Patents by Inventor John M. Sweeten

John M. Sweeten 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).

  • Method for the production of thermally advanced feedlot biomass (TAFB) for use as fuel
    Publication number: 20100319595
    Abstract: A method for the production of animal feedlot biomass for use as fuel in a reactor comprises surfacing a feedlot with a feedlot surfacing material. In addition, the method comprises collecting an animal feedlot biomass from the feedlot. Further, the method comprises preparing the collected biomass for use as fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: John M. Sweeten, Kalyan Annamalai, Kevin Heflin, Brent W. Auvermann, Lanny A. McDonald, L. Wayne Greene, Doug Tolleson
  • Reburn system with feedlot biomass
    Patent number: 6973883
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to the use of feedlot biomass as reburn fuel matter to reduce NOx emissions. According to one embodiment of the invention, feedlot biomass is used as the reburn fuel to reduce NOx. The invention also includes burners and boiler in which feedlot biomass serves a reburn fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Kalyan Annamalai, John M. Sweeten