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).

  • Use of Vibration with Orthopedic Cements
    Publication number: 20120253351
    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: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Duran Yetkinler, David Delaney, Brent R. Constantz
  • METHODS OF SEQUESTERING CO2
    Publication number: 20120213688
    Abstract: Methods of sequestering carbon dioxide (CO2) are provided. Aspects of the methods include precipitating a storage stable carbon dioxide sequestering product from an alkaline-earth-metal-containing water and then disposing of the product, e.g., by placing the product in a disposal location or using the product as a component of a manufactured composition. Also provided are systems for practicing methods of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: BRENT R. CONSTANTZ, Andrew Youngs, Philip Brian Tuet, Sidney Omelon, Kasra Farsad, Ryan J. Gilliam, Valentin Decker, Donald W. Kirk, J. Douglas Way, Allen J. Bard, Robert Danziger, Miguel Fernandez, Cecily Ryan
  • Use of Vibration in Composite Fixation
    Publication number: 20120165822
    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: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Duran YETKINLER, David Delaney, Brent R. Constantz
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS USING CALCIUM CARBONATE
    Publication number: 20120145047
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods including hydraulic cement, supplementary cementitious material, and/or self-cementing material. Methods for making the compositions and using the compositions are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Kasra Farsad, Chris Camire, Joshua Patterson, Miguel Fernandez, Karin Yaccato, Ryan Thatcher, John Stagnaro, Irvin Chen, Sidney Omelon, Keith Hodson, Laurence Clodic, Katharine Geramita, Terence C. Holland
  • Methods and compositions using calcium carbonate
    Patent number: 8177909
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods including hydraulic cement, supplementary cementitious material, and/or self-cementing material. Methods for making the compositions and using the compositions are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Calera Corporation
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Kasra Farsad, Chris Camire, Irvin Chen, Matthew Ginder-Vogel, Miguel Fernandez
  • REDUCED-CARBON FOOTPRINT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20120111236
    Abstract: Reduced-carbon footprint compositions, and methods for making and using the same, are provided. Aspects of the reduced-carbon footprint compositions include producing carbonate compositions from CO2, which compositions may replace conventional hydraulic cement and/or aggregate components of the compositions. The reduced-carbon footprint compositions find use in a variety of applications, including use in a variety of building materials and building applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: Brent R. CONSTANTZ, Andrew Youngs, Terence C. Holland, Joshua Patterson
  • Use of vibration with orthopedic cements
    Patent number: 8167889
    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: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Skeletal Kinectics, LLC
    Inventors: Duran Yetkinler, David Delaney, Brent R. Constantz
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS USING CALCIUM CARBONATE
    Publication number: 20120073474
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods including hydraulic cement, supplementary cementitious material, and/or self-cementing material. Methods for making the compositions and using the compositions are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: BRENT R. CONSTANTZ, Kasra Farsad, Chris Camire, Joshua Patterson, Matthew Ginder-Vogel, Karin Yaccato, John Stagnaro, Martin Devenney, Justin Ries
  • Methods and compositions using calcium carbonate
    Patent number: 8137455
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods including hydraulic cement, supplementary cementitious material, and/or self-cementing material. Methods for making the compositions and using the compositions are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Calera Corporation
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Kasra Farsad, Chris Camire, Joshua Patterson, Matthew Ginder-Vogel, Karin Yaccato, John Stagnaro, Martin Devenney, Justin Ries
  • Use of vibration in composite fixation
    Patent number: 8118812
    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: October 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Skeletal Kinetics, LLC
    Inventors: Duran Yetkinler, David Delaney, Brent R. Constantz
  • Methods and compositions using calcium carbonate
    Patent number: 8114214
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods including hydraulic cement, supplementary cementitious material, and/or self-cementing material. Methods for making the compositions and using the compositions are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Calera Corporation
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Kasra Farsad, Chris Camire, Joshua Patterson, Miguel Fernandez, Karin Yaccato, Ryan Thatcher, John Stagnaro, Irvin Chen, Sidney Omelon, Keith Hodson, Laurence Clodic, Katharine Geramita, Terence C. Holland, Justin Ries
  • CALCIUM CARBONATE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120031303
    Abstract: Provided herein are cementitious compositions including hydraulic cement, supplementary cementitious material, and/or self-cementing material. Such compositions may be made from carbonate brines. Methods and systems for making the compositions and using the compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: BRENT R. CONSTANTZ, Miguel Fernandez, Andrew Youngs, Michael Joseph Weiss
  • REDUCED-CARBON FOOTPRINT CONCRETE COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20120000396
    Abstract: Reduced-carbon footprint concrete compositions, and methods for making and using the same, are provided. Aspects of the reduced-carbon footprint concrete compositions include CO2-sequestering carbonate compounds, which may be present in the hydraulic cement and/or aggregate components of the concrete. The reduced-carbon footprint concrete compositions find use in a variety of applications, including use in a variety of building materials and building applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Brent R. CONSTANTZ, Andrew Youngs, Terence C. Holland
  • DESALINATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS THAT INCLUDE CARBONATE COMPOUND PRECIPITATION
    Publication number: 20110297600
    Abstract: Desalination methods that include carbonate compound precipitation are provided. In certain embodiments, feed water is subjected to carbonate compound precipitation conditions prior to desalination. In certain embodiments, desalination waste brine is subjected to carbonate compound precipitation conditions. In yet other embodiments, both feed water and waste brine are subjected to carbonate compound precipitation conditions. Aspects of embodiments of the invention include carbon dioxide sequestration. Embodiments of the invention further employ a precipitate product of the carbonate compound precipitation conditions as a building material, e.g., a cement. Also provided are systems configured for use in methods of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Brent R. CONSTANTZ, Kasra FARSAD, Miguel FERNANDEZ
  • CO2-SEQUESTERING FORMED BUILDING MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20110290156
    Abstract: CO2-sequestering formed building materials are provided. The building materials of the invention include a composition comprising a carbonate/bicarbonate component. Additional aspects of the invention include methods of making and using the CO2-sequestering formed building material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Andrew Youngs, Terence C. Holland
  • Methods and compositions using calcium carbonate
    Patent number: 8062418
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods including hydraulic cement, supplementary cementitious material, and/or self-cementing material. Methods for making the compositions and using the compositions are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Calera Corporation
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Kasra Farsad, Chris Camire, Joshua Patterson, Matthew Ginder-Vogel, Karin Yaccato, John Stagnaro, Martin Devenney, Justin Ries
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS USING NATURAL GAS POWER PLANT
    Publication number: 20110277474
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for sequestering carbon dioxide from a multi-component gaseous stream, such as flue gas from natural gas-burning power plant to produce a protonated carbonate. Also provided herein are methods and systems for electrochemically producing proton-removing agents to form a deprotonated carbonate from the protonated carbonate. The electrochemical process may consume less energy than the amount of energy generated during production of the multi-component gaseous stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: BRENT R. CONSTANTZ, Ryan J. Gilliam
  • CO2-sequestering formed building materials
    Patent number: 8006446
    Abstract: CO2-sequestering formed building materials are provided. The building materials of the invention include a composition comprising a carbonate/bicarbonate component. Additional aspects of the invention include methods of making and using the CO2-sequestering formed building material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Calera Corporation
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Andrew Youngs, Terence C. Holland
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS USING CALCIUM CARBONATE
    Publication number: 20110203489
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods including hydraulic cement, supplementary cementitious material, and/or self-cementing material. Methods for making the compositions and using the compositions are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: BRENT R. CONSTANTZ, Kasra Farsad, Chris Camire, Irvin Chen
  • COcommodity trading system and method
    Patent number: 7966250
    Abstract: A system and method of generating and trading a CO2 commodity that is correlated to a quantified amount of CO2 sequestered in a CO2 sequestering product comprising a carbonate and/or a bicarbonate. The tradable commodity can be purchased or sold for use in managing CO2 emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Calera Corporation
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Vinod Khosla, Aurelia Setton, Robert Danziger, Andrew Youngs, James R. O'Neil, Chris Camire, Cecily Ryan, Manuel Jose Concha Soler