Patents by Inventor Tom Vytlacil

Tom Vytlacil 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: 10125331
    Abstract: Processes are described for refining a renewable oil. The processes may include the steps of adding one or more compounds to the renewable oil to produce a soap stock in the renewable oil, and separating at least a portion of the soap stock from the renewable oil. The processes may further include adding a polymer to the separated renewable oil to produce a refined renewable oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Advanced Energy Development
    Inventors: Trevor G. Morgan, Tom Vytlacil, Colby Neeley, Charles Devlin
  • Publication number: 20140352205
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to methods of refining a renewable oil, such as a biofuel. In some embodiments, the invention relates to methods for the efficient removal of gums and waxes from a renewable oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Trevor G. Morgan, Tom Vytlacil, Colby Neeley, Charles Devlin
  • Publication number: 20110265371
    Abstract: Processes are described for refining a renewable oil. The processes may include the steps of adding one or more compounds to the renewable oil to produce a soap stock in the renewable oil, and separating at least a portion of the soap stock from the renewable oil. The processes may further include adding a polymer to the separated renewable oil to produce a refined renewable oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Advanced Energy Development
    Inventors: Trevor G. Morgan, Tom Vytlacil, Colby Neeley, Charles Devlin