Patents by Inventor Michael Leo

Michael Leo 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).

  • Automatic and semi-automatic welding systems and methods
    Patent number: 10363628
    Abstract: Methods and devices for control for an automated welding system are provided. Disclosed control methods may include receiving a data set including one or more features of a joint to be welded and receiving a weld procedure for the joint to be welded. The weld procedure for the joint is determined based on a sample virtual weld performed by an operator, a stored procedure developed for a substantially similar weld joint, or a combination thereof. The method may further include determining one or more desired changes to the weld procedure based on the received features of the joint to be welded and generating an updated weld procedure by altering one or more parameters of the received weld procedure in accordance with the one or more desired changes, wherein the one or more parameters are included within a predetermined allowable data set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Patrick Albrecht, Todd Gerald Batzler, Michael Leo Weller
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECOVERING INERT FEEDSTOCK CONTAMINANTS FROM MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE DURING GASIFICATION
    Publication number: 20190217353
    Abstract: A multi-stage product gas generation system converts a carbonaceous material, such as municipal solid waste, into a product gas which may subsequently be converted into a liquid fuel or other material. One or more reactors containing bed material may be used to conduct reactions to effect the conversions. Unreacted inert feedstock contaminants present in the carbonaceous material may be separated from bed material using a portion of the product gas. A heat transfer medium collecting heat from a reaction in one stage may be applied as a reactant input in another, earlier stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: RAVI CHANDRAN, Daniel A. BURCIAGA, Daniel Michael LEO, Shawn Robert FREITAS, Dave G. NEWPORT, Justin Kevin MILLER, Kaitlin Emily HARRINGTON, Brian ATTWOOD Christopher
  • Method for producing a product gas having component gas ratio relationships
    Patent number: 10350574
    Abstract: A liquid fuel product system is configured to produce liquid fuels from carbonaceous materials. The liquid fuel product system includes a plurality of feedstock delivery systems, a plurality of first stage product gas generation systems, a plurality of second stage product gas generation systems, a plurality of third stage product gas generation systems, a primary gas clean-up system, a compression system, a secondary gas clean-up system, and a synthesis system that includes one or more from the group consisting of ethanol, mixed alcohols, methanol, dimethyl ether, and Fischer-Tropsch products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: ThermoChem Recovery International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ravi Chandran, Dave G. Newport, Daniel A. Burciaga, Daniel Michael Leo, Justin Kevin Miller, Kaitlin Emily Harrington, Brian Christopher Attwood
  • METHOD OF PRODUCING SULFUR-DEPLETED SYNGAS
    Publication number: 20190210874
    Abstract: A system and method for processing unconditioned syngas first removes solids and semi -volatile organic compounds (SVOC), then removes volatile organic compounds (VOC), and then removes at least one sulfur containing compound from the syngas. Additional processing may be performed depending on such factors as the source of syngas being processed, the products, byproducts and intermediate products desired to be formed, captured or recycled and environmental considerations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Ravi Chandran, Daniel Michael Leo, Shawn Robert Freitas, Dave G. Newport, Hamilton Sean Michael Whitney, Daniel A. Burciaga
  • CONDITIONED SYNGAS COMPOSITION, METHOD OF MAKING SAME AND METHOD OF PROCESSING SAME TO PRODUCE FUELS AND/OR FISCHER-TROPSCH PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20190210873
    Abstract: A system and method for processing unconditioned syngas first removes solids and semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOC), then removes volatile organic compounds (VOC), and then removes at least one sulfur containing compound from the syngas. Additional processing may be performed depending on such factors as the source of syngas being processed, the products, byproducts and intermediate products desired to be formed, captured or recycled and environmental considerations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Ravi Chandran, Daniel Michael Leo, Shawn Robert Freitas, Dave D. Newport, Hamilton Sean Michael Whitney, Daniel A. Burciaga
  • GLASS CONTAINER INSPECTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190195619
    Abstract: Described herein are various technologies pertaining to determining whether at least a portion of a sidewall of a glass container has insufficient thickness. A glass container inspection system comprises an infrared camera in communication with a computing system. The infrared camera is configured to capture an infrared image of an exterior of the sidewall of the glass container at long-wavelength infrared as the glass container undergoes a temperature change. The computing system receives the infrared image from the infrared camera and outputs an indication that at least the portion of the sidewall of the glass container has insufficient thickness based on the infrared image. The indication may also be based on a statistical model derived from infrared images of glass containers having sidewalls of known sufficient thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Leo Kress, Amir Novini, Richard A. Sones, Kellen Reusser
  • Gas-solids separation system having a partitioned solids transfer conduit
    Patent number: 10329506
    Abstract: A solids discharge system (SDS) is configured to separate solids from product gas. The system includes a solids separation device and at least one solids transfer conduit configured to receive solids from the solids separation device. The solids transfer conduit is selectively partitioned into a plurality of compartments (or “sections”) along its length by isolation valves. A gas supply conduit and a gas discharge conduits are connected to one of the sections to facilitate removal of solids. A filter in fluid communication with that section is configured to prevent solids from passing through the gas discharge conduit so that the solids can be removed from one of the sections of the solids transfer conduit. A product gas generation system incorporates first and second reactors, the latter of which receives products created by the second reactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: ThermoChem Recovery International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ravi Chandran, Dave G. Newport, Daniel Michael Leo, Daniel A. Burciaga, Justin Kevin Miller, Kaitlin Emily Harrington, Brian Christopher Attwood, Emily Jane Schultheis, Kelly Ann Kishton
  • Chucks and clamps for holding objects of a lithographic apparatus and methods for controlling a temperature of an object held by a clamp of a lithographic apparatus
    Patent number: 10324383
    Abstract: A lithographic apparatus includes a clamp (406) configured to receive an object (402). The clamp defines at least one channel (408) configured to pass a fluid at a first fluid temperature. The lithographic apparatus also includes a chuck (404) coupled to the clamp. The chuck (404) defines at least one void (464) configured to thermally insulate the chuck from the clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignees: ASML Holding N.V., ASML Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Raymond Wilhelmus Louis Lafarre, Adrianus Hendrik Koevoets, Michael Leo Nelson, Jacobus Cornelius Gerardus Van Der Sanden, Geoffrey O'Connor, Michael Andrew Chieda, Tammo Uitterdijk
  • Light field illumination container inspection system
    Patent number: 10309908
    Abstract: Described herein are various technologies pertaining to an automated light field illumination container inspection. The container inspection system includes a plurality of cameras that capture images of a container when the container is illuminated by way of light field illumination. Bands in images that include reflections in the exterior surface of the sidewall are identified, and a determination is made as to whether the container is defective based upon the identified bands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Applied Vision Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Leo Kress, Bryan Murdoch
  • Three-stage energy-integrated product gas generation system
    Patent number: 10287519
    Abstract: A multi-stage product gas generation system converts a carbonaceous material, such as municipal solid waste, into a product gas which may subsequently be converted into a liquid fuel or other material. One or more reactors containing bed material may be used to conduct reactions to effect the conversions. Unreacted inert feedstock contaminants present in the carbonaceous material may be separated from bed material using a portion of the product gas. A heat transfer medium collecting heat from a reaction in one stage may be applied as a reactant input in another, earlier stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: ThermoChem Recovery International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ravi Chandran, Daniel A. Burciaga, Daniel Michael Leo, Shawn Robert Freitas, Dave G. Newport, Justin Kevin Miller, Kaitlin Emily Harrington, Brian Christopher Attwood
  • Three-stage energy-integrated product gas generation method
    Patent number: 10286431
    Abstract: A multi-stage product gas generation system converts a carbonaceous material, such as municipal solid waste, into a product gas which may subsequently be converted into a liquid fuel or other material. One or more reactors containing bed material may be used to conduct reactions to effect the conversions. Unreacted inert feedstock contaminants present in the carbonaceous material may be separated from bed material using a portion of the product gas. A heat transfer medium collecting heat from a reaction in one stage may be applied as a reactant input in another, earlier stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: ThermoChem Recovery International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ravi Chandran, Daniel A. Burciaga, Daniel Michael Leo, Shawn Robert Freitas, Dave G. Newport, Justin Kevin Miller, Kaitlin Emily Harrington, Brian Christopher Attwood
  • INSECT COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20190133097
    Abstract: Variable-scale, modular, easily manufacturable, energy efficient, reliable, and computer operated Insect Production Superstructure Systems (IPSS) may be used to produce insects for human and animal consumption, and for the extraction and use of lipids for applications involving medicine, nanotechnology, consumer products, and chemical production with minimal water, feedstock, and environmental impact. An IPSS may comprise modules including feedstock mixing, enhanced feedstock splitting, insect feeding, insect breeding, insect collection, insect grinding, pathogen removal, multifunctional flour mixing, and lipid extraction. An IPSS may be configured to be constructed out of a plurality of containerized modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: INSECTERGY, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Michael Leo
  • Unconditioned syngas composition and method of cleaning up same for fischer-tropsch processing
    Patent number: 10280081
    Abstract: A system and method for processing unconditioned syngas first removes solids and semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOC), then removes volatile organic compounds (VOC), and then removes at least one sulfur containing compound from the syngas. Additional processing may be performed depending on such factors as the source of syngas being processed, the products, byproducts and intermediate products desired to be formed, captured or recycled and environmental considerations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: ThermoChem Recovery International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ravi Chandran, Daniel Michael Leo, Shawn Robert Freitas, Dave G. Newport, Hamilton Sean Michael Whitney, Daniel A. Burciaga
  • METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PRODUCT GAS HAVING COMPONENT GAS RATIO RELATIONSHIPS
    Publication number: 20190118157
    Abstract: A liquid fuel product system is configured to produce liquid fuels from carbonaceous materials. The liquid fuel product system includes a plurality of feedstock delivery systems, a plurality of first stage product gas generation systems, a plurality of second stage product gas generation systems, a plurality of third stage product gas generation systems, a primary gas clean-up system, a compression system, a secondary gas clean-up system, and a synthesis system that includes one or more from the group consisting of ethanol, mixed alcohols, methanol, dimethyl ether, and Fischer-Tropsch products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: RAVI CHANDRAN, Dave G. Newport, Daniel A. Burciaga, Daniel Michael Leo, Justin Kevin Miller, Kaitlin Emily Harrington, Brian Christopher Attwood
  • THREE-STAGE ENERGY-INTEGRATED PRODUCT GAS GENERATION METHOD
    Publication number: 20190118234
    Abstract: A multi-stage product gas generation system converts a carbonaceous material, such as municipal solid waste, into a product gas which may subsequently be converted into a liquid fuel or other material. One or more reactors containing bed material may be used to conduct reactions to effect the conversions. Unreacted inert feedstock contaminants present in the carbonaceous material may be separated from bed material using a portion of the product gas. A heat transfer medium collecting heat from a reaction in one stage may be applied as a reactant input in another, earlier stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: ThermoChem Recovery International, Inc.
    Inventors: RAVI CHANDRAN, Daniel A. BURCIAGA, Daniel Michael LEO, Shawn Robert FREITAS, Dave G. NEWPORT, Justin Kevin MILLER, Kaitlin Emily HARRINGTON, Brian Christopher ATTWOOD
  • Insect production systems and methods
    Patent number: 10264769
    Abstract: Variable-scale, modular, easily manufacturable, energy efficient, reliable, and computer operated Insect Production Superstructure Systems (IPSS) may be used to produce insects for human and animal consumption, and for the extraction and use of lipids for applications involving medicine, nanotechnology, consumer products, and chemical production with minimal water, feedstock, and environmental impact. An IPSS may comprise modules including feedstock mixing, enhanced feedstock splitting, insect feeding, insect breeding, insect collection, insect grinding, pathogen removal, multifunctional flour mixing, and lipid extraction. An IPSS may be configured to be constructed out of a plurality of containerized modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Inventor: Daniel Michael Leo
  • Insect production systems and methods
    Patent number: 10264768
    Abstract: Variable-scale, modular, easily manufacturable, energy efficient, reliable, and computer operated Insect Production Superstructure Systems (IPSS) may be used to produce insects for human and animal consumption, and for the extraction and use of lipids for applications involving medicine, nanotechnology, consumer products, and chemical production with minimal water, feedstock, and environmental impact. An IPSS may comprise modules including feedstock mixing, enhanced feedstock splitting, insect feeding, insect breeding, insect collection, insect grinding, pathogen removal, multifunctional flour mixing, and lipid extraction. An IPSS may be configured to be constructed out of a plurality of containerized modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Inventor: Daniel Michael Leo
  • IMPROVED HYDROGEL COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20190111184
    Abstract: Hydrogels and precursors deliver gels that support cell growth based on combinations of peptide derivatives. The combinations are based on two peptide derivatives; a first including an aromatic stacking ligand and a di-amino acid in which the amino acids include an aromatic ring; and a second including an aromatic stacking ligand and a dipeptide including one aromatic amino acid and another amino acid, which may be charged or polar. Aromatic amino acids include phenylalanine (F), tyrosine (Y) and tryptophan (W). Charged amino acids include positively charged amino acids arginine (R), histidine (H) and lysine (K), and negatively charged amino acids aspartic acid (D) and glutamic acid (E).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Eleanore Jane IRVINE, Mhairi Malone HARPER, Laura GOLDIE, Michael Leo CONNOLLY
  • Synchronous single- and double-acting piston feeder system and method
    Patent number: 10252234
    Abstract: A mechanism applies necessary forces for the creation of one or more plugs of compressible material to be supplied to a reactor. The plugs are capable of forming a seal between inlets for the plugs and the reactor. The mechanism includes two double-acting hydraulic piston cylinder assemblies coupled with two single-acting hydraulic piston cylinder assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: ThermoChem Recovery International, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Michael Leo, Hamilton Sean Michael Whitney
  • INSECT COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20190098926
    Abstract: Variable-scale, modular, easily manufacturable, energy efficient, reliable, and computer operated Insect Production Superstructure Systems (IPSS) may be used to produce insects for human and animal consumption, and for the extraction and use of lipids for applications involving medicine, nanotechnology, consumer products, and chemical production with minimal water, feedstock, and environmental impact. An IPSS may comprise modules including feedstock mixing, enhanced feedstock splitting, insect feeding, insect breeding, insect collection, insect grinding, pathogen removal, multifunctional flour mixing, liquid mixing, shaping, cooking, flavoring, biocatalyst mixing, exoskeleton separation, liquid separation, and lipid extraction. An IPSS may be configured to be constructed out of a plurality of containerized modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: INSECTERGY, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Michael Leo