Patents by Inventor Bryan Biss
Bryan Biss 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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Patent number: 10689581Abstract: Tools and techniques for biochar production and biochar products are provided in accordance with various embodiments. For example, some embodiments include a method of biochar production that may include introducing a compound that includes at least carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen into a reaction chamber. The compound may be heated to a temperature of at least 1,000 degrees Celsius in the reaction chamber such that the compound reacts through a pyrolysis reaction to produce biochar. The produced biochar may be collected and/or further processed in some cases. In some embodiments, the compound includes at least biomass or a waste product. In some embodiments, the temperature of the reaction chamber is at least 1,100 degrees Celsius. In some embodiments, the compound has a residence time in the reaction chamber between 10 seconds and 1,000 seconds to produce the biochar. Some embodiments include biochar that may include graphite or graphene.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Proton Power, Inc.Inventors: Samuel C. Weaver, Daniel L. Hensley, Jim Bierkamp, Neal Evans, Will Johnson, Bryan Biss, Davis McLemore, John Borden, Carson Bone, Priyanka Bhattacharya
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Publication number: 20180305621Abstract: Tools and techniques for biochar production and biochar products are provided in accordance with various embodiments. For example, some embodiments include a method of biochar production that may include introducing a compound that includes at least carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen into a reaction chamber. The compound may be heated to a temperature of at least 1,000 degrees Celsius in the reaction chamber such that the compound reacts through a pyrolysis reaction to produce biochar. The produced biochar may be collected and/or further processed in some cases. In some embodiments, the compound includes at least biomass or a waste product. In some embodiments, the temperature of the reaction chamber is at least 1,100 degrees Celsius. In some embodiments, the compound has a residence time in the reaction chamber between 10 seconds and 1,000 seconds to produce the biochar. Some embodiments include biochar that may include graphite or graphene.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Samuel C. Weaver, Daniel L. Hensley, Jim Bierkamp, Neal Evans, Will Johnson, Bryan Biss, Davis McLemore, John Borden, Carson Bone, Priyanka Bhattacharya
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Patent number: 9890332Abstract: Tools and techniques for biochar production and biochar products are provided in accordance with various embodiments. For example, some embodiments include a method of biochar production that may include introducing a compound that includes at least carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen into a reaction chamber. The compound may be heated to a temperature of at least 1,000 degrees Celsius in the reaction chamber such that the compound reacts through a pyrolysis reaction to produce biochar. The produced biochar may be collected and/or further processed in some cases. In some embodiments, the compound includes at least biomass or a waste product. In some embodiments, the temperature of the reaction chamber is at least 1,100 degrees Celsius. In some embodiments, the compound has a residence time in the reaction chamber between 10 seconds and 1,000 seconds to produce the biochar. Some embodiments include biochar that may include graphite or graphene.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2016Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: PROTON POWER, INC.Inventors: Samuel C. Weaver, Daniel L. Hensley, Jim Bierkamp, Neal Evans, Will Johnson, Bryan Biss, Davis McLemore, John Borden, Carson Bone, Priyanka Bhattacharya
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Publication number: 20160362607Abstract: Tools and techniques for biochar production and biochar products are provided in accordance with various embodiments. For example, some embodiments include a method of biochar production that may include introducing a compound that includes at least carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen into a reaction chamber. The compound may be heated to a temperature of at least 1,000 degrees Celsius in the reaction chamber such that the compound reacts through a pyrolysis reaction to produce biochar. The produced biochar may be collected and/or further processed in some cases. In some embodiments, the compound includes at least biomass or a waste product. In some embodiments, the temperature of the reaction chamber is at least 1,100 degrees Celsius. In some embodiments, the compound has a residence time in the reaction chamber between 10 seconds and 1,000 seconds to produce the biochar. Some embodiments include biochar that may include graphite or graphene.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Samuel C. Weaver, Daniel L. Hensley, Jim Bierkamp, Neal Evans, Will Johnson, Bryan Biss, Davis McLemore, John Borden, Carson Bone, Priyanka Bhattacharya
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Patent number: 9382066Abstract: Methods, systems, and device are provided for utilizing a sliding wall hopper. A sliding wall hopper may include one or more sliding walls that may slide with respect to one or more outer supports of the hopper. The one or more sliding walls may make contact with at least a portion of the material moving through the hopper. The material may be discharged to at least a hopper discharge or a conveyor device. Some embodiments may be configured for use with biomass as the material, but other materials may also be utilized.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: PROTON POWER, INC.Inventors: Bryan Biss, Tom Bradshaw, Nick Shaffer
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Patent number: 9284115Abstract: Methods, systems, and device are provided for utilizing a sliding wall hopper. A sliding wall hopper may include one or more sliding walls that may slide with respect to one or more outer supports of the hopper. The one or more sliding walls may make contact with at least a portion of the material moving through the hopper. The material may be discharged to at least a hopper discharge or a conveyor device. Some embodiments may be configured for use with biomass as the material, but other materials may also be utilized.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Proton Power, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Biss, Tom Bradshaw, Nick Shaffer
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Publication number: 20140246362Abstract: Methods, systems, and device are provided for utilizing a sliding wall hopper. A sliding wall hopper may include one or more sliding walls that may slide with respect to one or more outer supports of the hopper. The one or more sliding walls may make contact with at least a portion of the material moving through the hopper. The material may be discharged to at least a hopper discharge or a conveyor device. Some embodiments may be configured for use with biomass as the material, but other materials may also be utilized.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Proton Power, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Biss, Tom Bradshaw, Nick Shaffer
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Publication number: 20140246361Abstract: Methods, systems, and device are provided for utilizing a sliding wall hopper. A sliding wall hopper may include one or more sliding walls that may slide with respect to one or more outer supports of the hopper. The one or more sliding walls may make contact with at least a portion of the material moving through the hopper. The material may be discharged to at least a hopper discharge or a conveyor device. Some embodiments may be configured for use with biomass as the material, but other materials may also be utilized.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Proton Power, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Biss, Tom Bradshaw, Nick Shaffer