Patents by Inventor Brian Gorbell
Brian Gorbell 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: 20080104858Abstract: This invention discloses systems and methods for conversion of high moisture waste materials to dry or low moisture products for recycle or reuse. The equipment systems comprise a gas turbine generator unit (preferred heat source), a dryer vessel and a processing unit, wherein the connection between the gas turbine and the dryer vessel directs substantially all the gas turbine exhaust into the dryer vessel and substantially precludes the introduction of air into the dryer vessel and wherein the processing unit forms the dried material from the dryer vessel into granules, pellets or other desired form for the final product. Optionally, the systems and methods further provide for processing ventilation air from manufacturing facilities to reduce emissions therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2008Applicant: EarthRenew, Inc.Inventors: Christianne Carin, Brian Gorbell, Alvin Fedkenheuer, John Jonasson, Alexander Starosud
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Publication number: 20080105019Abstract: This invention discloses systems and methods for conversion of manure to novel fertilizer and/or soil builder products useful as input for organic farming operations. The equipment systems comprise a gas turbine generator unit (preferred heat source), a dryer vessel and a processing unit, wherein the connection between the gas turbine and the dryer vessel directs substantially all the gas turbine exhaust into the dryer vessel and substantially precludes the introduction of air into the dryer vessel. The dryer vessel receives the manure for contact with the turbine exhaust gases to convert the manure to a dry material, which is passed to the processing unit where it is formed into granules, pellets or other desired form for the final dry fertilizer product. The method comprises drying, heating and converting the manure to form novel self binding fertilizer and soil builder type products for organic farming and other uses.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2008Applicant: EarthRenew, Inc.Inventors: Christianne Carin, Brian Gorbell, Christianne Carin, Alvin Fedkenheuer, John Jonasson, Alexander Starosud
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Publication number: 20070163142Abstract: This invention discloses systems, apparatuses and methods for drying or dehydrating high moisture content feedstock to dry or low moisture products. The equipment systems comprise a gas turbine generator unit (preferred heat source), a dryer vessel and a processing unit, wherein the connection between the gas turbine and the dryer vessel directs substantially all the gas turbine exhaust into the dryer vessel and substantially precludes the introduction of air into the dryer vessel and wherein the processing unit forms the dried material from the dryer vessel into granules, pellets, flakes or other desired form for the final product. The systems, apparatuses and methods of this invention also provide for prevention of release of HAP, including VOC, emissions from manufacturing facilities in conjunction with or independent of the above treatment of high water content feedstock.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: EarthRenew Organics Ltd.Inventors: Christianne Carin, Brian Gorbell, Alvin Fedkenheuer, John Jonasson, Alexander Starosud
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Publication number: 20070084077Abstract: This invention discloses systems and methods for control of a gas turbine or a gas turbine generator, where the gas turbine is connected to a dryer vessel in which gas turbine exhaust gases are used to heat treat a material in the dryer vessel. The control system comprises one or more sensors for temperature, moisture and/or flow rate in the dryer vessel and/or of the material inside, entering and/or exiting the dryer vessel and a controller responsive to the sensor for controlling the fuel and/or air flow into the gas turbine. This control system and method enables providing the appropriate heat output from the gas turbine to meet the process heat required for the desired material treatment. Optionally, the gas turbine can be a liquid fuel turbine engine, or a reciprocating engine can be substituted for the turbine engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2005Publication date: April 19, 2007Inventors: Brian Gorbell, Christianne Carin, Alvin Fedkenheuer, John Jonasson, Alexander Starosud
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Publication number: 20060254080Abstract: This invention discloses systems and methods for conversion of manure to novel fertilizer and/or soil builder products useful as input for organic farming operations. The equipment systems comprise a gas turbine generator unit (preferred heat source), a dryer vessel and a processing unit, wherein the connection between the gas turbine and the dryer vessel directs substantially all the gas turbine exhaust into the dryer vessel and substantially precludes the introduction of air into the dryer vessel. The dryer vessel receives the manure for contact with the turbine exhaust gases to convert the manure to a dry material, which is passed to the processing unit where it is formed into granules, pellets or other desired form for the final dry fertilizer product. The method comprises drying, heating and converting the manure to form novel self binding fertilizer and soil builder type products for organic farming and other uses.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Applicant: EarthRenew, Inc.Inventors: Christianne Carin, Brian Gorbell, Alvin Fedkenheuer, John Jonasson, Alexander Starosud
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Publication number: 20060254081Abstract: This invention discloses systems and methods for conversion of high moisture waste materials to dry or low moisture products for recycle or reuse. The equipment systems comprise a gas turbine generator unit (preferred heat source), a dryer vessel and a processing unit, wherein the connection between the gas turbine and the dryer vessel directs substantially all the gas turbine exhaust into the dryer vessel and substantially precludes the introduction of air into the dryer vessel and wherein the processing unit forms the dried material from the dryer vessel into granules, pellets or other desired form for the final product. Optionally, the systems and methods further provide for processing ventilation air from manufacturing facilities to reduce emissions therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Applicant: EarthRenew, Inc.Inventors: Christianne Carin, Brian Gorbell, Alvin Fedkenheuer, John Jonasson, Alexander Starosud
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Publication number: 20060254079Abstract: This invention discloses systems and methods for conversion of manure to novel fertilizer and/or soil builder products useful as input for organic farming operations. The equipment systems comprise a gas turbine generator unit (preferred heat source), a dryer vessel and a processing unit, wherein the connection between the gas turbine and the dryer vessel directs substantially all the gas turbine exhaust into the dryer vessel and substantially precludes the introduction of air into the dryer vessel. The dryer vessel receives the manure for contact with the turbine exhaust gases to convert the manure to a dry material, which is passed to the processing unit where it is formed into granules, pellets or other desired form for the final dry fertilizer product. The method comprises drying, heating and converting the manure to form novel self binding fertilizer and soil builder type products for organic farming and other uses.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Applicant: EarthRenew, Inc.Inventors: Brian Gorbell, Christianne Carin, Alvin Fedkenheuer, John Jonasson, Alexander Starosud
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Publication number: 20060201024Abstract: This invention discloses systems and methods for conversion of high moisture waste materials to dry or low moisture products for recycle or reuse. The equipment systems comprise a gas turbine generator unit (preferred heat source), a dryer vessel and a processing unit, wherein the connection between the gas turbine and the dryer vessel directs substantially all the gas turbine exhaust into the dryer vessel and substantially precludes the introduction of air into the dryer vessel and wherein the processing unit forms the dried material from the dryer vessel into granules, pellets or other desired form for the final product. Optionally, the systems and methods further provide for processing ventilation air from manufacturing facilities to reduce emissions therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2006Publication date: September 14, 2006Applicant: EarthRenew, Inc.Inventors: Christianne Carin, Brian Gorbell, Alvin Fedkenheuer, John Jonasson, Alexander Starosud
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Publication number: 20060101881Abstract: This invention discloses systems and methods for conversion of manure to novel fertilizer and/or soil builder products useful as input for organic farming operations. The equipment systems comprise a gas turbine generator unit (preferred heat source), a dryer vessel and a processing unit, wherein the connection between the gas turbine and the dryer vessel directs substantially all the gas turbine exhaust into the dryer vessel and substantially precludes the introduction of air into the dryer vessel. The dryer vessel receives the manure for contact with the turbine exhaust gases to convert the manure to a dry material, which is passed to the processing unit where it is formed into granules, pellets or other desired form for the final dry fertilizer product. The method comprises drying, heating and converting the manure to form novel self binding fertilizer and soil builder type products for organic farming and other uses.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2005Publication date: May 18, 2006Inventors: Christianne Carin, Brian Gorbell, Alvin Fedkenheuer, John Jonasson, Alexander Starosud
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Publication number: 20060101665Abstract: This invention discloses systems and methods for conversion of high moisture waste materials to dry or low moisture products for recycle or reuse. The equipment systems comprise a gas turbine generator unit (preferred heat source), a dryer vessel and a processing unit, wherein the connection between the gas turbine and the dryer vessel directs substantially all the gas turbine exhaust into the dryer vessel and substantially precludes the introduction of air into the dryer vessel and wherein the processing unit forms the dried material from the dryer vessel into granules, pellets or other desired form for the final product. Optionally, the systems and methods further provide for processing ventilation air from manufacturing facilities to reduce emissions therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2005Publication date: May 18, 2006Inventors: Christianne Carin, Brian Gorbell, Alvin Fedkenheuer, John Jonasson, Alexander Starosud
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Publication number: 20060010714Abstract: This invention discloses systems and methods for conversion of high moisture waste materials to dry or low moisture products for recycle or reuse. The equipment systems comprise a gas turbine generator unit (preferred heat source), a dryer vessel and a processing unit, wherein the connection between the gas turbine and the dryer vessel directs substantially all the gas turbine exhaust into the dryer vessel and substantially precludes the introduction of air into the dryer vessel and wherein the processing unit forms the dried material from the dryer vessel into granules, pellets or other desired form for the final product. Optionally, the systems and methods further provide for processing ventilation air from manufacturing facilities to reduce emissions therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2004Publication date: January 19, 2006Applicant: Earthrenew Organics Ltd.Inventors: Christianne Carin, Brian Gorbell, Alvin Fedkenheuer, John Jonasson, Alexander Starosud
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Publication number: 20060010708Abstract: This invention discloses systems and methods for control of a gas turbine or a gas turbine generator, where the gas turbine is connected to a dryer vessel in which gas turbine exhaust gases are used to heat treat a material in the dryer vessel. The control system comprises one or more sensors for temperature, moisture and/or flow rate in the dryer vessel and/or of the material inside, entering and/or exiting the dryer vessel and a controller responsive to the sensor for controlling the fuel and/or air flow into the gas turbine. This control system and method enables providing the appropriate heat output from the gas turbine to meet the process heat required for the desired material treatment. Optionally, the gas turbine can be a liquid fuel turbine engine, or a reciprocating engine can be substituted for the turbine engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2004Publication date: January 19, 2006Applicant: Earthrenew Organics Ltd.Inventors: Christianne Carin, Brian Gorbell, Alvin Fedkenheuer, John Jonasson, Alexander Starosud
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Publication number: 20060010712Abstract: This invention discloses systems and methods for conversion of manure to novel fertilizer and/or soil builder products useful as input for organic farming operations. The equipment systems comprise a gas turbine generator unit (preferred heat source), a dryer vessel and a processing unit, wherein the connection between the gas turbine and the dryer vessel directs substantially all the gas turbine exhaust into the dryer vessel and substantially precludes the introduction of air into the dryer vessel. The dryer vessel receives the manure for contact with the turbine exhaust gases to convert the manure to a dry material, which is passed to the processing unit where it is formed into granules, pellets or other desired form for the final dry fertilizer product. The method comprises drying, heating and converting the manure to form novel self binding fertilizer and soil builder type products for organic farming and other uses.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2004Publication date: January 19, 2006Applicant: Earthrenew Organics Ltd.Inventors: Christianne Carin, Brian Gorbell, Christianne Carin, Alvin Fedkenheuer, John Jonasson, Alexander Starosud
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Patent number: 6805990Abstract: A fuel cell unit includes a cassette holder for a ceramic fuel cell element sandwiched between interconnects of a novel design. The cassette holder isolates the cell from the surrounding interconnect by means of a pliant seal within a rigid frame, thereby reducing the possibility of breakage of the brittle cells. The cassettes are assembled between an upper and lower interconnect to isolate the upper face of the cell from the lower face of the cell. A fuel cell unit includes an upper and lower interconnect containing a cassette. A fuel cell stack is formed from a plurality of fuel cell units.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2002Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: Fuelcell Energy, Ltd.Inventor: Brian Gorbell
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Patent number: 6703154Abstract: A compression device for use with a solid oxide fuel cell stack is formed from a hermetically sealed cylindrical shell filled with an expansion fluid such as air. The shell has a corrugated sidewall which permits axial deformation as the compression device is heated. The shell applies a compressive frame to the stack when installed in the fuel cell stack.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2001Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: Global Thermoelectric Inc.Inventors: Brian Gorbell, Craig Talbot
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Publication number: 20030162075Abstract: A fuel cell stack manifold base mounts planar fuel cell stacks in a horizontally opposed manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2003Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventor: Brian Gorbell
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Publication number: 20030077500Abstract: A fuel cell unit includes a cassette holder for a ceramic fuel cell element sandwiched between interconnects of a novel design. The cassette holder isolates the cell from the surrounding interconnect by means of a pliant seal within a rigid frame, thereby reducing the possibility of breakage of the brittle cells. The cassettes are assembled between an upper and lower interconnect to isolate the upper face of the cell from the lower face of the cell. A fuel cell unit includes an upper and lower interconnect containing a cassette. A fuel cell stack is formed from a plurality of fuel cell units.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Inventor: Brian Gorbell
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Publication number: 20030059661Abstract: A compression device for use with a solid oxide fuel cell stack is formed from a hermetically sealed cylindrical shell filled with an expansion fluid such as air. The shell has a corrugated sidewall which permits axial deformation as the compression device is heated. The shell applies a compressive frame to the stack when installed in the fuel cell stack.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2001Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventors: Brian Gorbell, Craig Talbot