Patents by Inventor Steven C. Martin

Steven C. Martin 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: 20130316439
    Abstract: A process of growing a phototrophic biomass in a reaction zone, including a reaction mixture that is operative for effecting photosynthesis upon exposure to photosynthetically active light radiation, is provided. The reaction mixture includes phototrophic biomass that is operative for growth within the reaction zone. In one aspect, the carbon dioxide supply is modulated in response to detected process parameters. In another aspect, inputs to the reaction zone are modulated based on changes to the carbon dioxide supply. In another aspect, dilution of the carbon dioxide-comprising supply is effected. In another aspect, pressure of the carbon dioxide-comprising supply is increased. In another aspect, water is condensed from the carbon dioxide-comprising supply and recovered for re-use. In another aspect, the produced phototrophic biomass is harvested at a rate which approximates a predetermined growth rate of the phototrophic biomass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: POND BIOFUELS INC.
    Inventors: Jaime A. Gonzalez, Max Kolesnik, Steven C. Martin, Tony Di Pietro, Emidio Di Pietro
  • Publication number: 20120276633
    Abstract: There is provided a process for growing a phototrophic biomass in a reaction zone. The process includes treating an operative carbon dioxide supply-comprising gaseous material feed so as to effect production of a carbon dioxide-rich product material. The carbon dioxide concentration of the carbon dioxide-rich product material is greater than the carbon dioxide concentration of the operative carbon dioxide supply-comprising gaseous material feed. Production of at least a fraction of the operative carbon dioxide supply-comprising gaseous material feed is effected by a gaseous exhaust material producing process. At least a fraction of the carbon dioxide-rich product material is supplied to the reaction zone so as to effect growth of the phototrophic biomass by photosynthesis in the reaction zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: POND BIOFUELS INC.
    Inventors: Jaime A. Gonzalez, Max Kolesnik, Steven C. Martin
  • Publication number: 20120202281
    Abstract: Photobioreactor systems including a supply material processing sub-system, a reactor sub-system, a product material processing sub-system, and a solar energy supply sub-system are provided. The reactor sub-system includes a photobioreactor configured for containing a reaction mixture that is operative for effecting photosynthesis upon exposure to photosynthetically active light radiation. The supply material processing sub-system is configured for supplying the reactor with supply material. The product material processing sub-system is configured for receiving reaction zone product discharged from the reactor and effecting separation of a liquid component from the received reaction zone product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: POND BIOFUELS INC.
    Inventors: Jaime A. Gonzalez, Max Kolesnik, Steven C. Martin
  • Publication number: 20120203714
    Abstract: A system for producing phototrophic biomass is provided. The system includes a green power generator and a carbon sequestering system. The green power generator is provided for generating power, wherein operation of the green power generator is controlled by an environmentally friendly business organization. The carbon sequestering system is electrically coupled to the green power generator for receiving at least a fraction of the power generated by the green power generator for powering a phototrophic biomass production process that is operational within the carbon sequestering system. Operation of the carbon sequestering system is controlled by the same environmentally friendly business organization. A method of producing phototrophic biomass is also provided. The method includes generating power with a green power generator, wherein operation of the green power generator is controlled by an environmentally friendly business organization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: POND BIOFUELS INC.
    Inventors: Jaime A. Gonzalez, Max Kolesnik, Steven C. Martin
  • Publication number: 20120156669
    Abstract: A process of growing a phototrophic biomass in a reaction zone, including a reaction mixture that is operative for effecting photosynthesis upon exposure to photosynthetically active light radiation, is provided. The reaction mixture includes phototrophic biomass that is operative for growth within the reaction zone. In one aspect, the carbon dioxide supply is modulated in response to detected process parameters. In another aspect, inputs to the reaction zone are modulated based on changes to the carbon dioxide supply. In another aspect, dilution of the carbon dioxide-comprising supply is effected. In another aspect, pressure of the carbon dioxide-comprising supply is increased. In another aspect, water is condensed from the carbon dioxide-comprising supply and recovered for re-use. In another aspect, the produced phototrophic biomass is harvested at a rate which approximates a predetermined mass growth rate of the phototrophic biomass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: POND BIOFUELS INC.
    Inventors: Jaime A. Gonzalez, Max Kolesnik, Steven C. Martin, Tony D. Pietro, Emidio Di Pietro
  • Publication number: 20110287523
    Abstract: There is provided a process of growing a phototrophic biomass in a reaction zone. The reaction zone includes an operative reaction mixture. The operative reaction mixture includes the phototrophic biomass disposed in an aqueous medium. Gaseous exhaust material is produced with a gaseous exhaust material producing process, wherein the gaseous exhaust material includes carbon dioxide. Reaction zone feed material is supplied to the reaction zone of a photobioreactor such that any carbon dioxide of the reaction zone feed material is received by the phototrophic biomass so as to provide a carbon dioxide-enriched phototrophic biomass in the aqueous medium. A discharge of the gaseous exhaust material from the gaseous exhaust material producing process is supplied to the reaction zone feed material and defines a gaseous exhaust material reaction zone supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: POND BIOFUELS INC.
    Inventors: Steven C. Martin, Max Kolesnik, Jaime A. Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20110287507
    Abstract: There is provided a process of growing a phototrophic biomass in a reaction zone. The reaction zone includes an operative reaction mixture. The operative reaction mixture includes the phototrophic biomass disposed in an aqueous medium. Gaseous exhaust material is produced with a gaseous exhaust material producing process, wherein the gaseous exhaust material includes carbon dioxide. Reaction zone feed material is supplied to the reaction zone such that any carbon dioxide of the reaction zone feed material is received by the phototrophic biomass so as to provide a carbon dioxide-enriched phototrophic biomass in the aqueous medium. The carbon dioxide-enriched phototrophic biomass disposed in the aqueous medium is exposed to photosynthetically active light radiation so as to effect photosynthesis. A discharge of the gaseous exhaust material from the gaseous exhaust material producing process is modulated based on sensing of at least one reaction zone parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: Pond Biofuels Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Martin, Max Kolesnik, Jaime A. Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20110287522
    Abstract: There is provided a process of growing a phototrophic biomass in a reaction zone. The reaction zone includes an operative reaction mixture. The operative reaction mixture includes the phototrophic biomass disposed in an aqueous medium. Gaseous exhaust material is produced with a gaseous exhaust material producing process, wherein the gaseous exhaust material includes carbon dioxide. Reaction zone feed material is supplied to the reaction zone such that any carbon dioxide of the reaction zone feed material is received by the phototrophic biomass so as to provide a carbon dioxide-enriched phototrophic biomass in the aqueous medium. A discharge of the gaseous exhaust material from the gaseous exhaust material producing process is supplied to the reaction zone feed material and defines a gaseous exhaust material reaction zone supply. The carbon dioxide-enriched phototrophic biomass disposed in the aqueous medium is exposed to photosynthetically active light radiation so as to effect photosynthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: POND BIOFUELS INC.
    Inventors: Steven C. Martin, Max Kolesnik, Jaime A. Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20110287525
    Abstract: There is provided a process of growing a phototrophic biomass in a reaction zone. The reaction zone includes an operative reaction mixture. The operative reaction mixture includes the phototrophic biomass disposed in an aqueous medium. Gaseous exhaust material is produced with a gaseous exhaust material producing process, wherein the gaseous exhaust material includes carbon dioxide. Reaction zone feed material is supplied to the reaction zone of a photobioreactor such that any carbon dioxide of the reaction zone feed material is received by the phototrophic biomass so as to provide a carbon dioxide-enriched phototrophic biomass in the aqueous medium. A discharge of the gaseous exhaust material from the gaseous exhaust material producing process is supplied to the reaction zone feed material and defines a gaseous exhaust material reaction zone supply. A supplemental gaseous dilution agent is supplied to the reaction zone feed material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: POND BIOFUELS INC.
    Inventors: Steven C. Martin, Max Kolesnik, Jaime A. Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20110287405
    Abstract: There is provided a process of growing a phototrophic biomass in a reaction zone. The reaction zone comprises a production purpose reaction mixture that is operative for effecting photosynthesis upon exposure to photosynthetically active light radiation. The production purpose reaction mixture comprises production purpose phototrophic biomass that is operative for growth within the reaction zone, such that a reaction zone concentration of production purpose phototrophic biomass is provided in the reaction zone. The growth of the production purpose phototrophic biomass comprises that which is effected by the photosynthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: POND BIOFUELS INC.
    Inventors: Jaime A. Gonzalez, Max Kolesnik, Steven C. Martin, Tony Dipietro, Emidio Dipietro
  • Publication number: 20110283618
    Abstract: There is provided a process of growing a phototrophic biomass in a reaction zone. The reaction zone includes an operative reaction mixture. The operative reaction mixture includes the phototrophic biomass disposed in an aqueous medium. Gaseous exhaust material is produced with a gaseous exhaust material producing process, wherein the gaseous exhaust material includes carbon dioxide. Reaction zone feed material is supplied to the reaction zone of a photobioreactor such that any carbon dioxide of the reaction zone feed material is received by the phototrophic biomass so as to provide a carbon dioxide-enriched phototrophic biomass in the aqueous medium. A discharge of the gaseous exhaust material from the gaseous exhaust material producing process is supplied to the reaction zone feed material and defines a gaseous exhaust material reaction zone supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: Pond Biofuels Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Martin, Max Kolesnik, Jaime A. Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20110287526
    Abstract: There is provided a process of growing a phototrophic biomass in a reaction zone. The reaction zone includes an operative reaction mixture. The operative reaction mixture includes the phototrophic biomass disposed in an aqueous medium. Gaseous exhaust material is produced with a gaseous exhaust material producing process, wherein the gaseous exhaust material includes carbon dioxide. Reaction zone feed material is supplied to the reaction zone such that any carbon dioxide of the reaction zone feed material is received by the phototrophic biomass so as to provide a carbon dioxide-enriched phototrophic biomass in the aqueous medium. A discharge of the gaseous exhaust material from the gaseous exhaust material producing process is supplied to the reaction zone feed material and defines a gaseous exhaust material reaction zone supply. The carbon dioxide-enriched phototrophic biomass disposed in the aqueous medium is exposed to photosynthetically active light radiation so as to effect photosynthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: Pond Biofuels Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Martin, Max Kolesnik, Jaime A. Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 6705545
    Abstract: A paint system including at least one spray gun located, a paint line changing assembly and a plurality of differently colored paint sources. The paint line changing assembly is configured to selectively connect the at least one spray gun with one of the plurality of differently colored paint sources. The paint system further includes a controller for maintaining at least one of the plurality of differently colored paint sources in a partially fluidized state when not connected to the at least one spray gun and for maintaining the one of the plurality of differently colored paint sources in an operative fluidized state when connected to the at least one spray gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Steelcase Development Corporation
    Inventors: Jerome J. Sroka, Steven C. Martin, Patrick J. Fingleton, Eugene C. Jager, Robert W. Meyer
  • Patent number: 5638251
    Abstract: A method of making capacitors comprising, providing as the dielectric and/or conductive layers, a material made from a diamond-like nanocomposite solid-state material having interpenetrating atomic scale networks of carbon in a diamond-like carbon network stabilized by hydrogen, a glass-like silicon network stabilized by oxygen, and optionally at least one additional network of dopant elements or dopant compounds having elements from Groups 1-7b and 8 of the periodic table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: Advanced Refractory Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Arvind Goel, Donald J. Bray, Steven C. Martin, Keith A. Blakely