Patents by Inventor Arthur M. Shulenberger
Arthur M. Shulenberger 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).
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Publication number: 20230415092Abstract: The present disclosure provides processes and devices for adsorbing and concentrating carbon dioxide (CO2) gas directly from ambient air. The methods may comprise extracting CO2 directly from air and adding the extracted CO2 to the air circulating inside an enclosed structure. A computer system coupled to chemical sensors and a process control software program may be operatively coupled to the devices and configured to optimize and control the operating conditions of the device, via machine learning algorithms, and additionally verify carbon dioxide adsorption and enrichment for encrypted transactional carbon credits.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: James Finn ALDRIDGE, Arthur M. SHULENBERGER, Robert D. CORMIA
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Patent number: 9878297Abstract: An apparatus to convert carbonaceous materials, particularly biomass and those biomass resources which are remotely located, into a solid material, which may be a high performance solid fuel, are presented. The apparatus provides a continuous process which can be completely powered by the energy contained in the biomass. The heat, mechanical power and electrical power are provided from the energy in the biomass, through the methods described. In this way, the apparatus is free to operate in remote locations, where no power or auxiliary fuel sources are available.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2014Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Renewable Fuel Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Arthur M. Shulenberger, Mark Wechsler
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Patent number: 9856430Abstract: A method to convert carbonaceous materials, particularly biomass and those biomass resources which are remotely located, into a high performance solid fuel. This method, and the apparatus described as the means to accomplish this method, provides a continuous process which can be completely powered by the energy contained in the biomass. The heat, mechanical power and electrical power are provided from the energy in the biomass, through the methods described. In this way, the apparatus is free to operate in remote locations, where no power or auxiliary fuel sources are available.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2014Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Renewable Fuel Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Mark Wechsler, Arthur M. Shulenberger
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Publication number: 20170204838Abstract: This invention relates to a solar energy collector that converts solar radiation into both electrical and thermal energy. More specifically this invention relates to a concentrating solar energy collector with an integrated construction that minimizes cost, bulk, and weight, and maximizes overall efficiency. Typical non-concentrating solar collectors use photovoltaic cells over the entirety of their surface. These solar cells are the most expensive part of the collector. This invention discloses using a reflector to concentrate the incident radiation on photovoltaic cells with one-twentieth the area of the reflector, and transferring the co-generated thermal energy into a working fluid pumped through the cell support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2016Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: Electrotherm Solar CorporationInventors: David Correia, Arthur M. Shulenberger, Jim Braig
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Patent number: 9240510Abstract: This invention relates to a solar energy collector that converts solar radiation into both electrical and thermal energy. More specifically this invention relates to a concentrating solar energy collector with an integrated construction that minimizes cost, bulk, and weight, and maximizes overall efficiency. Typical non-concentrating solar collectors use photovoltaic cells over the entirety of their surface. These solar cells are the most expensive part of the collector. This invention discloses using a reflector to concentrate the incident radiation on photovoltaic cells with one-twentieth the area of the reflector, and transferring the co-generated thermal energy into a working fluid pumped through the cell support structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2010Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Electrotherm, Inc.Inventors: David Correia, Arthur M Shulenberger, Jim Braig
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Patent number: 9141136Abstract: A carrying case includes a frame member to retain a tablet computer and a base member coupled to the frame member. The frame member includes a recess with a protruding lip to receive a first edge of the tablet computer as it is inserted into the carrying case, and a retractable latching mechanism to secure a second, opposite edge of the tablet computer. The retractable latching mechanism can be moved to a retracted position to enable the second edge of the tablet computer to be inserted within the frame member and then released to a non-retracted position to secure the second edge of the tablet computer within the frame member.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2012Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Parle Innovation, Inc.Inventor: Arthur M. Shulenberger
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Publication number: 20140123551Abstract: Embodiments presented herein describe an apparatus and method to convert carbonaceous materials, particularly biomass and those biomass resources which are remotely located, into a high performance solid fuel. This method, and the apparatus described as the means to accomplish this method, provides a continuous process which can be completely powered by the energy contained in the biomass. The heat, mechanical power and electrical power are provided from the energy in the biomass, through the methods described. In this way, the apparatus is free to operate in remote locations, where no power or auxiliary fuel sources are available.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Renewable Fuel Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Mark Wechsler, Arthur M. Shulenberger
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Publication number: 20140119997Abstract: An apparatus to convert carbonaceous materials, particularly biomass and those biomass resources which are remotely located, into a solid material, which may be a high performance solid fuel, are presented. The apparatus provides a continuous process which can be completely powered by the energy contained in the biomass. The heat, mechanical power and electrical power are provided from the energy in the biomass, through the methods described. In this way, the apparatus is free to operate in remote locations, where no power or auxiliary fuel sources are available.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Renewable Fuel Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Arthur M. Shulenberger, Mark Wechsler
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Patent number: 8669404Abstract: An apparatus and method to convert carbonaceous materials, particularly biomass and those biomass resources which are remotely located, into a solid material, which may be a high performance solid fuel, are presented. This method, and the apparatus described as the means to accomplish this method, provides a continuous process which can be completely powered by the energy contained in the biomass. The heat, mechanical power and electrical power are provided from the energy in the biomass, through the methods described. In this way, the apparatus is free to operate in remote locations, where no power or auxiliary fuel sources are available.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2009Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Renewable Fuel Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Arthur M. Shulenberger, Mark Wechsler
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Patent number: 8647586Abstract: Described is an apparatus to convert carbonaceous materials, particularly biomass and those biomass resources which are remotely located, into a high performance solid fuel. The biomass processing system, provides a continuous process which can be completely powered by the energy contained in the biomass. The heat, mechanical power and electrical power are provided from the energy in the biomass, through the methods described. In this way, the apparatus is free to operate in remote locations, where no power or auxiliary fuel sources are available.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2011Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Renewable Fuel Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Arthur M Shulenberger, Mark Wechsler
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Publication number: 20140026945Abstract: This invention relates to a solar energy collector that converts solar radiation into both electrical and thermal energy. More specifically this invention relates to a concentrating solar energy collector with an integrated construction that minimizes cost, bulk, and weight, and maximizes overall efficiency. Typical non-concentrating solar collectors use photovoltaic cells over the entirety of their surface. These solar cells are the most expensive part of the collector. This invention discloses using a reflector to concentrate the incident radiation on photovoltaic cells with one-twentieth the area of the reflector, and transferring the co-generated thermal energy into a working fluid pumped through the cell support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: Electrotherm Solar CorporationInventors: David Correia, Arthur M. Shulenberger, Jim Braig
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Publication number: 20130178155Abstract: A carrying case includes a frame member to retain a tablet computer and a base member coupled to the frame member. The frame member includes a recess with a protruding lip to receive a first edge of the tablet computer as it is inserted into the carrying case, and a retractable latching mechanism to secure a second, opposite edge of the tablet computer. The retractable latching mechanism can be moved to a retracted position to enable the second edge of the tablet computer to be inserted within the frame member and then released to a non-retracted position to secure the second edge of the tablet computer within the frame member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventor: Arthur M. Shulenberger
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Publication number: 20130178161Abstract: A carrying case includes a frame member to retain a tablet computer and a base member having a keyboard housing to receive a keyboard. The frame member is rotatably and slidably coupled to the base member to enable the frame member to be rotated through a variable angle with respect to the base member and also translated with respect to the base member such that an edge of the frame member is offset from a corresponding edge of the base member by a variable distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventor: Arthur M. Shulenberger
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Publication number: 20120224316Abstract: A carrying case for a tablet computer. The carrying case is foldable and provides protection for the tablet computer when closed. When open, the carrying case provides a stable support for operating the tablet computer. A keyboard, which can be removable, is also provided as part of the carrying case. Optional features including solar charging, stereo speakers, camera and removable data storage can also be incorporated into the carrying case.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2011Publication date: September 6, 2012Inventor: Arthur M. Shulenberger
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Patent number: 8198338Abstract: A process for producing high octane fuel from carbon dioxide and water is disclosed. The feedstock for the production line is industrial carbon dioxide and water, which may be of lower quality. The end product can be high octane gasoline, high cetane diesel or other liquid hydrocarbon mixtures suitable for driving conventional combustion engines or hydrocarbons suitable for further industrial processing or commercial use. Products, such as dimethyl ether or methanol may also be withdrawn from the production line. The process is emission free and reprocesses all hydrocarbons not suitable for liquid fuel to form high octane products. The heat generated by exothermic reactions in the process is fully utilizes as is the heat produced in the reprocessing of hydrocarbons not suitable for liquid fuel.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2007Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: CRI EHFInventors: Arthur M. Shulenberger, Fridik Ragnar Jonsson, Oddur Ingolfsson, Kim-Chinh Tran
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Publication number: 20110297141Abstract: This invention relates to a system for tracking a solar energy collector and diagnosing the solar collector's operational status. More specifically, it relates to a system employing a 3-axis accelerometer to determine the orientation of a solar collector, the vibration experienced by that solar collector, whether that solar collector has experienced an impact, and initiating system position control and diagnostics based on that information.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventors: David Correia, Jim Braig, Arthur M. Shulenberger
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Publication number: 20110214343Abstract: Embodiments presented herein describe an apparatus and method to convert carbonaceous materials, particularly biomass and those biomass resources which are remotely located, into a high performance solid fuel. This method, and the apparatus described as the means to accomplish this method, provides a continuous process which can be completely powered by the energy contained in the biomass. The heat, mechanical power and electrical power are provided from the energy in the biomass, through the methods described. In this way, the apparatus is free to operate in remote locations, where no power or auxiliary fuel sources are available.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventors: Mark Wechsler, Arthur M. Shulenberger
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Publication number: 20110132434Abstract: This invention relates to a solar energy collector that converts solar radiation into both electrical and thermal energy. More specifically this invention relates to a concentrating solar energy collector with an integrated construction that minimizes cost, bulk, and weight, and maximizes overall efficiency. Typical non-concentrating solar collectors use photovoltaic cells over the entirety of their surface. These solar cells are the most expensive part of the collector. This invention discloses using a reflector to concentrate the incident radiation on photovoltaic cells with one-twentieth the area of the reflector, and transferring the co-generated thermal energy into a working fluid pumped through the cell support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: David Correia, Jim Braig, Arthur M. Shulenberger
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Publication number: 20100101141Abstract: Embodiments presented herein describe an apparatus and method to convert carbonaceous materials, particularly biomass and those biomass resources which are remotely located, into a high performance solid fuel. This method, and the apparatus described as the means to accomplish this method, provides a continuous process which can be completely powered by the energy contained in the biomass. The heat, mechanical power and electrical power are provided from the energy in the biomass, through the methods described. In this way, the apparatus is free to operate in remote locations, where no power or auxiliary fuel sources are available.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventors: Arthur M. Shulenberger, Mark Wechsler
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Publication number: 20090077892Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed to utilize the energy in biomass (waste agricultural products). The inventive method and apparatus utilized heat and mass flow to efficiently generate a variety of products from biomass. In various embodiment, the invention may generate a liquid fuel (such as methanol or dimethyl ether), pure liquid CO2 (intended for CO2 sequestration), a soil enhancement product (intended to return to the agricultural site), process heat, and/or electricity. In one embodiment, the process requires no external energy inputs, and preserves a large percentage (ie. >50%) of the energy contained in the biomass. In another embodiment, the inventive method and apparatus can selectively be operated to produce electricity and or liquid fuels.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventors: Arthur M. Shulenberger, Mark Wechsler