Patents by Inventor David McBurnett

David McBurnett 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).

  • System and method for biogasification
    Patent number: 11634651
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention improve the performance, safety, and efficiency of the gasification process. Embodiments of the invention improve downdraft gasification by improving upon the systems and methods for fuel preparation and by addressing gasifier bridging and channeling. Unique parts of the system include a unique hearth and grate design, a programmable logic controller and interface for managing the gasification process, an improved filtration system, a unique system for eliminating mist, a unique system for cooling gas, a unique combined flare, an integrated auger system, and a new system and method for sampling gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Waste to Energy Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Woods, Frank Larmon, Alejandro Martinez, Alissa Woods Mahoney, David McBurnett
  • System and Method for Biogasification
    Publication number: 20190127649
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention improve the performance, safety, and efficiency of the gasification process. Embodiments of the invention improve downdraft gasification by improving upon the systems and methods for fuel preparation and by addressing gasifier bridging and channeling. Unique parts of the system include a unique hearth and grate design, a programmable logic controller and interface for managing the gasification process, an improved filtration system, a unique system for eliminating mist, a unique system for cooling gas, a unique combined flare, an integrated auger system, and a new system and method for sampling gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: Waste to Energy Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Woods, Frank Larmon, Alejandro Martinez, Alissa Woods Mahoney, David McBurnett