Patents by Inventor Ronald A. Sills

Ronald A. Sills 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: 20230146899
    Abstract: The invention relates to a microbial delivery system where biochar acts as a carrier for microbes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Richard Wilson Belcher, Han Suk Kim, Brian Buege, Mark L. Jarand, Michael C. Cheiky, Ronald A. Sills
  • Patent number: 11384031
    Abstract: The invention relates to a microbial delivery where biochar acts as a carrier for microbes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Carbon Technology Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Wilson Belcher, Han Suk Kim, Brian Buege, Mark L. Jarand, Michael C. Cheiky, Ronald A. Sills
  • Publication number: 20220204420
    Abstract: A treated biochar comprising a porous carbonaceous particle that has been treated and mixed with a media containing a mineral solubilizing microorganism, whereby the porous carbonaceous particle after mixing has retained the mineral solubilizing microorganism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Richard W. Belcher, Han Suk Kim, Brian Buege, Ronald A. Sills
  • Publication number: 20220169577
    Abstract: A method and system is provided for treating water to remove contaminants using treated biochar placed in the water flow pathway of a water treatment process. The system further includes the further treatment of the treated biochar after its use in the water treatment process for use in agricultural or animal applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Rajashekharam Malyala, Richard Wilson Belcher, Ranko Panayotov Bontchev, Brian Buege, Mark L. Jarand, Han Suk Kim, Juliette MacKay, Ronald A. Sills, Vern Traxler
  • Patent number: 11312666
    Abstract: A treated biochar comprising a porous carbonaceous particle that has been treated and mixed with a media containing a mineral solubilizing microorganism, whereby the porous carbonaceous particle after mixing has retained the mineral solubilizing microorganism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Carbon Technology Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Richard W. Belcher, Han Suk Kim, Brian Buege, Ronald A. Sills
  • Patent number: 11214528
    Abstract: A method and system is provided for treating water to remove contaminants using treated biochar placed in the water flow pathway of a water treatment process. The system further includes the further treatment of the treated biochar after its use in the water treatment process for use in agricultural or animal applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Carbon Technology Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Rajashekharam Malyala, Richard Wilson Belcher, Ranko Panayotov Bontchev, Brian Buege, Mark L. Jarand, Han Suk Kim, Juliette MacKay, Ronald A. Sills, Vern Traxler
  • Publication number: 20210017095
    Abstract: The invention relates to a microbial delivery where biochar acts as a carrier for microbes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Richard Wilson Belcher, Han Suk Kim, Brian Buege, Mark L. Jarand, Michael C. Cheiky, Ronald A. Sills
  • Publication number: 20210009482
    Abstract: A treated biochar comprising a porous carbonaceous particle that has been treated and mixed with a media containing a mineral solubilizing microorganism, whereby the porous carbonaceous particle after mixing has retained the mineral solubilizing microorganism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Richard W. Belcher, Han Suk Kim, Brian Buege, Ronald A. Sills
  • Patent number: 10696603
    Abstract: A treated biochar comprising a porous carbonaceous particle that has been treated and mixed with a media containing a mineral solubilizing microorganism, whereby the porous carbonaceous particle after mixing has retained the mineral solubilizing microorganism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Carbon Technology Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Richard W. Belcher, Han Suk Kim, Brian Buege, Ronald A. Sills
  • Publication number: 20190210935
    Abstract: The invention relates to a microbial delivery system where biochar acts as a carrier for microbes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Richard Wilson Belcher, Han Suk Kim, Brian Buege, Michael C. Cheiky, Ronald A. Sills, Mark L. Jarand
  • Patent number: 10273195
    Abstract: A method for the production of an agent for enhancing soil growth is described, comprising: grinding a biomass feedstock to produce ground biomass particles; subjecting the ground biomass particles to a biofractioning process including an auger reactor; selectively collecting at least one volatile component as it is released from the ground biomass particles; collecting a last remaining nonvolatile component comprising BMF char; rendering a surface of the BMF char hydrophilic; exposing the BMF char to microorganisms; and adding the BMF char to soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Cool Planet Energy Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Cheiky, Ronald A. Sills
  • Patent number: 10173937
    Abstract: The invention relates to a microbial delivery system where biochar acts as a carrier for microbes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Cool Planet Energy Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Wilson Belcher, Han Suk Kim, Brian Buege, Mark L. Jarand, Michael C. Cheiky, Ronald A. Sills
  • Patent number: 10118870
    Abstract: A method for creating treated biochar is provided that includes infusing a liquid additive into the pores of biochar, such as a fertilizer solution or other additive beneficial to plant growth. The method further includes the removal of materials and/or other additives from the pores of biochar. The present invention further provides biochar having pores filled with a liquid solution containing an additive, where the additive may include, but not be limited to, an additive beneficial to plant growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Cool Planet Energy Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ranko Panayotov Bontchev, Han Suk Kim, Mark L. Jarand, Richard Wilson Belcher, Michael C. Cheiky, Ronald A. Sills
  • Patent number: 10093588
    Abstract: A method is described for rendering char from a biomass fractionator apparatus (BMF char) suitable for addition to soil in high concentrations, the method relying on multiple processes comprising removing detrimental hydrocarbons from BMF char, removing adsorbed gases from BMF char, introducing microorganisms to the BMF char, and adjusting soil pH.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: COOL PLANET ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael C. Cheiky, Mark L. Jarand, Ronald A. Sills
  • Patent number: 10066167
    Abstract: A method is described for generating useful chemical intermediaries from biomass using a novel pyrolysis reactor that utilizes the inherent thermal properties of carbon under compression as the biomass is subjected to sequential or concurrent temperature ramps. The ramps are sufficient to volatilize and selectively create different components, while the pressure application aids the selective decomposition of the biomass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: COOL PLANET ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael C. Cheiky, Ronald A. Sills
  • Patent number: 9963650
    Abstract: A method and process is described for producing negative carbon fuel. In its broadest form, a carbon-containing input is converted to combustible fuels, refinery feedstock, or chemicals and a carbonaceous solid concurrently in separate and substantially uncontaminated form. In an embodiment of the invention, biomass is converted via discrete increasing temperatures under pressure to blendable combustible fuels and a carbonaceous solid. The carbonaceous solid may be reacted to synthesis gas, sold as charcoal product, carbon credits, used for carbon offsets, or sequestered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: COOL PLANET ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael C. Cheiky, Ronald A. Sills
  • Publication number: 20170362134
    Abstract: A method for the production of an agent for enhancing soil growth is described, comprising: grinding a biomass feedstock to produce ground biomass particles; subjecting the ground biomass particles to a biofractioning process including an auger reactor; selectively collecting at least one volatile component as it is released from the ground biomass particles; collecting a last remaining nonvolatile component comprising BMF char; rendering a surface of the BMF char hydrophilic; exposing the BMF char to microorganisms; and adding the BMF char to soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Michael C. CHEIKY, Ronald A. SILLS
  • Publication number: 20170362135
    Abstract: A method and system is provided for treating water to remove contaminants using treated biochar placed in the water flow pathway of a water treatment process. The system further includes the further treatment of the treated biochar after its use in the water treatment process for use in agricultural or animal applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Rajashekharam Malyala, Richard Wilson Belcher, Ranko Panayatov Bontchev, Brian Buege, Mark L. Jarand, Han Suk Kim, Juliette MacKay, Ronald A. Sills, Vern Traxler
  • Publication number: 20170334797
    Abstract: A treated biochar comprising a porous carbonaceous particle that has been treated and mixed with a media containing a mineral solubilizing microorganism, whereby the porous carbonaceous particle after mixing has retained the mineral solubilizing microorganism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Richard W. Belcher, Han Suk Kim, Brian Buege, Ronald A. Sills
  • Publication number: 20170210677
    Abstract: A method for creating treated biochar is provided that includes infusing a liquid additive into the pores of biochar, such as a fertilizer solution or other additive beneficial to plant growth. The method further includes the removal of materials and/or other additives from the pores of biochar. The present invention further provides biochar having pores filled with a liquid solution containing an additive, where the additive may include, but not be limited to, an additive beneficial to plant growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Ranko Panayotov Bontchev, Han Suk Kim, Mark L. Jarand, Richard Wilson Belcher, Michael C. Cheiky, Ronald A. Sills