Patents by Inventor Brent R. Constantz

Brent R. Constantz 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).

  • Underwater systems having co-located data center and water desalination subunits
    Patent number: 10221083
    Abstract: Underwater systems for data center cooling and water desalination are provided. Aspects of the systems include a data center subunit and a desalination subunit that are co-located with each other at an underwater location, where the desalination subunit is configured to receive warm water output from the data center. Aspects of the invention also include methods for cooling a data center and desalinating water using underwater systems as described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: DeepWater Desal LLC
    Inventor: Brent R. Constantz
  • Highly reflective microcrystalline/amorphous materials, and methods for making and using the same
    Patent number: 10203434
    Abstract: Compositions comprising highly reflective microcrystalline/amorphous materials are provided. In some instances, the highly reflective materials are microcrystalline or amorphous carbonate materials, which may include calcium and/or magnesium carbonate. In some instances, the materials are CO2 sequestering materials. Also provided are methods of making and using the compositions, e.g., to increase the albedo of a surface, to mitigate urban heat island effects, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: BLUE PLANET, LTD.
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Chris Camire, Seung-Hee Kang
  • Carbon sequestration methods and systems
    Patent number: 10197747
    Abstract: Methods of sequestering carbon dioxide (CO2) are provided. Aspects of the methods include contacting a CO2 containing gaseous stream with an aqueous medium under conditions sufficient to produce a bicarbonate rich product. The resultant bicarbonate rich product (or a component thereof) is then combined with a cation source under conditions sufficient to produce a solid carbonate composition and product CO2 gas, followed by injection of the product CO2 gas into a subsurface geological location to sequester CO2. Also provided are systems configured for carrying out the methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: BLUE PLANET, LTD.
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Mark A. Bewernitz
  • Continuous Carbon Sequestration Material Production Methods and Systems for Practicing the Same
    Publication number: 20180304228
    Abstract: Methods of producing solid CO2 sequestering carbonate materials are provided. Aspects of the methods include introducing a divalent cation source into a flowing aqueous liquid (e.g., a bicarbonate rich product containing liquid) under conditions sufficient such that a non-slurry solid phase CO2 sequestering carbonate material is produced. Also provided are systems configured for carrying out the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Mark A. Bewernitz, Chris L. Camire, Seung-Hee Kang, Jacob Schneider
  • MODULAR CO2 SEQUESTRATION UNITS AND SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180280869
    Abstract: Shippable modular units configured for use in sequestering CO2 are provided. Aspects of the units include a support having one or more of: a CO2 gas/liquid contactor subunit, a carbonate production subunit and an alkali enrichment subunit; associated therewith. Also provided are systems made up of one or more such modular units, and methods for using the units/systems in CO2 sequestration protocols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventor: Brent R. CONSTANTZ
  • Calcium phosphate cements and methods for using the same
    Patent number: 10022471
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for producing flowable compositions, e.g. pastes, that set into calcium phosphate products are provided. In the subject methods, dry reactants that include a calcium source and a phosphate source are combined with a setting fluid to produce the flowable composition. A feature of the subject methods is that the dry reactants include a particulate calcium and/or phosphate reactant having a mean particle size of less than about 8 ?m and narrow size distribution. Also provided are the compositions themselves as well as kits for use in practicing the subject methods. The subject methods and compositions produced thereby find use in a variety of applications, including the repair of hard tissue defects, e.g., bone defects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Skeletal Kinetics, LLC
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, David Delaney, Duran N. Yetkinler
  • Continuous carbon sequestration material production methods and systems for practicing the same
    Patent number: 9993799
    Abstract: Methods of producing solid CO2 sequestering carbonate materials are provided. Aspects of the methods include introducing a divalent cation source into a flowing aqueous liquid (e.g., a bicarbonate rich product containing liquid) under conditions sufficient such that a non-slurry solid phase CO2 sequestering carbonate material is produced. Also provided are systems configured for carrying out the methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Blue Planet, Ltd.
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Mark A. Bewernitz, Chris L. Camire, Seung-Hee Kang, Jacob Schneider
  • ALKALI ENRICHMENT MEDIATED CO2 SEQUESTRATION METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR PRACTICING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20170361270
    Abstract: Methods of sequestering CO2 from a gaseous source of CO2 are provided. Aspects of the methods include employing an alkali enrichment protocol, such as a membrane mediated alkali enrichment protocol, in a CO2 sequestration protocol. Also provided are systems for practicing the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Chris L. Camire, Jacob Schneider, Mark Bewernitz
  • Use of vibration with orthopedic cements
    Patent number: 9833274
    Abstract: Methods of employing bone defect filling, e.g., orthopedic cements, such as calcium phosphate cements and the like, are provided. A feature of the subject methods is that vibration is employed in conjunction with the use of the cement, e.g., in preparation of the cement, in preparation of the target site, in delivery of the cement to the target site, and/or following delivery of the cement to the target site. Also provided are devices, systems and kits that find use in practicing the subject methods. The subject methods, devices and systems find use in a variety of different applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Skeletal Kinetics, LLC
    Inventors: Duran Yetkinler, David Delaney, Brent R. Constantz
  • AMMONIA MEDIATED CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) SEQUESTRATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20170274318
    Abstract: Methods of sequestering carbon dioxide (CO2) are provided. Aspects of the methods include contacting an aqueous capture ammonia with a gaseous source of CO2 under conditions sufficient to produce an aqueous ammonium carbonate. The aqueous ammonium carbonate is then combined with a cation source under conditions sufficient to produce a solid CO2 sequestering carbonate and an aqueous ammonium salt. The aqueous capture ammonia is then regenerated from the from the aqueous ammonium salt. Also provided are systems configured for carrying out the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Jacob Schneider, Mark Bewernitz
  • Carbonate Pigments, and Methods for Making and Using the Same
    Publication number: 20170240747
    Abstract: Carbonate pigment compositions are provided. In some instances, the pigment compositions are CO2 sequestering pigment compositions. Also provided are methods of making and using the pigment compositions, e.g., in paints and coatings, as well as other applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: BRENT R. CONSTANTZ, Seung-Hee Kang
  • Use of vibration in composite fixation
    Patent number: 9707024
    Abstract: Methods of employing bone defect filling, e.g., orthopedic cements, in conjunction with hard tissue securing devices, e.g., screws, plates or rods, are provided. A feature of the subject methods is that the cement is introduced to a target bone site through a passageway of the securing device while a vibratory force is applied to the securing device. Also provided are systems and kits that find use in practicing the subject methods. The subject methods, devices and systems find use in a variety of different applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Skeletal Kinetics, LLC
    Inventors: Duran N. Yetkinler, David Delaney, Brent R. Constantz
  • Alkali enrichment mediated COsequestration methods, and systems for practicing the same
    Patent number: 9707513
    Abstract: Methods of sequestering CO2 from a gaseous source of CO2 are provided. Aspects of the methods include employing an alkali enrichment protocol, such as a membrane mediated alkali enrichment protocol, in a CO2 sequestration protocol. Also provided are systems for practicing the methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Blue Planet, Ltd.
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Chris Camire, Jacob Schneider, Mark Bewernitz
  • METHODS OF PRODUCING ALKALI METAL CARBONATES, AND SYSTEMS FOR PRACTICING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20160176721
    Abstract: Methods of producing an alkali metal carbonates are provided. Aspects of the methods include concentrating a bicarbonate containing aqueous medium to generate a bicarbonate rich product and then combining the concentrated bicarbonate rich product with an alkali metal ion source, optionally in the presence of a source of CO2, under conditions sufficient to product an alkali metal carbonate, e.g., sodium carbonate or sodium bicarbonate. Also provided herein are systems that find use in practicing the subject methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Mark Bewernitz, Brent R. Constantz
  • CONTINUOUS CARBON SEQUESTRATION MATERIAL PRODUCTION METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRACTICING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20160121298
    Abstract: Methods of producing solid CO2 sequestering carbonate materials are provided. Aspects of the methods include introducing a divalent cation source into a flowing aqueous liquid (e.g., a bicarbonate rich product containing liquid) under conditions sufficient such that a non-slurry solid phase CO2 sequestering carbonate material is produced. Also provided are systems configured for carrying out the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Mark A. Bewernitz, Chris L. Camire, Seung-Hee Kang
  • CARBON SEQUESTRATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20160082387
    Abstract: Methods of sequestering carbon dioxide (CO2) are provided. Aspects of the methods include contacting a CO2 containing gaseous stream with an aqueous medium under conditions sufficient to produce a bicarbonate rich product. The resultant bicarbonate rich product (or a component thereof) is then combined with a cation source under conditions sufficient to produce a solid carbonate composition and product CO2 gas, followed by injection of the product CO2 gas into a subsurface geological location to sequester CO2. Also provided are systems configured for carrying out the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Mark A. Bewernitz
  • Underwater Systems having Co-Located Data Center and Water Desalination Subunits
    Publication number: 20160075569
    Abstract: Underwater systems for data center cooling and water desalination are provided. Aspects of the systems include a data center subunit and a desalination subunit that are co-located with each other at an underwater location, where the desalination subunit is configured to receive warm water output from the data center. Aspects of the invention also include methods for cooling a data center and desalinating water using underwater systems as described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventor: Brent R. Constantz
  • Water Cooled Facilities and Associated Methods
    Publication number: 20160076804
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides facilities having water cooling subsystems and multi-lumen conduits coupled thereto. Also provided are methods of cooling facilities by, for example, receiving cool water into a water cooling subsystem of a facility and outputting warm water from the water cooling subsystem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventor: Brent R. Constantz
  • Systems and Methods for Applying Power Generation Units in Water Desalination
    Publication number: 20160076511
    Abstract: The subject disclosure provides systems for electric power generation and water desalination. In certain aspects, the systems include a power generation unit such as a reciprocating generator or fuel cell having a water cooling subsystem configured to receive cool water and output warm water and a water desalination plant co-located with the power generation unit and configured to receive and desalinate the warm water. Aspects of the invention also include methods for cooling a power generation unit using a water cooling subsystem and desalinating water with a desalination plant that is co-located with the power generation unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventor: Brent R. Constantz
  • Refrigeration Facility Cooling and Water Desalination
    Publication number: 20160023919
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems for refrigeration facility cooling and water desalination. In certain aspects, the systems include a refrigeration facility having a water cooling subsystem configured to receive cool water and output warm water and a desalination plant co-located with the refrigeration facility and configured to receive and desalinate the warm water. Aspects of the invention also include methods for cooling a refrigeration facility using a water cooling subsystem and desalinating water with a desalination plant that is co-located with the refrigeration facility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: DeepWater Desal LLC
    Inventor: Brent R. CONSTANTZ