Patents by Inventor Richard W. Fahs

Richard W. Fahs 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).

  • Patent number: 11217805
    Abstract: This invention relates to a point of use Hydrogen production unit for use with a Hydrogen fuel cell. The unit uses energy compression to produce a high energy pulse which reacts with the plasma of a gas filled flashlamp to produce a very high pulse of power which is discharged into the water via the surface of the flashlamp to activate the photocatalyst's surface and water interface to produce Hydrogen gas in a water tank or vessel having a gas filled flashlamp or a side emitting fiber optic array. The Hydrogen gas is fed to a storage container and thence to a fuel cell whom it is converted into power to drive vehicles, ships, airplanes, underwater vehicles, boats, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Inventor: Richard W. Fahs, II
  • Patent number: 10745304
    Abstract: Internally activated energy distribution guides for use in clear to turbid liquids or air have been developed. An external energy source is transferred to a matrix or single fiber of a side emitting fiber or guide to internally activate a promoter or catalyst on the exterior of the fiber or guide to thereby dissociate target molecules passing by or along the fiber's or guide's surface by a Precise Energy Separation (“PES”) method. A number of different designs can be used, for example, in a mesh, louver system, or box. The method maximizes the interaction between the target molecules and the surface of the side emitting—internally activated distribution network. In a preferred embodiment, u-shaped fiber optics containing catalyst are positioned within tube through which the turbid liquid or air is passed, so that maximum cleavage of targeted bonds is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Inventor: Richard W. Fahs, II
  • Patent number: 10519051
    Abstract: A system has been developed to treat ballast water by selectively dissociating target molecules into component products compositionally distinct from the target molecule, wherein the bonds of the target molecule do not reform because the components are no longer reactive with each other. Dissociation is affected by treating the target molecule with light at a frequency and intensity, alone or in combination with a catalyst in an amount effective to selectively break bonds within the target molecule. Dissociation does not result in re-association into the target molecule by the reverse process, and does not produce component products which have a change in oxidation number or state incorporated oxygen or other additives because the process does not proceed via a typical reduction-oxidation mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Inventors: Richard W. Fahs, II, Matthew D. W. Fahs
  • Publication number: 20190337826
    Abstract: A system has been developed to treat ballast water by selectively dissociating target molecules into component products compositionally distinct from the target molecule, wherein the bonds of the target molecule do not reform because the components are no longer reactive with each other. Dissociation is affected by treating the target molecule with light at a frequency and intensity, alone or in combination with a catalyst in an amount effective to selectively break bonds within the target molecule. Dissociation does not result in re-association into the target molecule by the reverse process, and does not produce component products which have a change in oxidation number or state incorporated oxygen or other additives because the process does not proceed via a typical reduction-oxidation mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Richard W. Fahs, II, Matthew D.W. Fahs
  • Patent number: 10287193
    Abstract: A system has been developed to treat ballast water by selectively dissociating target molecules into component products compositionally distinct from the target molecule, wherein the bonds of the target molecule do not reform because the components are no longer reactive with each other. Dissociation is affected by treating the target molecule with light at a frequency and intensity, alone or in combination with a catalyst in an amount effective to selectively break bonds within the target molecule. Dissociation does not result in re-association into the target molecule by the reverse process, and does not produce component products which have a change in oxidation number or state incorporated oxygen or other additives because the process does not proceed via a typical reduction-oxidation mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: FAHS STAGEMYER LLC
    Inventors: Richard W. Fahs, Matthew D. W. Fahs
  • Publication number: 20180334399
    Abstract: Internally activated energy distribution guides for use in clear to turbid liquids or air have been developed. An external energy source is transferred to a matrix or single fiber of a side emitting fiber or guide to internally activate a promoter or catalyst on the exterior of the fiber or guide to thereby dissociate target molecules passing by or along the fiber's or guide's surface by a Precise Energy Separation (“PES”) method. A number of different designs can be used, for example, in a mesh, louver system, or box. The method maximizes the interaction between the target molecules and the surface of the side emitting—internally activated distribution network. In a preferred embodiment, u-shaped fiber optics containing catalyst are positioned within tube through which the turbid liquid or air is passed, so that maximum cleavage of targeted bonds is obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventor: Richard W. Fahs, II
  • Publication number: 20160355411
    Abstract: A portable system for treatment of liquids, gases, or both using precise energy separation (PES) is described herein. The system includes a power generation component which charges one or more energy storage units and powers the PES component of the portable system. The PES component includes one or more energy of dissociation sources and the energy storage units power the sources to provide an effective amount, intensity, and frequency of a promoter energy to specifically dissociate one or more target bonds of the target molecule present in contaminated liquids, gases, or both. Optionally, the energy stored in the system can act as a supplementary or back up power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventor: Richard W. Fahs, II
  • Patent number: 9334183
    Abstract: A process has been developed to selectively dissociate target molecules into component products compositionally distinct from the target molecule, wherein the bonds of the target molecule do not reform because the components are no longer reactive with each other. Dissociation is affected by treating the target molecule with light at a frequency and intensity, alone or in combination with a catalyst in an amount effective to selectively break bonds within the target molecule. Dissociation does not result in re-association into the target molecule by the reverse process, and does not produce component products which have a change in oxidation number or state incorporated oxygen or other additives because the process does not proceed via a typical reduction-oxidation mechanism. This process can be used for the remediation of water, particularly ballast water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Fahs Stagemyer, LLC
    Inventors: Richard W. Fahs, II, Matthew D. W. Fahs
  • Publication number: 20150307379
    Abstract: A process has been developed to selectively dissociate target molecules into component products compositionally distinct from the target molecule, wherein the bonds of the target molecule do not reform because the components are no longer reactive with each other. Dissociation is affected by treating the target molecule with light at a frequency and intensity, alone or in combination with a catalyst in an amount effective to selectively break bonds within the target molecule. Dissociation does not result in re-association into the target molecule by the reverse process, and does not produce component products which have a change in oxidation number or state incorporated oxygen or other additives because the process does not proceed via a typical reduction-oxidation mechanism. This process can be used for the remediation of water, particularly ballast water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Richard W. Fahs, II, Matthew D. W. Fahs
  • Patent number: 9073766
    Abstract: A process has been developed to selectively dissociate target molecules into component products compositionally distinct from the target molecule, wherein the bonds of the target molecule do not reform because the components are no longer reactive with each other. Dissociation is affected by treating the target molecule with light at a frequency and intensity, alone or in combination with a catalyst in an amount effective to selectively break bonds within the target molecule. Dissociation does not result in re-association into the target molecule by the reverse process, and does not produce component products which have a change in oxidation number or state incorporated oxygen or other additives because the process does not proceed via a typical reduction-oxidation mechanism. This process can be used for the remediation of water, particularly ballast water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Fahs Stagemyer, LLC
    Inventors: Richard W. Fahs, II, Matthew D. W. Fahs
  • Publication number: 20140154597
    Abstract: Anodes utilizing precise energy separation are provided. The anodes can be used to generate electrical energy from a feedstock via precise energy separation. The anodes include an energy source that supplies the promoter energy to target molecules in a feedstock to dissociate one or more target bonds in one or more target molecules. Generally, the energy is provided in an effective amount, intensity, and frequency of energy to specifically dissociate one or more target bonds in one or more target molecule present in the feedstock, releasing electrons. These electrons are accepted by an electrode that is electrically connected to an electron sink. Fuel cells containing anodes utilizing precise energy separation are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Fahs Stagemyer LLC
    Inventor: Richard W. Fahs, II
  • Publication number: 20140110351
    Abstract: Internally activated energy distribution guides for use in clear to turbid liquids or air have been developed. An external energy source is transferred to a matrix or single fiber of a side emitting fiber or guide to internally activate a promoter or catalyst on the exterior of the fiber or guide to thereby dissociate target molecules passing by or along the fiber's or guide's surface by a Precise Energy Separation (“PES”) method. A number of different designs can be used, for example, in a mesh, louver system, or box. The method maximizes the interaction between the target molecules and the surface of the side emitting-internally activated distribution network. In a preferred embodiment, u-shaped fiber optics containing catalyst are positioned within tube through which the turbid liquid or air is passed, so that maximum cleavage of targeted bonds is obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Fahs Stagemyer LLC
    Inventor: Richard W. Fahs, II
  • Patent number: 8440154
    Abstract: A process has been developed to selectively dissociate target molecules into component products compositionally distinct from the target molecule, wherein the bonds of the target molecule do not reform because the components are no longer reactive with each other. Dissociation is affected by treating the target molecule with light at a frequency and intensity, alone or in combination with a catalyst in an amount effective to selectively break bonds within the target molecule. Dissociation does not result in re-association into the target molecule by the reverse process, and does not produce component products which have a change in oxidation number or state incorporated oxygen or other additives because the process does not proceed via a typical reduction-oxidation mechanism. Target molecules include ammonia for waste reclamation and treatment, PCB remediation, and targeted drug delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Fahs Stagemyer, LLc
    Inventors: Richard W. Fahs, II, Matthew D. W. Fahs
  • Publication number: 20130056648
    Abstract: A process has been developed to selectively dissociate target molecules into component products compositionally distinct from the target molecule, wherein the bonds of the target molecule do not reform because the components are no longer reactive with each other. Dissociation is affected by treating the target molecule with light at a frequency and intensity, alone or in combination with a catalyst in an amount effective to selectively break bonds within the target molecule. Dissociation does not result in re-association into the target molecule by the reverse process, and does not produce component products which have a change in oxidation number or state incorporated oxygen or other additives because the process does not proceed via a typical reduction-oxidation mechanism. This process can be used for the remediation of water, particularly ballast water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: Richard W. Fahs, II, Matthew D.W. Fahs
  • Publication number: 20120247273
    Abstract: A process has been developed to selectively dissociate target molecules into component products compositionally distinct from the target molecule, wherein the bonds of the target molecule do not reform because the components are no longer reactive with each other. Dissociation is affected by treating the target molecule with light at a frequency and intensity, alone or in combination with a catalyst in an amount effective to selectively break bonds within the target molecule. Dissociation does not result in re-association into the target molecule by the reverse process, and does not produce component products which have a change in oxidation number or state incorporated oxygen or other additives because the process does not proceed via a typical reduction-oxidation mechanism. Target molecules include ammonia for waste reclamation and treatment, PCB remediation, and targeted drug delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Richard W. Fahs, II, Matthew D.W. Fahs
  • Patent number: 8202500
    Abstract: A process has been developed to selectively dissociate target molecules into component products compositionally distinct from the target molecule, wherein the bonds of the target molecule do not reform because the components are no longer reactive with each other. Dissociation is affected by treating the target molecule with light at a frequency and intensity, alone or in combination with a catalyst in an amount effective to selectively break bonds within the target molecule. Dissociation does not result in re-association into the target molecule by the reverse process, and does not produce component products which have a change in oxidation number or state incorporated oxygen or other additives because the process does not proceed via a typical reduction-oxidation mechanism. Target molecules include ammonia for waste reclamation and treatment, PCB remediation, and targeted drug delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Fahs Stagemyer, LLC
    Inventors: Richard W. Fahs, II, Matthew D. W. Fahs
  • Publication number: 20110206593
    Abstract: A process has been developed to selectively dissociate target molecules into component products compositionally distinct from the target molecule, wherein the bonds of the target molecule do not reform because the components are no longer reactive with each other. Dissociation is affected by treating the target molecule with light at a frequency and intensity, alone or in combination with a catalyst in an amount effective to selectively break bonds within the target molecule. Dissociation does not result in re-association into the target molecule by the reverse process, and does not produce component products which have a change in oxidation number or state incorporated oxygen or other additives because the process does not proceed via a typical reduction-oxidation mechanism. Target molecules include ammonia for waste reclamation and treatment, PCB remediation, and targeted drug delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Richard W. Fahs, II, Matthew D.W. Fahs
  • Patent number: 5353745
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to apparatus and a method for maintaining and growing a primary cultured species and secondary organisms essential to the growth of the primary species in an aquaculture system in which the parameters which affect the maintenance and growth of the primary cultured species are carefully monitored and adjusted on a substantially continuous basis. The apparatus comprises a tank for holding an aqueous medium and the primary species, nutrient supply equipment, equipment for selectively removing the aqueous medium from the tank, apparatus for removing particulate matter from the aqueous medium removed from the tank, a sterilizer for sterilizing the aqueous medium removed from the tank, equipment for removing toxins from the aqueous medium removed from the tank without biological filtration, and a station with associated equipment for bringing the aqueous medium to a steady state suitable for the growth and survival of the primary species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Inventor: Richard W. Fahs, II
  • Patent number: 5038715
    Abstract: An enclosed aquaculture system for growing fish comprises several successively interconnected container stages for holding growing fish. Each of the container stages has a size larger than the container stage preceding it, continuous interconnections between the container stages and a gate within the continuous interconnections controll the movement of the fish as the fish swim between the container stages. Fish of substantially the same size are maintained in each container stage as they are growing to prevent predatory destruction of smaller fish by larger fish and stress free transfer fo fish is provided as they swim form one container stage to another. In addition, methods for the continuous growing of fish in such an enclosed aquaculture system are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1991
    Inventor: Richard W. Fahs, II