Patents by Inventor Dario ALTERA

Dario ALTERA 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).

  • Process for producing biodiesel with reduced monoacylglycerol content
    Patent number: 12630774
    Abstract: A post-treatment process for crude biodiesel containing residual monoacylglycerol (MAG) and including contacting said crude biodiesel with a concentrated alkaline solution, double counter-current washing each followed by a phase separation and drying. The process is economical in chemicals and washing water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: DESMET BELGIUM
    Inventors: Marc Kellens, Wim De Greyt, Bárbara Sánchez González, Dario Altera
  • NOVEL PROCESS FOR PRODUCING BIODIESEL WITH REDUCED MONOACYLGLYCEROL CONTENT
    Publication number: 20250283006
    Abstract: A post-treatment process for crude biodiesel containing residual monoacylglycerol (MAG) and including contacting said crude biodiesel with a concentrated alkaline solution, double counter-current washing each followed by a phase separation and drying. The process is economical in chemicals and washing water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Publication date: September 11, 2025
    Applicant: Desmet Belgium
    Inventors: Marc KELLENS, Wim DE GREYT, Bárbara Sánchez GONZÁLEZ, Dario ALTERA