Patents by Inventor Joseph E. Zuback
Joseph E. Zuback 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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Publication number: 20220364720Abstract: Methods and systems are described for improving the efficiency and reducing the carbon intensity of transportation fuels produced from heavy oil extracted with the steam injection process, by replacing natural gas from fossil fuel sources with a substitute renewable gas produced from solid carbonaceous materials while co-producing a solid carbonaceous byproduct.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventor: Joseph E. Zuback
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Patent number: 11300284Abstract: Methods and systems are described for improving the efficiency and reducing the carbon intensity of transportation fuels produced from heavy oil extracted with the steam injection process, by replacing natural gas from fossil fuel sources with a substitute renewable gas produced from solid carbonaceous materials while co-producing a solid carbonaceous byproduct.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Kore InfrastructureInventor: Joseph E. Zuback
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Publication number: 20200355365Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for improving the efficiency and reducing the carbon intensity of transportation fuels produced from heavy oil extracted with the steam injection process, by replacing natural gas from fossil fuel sources with a substitute renewable gas produced from solid carbonaceous materials while co-producing a solid carbonaceous byproduct.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventor: Joseph E. Zuback
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Patent number: 9573824Abstract: A method of cleaning a membrane surface immersed in a liquid medium with a fluid flow, including the steps of providing a randomly generated intermittent or pulsed fluid flow along the membrane surface to dislodge fouling materials therefrom. A membrane module is also disclosed comprising a plurality of porous membranes (6) or a set of membrane modules (5) and a device (11) for providing a generally randomly generated, pulsed fluid flow such that, in use, said fluid flow moves past the surfaces of said membranes (6) to dislodge fouling materials therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2013Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Evoqua Water Technologies LLCInventors: Gerin James, Joseph E. Zuback, Peter Zauner, Roger W. Phelps
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Publication number: 20160362649Abstract: A dual-mode system and method is disclosed for processing organic material. In a first mode of operation, the system pre-treats an organic feedstock before digestion for improved methanization. In a second mode of operation, the system post-treats digested material to generate a useful product.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2014Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Jay R. Troger, James R. Miller, Joseph E. Zuback
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Publication number: 20160264444Abstract: A thermal treatment system and method is disclosed for processing organic material. In a first embodiment, the system includes a thermal input device and a reaction device to thermally treat organic material to achieve cell lysing and cell formation, a separation device to separate inert solids from the organic material to produce a liquid stream with low concentrations of suspended solids, and a “high rate” biological treatment device to produce methane from the liquid stream. In a second embodiment, the system includes a pre-thickening device to minimize feed volume by pre-thickening prior to thermal treatment a thermal input device, a reaction device, and a solids separation device to selectively remove dense, inert particles from the thermally treated organic material prior to anaerobic biological treatment, with waste biosolids from anaerobic treatment being recycled to the pre-thickening device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2014Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Joseph E. Zuback
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Publication number: 20160185641Abstract: An integrated mobile thermal treatment system and method is disclosed for processing organic material. In a first mode of operation, the system includes all process components necessary to thermally treat organic material to achieve cell lysing and cell formation integrated in a common skid-assembled unit. In a second mode of operation, the system additionally includes pre-slurrying, pressurization, selective solids separation, and/or post-dewatering process components to minimize feed volume by pre-slurrying, deliver feed at the necessary treatment pressure, thermally treat organic material to achieve cell lysing and cell formation integrated in a separate or common skid-assembled unit, and produce a dewatered sludge cake suitable for disposal or use as a fertilizer of fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2014Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventor: Joseph E. Zuback
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Patent number: 8999172Abstract: A system is provided for removal of undesirable dissolved substances from solutions containing two or more dissolved substances to produce one or more new solutions suitable for beneficial use. The system utilizes amphoteric media in a treatment cycle where dissolved substances from the concentrated solution are first adsorbed by the media and subsequently rinsed with water to desorb and collect the dissolved substances sequentially into dilute effluent streams the substances are either aggregated or segregated based upon differences in relative concentrations of dissolved substances that is a result of differences in the affinity of the media for the dissolved substances. One or more of the dilute effluent streams are treated with a desalination process to recover water for media rinse and to concentrate the separated dissolved substances to facilitate beneficial use or disposal.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2011Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Global Water Advisors, Inc.Inventor: Joseph E. Zuback
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Publication number: 20140083940Abstract: A method of cleaning a membrane surface immersed in a liquid medium with a fluid flow, including the steps of providing a randomly generated intermittent or pulsed fluid flow along the membrane surface to dislodge fouling materials therefrom. A membrane module is also disclosed comprising a plurality of porous membranes (6) or a set of membrane modules (5) and a device (11) for providing a generally randomly generated, pulsed fluid flow such that, in use, said fluid flow moves past the surfaces of said membranes (6) to dislodge fouling materials therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Siemens Water Technologies LLCInventors: Fufang Zha, Gerin James, Joseph E. Zuback, Peter Zauner, Roger W. Phelps
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Patent number: 8623213Abstract: A hybrid method and system of treating wastewater with reduced energy usage is disclosed. The treatment system has a sorption system, an anaerobic digester that digests or converts at least a portion of the solids or sludge from the sorption system, and an aerobic treatment tank that partially reduces oxygen demand of a portion of the sludge from the sorption tank.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Siemens Water Technologies LLCInventors: Wenjun Liu, Edward J. Jordan, Joseph E. Zuback, George W. Smith
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Publication number: 20120267306Abstract: Separation processes using engineered osmosis are disclosed generally involving the extraction of solvent from a first solution to concentrate solute by using a second concentrated solution to draw the solvent from the first solution across a semi-permeable membrane. Enhanced efficiency may result from using low grade waste heat from industrial or commercial sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2010Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: OASYS WATER, INC.Inventors: Robert L. McGinnis, Joseph E. Zuback
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Patent number: 8114259Abstract: An electrically-driven separation apparatus can be used with a pressure-driven separation apparatus to provide potable water having a desired total dissolved solids (TDS).Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2006Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: Joseph E. Zuback, Gary C. Ganzi, Evgeniya Freydina, Anil D. Jha, Li-Shiang Liang, Frederick C. Wilkins
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Patent number: 8101072Abstract: A phosphorus removal system is operable to remove phosphorus from an influent. The system includes a first section receiving the influent and discharging a first flow. A first coagulant inlet is positioned upstream of the first section and is in fluid communication with the influent to introduce a first coagulant selected to precipitate phosphorus. A second section receives the first flow and discharges a second flow, and a third section receives the second flow and discharges an effluent. A second coagulant inlet is positioned downstream of the first section and upstream of the third section to introduce a second coagulant selected to precipitate phosphorus.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2009Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: Eric Allen Lawrence, Joseph E. Zuback
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Publication number: 20110253613Abstract: A system is adapted to remove one or more contaminants, particularly phosphorus, from an influent. The system includes a first section receiving the influent and discharging a first flow. A first coagulant inlet is positioned upstream of the first section and is in fluid communication with the influent to introduce a first coagulant selected to precipitate the contaminant. A second section receives the first flow and discharges a second flow, and a third section including a disc filter receives the second flow and discharges an effluent. A second coagulant inlet is positioned downstream of the first section and upstream of the third section to introduce a second coagulant selected to precipitate the contaminant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC.Inventors: Darin L. St. Germain, Leslie Uhlmeyer, Daniel L. Willers, Eric A. Lawrence, Joseph E. Zuback
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Patent number: 8017018Abstract: A phosphorus removal system is operable to remove phosphorus from an influent. The system includes a first section receiving the influent and discharging a first flow. A first coagulant inlet is positioned upstream of the first section and is in fluid communication with the influent to introduce a first coagulant selected to precipitate phosphorus. A second section receives the first flow and discharges a second flow, and a third section receives the second flow and discharges an effluent. A second coagulant inlet is positioned downstream of the first section and upstream of the third section to introduce a second coagulant selected to precipitate phosphorus.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2009Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: Eric Allen Lawrence, Joseph E. Zuback
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Publication number: 20110089105Abstract: A hybrid method and system of treating wastewater with reduced energy usage is disclosed. The treatment system has a sorption system, an anaerobic digester that digests or converts at least a portion of the solids or sludge from the sorption system, and an aerobic treatment tank that partially reduces oxygen demand of a portion of the sludge from the sorption tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: SIEMENS WATER TECHNOLOGIES CORP.Inventors: Wenjun Liu, Edward J. Jordan, Joseph E. Zuback, George W. Smith
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Patent number: 7678268Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and apparatus for treating wastewater. The wastewater treatment system includes a bioreactor including activated carbon and a first biological population. The wastewater treatment system may also include a membrane bioreactor and/or a wet oxidation unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2007Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Siemens Water Technologies Corp.Inventors: Duane R. Smith, Michael Howdeshell, Lori Marten, John A. Meidl, Thomas J. Vollstedt, Robert J. Wenta, Todd Wingers, Joseph E. Zuback
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Publication number: 20100051526Abstract: A phosphorus removal system is operable to remove phosphorus from an influent. The system includes a first section receiving the influent and discharging a first flow. A first coagulant inlet is positioned upstream of the first section and is in fluid communication with the influent to introduce a first coagulant selected to precipitate phosphorus. A second section receives the first flow and discharges a second flow, and a third section receives the second flow and discharges an effluent. A second coagulant inlet is positioned downstream of the first section and upstream of the third section to introduce a second coagulant selected to precipitate phosphorus.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: Eric A. LAWRENCE, Joseph E. Zuback
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Patent number: 7670486Abstract: A phosphorus removal system is operable to remove phosphorus from an influent. The system includes a first section receiving the influent and discharging a first flow. A first coagulant inlet is positioned upstream of the first section and is in fluid communication with the influent to introduce a first coagulant selected to precipitate phosphorus. A second section receives the first flow and discharges a second flow, and a third section receives the second flow and discharges an effluent. A second coagulant inlet is positioned downstream of the first section and upstream of the third section to introduce a second coagulant selected to precipitate phosphorus.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2006Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Siemens Water Technologies Corp.Inventors: Eric Allen Lawrence, Joseph E Zuback
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Publication number: 20100044315Abstract: A phosphorus removal system is operable to remove phosphorus from an influent. The system includes a first section receiving the influent and discharging a first flow. A first coagulant inlet is positioned upstream of the first section and is in fluid communication with the influent to introduce a first coagulant selected to precipitate phosphorus. A second section receives the first flow and discharges a second flow, and a third section receives the second flow and discharges an effluent. A second coagulant inlet is positioned downstream of the first section and upstream of the third section to introduce a second coagulant selected to precipitate phosphorus.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: Eric Allen Lawrence, Joseph E. Zuback