Patents by Inventor Richard J. Gobel
Richard J. Gobel 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: 10596600Abstract: A technology for material separation is provided. The technology enables an output of a first material from a rotary lifter. The technology enables a direction of a fluid stream onto the first material in flight based on the output of the first material such that the first material is separated into at least a second material and a third material. The technology enables a conveyance of the second material away from the rotary lifter. The technology enables a removal of the third material via a vacuum port.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2017Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: AMERICAN BIOCARBON, LLCInventors: Erwin Bogner, Richard J. Gobel
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Patent number: 9808832Abstract: A technology for material separation is provided. The technology enables an output of a first material from a rotary lifter. The technology enables a direction of a fluid stream onto the first material in flight based on the output of the first material such that the first material is separated into at least a second material and a third material. The technology enables a conveyance of the second material away from the rotary lifter. The technology enables a removal of the third material via a vacuum port.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: American Biocarbon, LLCInventors: Erwin Bogner, Richard J. Gobel
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Publication number: 20170291194Abstract: A technology for material separation is provided. The technology enables an output of a first material from a rotary lifter. The technology enables a direction of a fluid stream onto the first material in flight based on the output of the first material such that the first material is separated into at least a second material and a third material. The technology enables a conveyance of the second material away from the rotary lifter. The technology enables a removal of the third material via a vacuum port.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Erwin Bogner, Richard J. Gobel
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Patent number: 9687881Abstract: A technology for material separation is provided. The technology enables an output of a first material from a rotary lifter. The technology enables a direction of a fluid stream onto the first material in flight based on the output of the first material such that the first material is separated into at least a second material and a third material. The technology enables a conveyance of the second material away from the rotary lifter. The technology enables a removal of the third material via a vacuum port.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: American Biocarbon, LLCInventors: Erwin Bogner, Richard J. Gobel
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Patent number: 9687882Abstract: A technology for material separation is provided. The technology enables an output of a first material from a rotary lifter. The technology enables a direction of a fluid stream onto the first material in flight based on the output of the first material such that the first material is separated into at least a second material and a third material. The technology enables a conveyance of the second material away from the rotary lifter. The technology enables a removal of the third material via a vacuum port.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2016Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: American Biocarbon, LLCInventors: Erwin Bogner, Richard J. Gobel
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Publication number: 20160250664Abstract: A technology for material separation is provided. The technology enables an output of a first material from a rotary lifter. The technology enables a direction of a fluid stream onto the first material in flight based on the output of the first material such that the first material is separated into at least a second material and a third material. The technology enables a conveyance of the second material away from the rotary lifter. The technology enables a removal of the third material via a vacuum port.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2015Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Erwin Bogner, Richard J. Gobel
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Publication number: 20160252301Abstract: A technology for material separation is provided. The technology enables an output of a first material from a rotary lifter. The technology enables a direction of a fluid stream onto the first material in flight based on the output of the first material such that the first material is separated into at least a second material and a third material. The technology enables a conveyance of the second material away from the rotary lifter. The technology enables a removal of the third material via a vacuum port.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Erwin Bogner, Richard J. Gobel
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Publication number: 20160250663Abstract: A technology for material separation is provided. The technology enables an output of a first material from a rotary lifter. The technology enables a direction of a fluid stream onto the first material in flight based on the output of the first material such that the first material is separated into at least a second material and a third material. The technology enables a conveyance of the second material away from the rotary lifter. The technology enables a removal of the third material via a vacuum port.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Erwin Bogner, Richard J. Gobel
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Patent number: 9359556Abstract: A biomass torrefaction system is provided which enables a continuous torrefaction process that involves the introduction of biomass particles into a rotating reactor drum having a low oxygen environment. The particles are conveyed through the drum by a heated gas stream and simultaneously torrefied thereby. Gas exiting the drum is recirculated back to a heat source for reheating the gas prior to reentering the drum. A method of biomass torrefaction is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2013Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Teal Sales IncorporatedInventors: William B. Teal, Richard J. Gobel, Andrew Johnson
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Patent number: 9333538Abstract: A technology for material separation is provided. The technology enables an output of a first material from a rotary lifter. The technology enables a direction of a fluid stream onto the first material in flight based on the output of the first material such that the first material is separated into at least a second material and a third material. The technology enables a conveyance of the second material away from the rotary lifter. The technology enables a removal of the third material via a vacuum port.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2015Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: American Biocarbon, LLCInventors: Erwin Bogner, Richard J. Gobel
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Publication number: 20130228444Abstract: A biomass torrefaction system is provided which enables a continuous torrefaction process that involves the introduction of biomass particles into a rotating reactor drum having a low oxygen environment. The particles are conveyed through the drum by a heated gas stream and simultaneously torrefied thereby. Gas exiting the drum is recirculated back to a heat source for reheating the gas prior to reentering the drum. A method of biomass torrefaction is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Teal Sales IncorporatedInventors: William B. Teal, Richard J. Gobel, Andrew Johnson
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Patent number: 8252966Abstract: A biomass torrefaction system is provided which enables a continuous torrefaction process that involves the introduction of biomass particles into a rotating reactor drum having a low oxygen environment. The particles are conveyed through the drum by a heated gas stream and simultaneously torrefied thereby. Gas exiting the drum is recirculated back to a heat source for reheating the gas prior to reentering the drum. A method of biomass torrefaction is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2012Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Teal Sales IncorporatedInventors: William B. Teal, Richard J. Gobel, Andrew Johnson
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Patent number: 8246788Abstract: A biomass torrefaction system is provided which enables a continuous torrefaction process that involves the introduction of biomass particles into a rotating reactor drum having a low oxygen environment. The particles are conveyed through the drum by a heated gas stream and simultaneously torrefied thereby. Gas exiting the drum is recirculated back to a heat source for reheating the gas prior to reentering the drum. A method of biomass torrefaction is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2011Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Teal Sales IncorporatedInventors: William B. Teal, Richard J. Gobel, Andrew Johnson
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Publication number: 20120159842Abstract: A biomass torrefaction system is provided which enables a continuous torrefaction process that involves the introduction of biomass particles into a rotating reactor drum having a low oxygen environment. The particles are conveyed through the drum by a heated gas stream and simultaneously torrefied thereby. Gas exiting the drum is recirculated back to a heat source for reheating the gas prior to reentering the drum. A method of biomass torrefaction is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: William B. Teal, Richard J. Gobel, Andrew Johnson
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Publication number: 20120085023Abstract: A biomass torrefaction system is provided which enables a continuous torrefaction process that involves the introduction of biomass particles into a rotating reactor drum having a low oxygen environment. The particles are conveyed through the drum by a heated gas stream and simultaneously torrefied thereby. Gas exiting the drum is recirculated back to a heat source for reheating the gas prior to reentering the drum. A method of biomass torrefaction is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventors: William B. Teal, Richard J. Gobel, Andrew Johnson
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Patent number: 6412188Abstract: Apparatus (10) for drying particles derived from wood such as sawdust, wafers, flakes, paper sludge, and strands. The wood particles are introduced into a first drying stage (12) and conveyed through a dryer (16) in which the wood particles are heated to an elevated temperature (900 F.) to drive off moisture and VOC's from the particles. The wood particles are then delivered to a second drying stage (14) through which they are also conveyed. The particles are now heated to a second elevated temperature (600 F.) to substantially eliminate any moisture in the particles so the particles can now be used to make wood products. A heating system includes a combustion chamber (22) to combust fuel to commonly heat the wood particles in both drying stages.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2000Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Inventors: Elton Bates, Richard J. Gobel
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Publication number: 20020066202Abstract: Apparatus (10) for drying particles derived from wood such as sawdust, wafers, flakes, paper sludge, and strands. The wood particles are introduced into a first drying stage (12) and conveyed through a dryer (16) in which the wood particles are heated to an elevated temperature (900 F.) to drive off moisture and VOC's from the particles. The wood particles are then delivered to a second drying stage (14) through which they are also conveyed. The particles are now heated to a second elevated temperature (600 F.) to substantially eliminate any moisture in the particles so the particles can now be used to make wood products. A heating system includes a combustion chamber (22) to combust fuel to commonly heat the wood particles in both drying stages.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2000Publication date: June 6, 2002Inventors: Elton Bates, Richard J. Gobel
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Patent number: 5454176Abstract: A dryer for drying material carried along and dried by hot gases including a hollow rotatable drying drum with an inlet and a discharge end, means for driving the drum in rotation and a group of flights projecting into the gas flow stream to break up the material and retard the speed of flow of the material with the flowing gases with the flights arranged in one group at the outer periphery inside the drum and the other supported on a central axially extending core member arranged on the ends of arms projecting radially from the core member to provide satellite groups which are adjustable in a radial rotational and axial directions to change their location relative to the gas flow.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 1993Date of Patent: October 3, 1995Assignee: Beloit Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Richard J. Gobel, Daniel W. Thomas
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Patent number: 5409118Abstract: A chamber has an aperture which opens downwardly to the atmosphere and an upwardly opening air return passage. A nozzle-forming duct is inclined upwardly at approximately sixty degrees to the horizontal, and a fan mounted therein directs moving air into the chamber. An upwardly inclined ramp is positioned within the duct, and communicates between the chamber and a downwardly opening hole in the floor of the duct. A metered supply of wood chips is fed down a sixty degree incline onto the ramp through the air stream which is moving through the duct. Lightweight chips become entrained in the air and are separated from the rocks, tramp metal and knots which slide down the inclined surface and exit through a hole in the duct. The entrained wood chips, together with the air from the fan, are directed into a curved baffle spaced within the chamber. By forcing the air and chips to move in a curved path, the curved baffle uses centrifugal force to separate the chips from the air stream.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1994Date of Patent: April 25, 1995Assignee: Beloit Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Joseph B. Bielagus, Richard J. Gobel
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Patent number: 5283961Abstract: An apparatus for collecting foreign materials such as rocks and tramp iron from material fed to a rotary dryer, wherein the material is dropped into the dryer at an intake end for tumbling within the dryer in a stream of drying gas flowing axially through the dryer. A trough is positioned spaced downwardly and beneath the intake for catching the heavy foreign materials dropping downwardly, and the foreign materials are carried outwardly by a screw auger driven by the dryer.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 1992Date of Patent: February 8, 1994Assignee: Beloit Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Richard J. Gobel