Patents by Inventor Frank Larmon

Frank Larmon 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).

  • 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
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20050136547
    Abstract: A polymer reaction and quality optimizer that optimally determines all factors affecting the finished polymer prior to initiating the batch, uses the optimized parameters in setting up and starting the batch, in an on-line procedure for correcting assumptions made in the optimal determination based upon measurement responses from batch startup, and in an on-line procedure that periodically executes to determine and adapt reactor temperature control profiles across the remaining life of the batch to achieve the desired polymer properties and optimal polymer yield. The reaction and quality optimizer also determines at the end of a batch using several criteria if any of the equipment used within the process such as the reactor should be cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Frank Larmon, Todd Hess