions and methods for recycling or recovering ionic liquid used in IL pretreated cellulose and/or lignocellulosic biomass (LBM).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignees: Sandia Corporation, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Dean C. Dibble, Aurelia Cheng, Anthe George
  • Novel compositions and methods useful for ionic liquid treatment of biomass
    Publication number: 20110073805
    Abstract: The present invention provides for novel compositions and methods for recycling or recovering ionic liquid used in IL pretreated cellulose and/or lignocellulosic biomass (LBM).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicants: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANDIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dean C. Dibble, Aurelia Cheng, Anthe George