Patents by Inventor Edwin Malkiel

Edwin Malkiel 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).

  • Photobioreactor, system and method of use
    Patent number: 9896652
    Abstract: Photobioreactors having a vertically-oriented enclosure with a thin panel shape, systems, and methods for using the same to culture productive organisms to accumulate biomass and/or make biofuels or other chemical products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Algenol Biofuels Switzerland GmbH
    Inventors: Oliver Ashley, William M. Drake, II, Omatoyo Kofi Dalrymple, Edwin Malkiel, Robert Paul Woods, Jason Keith Ward, Kevin Sweeney, Harlan L. Miller, III
  • Photobioreactor, System And Method Of Use
    Publication number: 20160060586
    Abstract: Photobioreactors having a vertically-oriented enclosure with a thin panel shape, systems, and methods for using the same to culture productive organisms to accumulate biomass and/or make biofuels or other chemical products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Applicant: ALGENOL BIOFUELS SWITZERLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Oliver Ashley, William M. Drake, II, Omatoyo Kofi Dalrymple, Edwin Malkiel, Robert Paul Woods, Jason Keith Ward, Kevin Sweeney, Harlan L. Miller, III
  • Vapor compression steam stripping
    Patent number: 9272229
    Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for the pre-concentration of a target molecule from feed solution comprising a low concentration of the target molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Algenol Biotech LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Moll, Edwin Malkiel, Rong Dong
  • Magnetically coupled system for mixing
    Patent number: 9139805
    Abstract: The invention provides a mixing system comprising a magnetically coupled drive system and a foil for cultivating algae, or cyanobacteria, in an open or enclosed vessel. The invention provides effective mixing, low energy usage, low capital expenditure, and ease of drive system component maintenance while maintaining the integrity of a sealed mixing vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Algenol Biotech LLC
    Inventors: Harlan Miller, III, George Meichel, Edward Legere, Edwin Malkiel, Robert Paul Woods, Oliver Ashley, Joseph Katz, Jason Ward, Paul Petersen
  • Liquid Agitation System, Kit And Method Of Use
    Publication number: 20150182923
    Abstract: A liquid agitation system comprising an agitation element designed to agitate and mix a liquid medium when in motion on the surface of the liquid medium, thereby enhancing energy efficiency of mass transfer into and out of the liquid medium, a kit for the liquid agitation system and a method of using the agitation element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: ALGENOL BIOFUELS INC.
    Inventors: Edwin Malkiel, Oliver Ashley
  • Vapor Compression Steam Stripping
    Publication number: 20140097076
    Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for the pre-concentration of a target molecule from feed solution comprising a low concentration of the target molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: ALGENOL BIOFUELS INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin MOLL, Edwin MALKIEL, Rong DONG
  • Magnetically coupled system for mixing
    Patent number: 8684592
    Abstract: The invention provides a mixing system comprising a magnetically coupled drive system and a foil for cultivating algae, or cyanobacteria, in an open or enclosed vessel. The invention provides effective mixing, low energy usage, low capital expenditure, and ease of drive system component maintenance while maintaining the integrity of a sealed mixing vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Algenol Biofuels Inc.
    Inventors: Harlan Miller, III, George Meichel, Edward Legere, Edwin Malkiel, Robert Paul Woods, Oliver Ashley, Joseph Katz, Jason Ward, Paul Petersen
  • Vapor compression steam stripping
    Patent number: 8628604
    Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for the pre-concentration of a target molecule from feed solution comprising a low concentration of the target molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Algenol Biofuels Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Moll, Edwin Malkiel, Rong Dong
  • Closed photobioreactor system for continued daily In Situ production of ethanol from genetically enhanced photosynthetic organisms with means for separation and removal of ethanol
    Patent number: 8586353
    Abstract: The invention provides a device for growing genetically enhanced aquatic photoautotrophic organisms in a stable culture, causing the organisms to produce ethanol, and then separating, collecting, and removing the ethanol in situ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Algenol Biofuels Switzerland GmbH
    Inventors: Robert Paul Woods, Edwin Malkiel, Benjamin Moll, Edward Legere
  • Magnetically coupled system for mixing
    Patent number: 8398296
    Abstract: The invention provides a mixing system comprising a magnetically coupled drive system and a foil for cultivating algae, or cyanobacteria, in an open or enclosed vessel. The invention provides effective mixing, low energy usage, low capital expenditure, and ease of drive system component maintenance while maintaining the integrity of a sealed mixing vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Algenol Biofuels Inc.
    Inventors: Harlan Miller, III, George Meichel, Edward Legere, Edwin Malkiel, Robert Paul Woods, Oliver Ashley, Joseph Katz, Jason Ward, Paul Petersen
  • Closed photobioreactor system for continued daily in situ production of ethanol from genetically enhanced photosynthetic organisms with means for separation and removal of ethanol
    Patent number: 8323958
    Abstract: The invention provides a device for growing genetically enhanced aquatic photoautotrophic organisms in a stable culture, causing said organisms to produce ethanol, and then separating, collecting, and removing the ethanol in situ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Algenol Biofuels Switzerland GmbH
    Inventors: R. Paul Woods, Edward Legere, Benjamin Moll, Edwin Malkiel
  • Vapor Compression Steam Stripping
    Publication number: 20120232315
    Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for the pre-concentration of a target molecule from feed solution comprising a low concentration of the target molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: Algenol Biofuels Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Moll, Edwin Malkiel, Rong Dong
  • Magnetically Coupled System For Mixing
    Publication number: 20120220027
    Abstract: The invention provides a mixing system comprising a magnetically coupled drive system and a foil for cultivating algae, or cyanobacteria, in an open or enclosed vessel. The invention provides effective mixing, low energy usage, low capital expenditure, and ease of drive system component maintenance while maintaining the integrity of a sealed mixing vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: ALGENOL BIOFUELS INC.
    Inventors: Harlan Miller, III, George Meichel, Edward Legere, Edwin Malkiel, R. Paul Woods, Oliver Ashley, Joseph Katz, Jason Ward, Paul Petersen
  • Closed photobioreactor system for continued daily in situ production of ethanol from genetically enhanced photosynthetic organisms with means for separation and removal of ethanol
    Publication number: 20100068801
    Abstract: The invention provides a device for growing genetically enhanced aquatic photoautotrophic organisms in a stable culture, causing said organisms to produce ethanol, and then separating, collecting, and removing the ethanol in situ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: Algenol Biofuels Limited
    Inventors: R. Paul Woods, Edwin Malkiel, Benjamin Moll, Edward Legere