Patents by Inventor Olgica Bakajin

Olgica Bakajin 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).

  • Water purification systems and methods having pressurized draw stream
    Patent number: 11779883
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to methods and systems for dewatering solutions via forward osmosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Porifera, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Benton, Erik Desormeaux, Olgica Bakajin
  • Separation systems, elements, and methods for separation utilizing stacked membranes and spacers
    Patent number: 11759751
    Abstract: An example separation system includes a stack of membrane plate assemblies. An example membrane plate assembly may include membranes bonded to opposite sides of a spacer plate. The spacer plate may include a first opening in fluid communication with a region between the membranes, and a second opening in fluid communication with a region between membrane plate assemblies. Adjacent membrane plate assemblies in the stack may have alternating orientations such that bonding areas for adjacent membranes in the stack may be staggered. Accordingly, two isolated flows may be provided which may be orthogonal from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Porifera, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Benton, Olgica Bakajin
  • METHODS OF DEWATERING OF ALCOHOLIC SOLUTIONS VIA FORWARD OSMOSIS AND RELATED SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20230182076
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to methods and systems for dewatering alcoholic solutions via forward osmosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Porifera, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Benton, Olgica Bakajin, Jennifer Klare, Ravindra Revanur
  • REMOVING COMPONENTS OF ALCOHOLIC SOLUTIONS VIA FORWARD OSMOSIS AND RELATED SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20230149853
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to methods and systems for controllably removing one or more solutes from a solution. Examples disclosed herein relate to methods and systems for removing water from alcoholic beverages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Porifera, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Benton, Olgica Bakajin, Jennifer Klare, Ravindra Revanur
  • Methods of dewatering of alcoholic solutions via forward osmosis and related systems
    Patent number: 11571660
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to methods and systems for dewatering alcoholic solutions via forward osmosis, where the concentration of alcohol in the draw stream is equal to or greater than the concentration of the alcohol in the feed stream. As the feed stream is concentrated the alcohol is retained in the feed stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: PORIFERA, INC.
    Inventors: Charles Benton, Olgica Bakajin, Jennifer Klare, Ravindra Revanur
  • Removing components of alcoholic solutions via forward osmosis and related systems
    Patent number: 11541352
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to methods and systems for controllably removing one or more solutes from a solution. Examples disclosed herein relate to methods and systems for removing water from alcoholic beverages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Porifera, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Benton, Olgica Bakajin, Jennifer Klare, Ravindra Revanur
  • Removing components of alcoholic solutions via forward osmosis and related systems
    Patent number: 11484837
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to methods and systems for controllably removing one or more solutes from a solution. Examples disclosed herein relate to methods and systems for removing water from alcoholic beverages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Porifera, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Benton, Olgica Bakajin, Jennifer Klare, Ravindra Revanur
  • WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS HAVING PRESSURIZED DRAW STREAM
    Publication number: 20220054981
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to methods and systems for dewatering solutions via forward osmosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: Porifera, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Benton, Erik Desormeaux, Olgica Bakajin
  • Water purification systems and methods having pressurized draw stream
    Patent number: 11173452
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to methods and systems for dewatering solutions via forward osmosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Porifera, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Benton, Erik Desormeaux, Olgica Bakajin
  • SEPARATION SYSTEMS, ELEMENTS, AND METHODS FOR SEPARATION UTILIZING STACKED MEMBRANES AND SPACERS
    Publication number: 20210339201
    Abstract: An example separation system includes a stack of membrane plate assemblies. An example membrane plate assembly may include membranes bonded to opposite sides of a spacer plate. The spacer plate may include a first opening in fluid communication with a region between the membranes, and a second opening in fluid communication with a region between membrane plate assemblies. Adjacent membrane plate assemblies in the stack may have alternating orientations such that bonding areas for adjacent membranes in the stack may be staggered. Accordingly, two isolated flows may be provided which may be orthogonal from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: Porifera, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Benton, Olgica Bakajin
  • Separation systems, elements, and methods for separation utilizing stacked membranes and spacers
    Patent number: 11090611
    Abstract: An example separation system includes a stack of membrane plate assemblies. An example membrane plate assembly may include membranes bonded to opposite sides of a spacer plate. The spacer plate may include a first opening in fluid communication with a region between the membranes, and a second opening in fluid communication with a region between membrane plate assemblies. Adjacent membrane plate assemblies in the stack may have alternating orientations such that bonding areas for adjacent membranes in the stack may be staggered. Accordingly, two isolated flows may be provided which may be orthogonal from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Porifera, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Benton, Olgica Bakajin
  • SEPARATION SYSTEMS, ELEMENTS, AND METHODS FOR SEPARATION UTILIZING STACKED MEMBRANES AND SPACERS
    Publication number: 20200094193
    Abstract: An example separation system includes a stack of membrane plate assemblies. An example membrane plate assembly may include membranes bonded to opposite sides of a spacer plate. The spacer plate may include a first opening in fluid communication with a region between the membranes, and a second opening in fluid communication with a region between membrane plate assemblies. Adjacent membrane plate assemblies in the stack may have alternating orientations such that bonding areas for adjacent membranes in the stack may be staggered. Accordingly, two isolated flows may be provided which may be orthogonal from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Applicant: Porifera, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Benton, Olgica Bakajin
  • ADVANCEMENTS IN OSMOTICALLY DRIVEN MEMBRANE SYSTEMS INCLUDING MULTI-STAGE PURIFICATION
    Publication number: 20200086274
    Abstract: An example water purification system for purifying high concentration feed solutions includes a high rejection forward osmosis module, one or more low rejection modules, and a high rejection reverse osmosis module. The low rejection modules may have different rejection levels. The system may be pressurized by one or more pumps. One or more of the low rejection modules may include one or more nanofiltration (NF) membranes. The draw solution may comprise a monovalent salt, a multivalent salt, or a combination of both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: Porifera, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Benton, Olgica Bakajin, Carl Lundin
  • WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS HAVING PRESSURIZED DRAW STREAM
    Publication number: 20200078734
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to methods and systems for dewatering solutions via forward osmosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: Porifera, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Benton, Erik Desormeaux, Olgica Bakajin
  • REMOVING COMPONENTS OF ALCOHOLIC SOLUTIONS VIA FORWARD OSMOSIS AND RELATED SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20200024557
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to methods and systems for controllably removing one or more solutes from a solution. Examples disclosed herein relate to methods and systems for removing water from alcoholic beverages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Applicant: Porifera, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Benton, Olgica Bakajin, Jennifer Klare, Ravindra Revanur
  • Advancements in osmotically driven membrane systems including multi-stage purification
    Patent number: 10500544
    Abstract: An example water purification system for purifying high concentration feed solutions includes a high rejection forward osmosis module, one or more low rejection modules, and a high rejection reverse osmosis module. The low rejection modules may have different rejection levels. The system may be pressurized by one or more pumps. One or more of the low rejection modules may include one or more nanofiltration (NF) membranes. The draw solution may comprise a monovalent salt, a multivalent salt, or a combination of both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Porifera, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Benton, Olgica Bakajin, Carl Lundin
  • Water purification systems and methods having pressurized draw stream
    Patent number: 10464021
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to methods and systems for dewatering solutions via forward osmosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Porifera, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Benton, Erik Desormeaux, Olgica Bakajin
  • Separation systems, elements, and methods for separation utilizing stacked membranes and spacers
    Patent number: 10464023
    Abstract: An example separation system includes a stack of membrane plate assemblies. An example membrane plate assembly may include membranes bonded to opposite sides of a spacer plate. The spacer plate may include a first opening in fluid communication with a region between the membranes, and a second opening in fluid communication with a region between membrane plate assemblies. Adjacent membrane plate assemblies in the stack may have alternating orientations such that bonding areas for adjacent membranes in the stack may be staggered. Accordingly, two isolated flows may be provided which may be orthogonal from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Porifera, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Benton, Olgica Bakajin
  • Supported carbon nanotube membranes and their preparation methods
    Patent number: 10384169
    Abstract: Membranes are described that may include aligned carbon nanotubes coated with an inorganic support layer and a polymeric matrix. Methods of membrane fabrication are described that may include coating an aligned carbon nanotube array with an inorganic support layer followed by infiltration with a polymeric solvent or solution. The support carbon nanotube membrane may have improved performance for separations such as desalination, drug delivery, or pharmaceuticals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Porifera, Inc.
    Inventors: Valentin Lulevich, Olgica Bakajin
  • METHODS OF DEWATERING OF ALCOHOLIC SOLUTIONS VIA FORWARD OSMOSIS AND RELATED SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20180311618
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to methods and systems for dewatering alcoholic solutions via forward osmosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: Porifera, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles BENTON, Olgica BAKAJIN, Jennifer KLARE, Ravindra REVANUR