Patents by Inventor Milton Summerfeld

Milton Summerfeld 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).

  • Photobioreactor and uses therefor
    Patent number: 8198076
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel photobioreactors, modules thereof, and methods for use in culturing and harvesting algae and cyanobacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: The Arizona Board of Regents, A Body Corporate Acting on Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Qiang Hu, Milton Summerfeld
  • NOVEL PSEUDOCHLOROCOCCUM SPECIES AND USES THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20100267085
    Abstract: The present invention relates to algal species and compositions, methods for identifying algae that produce high lipid content and possess CO2 tolerance, and methods for using such algae for lipid isolation, wastewater remediation, waste gas remediation, and/or biomass production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: The Arizona Board of Regents, a Body Corporate Acting on Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Qiang Hu, Danzxiang Han, Milton Summerfeld
  • Algal Medium Chain Length Fatty Acids and Hydrocarbons
    Publication number: 20100028962
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for production of algal-based medium chain fatty acids and hydrocarbons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Qiang Hu, Milton Summerfeld
  • PHOTOBIOREACTOR AND USES THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20100028976
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel photobioreactors, modules thereof, and methods for use in culturing and harvesting algae and cyanobacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: THE ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS, A BODY CORPORATE ACTIN ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Qiang Hu, Milton Summerfeld