With Molding Patents (Class 44/632)
  • Rapid production of hydrothermally carbonized biomass via reactive twin-screw extrusion
    Patent number: 10442995
    Abstract: A system for the production of carbonized biomass that includes an infeed for accepting biomass feed material and an associated twin screw extruder. A water heater is connected with respect to at least one inlet along a length of the twin screw extruder and a pressure sustaining valve is connected at an outlet of the twin screw extruder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: GAS TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Larry G. Felix, William E. Farthing, James H. Irvin, Todd R. Snyder, Wei Yan
  • Upgrading Carbonaceous Materials
    Publication number: 20100005710
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for upgrading carbonaceous materials. Also disclosed are apparatuses for upgrading carbonaceous materials. Also disclosed are systems for upgrading carbonaceous materials. Also disclosed are upgraded carbonaceous materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: PIPAL ENERGY RESOURCES, LLC
    Inventor: David B. Shaffer