Patents by Inventor H. Waite H. Dykes
H. Waite H. Dykes 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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Patent number: 9568400Abstract: A sampling adapter having a tubular body with a first open end and a second open end encloses an adapter volume that is accessible by a sensor probe through a septum in cap covering the first open end. The second open end is configured to be reversibly attachable to an opening in a storage container.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2011Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Streamline Automation LLCInventor: H. Waite H. Dykes, Jr.
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Patent number: 9200235Abstract: A method and system for processing algae involves the use of an ionic liquid-containing clarified cell lysate to lyse algae cells. The resulting crude cell lysate may be clarified and subsequently used to lyse algae cells. The process may be repeated a number of times before a clarified lysate is separated into lipid and aqueous phases for further processing and/or purification of desired products.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2012Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Streamline Automation, LLCInventors: Geoffrey Chew, Tabitha Boggs, H. Waite H. Dykes, Jr., Stephen J. Doherty
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Patent number: 8450111Abstract: A one-step process for the lysis of microalgae cell walls and separation of the cellular lipids for use in biofuel production by utilizing a hydrophilic ionic liquid, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium. The hydrophilic ionic liquid both lyses the microalgae cell walls and forms two immiscible layers, one of which consists of the lipid contents of the lysed cells. After mixture of the hydrophilic ionic liquid with a suspension of microalgae cells, gravity causes a hydrophobic lipid phase to move to a top phase where it is removed from the mixture and purified. The hydrophilic ionic liquid is recycled to lyse new microalgae suspensions.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2010Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Streamline Automation, LLCInventors: Roberto Di Salvo, Alton Reich, H. Waite H. Dykes, Jr., Rodrigo Teixeira
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Patent number: 8388846Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing algae are described in which a hydrophilic ionic liquid is used to lyse algae cells at lower temperatures than existing algae processing methods. A salt or salt solution is used as a separation agent and to remove water from the ionic liquid, allowing the ionic liquid to be reused. The used salt may be dried or concentrated and reused. The relatively low lysis temperatures and recycling of the ionic liquid and salt reduce the environmental impact of the algae processing while providing biofuels and other useful products.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2011Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Streamline Automation, LLCInventors: Geoffrey Chew, Alton J. Reich, H. Waite H. Dykes, Jr., Roberto Di Salvo
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Publication number: 20130036838Abstract: A sampling adapter having a tubular body with a first open end and a second open end encloses an adapter volume that is accessible by a sensor probe through a septum in cap covering the first open end. The second open end is configured to be reversibly attachable to an opening in a storage container.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventor: H. Waite H. Dykes, JR.
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Patent number: 8303818Abstract: The invention relates to use of an active ionic liquid to dissolve algae cell walls. The ionic liquid is used to, in an energy efficient manner, dissolve and/or lyse an algae cell walls, which releases algae constituents used in the creation of energy, fuel, and/or cosmetic components. The ionic liquids include ionic salts having multiple charge centers, low, very low, and ultra low melting point ionic liquids, and combinations of ionic liquids. An algae treatment system is described, which processes wet algae in a lysing reactor, separates out algae constituent products, and optionally recovers the ionic liquid in an energy efficient manner.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Streamline Automation, LLCInventors: Roberto Di Salvo, Alton Reich, H. Waite H. Dykes, Jr., Rodrigo Teixeira
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Patent number: 8211307Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing algae are described in which a hydrophilic ionic liquid is used to lyse algae cells. The lysate separates into at least two layers including a lipid-containing hydrophobic layer and an ionic liquid-containing hydrophilic layer. A salt or salt solution may be used to remove water from the ionic liquid-containing layer before the ionic liquid is reused. The used salt may also be dried and/or concentrated and reused. The method can operate at relatively low lysis, processing, and recycling temperatures, which minimizes the environmental impact of algae processing while providing reusable biofuels and other useful products.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Streamline Automation, LLCInventors: Geoffrey Chew, Alton J. Reich, H. Waite H. Dykes, Jr., Roberto Di Salvo
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Publication number: 20120138859Abstract: An energetic ionic liquid catalytic decomposition gas generator uses stoichiometric and nonstoiciometric mixtures of specific energetic ionic liquids and iridium catalyst. The catalyst temperature used and gas production versus ignition may be controlled by combining one or more cationic species with one or more anionic species of the ionic liquid(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicants: The University of Alabama, Streamline Automation, LLCInventors: Roberto DiSalvo, H. Waite H. Dykes, JR., Robin Rogers, Julia Shamshina, Marcin Smiglak
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Publication number: 20110192792Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing algae are described in which a hydrophilic ionic liquid is used to lyse algae cells. The lysate separates into at least two layers including a lipid-containing hydrophobic layer and an ionic liquid-containing hydrophilic layer. A salt or salt solution may be used to remove water from the ionic liquid-containing layer before the ionic liquid is reused. The used salt may also be dried and/or concentrated and reused. The method can operate at relatively low lysis, processing, and recycling temperatures, which minimizes the environmental impact of algae processing while providing reusable biofuels and other useful products.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: Streamline Automation, LLCInventors: Geoffrey Chew, Alton J. Reich, H. Waite H. Dykes, JR., Roberto Di Salvo
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Publication number: 20110192793Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing algae are described in which a hydrophilic ionic liquid is used to lyse algae cells at lower temperatures than existing algae processing methods. A salt or salt solution is used as a separation agent and to remove water from the ionic liquid, allowing the ionic liquid to be reused. The used salt may be dried or concentrated and reused. The relatively low lysis temperatures and recycling of the ionic liquid and salt reduce the environmental impact of the algae processing while providing biofuels and other useful products.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: Streamline Automation, LLCInventors: Geoffrey Chew, Alton J. Reich, H. Waite H. Dykes, JR., Roberto Di Salvo
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Publication number: 20110130551Abstract: A one-step process for the lysis of microalgae cell walls and separation of the cellular lipids for use in biofuel production by utilizing a hydrophilic ionic liquid, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium. The hydrophilic ionic liquid both lyses the microalgae cell walls and forms two immiscible layers, one of which consists of the lipid contents of the lysed cells. After mixture of the hydrophilic ionic liquid with a suspension of microalgae cells, gravity causes a hydrophobic lipid phase to move to a top phase where it is removed from the mixture and purified. The hydrophilic ionic liquid is recycled to lyse new microalgae suspensions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2010Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: Streamline Automation, LLC.Inventors: Roberto Di Salvo, Alton Reich, H. Waite H. Dykes, Rodrigo Teixeira