Patents by Inventor Francisco Norris

Francisco Norris 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).

  • Publication number: 20230404039
    Abstract: An animal emission monitoring device for positioning on cattle, the animal emission monitoring device comprising a snout member comprising a sensor unit for detecting the quantity of methane emissions and a positioning means for positioning the device on the head of an animal such that the snout member locates the sensor unit over the nostril of the animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: ZELP LTD
    Inventors: Francisco Norris, Patricio Norris
  • Publication number: 20230390698
    Abstract: A methane oxidation device for recovering heat for re-use in oxidation, the methane oxidation device comprising; a methane oxidation unit for oxidising methane; and a heat exchanger for recovering heat for re-use in oxidation; wherein the heat exchanger comprises; an inlet arranged, in use, in fluid communication with a source of methane emissions; an outlet; at least one flow path, the at least one flow path fluidly connecting the inlet to the outlet, the at least one flow path having at least a portion passing though the methane oxidation unit; and at least one counter flow path, wherein the counter flow path is the counter of the flow path, the at least one counter flow path having at least a portion passing though the methane oxidation unit; in use, the at least one flow path and counter flow path are arranged to permit heat transfer therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: ZELP LTD
    Inventors: Francisco NORRIS, Patricio NORRIS, Thomas GUNDRY, Christopher JONES
  • Publication number: 20230038208
    Abstract: An animal emission monitoring device for positioning on cattle, the animal emission monitoring device comprising a snout member comprising a sensor unit for detecting the quantity of methane emissions and a positioning means for positioning the device on the head of an animal such that the snout member locates the sensor unit over the nostril of the animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Francisco Norris, Patricio Norris
  • Publication number: 20230011231
    Abstract: A methane conversion device is provided that includes a reaction chamber comprising a converter that is configured to oxidize methane. A sensor is provided that is adapted to detect the presence of methane within gas exterior to the methane conversion device. A positioner is provided for positioning the device on an animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventors: Francisco Norris, Patrico Norris
  • Patent number: 11426703
    Abstract: A methane conversion device comprises a reaction chamber; a sensor for detecting the presence of methane; blowing means for directing external gasses Into the reaction chamber when the sensor detects the presence of methane above a predetermined threshold; conversion means that are configured to oxidise methane; and positioning means for positioning the device on an animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: ZELP LTD
    Inventors: Francisco Norris, Patricio Norris
  • Publication number: 20210138428
    Abstract: A methane conversion device comprises a reaction chamber; a sensor for detecting the presence of methane; blowing means for directing external gasses Into the reaction chamber when the sensor detects the presence of methane above a predetermined threshold; conversion means that are configured to oxidise methane; and positioning means for positioning the device on an animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Francisco Norris, Patricio Norris