Patents by Inventor Mark L. Jarand
Mark L. Jarand 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: 20190367425Abstract: Biochar is provided that is treated to have certain chemical and physical properties found to have the highest impact on plant growth and/or soil health. In particular, the following physical and/or chemical properties, among others, of a biochar have been identified as critical properties to control for in the selection of biomass feedstock, pyrolysis conditions, and/or enhancing treatment to increase biochar performance: (i) bulk density (ii) impregnation capacity; (iii) particle size distribution; (iv) solid particle density; (v) surface area; (vi) porosity; (vii) total porosity; (viii) ratio of macroporosity to total porosity (ix) content of residual organic compounds; (x) content of volatile organic compounds; (xii) ash content; (xiii) water holding capacity; (xiv) water retention capabilities; (xv) levels of dioxins and other potentially hazardous byproducts of pyrolysis; and (xvi) pH.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Ranko Panayotov Bontchev, Han Suk Kim, Richard W. Wilson, Richard Wilson Belcher, Cameron Cheyne, Leo E. Manzer, Mark L. Jarand, Haijan Wan, Rajashekharam Malyala
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Patent number: 10472298Abstract: A method is provided for producing a biochar solution. The method comprises the steps of collecting biochar particles, dispersing the biochar particles in a liquid solution and adding a stabilizing agent to keep the biochar in flowable suspension. The stabilizing agent may be added to the liquid solution or to the biochar prior to placing the biochar in solution.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2018Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Cool Planet Energy System, Inc.Inventors: Mark L. Jarand, Daren Einar Daugaard, Timothy Alan Thompson, Han Suk Kim, Michael William Metier
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Patent number: 10472297Abstract: A method and system is provided for using biochar in composting environments to control temperature, moisture, acid and pH levels, odors and bacterial cultures. The method further includes treating the biochar prior to combining it with the compost to further control such parameters.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Cool Planet Energy System, Inc.Inventors: Richard W. Belcher, Mark L. Jarand
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Patent number: 10392313Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for applying biochar to turf and landscape to allow the turf and landscape to be effectively maintained under reduced water and/or reduced fertilizer applications.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2016Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Cool Planet Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Richard W. Wilson, Han Suk Kim, Ranko Panayotov Bontchev, Neil Christopher Wahlgren, Vern Traxler, Timothy Alan Thompson, Brian Buege, Mark L. Jarand
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Publication number: 20190210935Abstract: The invention relates to a microbial delivery system where biochar acts as a carrier for microbes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Richard Wilson Belcher, Han Suk Kim, Brian Buege, Michael C. Cheiky, Ronald A. Sills, Mark L. Jarand
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Publication number: 20190210934Abstract: A method is provided for applying porous carbonaceous particles to soil for purpose of cultivating plants having roots, where at least 95% of the porous carbonaceous particles have a particle size less than or equal to 10 mm. The method incorporates the porous carbonaceous particles into the soil surrounding the plant roots at a depth of between 0-24 inches from the soil surface, where the porous carbonaceous particles are positioned in the area surrounding the roots of the plants at a ratio of between 1:999 to 1:1 porous carbonaceous particles to soil.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Han Suk Kim, Kevin Daniel Dolinar, Mark L. Jarand, Vern Traxler, Timothy Alan Thompson, Rajashekharam Malyala
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Patent number: 10301228Abstract: Biochar is provided that is treated to have certain chemical and physical properties found to have the highest impact on plant growth and/or soil health. In particular, the following physical and/or chemical properties, among others, of a biochar have been identified as critical properties to control for in the selection of biomass feedstock, pyrolysis conditions, and/or enhancing treatment to increase biochar performance: (i) bulk density (ii) impregnation capacity; (iii) particle size distribution; (iv) solid particle density; (v) surface area; (vi) porosity; (vii) total porosity; (viii) ratio of macroporosity to total porosity (ix) content of residual organic compounds; (x) content of volatile organic compounds; (xii) ash content; (xiii) water holding capacity; (xiv) water retention capabilities; (xv) levels of dioxins and other potentially hazardous byproducts of pyrolysis; and (xvi) pH.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Cool Planet Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ranko Panayatov Bontchev, Han Suk Kim, Richard W. Wilson, Richard Wilson Belcher, Cameron Cheyne, Leo E. Manzer, Mark L. Jarand, Haijun Wan, Rajashekharam Malyala
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Patent number: 10252951Abstract: Treated biochar and methods for treating biochar are provided. The method for treating the biochar includes forcing, assisting or accelerating the movement of an infiltrant into the pores of the biochar, whereby the treatment affects properties of the biochar that provide for a more reliable and predictable biochar for use in various applications, including, but not limited to, agricultural applications.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2015Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Cool Planet Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ranko Panayotov Bontchev, Han Suk Kim, Richard Wilson Belcher, Mark L. Jarand
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Patent number: 10233129Abstract: A method is provided for applying porous carbonaceous particles to soil for purpose of cultivating plants having roots, where at least 95% of the porous carbonaceous particles have a particle size less than or equal to 10 mm. The method incorporates the porous carbonaceous particles into the soil surrounding the plant roots at a depth of between 0-24 inches from the soil surface, where the porous carbonaceous particles are positioned in the area surrounding the roots of the plants at a ratio of between 1:999 to 1:1 porous carbonaceous particles to soil.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Cool Planet Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Han Suk Kim, Kevin Daniel Dolinar, Mark L. Jarand, Vern Traxler, Timothy Alan Thompson, Rajashekharam Malyala
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Patent number: 10173937Abstract: The invention relates to a microbial delivery system where biochar acts as a carrier for microbes.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2016Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Cool Planet Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Richard Wilson Belcher, Han Suk Kim, Brian Buege, Mark L. Jarand, Michael C. Cheiky, Ronald A. Sills
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Publication number: 20180327329Abstract: Treated biochar and methods for treating biochar are provided. The method for treating the biochar includes forcing, assisting or accelerating the movement of an infiltrant into the pores of the biochar, whereby the treatment affects properties of the biochar that provide for a more reliable and predictable biochar for use in various applications, including, but not limited to, agricultural applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Ranko Panayatov Bontchev, Han Suk Kim, Richard Wilson Belcher, Mark L. Jarand
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Patent number: 10118870Abstract: A method for creating treated biochar is provided that includes infusing a liquid additive into the pores of biochar, such as a fertilizer solution or other additive beneficial to plant growth. The method further includes the removal of materials and/or other additives from the pores of biochar. The present invention further provides biochar having pores filled with a liquid solution containing an additive, where the additive may include, but not be limited to, an additive beneficial to plant growth.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2016Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Cool Planet Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ranko Panayotov Bontchev, Han Suk Kim, Mark L. Jarand, Richard Wilson Belcher, Michael C. Cheiky, Ronald A. Sills
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Patent number: 10106471Abstract: Treated biochar and methods for treating biochar are provided. The method for treating the biochar includes forcing, assisting or accelerating the movement of an infiltrant into the pores of the biochar, whereby the treatment affects properties of the biochar that provide for a more reliable and predictable biochar for use in various applications, including, but not limited to, agricultural applications.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Cool Planet Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ranko Panayotov Bontchev, Han Suk Kim, Richard Wilson Belcher, Mark L. Jarand
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Patent number: 10093588Abstract: A method is described for rendering char from a biomass fractionator apparatus (BMF char) suitable for addition to soil in high concentrations, the method relying on multiple processes comprising removing detrimental hydrocarbons from BMF char, removing adsorbed gases from BMF char, introducing microorganisms to the BMF char, and adjusting soil pH.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2016Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: COOL PLANET ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Michael C. Cheiky, Mark L. Jarand, Ronald A. Sills
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Patent number: 10059634Abstract: A method is provided for producing a biochar solution. The method comprises the steps of collecting biochar particles, dispersing the biochar particles in a liquid solution and adding a stabilizing agent to keep the biochar in flowable suspension. The stabilizing agent may be added to the liquid solution or to the biochar prior to placing the biochar in solution.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Cool Planet Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Mark L. Jarand, Daren Einar Daugaard, Timothy Alan Thompson, Han Suk Kim, Michael William Metier
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Patent number: 10023503Abstract: Treated biochar and methods for treating biochar are provided. The method for treating the biochar includes forcing, assisting or accelerating the movement of an infiltrant into the pores of the biochar, whereby the treatment affects properties of the biochar that provide for a more reliable and predictable biochar for use in various applications, including, but not limited to, agricultural applications.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Cool Planet Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ranko Panayotov Bontchev, Han Suk Kim, Richard Wilson Belcher, Mark L. Jarand
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Publication number: 20180118631Abstract: Biochar is provided that is treated to have certain chemical and physical properties found to have the highest impact on plant growth and/or soil health. In particular, the following physical and/or chemical properties, among others, of a biochar have been identified as critical properties to control for in the selection of biomass feedstock, pyrolysis conditions, and/or enhancing treatment to increase biochar performance: (i) bulk density (ii) impregnation capacity; (iii) particle size distribution; (iv) solid particle density; (v) surface area; (vi) porosity; (vii) total porosity; (viii) ratio of macroporosity to total porosity (ix) content of residual organic compounds; (x) content of volatile organic compounds; (xii) ash content; (xiii) water holding capacity; (xiv) water retention capabilities; (xv) levels of dioxins and other potentially hazardous byproducts of pyrolysis; and (xvi) pH.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Ranko Panayatov Bontchev, Han Suk Kim, Richard W. Wilson, Richard Wilson Belcher, Cameron Cheyne, Leo E. Manzer, Mark L. Jarand, Haijun Wan, Rajashekharam Malyala
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Publication number: 20170362135Abstract: A method and system is provided for treating water to remove contaminants using treated biochar placed in the water flow pathway of a water treatment process. The system further includes the further treatment of the treated biochar after its use in the water treatment process for use in agricultural or animal applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Rajashekharam Malyala, Richard Wilson Belcher, Ranko Panayatov Bontchev, Brian Buege, Mark L. Jarand, Han Suk Kim, Juliette MacKay, Ronald A. Sills, Vern Traxler
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Patent number: 9809502Abstract: Biochar is provided that is treated to have certain chemical and physical properties found to have the highest impact on plant growth and/or soil health. In particular, the following physical and/or chemical properties, among others, of a biochar have been identified as critical properties to control for in the selection of biomass feedstock, pyrolysis conditions, and/or enhancing treatment to increase biochar performance: (i) bulk density (ii) impregnation capacity; (iii) particle size distribution; (iv) solid particle density; (v) surface area; (vi) porosity; (vii) total porosity; (viii) ratio of macroporosity to total porosity (ix) content of residual organic compounds; (x) content of volatile organic compounds; (xii) ash content; (xiii) water holding capacity; (xiv) water retention capabilities; (xv) levels of dioxins and other potentially hazardous byproducts of pyrolysis; and (xvi) pH.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2016Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Cool Planet Energy Systems, Inc.Inventors: Ranko Bontchev, Han Suk Kim, Richard W. Wilson, Richard Wilson Belcher, Cameron Cheyne, Leo E. Manzer, Mark L. Jarand, Haijun Wan, Rajashekharam Malyala
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Publication number: 20170217848Abstract: A method and system is provided for using biochar in composting environments to control temperature, moisture, acid and pH levels, odors and bacterial cultures. The method further includes treating the biochar prior to combining it with the compost to further control such parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Richard W. Belcher, Mark L. Jarand