Patents by Inventor Nagamany Nirmalakhandan

Nagamany Nirmalakhandan 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).

  • Elastomeric, hydrogen-resistant biopolymer and its use in oil and gas and hydrogen gas piping and transportation
    Patent number: 9914787
    Abstract: A new generation elastomeric biopolymer produced by yeast belonging to the family Saccharomycetaceae, and an isolated yeast belonging to the genus Williopsis that produces and secretes the biopolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Arrowhead Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey Battle Smith, David C. Johnson, Shuguang Deng, Nagamany Nirmalakhandan
  • Elastomeric, Hydrogen-Resistant Biopolymer and its Use in Oil and Gas and Hydrogen Gas Piping and Transportation
    Publication number: 20170158780
    Abstract: A new generation elastomeric biopolymer produced by yeast belonging to the family Saccharomycetaceae, and an isolated yeast belonging to the genus Williopsis that produces and secretes the biopolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Geoffrey Battle Smith, David C. Johnson, Shuguang Deng, Nagamany Nirmalakhandan
  • Elastomeric, hydrogen-resistant biopolymer and its use in oil and gas refining, and in the storage and transport of hydrogen gas
    Patent number: 9528656
    Abstract: A new generation elastomeric biopolymer produced by yeast belonging to the family Saccharomycetaceae, and an isolated yeast belonging to the genus Williopsis that produces and secretes the biopolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Arrowhead Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey Battle Smith, David C. Johnson, Shuguang Deng, Nagamany Nirmalakhandan
  • Method and apparatus for membrane-based, two-stage gas production from solid biomaterials
    Patent number: 8343749
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention preferably relate to a method and apparatus for a two-stage membrane-based production of gas, preferably hydrogen gas or the like, from solid biological materials, preferably organic waste materials or the like, comprising anaerobic hydrolysis and fermentation and photofermentation using microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Arrowhead Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Nagamany Nirmalakhandan, Shuguang Deng, Geoffrey Smith
  • Desalination using low-grade thermal energy
    Patent number: 8282791
    Abstract: This invention describes a low temperature, self-sustainable desalination process operated under natural vacuum conditions created and maintained by barometric pressure head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Arrowhead Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Nagamany Nirmalakhandan, Veera Gnaneswar Gude
  • Method and Apparatus for Membrane-Based, Two-Stage Gas Production from Solid Biomaterials
    Publication number: 20120107895
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention preferably relate to a method and apparatus for a two-stage membrane-based production of gas, preferably hydrogen gas or the like, from solid biological materials, preferably organic waste materials or the like, comprising anaerobic hydrolysis and fermentation and photofermentation using microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: ARROWHEAD CENTER, INC.
    Inventors: Nagamany Nirmalakhandan, Shuguang Deng, Geoffrey Smith
  • Desalination Using Low-Grade Thermal Energy
    Publication number: 20120085108
    Abstract: This invention describes a low temperature, self-sustainable desalination process operated under natural vacuum conditions created and maintained by barometric pressure head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: ARROWHEAD CENTER, INC.
    Inventors: Nagamany Nirmalakhandan, Veera Gnaneswar Gude
  • Method and apparatus for membrane-based, two-stage gas production from solid biomaterials
    Patent number: 8093041
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention preferably relate to a method and apparatus for a two-stage membrane-based production of gas, preferably hydrogen gas or the like, from solid biological materials, preferably organic waste materials or the like, comprising anaerobic hydrolysis and fermentation and photofermentation using microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Arrowhead Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Nagamany Nirmalakhandan, Shuguang Deng, Geoffrey Smith
  • Desalination using low-grade thermal energy
    Patent number: 8080138
    Abstract: This invention describes a low temperature, self-sustainable desalination process operated under natural vacuum conditions created and maintained by barometric pressure head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Arrowhead Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Nagamany Nirmalakhandan, Veera Gnaneswar Gude
  • Desalination Using Low-Grade Thermal Energy
    Publication number: 20090020406
    Abstract: This invention describes a low temperature, self-sustainable desalination process operated under natural vacuum conditions created and maintained by barometric pressure head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: ARROWHEAD CENTER, INC.
    Inventors: Nagamany Nirmalakhandan, Veera Gnaneswar Gude