Patents by Inventor Duane Goetsch

Duane Goetsch 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).

  • Production of biodiesel and a side stream of crude glycerol which is converted to methanol
    Patent number: 7645807
    Abstract: Production of biodiesel from vegetable and animal oils with conversion of a by-product crude glycerol stream to methanol. The crude glycerol stream is combined with superheated steam and oxygen to produce a synthesis gas that is then passed to a methanol synthesis reaction zone to produce methanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: G.D.O. Inc.
    Inventors: Duane Goetsch, Ian S. Machay, Lloyd R. White
  • Production of methanol from the crude glycerol by-product of producing biodiesel
    Patent number: 7388034
    Abstract: Production of methanol from a stream of crude glycerol. The crude glycerol is preferably a side product (waste product) that results from the production of biodiesel from vegetable oils and animal fats. The crude glycerol stream is combined with superheated steam and oxygen to produce a synthesis gas that is then passed to a methanol synthesis reaction zone to produce methanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: G.D.O.
    Inventors: Duane Goetsch, Ian S. Machay, Lloyd R. White
  • PROCESS FOR ACCESSING MUNITIONS USING FLUID JET TECHNOLOGY
    Publication number: 20080006142
    Abstract: A process for accessing and defusing munitions using fluid jet technology containing abrasive material and recovering the abrasive. The explosive material can also be removed from the munition casing by fluid jet technology, after the munition has been defused.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Duane Goetsch, Stave Schmit, Ryan Smith, Kym Arcuri
  • Recovery of nitramines and TNT from mixtures thereof
    Publication number: 20050087273
    Abstract: TNT and nitramines, such as RDX, are recovered from mixtures containing same. The present invention more particularly relates to the removal of such mixtures from munitions and the separation of components contained in the munitions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventors: Kym Arcuri, Duane Goetsch, Steve Schmit, Ryan Smith
  • Production of hydrogen by autothermic decomposition of ammonia
    Publication number: 20050037244
    Abstract: This invention relates to the autothermal decomposition of ammonia to produce high purity hydrogen. This invention also relates to a fuel cell system wherein hydrogen that is produced from the autothermic decomposition of ammonia is used as fuel to a fuel cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2004
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Duane Goetsch, Steve Schmit