Patents by Inventor Richard Wilson Belcher

Richard Wilson Belcher 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).

  • BIOCHAR AGGREGATE PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20170197192
    Abstract: Biochars and methods for producing biochar aggregate particles where the method for producing the aggregate particles comprise the steps of (i) producing or collecting biochar fines; (ii) adding a binding agent to the biochar fines; and (iii) forming the biochar fines and binding agent into solid aggregate particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Rajashekharam Malyala, Vern Traxler, Matthew William Smith, Han Suk Kim, Ranko Panayotov Bontchev, Richard Wilson Belcher
  • BIOCHAR AS A MICROBIAL CARRIER
    Publication number: 20170174578
    Abstract: The invention relates to a microbial delivery system where biochar acts as a carrier for microbes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Richard Wilson Belcher, Han Suk Kim, Brian Buege, Mark L. Jarand, Michael C. Cheiky, Ronald A. Sills
  • ENHANCED BIOCHAR
    Publication number: 20160368831
    Abstract: Biochar is provided that is treated to have certain chemical and physical properties found to have the highest impact on plant growth and/or soil health. In particular, the following physical and/or chemical properties, among others, of a biochar have been identified as critical properties to control for in the selection of biomass feedstock, pyrolysis conditions, and/or enhancing treatment to increase biochar performance: (i) bulk density (ii) impregnation capacity; (iii) particle size distribution; (iv) solid particle density; (v) surface area; (vi) porosity; (vii) total porosity; (viii) ratio of macroporosity to total porosity (ix) content of residual organic compounds; (x) content of volatile organic compounds; (xii) ash content; (xiii) water holding capacity; (xiv) water retention capabilities; (xv) levels of dioxins and other potentially hazardous byproducts of pyrolysis; and (xvi) pH.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Ranko Bontchev, Han Suk Kim, Richard W. Wilson, Richard Wilson Belcher, Cameron Cheyne, Leo E. Manzer, Mark L. Jarand, Haijun Wan, Rajashekharam Malyala
  • BIOCHARS AND BIOCHAR TREATMENT PROCESSES
    Publication number: 20160326067
    Abstract: Treated biochar and methods for treating biochar are provided. The method for treating the biochar includes forcing, assisting or accelerating the movement of an infiltrant into the pores of the biochar, whereby the treatment affects properties of the biochar that provide for a more reliable and predictable biochar for use in various applications, including, but not limited to, agricultural applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Ranko Bontchev, Han Suk Kim, Richard Wilson Belcher, Mark L. Jarand
  • BIOCHARS AND BIOCHAR TREATMENT PROCESSES
    Publication number: 20160023959
    Abstract: Treated biochar and methods for treating biochar are provided. The method for treating the biochar includes forcing, assisting or accelerating the movement of an infiltrant into the pores of the biochar, whereby the treatment affects properties of the biochar that provide for a more reliable and predictable biochar for use in various applications, including, but not limited to, agricultural applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Ranko Bontchev, Han Suk Kim, Richard Wilson Belcher