Patents by Inventor Roger Harris

Roger Harris 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: 12036196
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for increasing the anaerobic working capacity of muscle and other tissues. Also provided are compositions formulated for the sustained release of free beta-alanine. Also provided is a dietary supplement formulated, for example, as a solid food product, an edible suspension, liquid or semi-liquid as described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Natural Alternatives International, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Harris, John Wise
  • Patent number: 11840668
    Abstract: An integrated process for the production of a useful liquid hydrocarbon product comprises: feeding a gasification zone with an oxygen-containing feed and a first carbonaceous feedstock comprising waste materials and/or biomass, gasifying the first carbonaceous feedstock in the gasification zone to produce first synthesis gas, partially oxidising the first synthesis gas in a partial oxidation zone to generate partially oxidised synthesis gas, combining at least a portion of the first synthesis gas and/or the partially oxidised synthesis gas and at least a portion of electrolysis hydrogen obtained from an electrolyser in an amount to achieve the desired hydrogen to carbon monoxide molar ratio of from about 1.5:1 to about 2.5:1, and to generate a blended synthesis gas, wherein the electrolyser operates using green electricity; and subjecting at least a portion of the blended synthesis gas to a conversion process effective to produce the liquid hydrocarbon product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Velocys Technologies Ltd
    Inventors: Ivan Greager, Roger Harris, Rudolph Havenga, Neil King
  • Publication number: 20230382821
    Abstract: The present invention provides integrated process for the production of a useful liquid hydrocarbon product comprising the steps of: feeding a gasification zone with an oxygen-containing feed and a first carbonaceous feedstock comprising waste materials and/or biomass, gasifying the first carbonaceous feedstock in the gasification zone to produce a first synthesis gas, partially oxidising the first synthesis gas in a partial oxidation zone to generate partially oxidised synthesis gas, combining at least a portion of the first synthesis gas and/or the partially oxidised synthesis gas and at least a portion of electrolysis hydrogen obtained from an electrolyser in an amount to achieve the desired hydrogen to carbon monoxide molar ratio of from about 1.5:1 to about 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: VELOCYS TECHNOLOGIES LTD
    Inventors: Ivan Greager, Roger Harris, Rudolph Havenga, Neil Alexander King
  • Publication number: 20230135142
    Abstract: An integrated process for the production of a useful liquid hydrocarbon product comprises: feeding a gasification zone with an oxygen-containing feed and a first carbonaceous feedstock comprising waste materials and/or biomass, gasifying the first carbonaceous feedstock in the gasification zone to produce first synthesis gas, partially oxidising the first synthesis gas in a partial oxidation zone to generate partially oxidised synthesis gas, combining at least a portion of the first synthesis gas and/or the partially oxidised synthesis gas and at least a portion of electrolysis hydrogen obtained from an electrolyser in an amount to achieve the desired hydrogen to carbon monoxide molar ratio of from about 1.5:1 to about 2.5:1, and to generate a blended synthesis gas, wherein the electrolyser operates using green electricity; and subjecting at least a portion of the blended synthesis gas to a conversion process effective to produce the liquid hydrocarbon product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Ivan GREAGER, Roger HARRIS, Rudolph HAVENGA, Neil KING
  • Patent number: 11572512
    Abstract: An integrated process for the production of a useful liquid hydrocarbon product comprises: feeding a gasification zone with an oxygen-containing feed and a first carbonaceous feedstock comprising waste materials and/or biomass, gasifying the first carbonaceous feedstock in the gasification zone to produce first synthesis gas, partially oxidising the first synthesis gas in a partial oxidation zone to generate partially oxidised synthesis gas, combining at least a portion of the first synthesis gas and/or the partially oxidised synthesis gas and at least a portion of electrolysis hydrogen obtained from an electrolyser in an amount to achieve the desired hydrogen to carbon monoxide molar ratio of from about 1.5:1 to about 2.5:1, and to generate a blended synthesis gas, wherein the electrolyser operates using green electricity; and subjecting at least a portion of the blended synthesis gas to a conversion process effective to produce the liquid hydrocarbon product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Velocys Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Ivan Greager, Roger Harris, Rudolph Havenga, Neil King
  • Publication number: 20220112429
    Abstract: An integrated process for the production of a useful liquid hydrocarbon product comprises: feeding a gasification zone with an oxygen-containing feed and a first carbonaceous feedstock comprising waste materials and/or biomass, gasifying the first carbonaceous feedstock in the gasification zone to produce first synthesis gas, partially oxidising the first synthesis gas in a partial oxidation zone to generate partially oxidised synthesis gas, combining at least a portion of the first synthesis gas and/or the partially oxidised synthesis gas and at least a portion of electrolysis hydrogen obtained from an electrolyser in an amount to achieve the desired hydrogen to carbon monoxide molar ratio of from about 1.5:1 to about 2.5:1, and to generate a blended synthesis gas, wherein the electrolyser operates using green electricity; and subjecting at least a portion of the blended synthesis gas to a conversion process effective to produce the liquid hydrocarbon product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Ivan GREAGER, Roger HARRIS, Rudolph HAVENGA, Neil KING
  • Publication number: 20210260005
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for increasing the anaerobic working capacity of muscle and other tissues. Also provided are compositions formulated for the sustained release of free beta-alanine. Also provided is a dietary supplement formulated, for example, as a solid food product, an edible suspension, liquid or semi-liquid as described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Roger Harris, John Wise
  • Patent number: 10881629
    Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising beta-alanylhistidine peptides and/or beta-alanines, and methods for administering these peptides and amino acids. In one aspect, the compositions and methods cause an increase in the blood plasma concentrations of beta-alanine and/or creatine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Natural Alternatives International, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Harris, Mark Dunnett
  • Patent number: 10828274
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for increasing the anaerobic working capacity of muscle and other tissues. Also provided are compositions formulated for the sustained release of free beta-alanine. Also provided is a dietary supplement formulated, for example, as a solid food product, an edible suspension, liquid or semi-liquid as described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Natural Alternatives International, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Harris, John Wise
  • Publication number: 20190038583
    Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising beta-alanylhistidine peptides and/or beta-alanines, and methods for administering these peptides and amino acids. In one aspect, the compositions and methods cause an increase in the blood plasma concentrations of beta-alanine and/or creatine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Roger Harris, Mark Dunnett
  • Patent number: 9907769
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for increasing the anaerobic working capacity of muscle and other tissues. Also provided are compositions formulated for the sustained release of free beta-alanine. Also provided is a dietary supplement formulated, for example, as a solid food product, an edible suspension, liquid or semi-liquid as described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Natural Alternatives International, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Harris, John Wise
  • Patent number: 9907770
    Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising beta-alanylhistidine peptides and/or beta-alanines, and methods for administering these peptides and amino acids. In one aspect, the compositions and methods cause an increase in the blood plasma concentrations of beta-alanine and/or creatine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Natural Alternatives International, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Harris, Mark Dunnett
  • Publication number: 20170202796
    Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising beta-alanylhistidine peptides and/or beta-alanines, and methods for administering these peptides and amino acids. In one aspect, the compositions and methods cause an increase in the blood plasma concentrations of beta-alanine and/or creatine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Roger Harris, Mark Dunnett
  • Patent number: 9668994
    Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising beta-alanylhistidine peptides and/or beta-alanines, and methods for administering these peptides and amino acids. In one aspect, the compositions and methods cause an increase in the blood plasma concentrations of beta-alanine and/or creatine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Natural Alternatives International, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Harris, Mark Dunnett
  • Patent number: 9636315
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for increasing the anaerobic working capacity of muscle and other tissues. Also provided are compositions formulated for the sustained release of free beta-alanine. Also provided is a dietary supplement formulated, for example, as a solid food product, an edible suspension, liquid or semi-liquid as described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Natural Alternatives International, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Harris, John Wise
  • Publication number: 20170087108
    Abstract: The present invention provides processes where free amino acid beta-alanine, or a salt or ester thereof, is administered to an individual as a dietary supplement over a period of time in an amount effective to improve physiological conditions related to pregnancy and/or improve physiological conditions of offspring of the individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventor: Roger Harris
  • Publication number: 20160354329
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for increasing the anaerobic working capacity of muscle and other tissues. Also provided are compositions formulated for the sustained release of free beta-alanine. Also provided is a dietary supplement formulated, for example, as a solid food product, an edible suspension, liquid or semi-liquid as described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Roger Harris, John Wise
  • Publication number: 20160051502
    Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising beta-alanylhistidine peptides and/or beta-alanines, and methods for administering these peptides and amino acids. In one aspect, the compositions and methods cause an increase in the blood plasma concentrations of beta-alanine and/or creatine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Roger Harris, Mark Dunnett
  • Publication number: 20150157587
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for increasing the anaerobic working capacity of muscle and other tissues. Also provided are compositions formulated for the sustained release of free beta-alanine. Also provided is a dietary supplement formulated, for example, as a solid food product, an edible suspension, liquid or semi-liquid as described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Roger Harris, John Wise
  • Patent number: RE45947
    Abstract: A method for increasing the synthesis and accumulation of beta-alanylhistidine dipeptides, with a simultaneous increase in the accumulation of creatine, in bodily tissues of humans and animals is described. This is accomplished by causing an increase in the blood plasma concentrations of beta-alanine and creatine, or the blood plasma concentrations of beta-alanine, L-histidine and creatine, by the ingestion or infusion of a composition including beta-alanine, beta-alanine and creatine, or beta-alanine, L-histidine and creatine, or active derivatives thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Natural Alternatives International, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Harris, Mark Dunnett