Patents by Inventor Earl Lawrence Vincent Goetheer
Earl Lawrence Vincent Goetheer 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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Publication number: 20150034867Abstract: A method for treating a contaminated alkaline amino acid salt solution is provided. First, carbon dioxide is introduced into the amino acid salt solution, with the result that carbonate or carbonate salts is or are precipitated, these being filtered off. The remaining filtrate is then cooled, amino acid or amino acid salts being crystallized out and likewise being filtered off. The amino acid or amino acid salt is then dissolved again, with the result that a treated amino acid salt solution is recovered.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2011Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Erwin Johannes Martinus Giling, Earl Lawrence Vincent Goetheer, Ralph Joh, Rüdiger Schneider, Johannes Van der Meer, Dirk Verdoes
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Publication number: 20140318000Abstract: The invention relates to the field of culturing algae and use of algae-derived products. The invention also relates to the reduction of CO2 emission. More in particular the invention relates to combining the capture and conversion of CO2 from flue gas or biogas and the growth of algae. The invention provides a method for advantageously combining reduction of CO2 emission with algal growth.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2012Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Nederlandse Organisatie voor toegepast-natuurwetenschappelijk onderzoek TNOInventors: Earl Lawrence Vincent Goetheer, Leo Jacques Pierre Van Den Broeke, Judith Jahn, Willempje Antonie Patricia Van Den Bos, Cornelis Petrus Marcus Roelands
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Publication number: 20140295531Abstract: The invention relates to the field of reduction of CO2 emission, more in particular to CO2 capture and conversion. The invention further relates to the culturing of algae. One object of the present invention is to provide an alternative method for capturing and conversion of CO2 from a gaseous stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: Nederlandse Organisatie voor toegepast-natuurwetenschappelijk onderzoek TNOInventors: Earl Lawrence Vincent Goetheer, Peter Geerdink, Ikenna Sunday Ngene, Leo Jacques Pierre Van Den Broeke
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Patent number: 8791176Abstract: The invention is directed to a process and apparatus for carrying out reactions with reaction mixtures comprising different physical phases. In a first aspect, the present invention is directed to a process for carrying out chemical reactions comprising a step wherein a reaction mixture comprising at least two different physical phases, wherein at least one of these phases being liquid, is subjected to the action of Dean vortices, which Dean vortices result from said liquid flowing through a channel having at least two curvatures, wherein the channel comprises for at least a fraction of its total length a smooth inner surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2009Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Nederlandse Organisatie Voor Toegepast-Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek TNOInventors: Annemieke Van De Runstraat, Peter Geerdink, Earl Lawrence Vincent Goetheer
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APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR PURIFICATION OF A NITROSAMINE-CONTAMINATED PRODUCT FROM AN OPERATING PLANT
Publication number: 20130313475Abstract: A process for purifying a product contaminated with nitrosamines from an operating plant is proposed. The contaminated product is heated to a temperature T at which the nitrosamines are thermally destroyed. The temperature T is set at a higher level than the maximum temperature in the operating plant, and maintained for a residence time t. An apparatus for regeneration of a nitrosamine-contaminated product from a CO2 capture plant is also proposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2012Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Björn Fischer, Erwin Johannes Martinus Giling, Earl Lawrence Vincent Goetheer, Ralph Joh, Rüdiger Schneider, Jan Harm Urbanus -
Patent number: 8496838Abstract: The invention is directed to an industrial process, for instance a process for the separation of compounds from a fluid mixture or a process for cleaning parts of equipment, using movable particles, as well as to said particles per se, which may be used in such processes.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2005Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Nederlandse Organisatie voor toegepast-natuurwtenschappelijk Onderzoek TNOInventors: Jan Hendrik Hanemaaijer, Renze Tjeert Van Houten, Earl Lawrence Vincent Goetheer
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Publication number: 20120282158Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for preparing a gas mixture depleted in gaseous acid compounds, comprising the steps of: a) contacting in a first container a gas mixture comprising gaseous acid compounds with a slurry comprising a first solution of an amino acid and a solid salt of said amino acid, thereby obtaining a slurry loaded with at least part of said acid compounds and a semi-lean gas mixture; and b) contacting in a second container said semi-lean gas mixture with a second solution of an amino acid, thereby obtaining a second solution loaded with at least part of the acid compounds from the semi-lean gas mixture and a lean gas mixture depleted in said gaseous acid compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2010Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: Nederlandse Organisatie voor toegepast- natuurwetenschappelijk onderzoek TNOInventors: Earl Lawrence Vincent Goetheer, Eva Sanchez Fernandez, Cornelis Petrus Marcus Roelands
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Patent number: 8298396Abstract: The invention is directed to processes and apparatuses for the production of chemical compounds, in particular fermentation products. According to the invention there is provided a process for the production of one or more chemical substances, which process comprises a fermentation step, wherein said substances are formed; and a separation step, wherein at least one pair of electrodes is used to induce a precipitation of said substances, which pair comprises at least one precipitation electrode and at least one counter electrode, through which an electric current is directed is used to precipitate said one or more substances.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2005Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Nederlandse Organisatie voor toegepast-natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek TNOInventors: Earl Lawrence Vincent Goetheer, Joost van Erkel, Koen Peter Henri Meesters, Roel Johannes Martinus Bisselink
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Patent number: 8241482Abstract: The invention is directed to a process for recovering acids from mixtures containing them, in particular organic acids and amino acids, such as acids produced by fermentation in a fermentation broth. The process of the invention comprises contacting a loaded extractant with a solution containing hydroxide ions in the presence of at least one cathode and at least one anode, wherein said hydroxide ions are produced by using said cathode, whereby said acid is converted to its anionic form, by which it can be removed from said extractant and can migrate in the direction of the anode.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2005Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Nederlandse Organisatie voor toegepast-natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek TNOInventors: Joost Van Erkel, Earl Lawrence Vincent Goetheer
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Publication number: 20110266219Abstract: The invention is directed to a process for separating liquid mixtures and an apparatus for separating liquid mixtures.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2009Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: Nederlands Organisatie voor toegepast-natuurweten- schappelijk onderzoek TNOInventors: Erik Everhardus Bernardus Meuleman, Peter Geerdink, Earl Lawrence Vincent Goetheer, Eva Sanchez Fernandez
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Patent number: 8048656Abstract: The invention is directed to a process for the production and recovery of chemicals, in particular hydrocarbons, from a fermentation medium, wherein solvent impregnated carriers are used. Accordingly, the invention provides a process for the production of hydrocarbon from a fermentation liquid comprising: —forming said hydrocarbon from said fermentation liquid using a biocatalyst;—contacting said fermentation liquid with a solvent impregnated porous carrier, which solvent impregnated porous carrier has a density that is different from said fermentation liquid, whereby said formed hydrocarbon is sorbed by said solvent impregnated carrier; —regenerating said solvent impregnated carrier, whereby a stream of said hydrocarbon is obtained; and optionally, recycling said regenerated solvent impregnated carrier.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2005Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Nederlandse Organisatie voor toegepast-natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek TNOInventors: Jan de Bont, Paulus Josephus Theodorus Bussmann, Earl Lawrence Vincent Goetheer, Zhuo Hornstra-Xu, Dionne Josephine Irving, Jan Izaak Walpot, Johan Alexander Vente
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Publication number: 20110112216Abstract: The invention is directed to a process and apparatus for carrying out reactions with reaction mixtures comprising different physical phases. In a first aspect, the present invention is directed to a process for carrying out chemical reactions comprising a step wherein a reaction mixture comprising at least two different physical phases, wherein at least one of these phases being liquid, is subjected to the action of Dean vortices, which Dean vortices result from said liquid flowing through a channel having at least two curvatures, wherein the channel comprises for at least a fraction of its total length a smooth inner surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: NEDERLANDSE ORGANISATIE VOOR TOEGEPAST- NATUURWETENSCHAPPELIJK ONDERZOEK TNOInventors: Annemieke Van De Runstraat, Peter Geerdink, Earl Lawrence Vincent Goetheer
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Patent number: 7883551Abstract: The present invention is directed to a crystallization process and apparatuses for such processes. In a first aspect, the process of the invention comprises a step wherein a liquid comprising a solvent and material dissolved therein, is subjected to crystallization conditions in the presence of Dean vortices, which Dean vortices result from said liquid flowing through a channel having at least one curvature. In a second aspect, the invention is directed to a crystallization process, which comprises a step wherein a liquid comprising a solvent, material dissolved therein and heterogeneous particles is subjected to crystallization conditions in the presence of Dean vortices, which Dean vortices result from said liquid flowing through a channel having at least one curvature, wherein said material crystallizes on solid surfaces, in particular on surfaces of the heterogeneous particles present in the feed.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2005Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Nederlandse Organisatie voor toegepast-natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek TNOInventors: Dirk Verdoes, Earl Lawrence Vincent Goetheer, Zhuo Hornstra-Xu, Jan Izaak Walpot
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Patent number: 7820057Abstract: The invention relates to a method for removing at least one constituent from a solution, comprising:—forming a liquid mixture by bringing together said solution (1) and a particulate seed material (6) under conditions or in the presence of one or more substances which cause the constituent to be removed to crystallize out on the surface of the seed material; and—separating the seed material having the constituent to be removed crystallized out thereon from the liquid mixture by passing the liquid mixture through a filter (3), wherein the pore size of the filter (3) is greater than or equal to the particle size of the seed material (6). The invention also relates to a method for preparing a particulate material wherein use is made of the method according to the present invention. The invention also relates to the particulate material obtainable by this method. The invention further relates to an apparatus that can be used in the process of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Nederlandse Organisatie voor toegepastnatuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek TNOInventors: Dirk Verdoes, Johannes van der Meer, Earl Lawrence Vincent Goetheer
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Publication number: 20080203020Abstract: The invention is directed to an industrial process, for instance a process for the separation of compounds from a fluid mixture or a process for cleaning parts of equipment, using movable particles, as well as to said particles per se, which may be used in such processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2005Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventors: Jan Hendrik Hanemaaijer, Renze Tjeert Van Houten, Earl Lawrence Vincent Goetheer
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Patent number: 7407639Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing particles of a defined size and morphology, using a reaction of reactants, wherein the reaction is carried out in the presence of rotational forces and wherein the reactants are separated from each other by means of a contactor. The present method is suitable for preparing articles having a particle size from 10-2000 nm.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2003Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Nederlandse Organisatie voor toegepast-natuurwetenschappelijk onderzoek TNOInventors: Earl Lawrence Vincent Goetheer, Xiaojun Zhu, Leo Jacques Pierre Van Den Broeke, Hubertus Wilhelmus Piepers, Johannes Theodorus Faustinus Keurentjes, Adelbert Antonius Henricus Drinkenburg, Arjan Willem Verkerk
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Publication number: 20080134471Abstract: The present invention is directed to a crystallization process and apparatuses for such processes. In a first aspect, the process of the invention comprises a step wherein a liquid comprising a solvent and material dissolved therein, is subjected to crystallization conditions in the presence of Dean vortices, which Dean vortices result from said liquid flowing through a channel having at least one curvature. In a second aspect, the invention is directed to a crystallization process, which comprises a step wherein a liquid comprising a solvent, material dissolved therein and heterogeneous particles is subjected to crystallization conditions in the presence of Dean vortices, which Dean vortices result from said liquid flowing through a channel having at least one curvature, wherein said material crystallizes on solid surfaces, in particular on surfaces of the heterogeneous particles present in the feed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2005Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventors: Dirk Verdoes, Earl Lawrence Vincent Goetheer, Zhuo Hornstra-Xu, Jan Izaak Walpot