Patents by Inventor Chris Camire

Chris Camire 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).

  • Publication number: 20230074987
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods of removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from a CO2 containing gas. In some instances, the methods include contacting CO2 containing gas with a bicarbonate buffered aqueous medium under conditions sufficient to produce a bicarbonate rich product. Where desired, the resultant bicarbonate rich product or a component thereof may then be stored or further processed, e.g., combined with a divalent alkaline earth metal cation, under conditions sufficient to produce a solid carbonate composition. Aspects of the invention further include systems for practicing the methods, as well as products produced by the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Mark Bewernitz, Jacob Schneider, Chris Camire
  • Publication number: 20230071790
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods of removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from a CO2 containing gas. In some instances, the methods include contacting CO2 containing gas with a bicarbonate buffered aqueous medium under conditions sufficient to produce a bicarbonate rich product. Where desired, the resultant bicarbonate rich product or a component thereof may then be stored or further processed, e.g., combined with a divalent alkaline earth metal cation, under conditions sufficient to produce a solid carbonate composition. Aspects of the invention further include systems for practicing the methods, as well as products produced by the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Mark Bewernitz, Jacob Schneider, Chris Camire
  • Publication number: 20230054615
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods of removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from a CO2 containing gas. In some instances, the methods include contacting CO2 containing gas with a bicarbonate buffered aqueous medium under conditions sufficient to produce a bicarbonate rich product. Where desired, the resultant bicarbonate rich product or a component thereof may then be stored or further processed, e.g., combined with a divalent alkaline earth metal cation, under conditions sufficient to produce a solid carbonate composition. Aspects of the invention further include systems for practicing the methods, as well as products produced by the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Mark Bewernitz, Jacob Schneider, Chris Camire
  • Publication number: 20220214477
    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: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Chris Camire, Seung-Hee Kang
  • Patent number: 11262488
    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: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Blue Planet Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Chris Camire, Seung-Hee Kang
  • Publication number: 20200370001
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods of removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from a CO2 containing gas. In some instances, the methods include contacting CO2 containing gas with a bicarbonate buffered aqueous medium under conditions sufficient to produce a bicarbonate rich product. Where desired, the resultant bicarbonate rich product or a component thereof may then be stored or further processed, e.g., combined with a divalent alkaline earth metal cation, under conditions sufficient to produce a solid carbonate composition. Aspects of the invention further include systems for practicing the methods, as well as products produced by the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Mark Bewernitz, Jacob Schneider, Chris Camire
  • Patent number: 10711236
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods of removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from a CO2 containing gas. In some instances, the methods include contacting CO2 containing gas with a bicarbonate buffered aqueous medium under conditions sufficient to produce a bicarbonate rich product. Where desired, the resultant bicarbonate rich product or a component thereof may then be stored or further processed, e.g., combined with a divalent alkaline earth metal cation, under conditions sufficient to produce a solid carbonate composition. Aspects of the invention further include systems for practicing the methods, as well as products produced by the methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Blue Planet, Ltd.
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Mark Bewernitz, Jacob Schneider, Chris Camire
  • Publication number: 20190179061
    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: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Chris Camire, Seung-Hee Kang
  • 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
  • Patent number: 9714406
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods of removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from a CO2 containing gas. In some instances, the methods include contacting CO2 containing gas with a bicarbonate buffered aqueous medium under conditions sufficient to produce a bicarbonate rich product. Where desired, the resultant bicarbonate rich product or a component thereof may then be stored or further processed, e.g., combined with a divalent alkaline earth metal cation, under conditions sufficient to produce a solid carbonate composition. Aspects of the invention further include systems for practicing the methods, as well as products produced by the methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Blue Planet, Ltd.
    Inventors: Brent Richard Constantz, Mark Bewernitz, Jacob Schneider, Chris Camire
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20150246314
    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: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Chris Camire, Jacob Schneider, Mark Bewernitz
  • Publication number: 20150000558
    Abstract: Formed building materials comprising a sequestered CO2 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 formed building materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Eric Ha, Guillaume Calas, Peng Lu, Chris Camire, William Bourcier, Treavor Kendall, Martin Devenney, Irvin Chen
  • Publication number: 20140370242
    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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Chris Camire
  • Publication number: 20140322803
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods of removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from a CO2 containing gas. In some instances, the methods include contacting CO2 containing gas with a bicarbonate buffered aqueous medium under conditions sufficient to produce a bicarbonate rich product. Where desired, the resultant bicarbonate rich product or a component thereof may then be stored or further processed, e.g., combined with a divalent alkaline earth metal cation, under conditions sufficient to produce a solid carbonate composition. Aspects of the invention further include systems for practicing the methods, as well as products produced by the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Blue Planet, Ltd.
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Mark Bewernitz, Jacob Schneider, Chris Camire
  • Patent number: 8869477
    Abstract: Formed building materials comprising a sequestered CO2 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 formed building materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Calera Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Ha, Guillaume Calas, Peng Lu, Chris Camire, William Bourcier, Treavor Kendall, Irvin Chen, Martin Devenney
  • Publication number: 20140271440
    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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Chris Camire
  • Publication number: 20140234946
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention include methods of removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from a CO2 containing gas. In some instances, the methods include contacting CO2 containing gas with a bicarbonate buffered aqueous medium under conditions sufficient to produce a bicarbonate rich product. Where desired, the resultant bicarbonate rich product or a component thereof may then be stored or further processed, e.g., combined with a divalent alkaline earth metal cation, under conditions sufficient to produce a solid carbonate composition. Aspects of the invention further include systems for practicing the methods, as well as products produced by the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: BLUE PLANET, LTD.
    Inventors: Brent Richard Constantz, Mark Bewernitz, Jacob Schneider, Chris Camire
  • Publication number: 20120291675
    Abstract: Provided are methods for sequestering carbon dioxide utilizing magnesium hydroxide. A recovery method and system for recovering a gaseous component is provided. Methods and systems may utilize an alkaline component produced by thermal activation of magnesium hydroxide. Compositions of sequestered carbon dioxide comprising magnesium carbonate or magnesium bicarbonate are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: CHRIS CAMIRE, Peng Lu, Treavor Kendall, Martin Devenney
  • 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