Patents by Inventor Terry R. Collins
Terry R. Collins 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).
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Publication number: 20180065923Abstract: A modular system and method for producing urea from bio-mass includes means and steps for “homogenizing” a biomass feedstock stream having components with different bulk density BTU content into a stream having a consistent bulk density BTU content. The steps include cleaning the incoming bio-mass feedstock stream to remove non-organic matter, blending the cleaned bio-mass feedstock stream to obtain a homogeneous blend having a consistent bulk density BTU content, and milling the homogeneous blend bio-mass feedstock stream to a predetermined size no greater than 12 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: James L. Simonton, Terry R. Collins, Mario G. Beruvides, Jessie Lozada, JR.
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Publication number: 20170275245Abstract: A modular system and method for producing urea from stranded natural gas includes removal of foreign particulate matter to obtain a substantially homogeneous gas. The gas is processed by controlling the quality of the stranded natural gas to maintain a substantially homogenous mixture The resultant gas stream is further cleaned and compressed to a high pressure of about 3,000 psi. The resultant ammonia stream is processed in a bypass recycling loop system at 30% conversion rate at a high pressure of about 6,000 to 7,000 psi. The equipment associated with each of the process steps may be skid mounted for portability and/or contained within the footprint of a standard 48-foot flatbed trailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: James L. Simonton, Terry R. Collins, Mario G. Beruvides, Jessie Lozada, JR.
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Patent number: 9738598Abstract: A modular system and method for producing urea from bio-mass includes means and steps for “homogenizing” a biomass feedstock stream having components with different bulk density BTU content into a stream having a consistent bulk density BTU content. The steps include cleaning the incoming bio-mass feedstock stream to remove non-organic matter, blending the cleaned bio-mass feedstock stream to obtain a homogeneous blend having a consistent bulk density BTU content, and milling the homogeneous blend bio-mass feedstock stream to a predetermined size no greater than 12 mm.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Trimec Biogas Technology Ltd.Inventors: Terry R. Collins, James L. Simonton, Mario G. Beruvides, Jessie Lozada, Jr.
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Patent number: 9617206Abstract: A modular system and method for producing urea from stranded natural gas includes removal of foreign particulate matter to obtain a substantially homogeneous gas. The gas is processed by controlling the quality of the stranded natural gas to maintain a substantially homogenous mixture The resultant gas stream is further cleaned and compressed to a high pressure of about 3,000 psi. The resultant ammonia stream is processed in a bypass recycling loop system at 30% conversion rate at a high pressure of about 6,000 to 7,000 psi. The equipment associated with each of the process steps may be skid mounted for portability and/or contained within the footprint of a standard 48-foot flatbed trailer.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2015Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: 4A Technologies, LLCInventors: James L. Simonton, Terry R. Collins, Mario G. Beruvides, Jessie Lozada, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160326100Abstract: A modular system and method for producing urea from bio-mass includes means and steps for “homogenizing” a biomass feedstock stream having components with different bulk density BTU content into a stream having a consistent bulk density BTU content. The steps include cleaning the incoming bio-mass feedstock stream to remove non-organic matter, blending the cleaned bio-mass feedstock stream to obtain a homogeneous blend having a consistent bulk density BTU content, and milling the homogeneous blend bio-mass feedstock stream to a predetermined size no greater than 12 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Terry R. Collins, James L. Simonton, Mario G. Beruvides, Jessie Lozada
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Patent number: 9352329Abstract: A modular system and method for producing urea from bio-mass includes means and steps for “homogenizing” a biomass feedstock stream having components with different bulk density BTU content into a stream having a consistent bulk density BTU content. The steps include cleaning the incoming bio-mass feedstock stream to remove non-organic matter, blending the cleaned bio-mass feedstock stream to obtain a homogeneous blend having a consistent bulk density BTU content, and milling the homogeneous blend bio-mass feedstock stream to a predetermined size no greater than 12 mm.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2013Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: 4A Technologies, LLCInventors: Terry R. Collins, James L. Simonton, Mario G. Beruvides, Jessie Lozada, Ernesto Iznaga
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Publication number: 20160096801Abstract: A modular system and method for producing urea from stranded natural gas includes removal of foreign particulate matter to obtain a substantially homogeneous gas. The gas is processed by controlling the quality of the stranded natural gas to maintain a substantially homogenous mixture The resultant gas stream is further cleaned and compressed to a high pressure of about 3,000 psi. The resultant ammonia stream is processed in a bypass recycling loop system at 30% conversion rate at a high pressure of about 6,000 to 7,000 psi. The equipment associated with each of the process steps may be skid mounted for portability and/or contained within the footprint of a standard 48-foot flatbed trailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: James L. Simonton, Terry R. Collins, Mario G. Beruvides, Jessie Lozada, JR.
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Patent number: 9085512Abstract: A modular system and method for producing urea from stranded natural gas includes removal of foreign particulate matter to obtain a substantially homogeneous gas. The gas is processed by controlling the quality of the stranded natural gas to maintain a substantially homogenous mixture The resultant gas stream is further cleaned and compressed to a high pressure of about 3,000 psi. The resultant ammonia stream is processed in a bypass recycling loop system at 30% conversion rate at a high pressure of about 6,000 to 7,000 psi. The equipment associated with each of the process steps may be skid mounted for portability and/or contained within the footprint of a standard 48-foot flatbed trailer.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2010Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: 4A Technologies, LLCInventors: Terry R. Collins, James L. Simonton, Mario G. Beruvides, Jessie Lozada
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Publication number: 20140217206Abstract: A modular system and method for producing urea from bio-mass includes means and steps for “homogenizing” a biomass feedstock stream having components with different bulk density BTU content into a stream having a consistent bulk density BTU content. The steps include cleaning the incoming bio-mass feedstock stream to remove non-organic matter, blending the cleaned bio-mass feedstock stream to obtain a homogeneous blend having a consistent bulk density BTU content, and milling the homogeneous blend bio-mass feedstock stream to a predetermined size no greater than 12 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: 4A TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Terry R. Collins, James L. Simonton, Mario G. Beruvides, Jessie Lozada, Ernesto Iznaga
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Patent number: 8618325Abstract: A modular system and method for producing urea from bio-mass includes cleaning a bio-mass feedstock to remove substantially all non-organic matter; blending the cleaned bio-mass to obtain a substantially homogeneous blend; pelletizing the blended bio-mass; and gasifying the pellets in a gasifier. The bio-mass feedstock may include bio-mass materials having different processing characteristics. The gasifying step preferably includes pulverizing the pellets to a fine particle size, injecting an organic oil into the input biomass mist when needed, and controlling the feed rate to maintain a substantially constant burn temperature. The resultant syngas stream is cleaned and compressed to a high pressure of about 6,000 to 7,000 psi. The resultant ammonia stream is processed in a bypass recycling loop system at 30% conversion rate at a high pressure of about 6,000 to 7,000 psi.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2009Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: 4A Technologies, LLCInventors: Terry R. Collins, James L. Simonton, Mario G. Beruvides, Jessie Lozada
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Publication number: 20120136172Abstract: A modular system and method for producing urea from stranded natural gas includes removal of foreign particulate matter to obtain a substantially homogeneous gas. The gas is processed by controlling the quality of the stranded natural gas to maintain a substantially homogenous mixture The resultant gas stream is further cleaned and compressed to a high pressure of about 3,000 psi. The resultant ammonia stream is processed in a bypass recycling loop system at 30% conversion rate at a high pressure of about 6,000 to 7,000 psi. The equipment associated with each of the process steps may be skid mounted for portability and/or contained within the footprint of a standard 48-foot flatbed trailer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2010Publication date: May 31, 2012Inventors: Terry R. Collins, James L. Simonton, Mario G. Beruvides, Jessie Lozada
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Publication number: 20110144389Abstract: A modular system and method for producing urea from bio-mass includes cleaning a bio-mass feedstock to remove substantially all non-organic matter; blending the cleaned bio-mass to obtain a substantially homogeneous blend; pelletizing the blended bio-mass; and gasifying the pellets in a gasifier. The bio-mass feedstock may include bio-mass materials having different processing characteristics. The gasifying step preferably includes pulverizing the pellets to a fine particle size, injecting an organic oil into the input biomass mist when needed, and controlling the feed rate to maintain a substantially constant burn temperature. The resultant syngas stream is cleaned and compressed to a high pressure of about 6,000 to 7,000 psi. The resultant ammonia stream is processed in a bypass recycling loop system at 30% conversion rate at a high pressure of about 6,000 to 7,000 psi.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventor: Terry R. Collins
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Patent number: 4090415Abstract: In a dual transmission system, the front transmission has a three-speed gearbox with a low, intermediate and a 1:1 input-to-output speed ratio coupled to a three-speed range unit to provide seven usable forward speeds. A converter lock-up clutch is used to provide direct mechanical drive in the upper six gears. The rear transmission has an identical three-speed range unit. An additional gear train is added to the rear transmission to provide four speeds. The additional very low speed is used in conjunction with the lowest speed of the front seven-speed transmission. Both transmissions are operated in torque converter drive in first gear only. When any of the speed ranges of the front range unit is used in conjunction with the low or intermediate input-to-output speed ratio of the front gearbox the same speed range of the rear transmission is coupled by a torque converter to the rear engine.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1976Date of Patent: May 23, 1978Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.Inventors: James M. Gorrell, Terry R. Collins, Willis E. Windish
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Patent number: 4057297Abstract: A brake mechanism includes a body and a piston movable relative thereto in braking and brake-releasing directions. A spring is disposed within a chamber defined by the body and piston to urge the piston in a brake-applying direction, and pressurized air may be selectively directed to such chamber to the piston in a brake-applying direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1976Date of Patent: November 8, 1977Inventors: Henry E. Beck, Terry R. Collins