Patents by Inventor Real Fournier

Real Fournier 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).

  • CONCENTRATED AQUEOUS SUSPENSIONS OF MICROALGAE
    Publication number: 20080213868
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for concentrating an aqueous suspension of microalgae. The suspension of microalgae is passed through a tangential filtering device for partially removing water from the suspension without rupturing the microalgae, thereby obtaining a concentrated suspension of microalgae and filtered water. Such a method can be use in systems for production of microalgae. An apparatus for carrying out the method according to the invention is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: RIVAL
    Inventor: Real Fournier
  • Method and apparatus for concentrating an aqueous suspension of microalgae
    Publication number: 20040121447
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for concentrating an aqueous suspension of microalgae. The suspension of microalgae is passed through a tangential filtering device for partially removing water from the suspension without rupturing the microalgae, thereby obtaining a concentrated suspension of microalgae and filtered water. Such a method can be use in systems for production of microalgae. An apparatus for carrying out the method according to the invention is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventor: Real Fournier