Patents by Inventor Richard Troiano

Richard Troiano 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).

  • Publication number: 20240084200
    Abstract: Methods for liquefaction of carbonaceous materials, including methods that use electromagnetic radiation. Systems for liquefaction of carbonaceous materials. The systems may include a circulation conduit for mixing reactants, and/or a heating apparatus that relies on electromagnetic radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Jeffrey Badac, Ryan Booth, Kaitlin Harris, Cliff Raleigh, Steven Schlaegle, Richard Troiano, Wesley Conroy
  • Patent number: 11827854
    Abstract: Methods for liquefaction of carbonaceous materials, including methods that use electromagnetic radiation. Systems for liquefaction of carbonaceous materials. The systems may include a circulation conduit for mixing reactants, and/or a heating apparatus that relies on electromagnetic radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Qwave Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Badac, Ryan Booth, Kaitlin Harris, Cliff Raleigh, Steven Schlaegle, Richard Troiano, Wesley Conroy
  • Patent number: 11731142
    Abstract: Methods of grinding materials. The methods may include introducing a material and a circulating fluid to a jet mill and recycling the circulating fluid. The material may include coal. Systems of grinding materials also are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Qwave Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Troiano, Cliff Raleigh, Jeffrey Badac
  • Publication number: 20230043278
    Abstract: Methods for liquefaction of carbonaceous materials, including methods that use electromagnetic radiation. Systems for liquefaction of carbonaceous materials. The systems may include a circulation conduit for mixing reactants, and/or a heating apparatus that relies on electromagnetic radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffrey Badac, Ryan Booth, Kaitlin Harris, Cliff Raleigh, Steven Schlaegle, Richard Troiano, Wesley Conroy
  • Publication number: 20230007742
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for heating a fluid or other material. The apparatuses may include a container (e.g., tube) in which a susceptor material is disposed. The susceptor material may convert microwave energy to heat, which may increase the temperature of a fluid or material in or adjacent the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffrey Badac, Ryan Booth, Kaitlin Harris, Cliff Raleigh, Steven Schlaegle, Richard Troiano
  • Patent number: 11438976
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for heating a fluid or other material. The apparatuses may include a container (e.g., tube) in which a susceptor material is disposed. The susceptor material may convert microwave energy to heat, which may increase the temperature of a fluid or material in or adjacent the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Qwave Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Badac, Ryan Booth, Kaitlin Harris, Cliff Raleigh, Steven Schlaegle, Richard Troiano
  • Publication number: 20220111397
    Abstract: Methods of grinding materials. The methods may include introducing a material and a circulating fluid to a jet mill and recycling the circulating fluid. The material may include coal. Systems of grinding materials also are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Richard Troiano, Cliff Raleigh, Jeffrey Badac
  • Publication number: 20210243857
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for heating a fluid or other material. The apparatuses may include a container (e.g., tube) in which a susceptor material is disposed. The susceptor material may convert microwave energy to heat, which may increase the temperature of a fluid or material in or adjacent the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Jeffrey Badac, Ryan Booth, Kaitlin Harris, Cliff Raleigh, Steven Schlaegle, Richard Troiano
  • Publication number: 20210101798
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems to collect fine particle coal are provided herein. For example, these methods, apparatuses, and systems may be incorporated into a coal processing plant to collect a portion of the fine particle coal that is normally lost in the system. A fine particle coal also is provided. The fine particle coal may have a particle size of 1000 ?m or smaller and a water content of from about 5% to about 20%, by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: Richard Troiano
  • Patent number: 10807870
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems to collect fine particle coal are provided herein. For example, these methods, apparatuses, and systems may be incorporated into a coal processing plant to collect a portion of the fine particle coal that is normally lost in the system. A fine particle coal also is provided. The fine particle coal may have a particle size of 1000 ?m or smaller and a water content of from about 5% to about 20%, by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Somerset Coal International, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Troiano
  • Publication number: 20190337805
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems to collect fine particle coal are provided herein. For example, these methods, apparatuses, and systems may be incorporated into a coal processing plant to collect a portion of the fine particle coal that is normally lost in the system. A fine particle coal also is provided. The fine particle coal may have a particle size of 1000 ?m or smaller and a water content of from about 5% to about 20%, by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventor: Richard Troiano
  • Patent number: 10358351
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems to collect fine particle coal are provided herein. For example, these methods, apparatuses, and systems may be incorporated into a coal processing plant to collect a portion of the fine particle coal that is normally lost in the system. A fine particle coal also is provided. The fine particle coal may have a particle size of 1000 ?m or smaller and a water content of from about 5% to about 20%, by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Somerset Coal International, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Troiano
  • Publication number: 20180371324
    Abstract: Herein disclosed is a method for producing liquid hydrocarbon product, the method comprising disintegrating a hydrocarbon source; pretreating the disintegrated hydrocarbon source; solubilizing the disintegrated hydrocarbon source to form a slurry comprising a reactant molecule of the hydrocarbon source; admixing a biochemical liquor into the slurry, wherein the biochemical liquor comprises at least one conversion enzyme configured to facilitate bond selective photo-fragmentation of said reactant molecule of the hydrocarbon source, to form liquid hydrocarbons via enzyme assisted bond selective photo-fragmentation, wherein said conversion enzyme comprises reactive sites configured to restrict said reactant molecule such that photo-fragmentation favorably targets a preselected internal bond of said reactant molecule; separating the liquid hydrocarbons from the slurry, wherein contaminants remain in the slurry; and enriching the liquid hydrocarbons to form a liquid hydrocarbon product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventor: Richard Troiano
  • Patent number: 9920253
    Abstract: Herein disclosed is a method for producing liquid hydrocarbon product, the method comprising disintegrating a hydrocarbon source; pretreating the disintegrated hydrocarbon source; solubilizing the disintegrated hydrocarbon source to form a slurry comprising a reactant molecule of the hydrocarbon source; admixing a biochemical liquor into the slurry, wherein the biochemical liquor comprises at least one conversion enzyme configured to facilitate bond selective photo-fragmentation of said reactant molecule of the hydrocarbon source, to form liquid hydrocarbons via enzyme assisted bond selective photo-fragmentation, wherein said conversion enzyme comprises reactive sites configured to restrict said reactant molecule such that photo-fragmentation favorably targets a preselected internal bond of said reactant molecule; separating the liquid hydrocarbons from the slurry, wherein contaminants remain in the slurry; and enriching the liquid hydrocarbons to form a liquid hydrocarbon product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Somerset Coal International
    Inventor: Richard Troiano
  • Publication number: 20150353358
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems to collect fine particle coal are provided herein. For example, these methods, apparatuses, and systems may be incorporated into a coal processing plant to collect a portion of the fine particle coal that is normally lost in the system. A fine particle coal also is provided. The fine particle coal may have a particle size of 1000 ?m or smaller and a water content of from about 5% to about 20%, by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventor: Richard Troiano
  • Publication number: 20140162336
    Abstract: Herein disclosed is a method for producing liquid hydrocarbon product, the method comprising disintegrating a hydrocarbon source; pretreating the disintegrated hydrocarbon source; solubilizing the disintegrated hydrocarbon source to form a slurry comprising a reactant molecule of the hydrocarbon source; admixing a biochemical liquor into the slurry, wherein the biochemical liquor comprises at least one conversion enzyme configured to facilitate bond selective photo-fragmentation of said reactant molecule of the hydrocarbon source, to form liquid hydrocarbons via enzyme assisted bond selective photo-fragmentation, wherein said conversion enzyme comprises reactive sites configured to restrict said reactant molecule such that photo-fragmentation favorably targets a preselected internal bond of said reactant molecule; separating the liquid hydrocarbons from the slurry, wherein contaminants remain in the slurry; and enriching the liquid hydrocarbons to form a liquid hydrocarbon product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: JRST, LLC
    Inventors: John W. SZUHAY, Richard TROIANO
  • Publication number: 20100163460
    Abstract: A method for producing a liquid fuel from a hydrocarbon source. In one embodiment, the method comprises disintegrating a hydrocarbon source, treating the disintegrated hydrocarbon source, solubilizing the disintegrated hydrocarbon source, admixing a biochemical liquor, wherein the biochemical liquor comprises at least one conversion enzyme to form liquid hydrocarbons, separating liquid hydrocarbons, and enriching the liquid hydrocarbons to form a liquid hydrocarbon product. Further, the method comprises producing a liquid fuel in-situ. In certain embodiments the method comprises modified enzymes for producing the liquid fuels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: JRST, LLC
    Inventors: John W. SZUHAY, Richard Troiano