Patents by Inventor James Michael Geraets

James Michael Geraets 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).

  • Systems and methods for processing lignocellulosic biomass
    Patent number: 11365454
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes systems and methods for hydrolyzing (e.g., pretreatment and/or enzymatic hydrolysis) lignocellulosic biomass into one or more sugars such as pentose and glucose sugars. The present disclosure includes configurations that incorporate flashing and/or liquid cooling so as to permit desirable throughput. The present disclosure also includes a liquefaction configuration so as to permit desirable (e.g., continuous high volume) throughput.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: POET Research, Inc.
    Inventors: David Charles Carlson, Rodney Duane Pierson, James Michael Geraets
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS
    Publication number: 20190093184
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes systems and methods for hydrolyzing (e.g., pretreatment and/or enzymatic hydrolysis) lignocellulosic biomass into one or more sugars such as pentose and glucose sugars. The present disclosure includes configurations that incorporate flashing and/or liquid cooling so as to permit desirable throughput. The present disclosure also includes a liquefaction configuration so as to permit desirable (e.g., continuous high volume) throughput.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: David Charles Carlson, Rodney Duane Pierson, James Michael Geraets