Patents by Inventor Robert P. Geiger

Robert P. Geiger 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: 9365812
    Abstract: A closed loop system for generating energy is described herein. The closed loop system can include a solar collector, a tank, and the combustor. The solar collector can collect electromagnetic energy from a light source including, the sun. This electromagnetic energy can be transported from the solar collector to the tank via a light guide. The tank is illuminated with electromagnetic energy and biomass grows in the tank. The biomass is transported to the combustor and burned to generate heat energy. This heat energy can be used to generate electricity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: GROW ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: John J. Walsh, Robert P. Geiger
  • Patent number: 9228136
    Abstract: Provided herewith is a novel method of controllably processing a dielectric fluid by creating discharges within the dielectric fluid from mobile charge carriers contained within the dielectric fluid. Generally, the dielectric fluid and the mobile charge carriers are between two electrodes which apply a voltage to the charge carriers. In one embodiment, the dielectric fluid is a hydrocarbon fluid such as a heavy crude oil or a fuel. In one embodiment the charge carrier comprises water droplets. In another embodiment, the mobile charge carriers are metallic balls. In both instances the discharges initiate from the mobile charge carriers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
    Inventors: David A. Staack, Robert P. Geiger
  • Publication number: 20150132839
    Abstract: A closed loop system for generating energy is described herein. The closed loop system can include a solar collector, a tank, and the combustor. The solar collector can collect electromagnetic energy from a light source including, the sun. This electromagnetic energy can be transported from the solar collector to the tank via a light guide. The tank is illuminated with electromagnetic energy and biomass grows in the tank. The biomass is transported to the combustor and burned to generate heat energy. This heat energy can be used to generate electricity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: John J. WALSH, Robert P. GEIGER
  • Publication number: 20130161232
    Abstract: Provided herewith is a novel method of controllably processing a dielectric fluid by creating discharges within the dielectric fluid from mobile charge carriers contained within the dielectric fluid. Generally, the dielectric fluid and the mobile charge carriers are between two electrodes which apply a voltage to the charge carriers. In one embodiment, the dielectric fluid is a hydrocarbon fluid such as a heavy crude oil or a fuel. In one embodiment the charge carrier comprises water droplets. In another embodiment, the mobile charge carriers are metallic balls. In both instances the discharges initiate from the mobile charge carriers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
    Inventors: David A. Staack, Robert P. Geiger