Patents by Inventor Randy Blevins
Randy Blevins 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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Patent number: 10358957Abstract: Mufflers with unique configurations which, in certain (but not all) embodiments, improve engine performance. In other embodiments, improved manufacturing processes and methods for making mufflers. In particularly preferred embodiments, methods for making motorcycle mufflers with swaging techniques. In still other preferred embodiments, swaged motorcycle mufflers with improved exhaust flow. In still other embodiments, aftermarket mufflers which can be assembled to a variety of engine exhaust systems utilizing a universal coupler.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2016Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Inventors: Jason B. Panther, James B. Panther, Randy Blevins
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Patent number: 10035963Abstract: A mixing apparatus for producing a feedstock for a reformer, the mixing apparatus including at least one mixing vessel comprising a cylindrical vessel with a conical bottom; a steam inlet configured for introducing steam into the conical bottom; a carbonaceous material inlet configured for introducing a carbonaceous feed into the cylindrical vessel; and an outlet for a reformer feedstock comprising at least 0.3 pounds of steam per pound of carbonaceous material, with the at least one mixing vessel configured for operation at a pressure of greater than about 10 psig.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2017Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: RES USA, LLCInventors: Randy Blevins, Joshua B. Pearson, Harold A. Wright
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Patent number: 9994777Abstract: A system including a mixing apparatus configured to produce a reformer feedstock and comprising one or more cylindrical vessel having a conical bottom section, an inlet for superheated steam within the conical bottom section and an inlet for at least one carbonaceous material at or near the top of the cylindrical vessel, wherein the one or more cylindrical vessel is a pressure vessel configured for operation at a pressure in the range of from about 5 psig (34.5 kPa) to about 50 psig (344.7 kPa); a reformer configured to produce, from the reformer feedstock, a reformer product comprising synthesis gas, and also producing a hot flue gas; a synthesis gas conversion apparatus configured to catalytically convert at least a portion of the synthesis gas in the reformer product into synthesis gas conversion product, and to separate, from the synthesis gas conversion product, a spent catalyst stream and a tailgas.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: RES USA, LLCInventors: Randy Blevins, Joshua B. Pearson, Harold A. Wright
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Publication number: 20170314435Abstract: Mufflers with unique configurations which, in certain (but not all) embodiments, improve engine performance. In other embodiments, improved manufacturing processes and methods for making mufflers. In particularly preferred embodiments, methods for making motorcycle mufflers with swaging techniques. In still other preferred embodiments, swaged motorcycle mufflers with improved exhaust flow. In still other embodiments, aftermarket mufflers which can be assembled to a variety of engine exhaust systems utilizing a universal coupler.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2016Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventors: Jason B. Panther, James B. Panther, Randy Blevins
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Publication number: 20170114291Abstract: A mixing apparatus for producing a feedstock for a reformer, the mixing apparatus including at least one mixing vessel comprising a cylindrical vessel with a conical bottom; a steam inlet configured for introducing steam into the conical bottom; a carbonaceous material inlet configured for introducing a carbonaceous feed into the cylindrical vessel; and an outlet for a reformer feedstock comprising at least 0.3 pounds of steam per pound of carbonaceous material, with the at least one mixing vessel configured for operation at a pressure of greater than about 10 psig.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2017Publication date: April 27, 2017Inventors: Randy Blevins, Joshua B. Pearson, Harold A. Wright
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Patent number: 9574147Abstract: A mixing apparatus for producing a feedstock for a reformer, the mixing apparatus including at least one mixing vessel comprising a cylindrical vessel with a conical bottom; a steam inlet configured for introducing steam into the conical bottom; a carbonaceous material inlet configured for introducing a carbonaceous feed into the cylindrical vessel; and an outlet for a reformer feedstock comprising at least 0.3 pounds of steam per pound of carbonaceous material, with the at least one mixing vessel configured for operation at a pressure of greater than about 10 psig.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2014Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: RES USA, LLCInventors: Randy Blevins, Joshua B. Pearson, Harold A. Wright
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Publication number: 20150291897Abstract: A system for the production of synthesis gas, the system including a mixing apparatus configured for combining steam with at least one carbonaceous material to produce a reformer feedstock; and a reformer comprising a cylindrical vessel containing a plurality of coiled tubes, each of the plurality of coiled tubes having a vertical height in the range of from about 40 feet 12.2 m) to about 100 feet (30.5 m) and a coil length that is at least four times the vertical height; at least one burner configured to combust a fuel and provide heat to maintain the reformer at a reformer temperature; at least one outlet for reformer product comprising synthesis gas; and at least one outlet for flue gas produced via combustion of fuel in the burners. A suitable mixing apparatus is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: Randy BLEVINS, Joshua B. Pearson, Harold A. Wright
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Patent number: 9127220Abstract: A system for the production of synthesis gas, the system including a mixing apparatus configured for combining steam with at least one carbonaceous material to produce a reformer feedstock; and a reformer comprising a cylindrical vessel containing a plurality of coiled tubes, wherein each of the plurality of coiled tubes has a vertical height in the range of from about 40 feet 12.2 m) to about 100 feet (30.5 m) and a coil length that is at least four times the vertical height; at least one burner configured to combust a fuel and provide heat to maintain the reformer at a reformer temperature; at least one outlet for reformer product comprising synthesis gas; and at least one outlet for flue gas produced via combustion of fuel in the burners. A suitable mixing apparatus is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2011Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: RES USA, LLCInventors: Randy Blevins, Joshua B. Pearson, Harold A. Wright
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Publication number: 20150086432Abstract: A system including a mixing apparatus configured to produce a reformer feedstock and comprising one or more cylindrical vessel having a conical bottom section, an inlet for superheated steam within the conical bottom section and an inlet for at least one carbonaceous material at or near the top of the cylindrical vessel, wherein the one or more cylindrical vessel is a pressure vessel configured for operation at a pressure in the range of from about 5 psig (34.5 kPa) to about 50 psig (344.7 kPa); a reformer configured to produce, from the reformer feedstock, a reformer product comprising synthesis gas, and also producing a hot flue gas; a synthesis gas conversion apparatus configured to catalytically convert at least a portion of the synthesis gas in the reformer product into synthesis gas conversion product, and to separate, from the synthesis gas conversion product, a spent catalyst stream and a tailgas.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: RANDY BLEVINS, Joshua B. Pearson, Harold A. Wright
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Patent number: 8936769Abstract: A system for the production of conversion products from synthesis gas, the system including a mixing apparatus configured for mixing steam with at least one carbonaceous material to produce a reformer feedstock; a reformer configured to produce, from the reformer feedstock, a reformer product comprising synthesis gas comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide from the reformer feedstock; a synthesis gas conversion apparatus configured to catalytically convert at least a portion of the synthesis gas in the reformer product into synthesis gas conversion product and to separate from the synthesis gas conversion product a tailgas comprising at least one gas selected from the group consisting of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen and methane; and one or more recycle lines fluidly connecting the synthesis gas conversion apparatus with the mixing apparatus, the reformer, or both.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2011Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: RES USA, LLC.Inventors: Randy Blevins, Joshua B. Pearson, Harold A. Wright
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Publication number: 20140261112Abstract: A mixing apparatus for producing a feedstock for a reformer, the mixing apparatus including at least one mixing vessel comprising a cylindrical vessel with a conical bottom; a steam inlet configured for introducing steam into the conical bottom; a carbonaceous material inlet configured for introducing a carbonaceous feed into the cylindrical vessel; and an outlet for a reformer feedstock comprising at least 0.3 pounds of steam per pound of carbonaceous material, with the at least one mixing vessel configured for operation at a pressure of greater than about 10 psig.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: RENTECH, INC.Inventors: Randy BLEVINS, Joshua B. Pearson, Harold A. Wright
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Patent number: 8367741Abstract: A method of producing synthesis gas by mixing a carbonaceous feed comprising at least one carbonaceous material with superheated steam to produce a reformer feedstock and reforming the reformer feedstock to produce a first synthesis gas comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide by introducing the reformer feedstock into a plurality of coiled tubes within a reformer at a reformer temperature and a reformer pressure at which at least a portion of the reformer feedstock is converted to synthesis gas.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2011Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Rentech, Inc.Inventors: Randy Blevins, Joshua B. Pearson, Harold A. Wright
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Publication number: 20120134888Abstract: A system for the production of synthesis gas, the system including a mixing apparatus configured for combining steam with at least one carbonaceous material to produce a reformer feedstock; and a reformer comprising a cylindrical vessel containing a plurality of coiled tubes, wherein each of the plurality of coiled tubes has a vertical height in the range of from about 40 feet 12.2 m) to about 100 feet (30.5 m) and a coil length that is at least four times the vertical height; at least one burner configured to combust a fuel and provide heat to maintain the reformer at a reformer temperature; at least one outlet for reformer product comprising synthesis gas; and at least one outlet for flue gas produced via combustion of fuel in the burners. A suitable mixing apparatus is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: RENTECH, INC.Inventors: Randy BLEVINS, Joshua B. Pearson, Harold A. Wright
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Publication number: 20120126176Abstract: A method of producing synthesis gas by mixing a carbonaceous feed comprising at least one carbonaceous material with superheated steam to produce a reformer feedstock and reforming the reformer feedstock to produce a first synthesis gas comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide by introducing the reformer feedstock into a plurality of coiled tubes within a reformer at a reformer temperature and a reformer pressure at which at least a portion of the reformer feedstock is converted to synthesis gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: RENTECH, INC.Inventors: Randy Blevins, Joshua B. Pearson, Harold A. Wright
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Patent number: 8168686Abstract: A method and system for reforming a carbonaceous feedstock comprising the steps, reforming the feedstock produce a first synthesis gas, subjecting a portion of the first synthesis gas to catalytic conversion, separating from the synthesis gas conversion product at least one byproduct, and utilizing at least a portion of the at least one byproduct during reforming of additional carbonaceous material. In certain instances, the method and system may be used to produce a liquid fuel.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Rentech, Inc.Inventors: Randy Blevins, Joshua B. Pearson, Harold A. Wright
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Publication number: 20120020846Abstract: A system for the production of conversion products from synthesis gas, the system including a mixing apparatus configured for mixing steam with at least one carbonaceous material to produce a reformer feedstock; a reformer configured to produce, from the reformer feedstock, a reformer product comprising synthesis gas comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide from the reformer feedstock; a synthesis gas conversion apparatus configured to catalytically convert at least a portion of the synthesis gas in the reformer product into synthesis gas conversion product and to separate from the synthesis gas conversion product a tailgas comprising at least one gas selected from the group consisting of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen and methane; and one or more recycle lines fluidly connecting the synthesis gas conversion apparatus with the mixing apparatus, the reformer, or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventors: Randy BLEVINS, Joshua B. PEARSON, Harold A. WRIGHT
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Patent number: 8093306Abstract: A method and system for reforming a carbonaceous feedstock comprising the steps, reforming the feedstock produce a first synthesis gas, subjecting a portion of the first synthesis gas to catalytic conversion, separating from the synthesis gas conversion product at least one byproduct, and utilizing at least a portion of the at least one byproduct during reforming of additional carbonaceous material. In certain instances, the method and system may be used to produce a liquid fuel.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Rentech, Inc.Inventors: Randy Blevins, Joshua B. Pearson, Harold A. Wright
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Publication number: 20110178185Abstract: A method and system for reforming a carbonaceous feedstock comprising the steps, reforming the feedstock produce a first synthesis gas, subjecting a portion of the first synthesis gas to catalytic conversion, separating from the synthesis gas conversion product at least one byproduct, and utilizing at least a portion of the at least one byproduct during reforming of additional carbonaceous material. In certain instances, the method and system may be used to produce a liquid fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: CLEARFUELS TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Randy BLEVINS, Joshua B. PEARSON, Harold A. WRIGHT
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Publication number: 20110168605Abstract: A method and system for reforming a carbonaceous feedstock comprising the steps, reforming the feedstock produce a first synthesis gas, subjecting a portion of the first synthesis gas to catalytic conversion, separating from the synthesis gas conversion product at least one byproduct, and utilizing at least a portion of the at least one byproduct during reforming of additional carbonaceous material. In certain instances, the method and system may be used to produce a liquid fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: CLEARFUELS TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Randy BLEVINS, Joshua B. PEARSON, Harold A. WRIGHT