Patents by Inventor Jerry Poe
Jerry Poe 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: 11339062Abstract: A novel method of producing concentrated streams or otherwise useful hypersaline brines from a source of non-potable or otherwise impaired water is provided. The method comprises feeding the source water into the feed side of a membrane distillation unit while simultaneously feeding a distillate stream through the receiving side of the distillation unit. The feed and receiving sides are separated by a hydrophobic, microporous membrane that allows water vapor to flux through the membrane to the receiving side. As the membrane becomes clogged with particulates, the unit can be subjected to stream flow reversal and/or temperature gradient reversal in order to remove those particulates and restore previous vapor flux levels, after which previous operations can be resumed.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2016Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignees: Compass Minerals Ogden Inc., Colorado School of MinesInventors: Kerri L. Hickenbottom, Tzahi Cath, Daniel K. Pannell, Jerry Poe, Corey R. Milne
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Publication number: 20180105440Abstract: Novel water softening products and methods of treating hard water are provided. The products comprise a chloride-free, organic salt and a chelating agent. The products are useful for regenerating ion exchange material in a water softening system and providing softened water containing both sodium and potassium ions, while avoiding the formation of undesirable precipitates (e.g., low Ksp byproducts).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Geoffrey A. Brown, Kristopher Shelite, Jerry Poe
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Publication number: 20160280565Abstract: A novel method of producing concentrated streams or otherwise useful hypersaline brines from a source of non-potable or otherwise impaired water is provided. The method comprises feeding the source water into the feed side of a membrane distillation unit while simultaneously feeding a distillate stream through the receiving side of the distillation unit. The feed and receiving sides are separated by a hydrophobic, microporous membrane that allows water vapor to flux through the membrane to the receiving side. As the membrane becomes clogged with particulates, the unit can be subjected to stream flow reversal and/or temperature gradient reversal in order to remove those particulates and restore previous vapor flux levels, after which previous operations can be resumed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Kerri L. Hickenbottom, Tzahi Cath, Daniel K. Pannell, Jerry Poe, Corey R. Milne
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Publication number: 20130327711Abstract: A novel method of producing concentrated streams or otherwise useful hypersaline brines from a source of non-potable or otherwise impaired water is provided. The method comprises feeding the source water into the feed side of a membrane distillation unit while simultaneously feeding a distillate stream through the receiving side of the distillation unit. The feed and receiving sides are separated by a hydrophobic, microporous membrane that allows water vapor to flux through the membrane to the receiving side. As the membrane becomes clogged with particulates, the unit can be subjected to stream flow reversal and/or temperature gradient reversal in order to remove those particulates and restore previous vapor flux levels, after which previous operations can be resumed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventors: Kerri L. Hickenbottom, Tzahi Cath, Daniel K. Pannell, Jerry Poe
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Publication number: 20130233797Abstract: A novel method of extracting minerals from an aqueous source, and an equipment system for carrying out this method, are provided. The method comprises feeding the aqueous source into the feed side of a forward osmosis device while simultaneously feeding a draw solution that includes an osmotic agent through the draw side of the forward osmosis device. The feed and draw sides are separated by a semi-permeable membrane that allows water to be drawn through the membrane to the draw side, thus yielding a concentrated stream from the feed side. The solids can then be separated from that stream and recovered for use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: GREAT SALT LAKE MINERALS CORPORATIONInventors: Tzahi Cath, Corey Milne, Daniel K. Pannell, Jerry Poe, Mark Reynolds
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Patent number: 8372302Abstract: Deicing compositions comprising magnesium chloride and potassium sulfate are provided. The compositions are pet friendly and have less of a detrimental impact on the environment and vegetation than prior art compositions. Methods of reducing or preventing the build-up of ice or snow on various surfaces are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2010Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: North American Salt CompanyInventors: Jerry Poe, Douglas N. Excell, Patricia Ries, Kristopher Shelite
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Patent number: 8277663Abstract: Novel water softening compositions and methods of treating hard water are provided. The compositions comprise a blend of sodium chloride and potassium chloride. The compositions are useful for regenerating ion exchange material in a water softening system and providing softened water containing both sodium and potassium ions.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: North American Salt CompanyInventors: Kevin Thimmesch, Jerry Poe
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Publication number: 20120241382Abstract: Novel water softening products and methods of treating hard water are provided. The products comprise a chloride-free, organic salt and a chelating agent. The products are useful for regenerating ion exchange material in a water softening system and providing softened water containing both sodium and potassium ions, while avoiding the formation of undesirable precipitates (e.g., low Ksp byproducts).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: NORTH AMERICAN SALT COMPANYInventors: Geoffrey A. Brown, Kristopher Shelite, Jerry Poe
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Publication number: 20120043498Abstract: Deicing compositions comprising magnesium chloride and potassium sulfate are provided. The compositions are pet friendly and have less of a detrimental impact on the environment and vegetation than prior art compositions. Methods of reducing or preventing the build-up of ice or snow on various surfaces are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: North American Salt CompanyInventors: Jerry Poe, Douglas N. Excell, Patricia Ries, Kristopher Shelite
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Patent number: 7935269Abstract: Novel deicing compositions and methods of using and forming those compositions are provided. The compositions comprise a blend of NaCl, KCl, and MgCl2, with the NaCl preferably being coated with a solution comprising an ice melt trigger and/or urea. The deicing composition has low corrosion, particularly when compared to a NaCl solution. At the same time, the compositions have superior melt properties compared to NaCl solutions as well as other prior art deicers. The deicing compositions are useful for melting ice on surfaces such as roadways.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: North American Salt CompanyInventors: Jerry Poe, Douglas N. Excell
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Publication number: 20100294981Abstract: Novel deicing compositions and methods of using and forming those compositions are provided. The compositions comprise a blend of NaCl, KCl, and MgCl2, with the NaCl preferably being coated with a solution comprising an ice melt trigger and/or urea. The deicing composition has low corrosion, particularly when compared to a NaCl solution. At the same time, the compositions have superior melt properties compared to NaCl solutions as well as other prior art deicers. The deicing compositions are useful for melting ice on surfaces such as roadways.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventors: Jerry Poe, Douglas N. Excell
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Patent number: 7758770Abstract: Novel binders and a compacted salt containing those binders are provided. The binders comprise an aqueous solution or dispersion of sorbitol and an alkali metal phosphate. The binder is contacted with salt crystals heated to elevated temperatures. After binder contact, the coated salt crystals are passed through a compactor where elevated temperatures and pressures cause the salt to melt and then recrystallize as a sheet that can be broken into pieces. The final salt product has the binding agent substantially uniformly dispersed therethrough, resulting in a salt that has high strength and is resistant to mushing. The inventive products are particularly useful as a water softening salt.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2007Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: North American Salt CompanyInventor: Jerry Poe
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Publication number: 20100140178Abstract: Novel water softening compositions and methods of treating hard water are provided. The compositions comprise a blend of sodium chloride and potassium chloride. The compositions are useful for regenerating ion exchange material in a water softening system and providing softened water containing both sodium and potassium ions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: North American Salt CompanyInventors: Kevin Thimmesch, Jerry Poe
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Publication number: 20090127502Abstract: Novel binders and a compacted salt containing those binders are provided. The binders comprise an aqueous solution or dispersion of sorbitol and an alkali metal phosphate. The binder is contacted with salt crystals heated to elevated temperatures. After binder contact, the coated salt crystals are passed through a compactor where elevated temperatures and pressures cause the salt to melt and then recrystallize as a sheet that can be broken into pieces. The final salt product has the binding agent substantially uniformly dispersed therethrough, resulting in a salt that has high strength and is resistant to mushing. The inventive products are particularly useful as a water softening salt.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventor: Jerry Poe