Patents by Inventor Fred Varani

Fred Varani 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: 20260098461
    Abstract: A system for producing CO and CO2 for efficient oil recovery with minimal undesirable gaseous emissions is provided. The system includes portable CO- and CO2-producing devices positioned near the reservoir, and a gas collecting device configured to receive and dynamically distribute a desired CO/CO2 ratio based on reservoir conditions. CO2 production proximate to the reservoir involves reforming carbon-based fuel with oxygen, while generated electrical energy enables selective gas distribution with minimal atmospheric release of greenhouse gases. The system efficiently recycles and reuses by-products and unused materials from the process, significantly reducing greenhouse emissions compared to conventional processes. By-products are fully utilized. Hydrogen produced can be used to generate electricity, as can heat generated from other sources within the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2025
    Publication date: April 9, 2026
    Inventors: Frank Bannister, Paul Trost, William Hodges, Fred Varani
  • Patent number: 12460523
    Abstract: A system for producing CO and CO2 to achieve an efficient oil recovery operation that minimizes undesirable gaseous emissions is provided. The system includes a portable CO-producing device, a portable CO2-producing device located proximate to the reservoir, and a gas collecting device configured to receive CO and CO2 and selectively distribute a desired ratio of CO and CO2 dynamically based on current reservoir conditions. Producing CO2 proximate to the reservoir comprises reforming carbon-based fuel within oxygen. Electrical energy generated is used to selectively distribute the desired ratio of CO/CO2 to the reservoir with de minimis greenhouse gases produced transmitted into the atmosphere. The system is an energy-efficient arrangement that recycles and reuses by-products and unused products from the process. Greenhouse gas emissions are significantly reduced compared to conventional processes by-products are fully utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2025
    Assignee: Lion Fuel Resources, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Bannister, Paul Trost, William Hodges, Fred Varani
  • Publication number: 20240301776
    Abstract: A system for producing CO and CO2 to achieve an efficient oil recovery operation that minimizes undesirable gaseous emissions is provided. The system includes a portable CO-producing device, a portable CO2-producing device located proximate to the reservoir, and a gas collecting device configured to receive CO and CO2 and selectively distribute a desired ratio of CO and CO2 dynamically based on current reservoir conditions. Producing CO2 proximate to the reservoir comprises reforming carbon-based fuel within oxygen. Electrical energy generated is used to selectively distribute the desired ratio of CO/CO2 to the reservoir with de minimis greenhouse gases produced transmitted into the atmosphere. The system is an energy-efficient arrangement that recycles and reuses by-products and unused products from the process. Greenhouse gas emissions are significantly reduced compared to conventional processes by-products are fully utilized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Frank Bannister, Paul Trost, William Hodges, Fred Varani
  • Patent number: 11982165
    Abstract: A system for producing CO and CO2 to achieve an efficient oil recovery operation having de minimis undesirable gaseous emissions is provided. The system includes a portable CO producing device and a portable CO2 producing device located proximate to the reservoir and a gas collecting device configured to receive CO and CO2 and selectively distribute a desired ratio of CO and CO2 dynamically based on current reservoir conditions. Producing CO2 proximate to the reservoir comprises reforming carbon based fuel within oxygen. Electrical energy generated is used to selectively distribute the desired ratio of CO/CO2 to the reservoir with de minimis greenhouse gases produced transmitted into the atmosphere. The system is an energy efficient arrangement that recycles and reuses by-products and unused products from the process. Greenhouse gas emissions are significantly reduced compared to conventional processes by-products are fully utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: LION FUEL RESOURCES, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Bannister, Paul Trost, William Hodges, Fred Varani
  • Publication number: 20230151719
    Abstract: A system for producing CO and CO2 to achieve an efficient oil recovery operation having de minimis undesirable gaseous emissions is provided. The system includes a portable CO producing device and a portable CO2 producing device located proximate to the reservoir and a gas collecting device configured to receive CO and CO2 and selectively distribute a desired ratio of CO and CO2 dynamically based on current reservoir conditions. Producing CO2 proximate to the reservoir comprises reforming carbon based fuel within oxygen. Electrical energy generated is used to selectively distribute the desired ratio of CO/CO2 to the reservoir with de minimis greenhouse gases produced transmitted into the atmosphere. The system is an energy efficient arrangement that recycles and reuses by-products and unused products from the process. Greenhouse gas emissions are significantly reduced compared to conventional processes by-products are fully utilized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Frank Bannister, Paul Trost, William Hodges, Fred Varani