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Amanjit Singh Johal, Chandigarh IN
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20100185595 | Managing Product Information Versions - Systems and methods for managing versions of product attribute information are described with respect to a number of embodiments of the present disclosure. In one implementation, a database management system that manages a database for storing attribute information of a product is described. The database management system in this implementation comprises a version control system and a querying system. The version control system is configured to enable a user to insert one or more versions of product information in the database. Each version has an effective date and is divided into a plurality of attribute groups, each attribute group containing a plurality of attributes. One or more attribute groups are modified with respect to a previous version. The version control system is further configured to record which attributes of a modified attribute group are changed. The querying system is configured to enable a user to search the database based on the effective dates of the versions. | 07-22-2010 |
Gaganbir Singh Johal, Woodbury, MN US
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20140127826 | METHOD FOR MEASURING BINDING KINETICS WITH A RESONATING SENSOR - Detecting a presence of a subject material in a fluid sample using at least one resonating sensor immersible in the fluid sample. Binding kinetics of an interaction of an analyte material present in the fluid sample are measured with the resonating sensor, which has binding sites for the analyte material. Prior to exposing the resonating sensor to the fluid sample, operation of the resonating sensor is initiated, which produces a sensor output signal representing a resonance characteristic of the resonating sensor. Optionally, a reference resonator is used that produces a reference output signal. The reference resonator lacks binding sites for the analyte. Introduction of a fluid sample to the resonating sensor is automatically detected based on detection of a characteristic change in the sensor output signal or a reference output signal, or both. In response to the detecting of the introduction of the fluid sample, automated measurement of the binding kinetics of the analyte material to the resonating sensor are measured. | 05-08-2014 |
20140154697 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING BINDING KINETICS WITH A RESONATING SENSOR - Apparatus and method for detecting a presence of a subject material in a fluid sample using at least one resonating sensor immersible in the fluid sample. Binding kinetics of an interaction of an analyte material present in the fluid sample are measured with the resonating sensor, which has binding sites for the analyte material. Prior to exposing the resonating sensor to the fluid sample, operation of the resonating sensor is initiated, which produces a sensor output signal representing a resonance characteristic of the resonating sensor. Optionally, a reference resonator is used that produces a reference output signal. The reference resonator lacks binding sites for the analyte. Introduction of a fluid sample to the resonating sensor is automatically detected based on detection of a characteristic change in the sensor output signal or a reference output signal, or both. In response to the detecting of the introduction of the fluid sample, automated measurement of the binding kinetics of the analyte material to the resonating sensor are measured. | 06-05-2014 |
Gaganbir Singh Johal, Hudson, WI US
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20120100636 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING BINDING KINETICS WITH A RESONATING SENSOR - A subject material in a fluid sample is detected using a resonating sensor immersible in the fluid sample. Binding kinetics of an interaction of an analyte material present in the fluid sample are measured with the resonating sensor, which has binding sites for the analyte material. Prior to exposing the resonating sensor to the fluid sample, operation of the resonating sensor is initiated, producing a sensor output signal representing a resonance characteristic of the resonating sensor. Optionally, a reference resonator that lacks binding sites for the analyte is used to produce a reference output signal. Introduction of a fluid sample to the resonating sensor is automatically detected based on a characteristic change in the sensor output signal or a reference output signal. In response to the detecting of the introduction of the fluid sample, automated measurement of the binding kinetics are measured. | 04-26-2012 |
Gurmukh Johal, West Lafayette, IN US
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20160032304 | SLM1, A SUPPRESSOR OF LESION MIMIC PHENOTYPES - Methods and compositions for modulating Slm1 are provided. Methods are provided for modulating the expression of Slm1 in a host plant or plant cell to modulate agronomic characteristics. | 02-04-2016 |
Gurmukh S. Johal, West Lafayette, IN US
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20110225665 | Stable dw3 Allele for Sorghum and a Molecular Marker to Facilitate Selection - The identification of a stable dw | 09-15-2011 |
20150240257 | Compositions and Methods Conferring Resistance of Maize to Corn Rootworm II - Methods and compositions for increasing a plant's resistance to an insect pest such as the corn rootworm are provided. Methods are provided for overexpression of Crw2, or variants thereof, in a host plant or plant cell to increase resistance to an insect pest in a plant such as maize. Methods are also provided for identifying variants of Crw2 that when incorporated into a plant via transgenic or traditional breeding means increase resistance to an insect pest in a plant such as maize. Also provided are methods for increasing resistance by overexpressing Crw1 and Crw2. | 08-27-2015 |
20150275228 | Compositions and Methods Conferring Resistance of Maize to Corn Rootworm I - Methods and compositions for increasing a plant's resistance to an insect pest such as the corn rootworm are provided. Methods are provided for overexpression of Crw1, or variants thereof, in a host plant or plant cell to increase resistance to an insect pest in a plant such as maize. Moreover, methods are provided for identifying variants of Crw1 that when incorporated into a plant via transgenic or traditional breeding means increase resistance to an insect pest in a plant such as maize. | 10-01-2015 |
20150337330 | Management of Corn Rootworm and Other Insect Pests - Trap and/or refuge crops and methods of use in managing corn rootworm and other insect pests of maize are provided. Some methods involve using trap crops comprising plants with enhanced susceptibility to one or more insect pests to lure and kill insect pests. Other methods involve using refuge crops comprising plants with enhanced susceptibility to one or more insect pests to monitor insect pest populations in an area or to promote mating between insecticide resistant and insecticide non-resistant insects. | 11-26-2015 |
Harjeet Johal, Herndon, VA US
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20160036229 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A POWER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK - An electrical power system includes an electrical power distribution network and a control device configured to regulate at least one attribute of said electrical power system. The electrical power system further includes a processor coupled to the control device configured to identify an out-of-bound condition on said electrical power distribution network at a first time. The out-of-bound condition is associated with the at least one attribute. The processor is also configured to determine a trend for the at least one attribute at a second time that is later than the first time after a predetermined delay time elapses. The trend indicates a direction away from at least one of a predetermined range and a predetermined value. The processor is also configured to transmit a control action to said control device based at least in part on the trend. | 02-04-2016 |
Harjeet Johal, Atlanta, GA US
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20080310069 | Systems and Methods for Distributed Series Compensation of Power Lines Using Passive Devices - Systems and methods for implementing line overload control via providing distributed series impedance are disclosed. One system, amongst others, comprises at least one distributed series reactor (DSR). Each DSR comprises a single turn transformer (SST) comprising two split-core sections ( | 12-18-2008 |
Harjeet Johal, Glenville, NY US
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20120074779 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PHASE BALANCING IN A POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A phase balancing system includes a load forecasting module, a phase unbalance identification module and a demand response module. The load forecasting module determines a load forecast for the distribution system for the period of interest and the phase unbalance identification module determines voltage unbalance on the distribution system for the period of interest. The demand response module estimates an available demand response on the distribution system for the period of interest and allocates an optimized demand response from the available demand response to minimize the voltage unbalance on the distribution system for the period of interest. | 03-29-2012 |
20120158198 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING COLD LOAD PICKUP USING DEMAND RESPONSE - A system and method for simultaneously restoring power to loads in a distribution network that experienced an outage. The pickup load on the feeder in the distribution network is estimated and the load limit on the feeder is determined. The load on the feeder is divided into groups based on the load limit. A restoration load control process is determined, and power is restored to each of the groups simultaneously based on the power restoration control process. | 06-21-2012 |
20120310430 | DISTRIBUTION PROTECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A protection system for a power distribution system includes a bus voltage sensing unit to measure a bus voltage or a load voltage and a demand response module for estimating available demand resources on the distribution system for a period of interest. A distribution system analyzer is provided in the system for analyzing the bus voltage or the load voltage and system parameters to obtain voltage trip points for the available demand resources. A load control circuit controls the available demand resources based on the voltage trip points. | 12-06-2012 |
20130321040 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USING DEMAND RESPONSE TO PROVIDE FREQUENCY REGULATION - A frequency regulation system includes a sensor to detect a power grid signal and a frequency deviation identification module to determine a power grid frequency deviation from the power grid signal. A demand response module identifies an operating schedule for available demand response resources based on frequency deviation set points and ramp rates and a load control module controls the available demand response resources based on the operating schedule. | 12-05-2013 |
20140180663 | System and Method For Accelerated Assessment of Operational Uncertainties In Electrical Power Distribution Systems - A system for accelerated assessment of operational uncertainties in an electrical power distribution system includes a plurality of utility assets, and a distribution analysis (“DA”) system. DA system includes a preparation module configured to identify a first network model and a reduced network model for the electrical power distribution system. DA system also includes an input module configured to identify a plurality of scenarios, and a reduced-model-analysis module configured to analyze the reduced network model using the plurality of scenarios, generating a first set of results, and to select a subset of scenarios based on the first set of results. DA system further includes a full-model-analysis module configured to analyze the first network model using the subset of scenarios, generating a second set of results. DA system also includes a command module configured to dispatch configuration commands to utility assets based on the second set of results. | 06-26-2014 |
Harjeet Johal, Niskayuna, NY US
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20150364920 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE ROTOR ANGLE STABILITY OF SYNCHRONOUS GENERATORS - Provided is a power plant that is connected to a transmission grid. The power plant includes a synchronous generator and a synchronous condenser connected in parallel. The power plant is configured to increase the rotor angle stability of the synchronous generator to ride through fault conditions and frequency deviations on the transmission grid. | 12-17-2015 |
Jaskarn Singh Johal, Mukilteo, WA US
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20150349768 | PROGRAMMABLE SWITCHED CAPACITOR BLOCK - A first analog block includes a first plurality of switched capacitors and a second analog block includes a second plurality of switched capacitors. A switch associated with the first plurality of switched capacitors as well as a switch associated with the second plurality of switched capacitors may be configured based on one or more analog functions. The configuring of the first analog and the second analog block may include the configuring of the switch associated with the first plurality of switched capacitors when the analog function is associated with a first single ended signal and the configuring of both the switch associated with the first plurality of switched capacitors and the switch associated with the second plurality of switched capacitors when the analog function is associated with a differential signal | 12-03-2015 |
Jaspal Singh Johal, Derby GB
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20130111922 | FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD HARNESS - A gas turbine engine installation is provided that has a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) harness to transfer electrical signals, including electrical power, around a gas turbine engine. The FPCB harness is held to the gas turbine engine installation using clips. The clips have a jaw that has two sets of opposing teeth extending from a base, and a mouth through which the FPCB harness is inserted. The teeth point in a direction that has a component from the mouth to the teeth. This means that the force required to insert the FPCB harness into the clip is lower than the force required to pull the FPCB harness out of the clip in the opposite direction. This means that the FPCB harness can be secured in place whilst aiding ease of assembly. | 05-09-2013 |
20130111924 | FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD HARNESS - A gas turbine engine installation is provided that has a plurality of flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) harnesses to transfer electrical signals, including electrical power, around a gas turbine engine. The plurality of FPCB harnesses is held to the gas turbine engine installation using generally U-shaped clips that have a base from which first and second sidewalls extend. The FPCB harness is held between the tips of base-teeth extending from the base, and side-teeth extending from the first and second sidewalls. In this way, the FPCB harness can be held securely in position by the clip. | 05-09-2013 |
20130114236 | FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD HARNESS - A gas turbine engine installation is provided that has a plurality of flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) harnesses to transfer electrical signals, including electrical power, around a gas turbine engine. The plurality of FPCB harnesses is held to the gas turbine engine installation using clips that have at least two jaws. Each jaw has two sets of opposing teeth that do not intermesh, and cannot intermesh when pushed together. This allows more than one FPCB harness to be held by one clip without the risk of damaging the FPCB harnesses. Preventing the teeth from intermeshing also allows subsequent FPCB harnesses to be inserted into the clip without undue difficulty even after a first FPCB harness has already been inserted. | 05-09-2013 |
Kashmir Singh Johal, Middlesex GB
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20150021040 | Self-Draining Production Assembly - A production assembly includes a tree body, in which the tree body includes a main production bore formed about an axis and a wing bore extending through the tree body from the main production bore. The tree body may further include a wing valve in fluid communication with the wing bore to control the flow of fluid through the wing bore, in which at least a portion of the wing bore is angled from perpendicular with respect to the axis of the main production bore. | 01-22-2015 |
Paul Johal, London GB
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20140274323 | Games Using Financial Indicators as Random Number Generators - According to various systems and methods, financial indicators may be used as random number generators to determine variables, such as numbers and cards, for various games, including casino-style games like roulette and poker. Players may place wagers relating to one or more game variables, such as one or more cards, hands, a roulette wheel spin, a lottery number, or other variable or outcome of a game. After bets are received, one or more random numbers may be determined based on one or more financial indicators, such as a least significant digit of the price or value of a financial instrument, index, or financial metric at a specific time. The random number(s) may be used to determine game variables, such as a winning lottery number, slot reel values, or numbers and suits of cards dealt. In some embodiments, players may select one or more financial instruments or indicators that will be used to resolve one or more game variables. | 09-18-2014 |
Sarbjit Singh Johal, Edmonton CA
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20100141766 | SENSING SCANNING SYSTEM - A method of securing and extracting sequential sensor data includes scanning a volume with at least one electromagnetic sensor to obtain multiple scans. Each scan has at least one different characteristic to create a multiple scan sequence of the volume. At least one volume subset is extracted from the multiple scan sequence containing at least one event satisfying at least one predetermined criterion. The at least one volume subset is analyzed to classify the at least one event using predetermined characteristics. A sensing scanning system for carrying out the method includes a scanner with at least one electromagnetic sensors, and a processor connected to receive the scans from the scanner | 06-10-2010 |
Sarjit Johal, Muscatine, IA US
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20120022168 | Pest Control Agent, Method for Manufacture of Pest Control Agent, and Method for Pest Control - Disclosed are a pest control agent, a method for preparing a pest control agent, and a method for controlling a pest. Generally, the pest control agent is formed by providing a porous starch and an active control agent absorbed within the porous starch, and compressing the porous starch in the presence of heat to form discrete plural particles. Preferably, one or more binders are employed, as are one or more secondary absorbents/fillers. In highly preferred embodiments of the invention, the pest control agent is prepared via pelletizing in a commercial pellet mill. The particles so prepared should be sufficiently durable to withstand bulk transport, such as by rail car or bag shipment. The particles should, however, release the control agent quickly upon contact with water, such that, for instance, the control agent may be released when the pest control agent is introduced to standing water. It is contemplated that the control agent is preferably a mosquito control agent. | 01-26-2012 |
Sarjit Johal, Iowa City, IA US
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20080223302 | Animal Litter, Process for Preparing Animal Litter, and Method of Removal of Animal Waste - Disclosed are an animal litter, a process for preparing the animal litter, and a method for removal of animal waste. The method for removal of animal waste comprises providing a copra residue, such as copra cake or copra oil cake, allowing an animal to excrete waste into the litter, and removing at least a portion of the soiled litter. An animal litter in accordance with the disclosed teachings includes a copra residue in combination with one or more absorbent materials, such as clay, whole ground grain, spent grain germ, or any other absorbent material. The process for preparing the animal litter comprises blending copra residue with one or more absorbent materials. The animal litters disclosed herein may include other ingredients, such as additional absorbent materials, preservatives, and so forth. | 09-18-2008 |
20080268096 | Method for Dissociation of Cells - Disclosed is a method for the dissociation of cells. Cells are processed under conditions of pH, temperature, and shear to thereby yield a mixture of cell wall ghosts and cytoplasm. Preferably, the cells are jet cooked at an alkaline pH to form an intermediate mixture, and the intermediate mixture is subsequently jet cooked. Generally, the cells become dissociated, whereby at least one separate cell wall component is substantially separate from the dissociated cell walls. | 10-30-2008 |
20090269381 | Pest Control Agent - Disclosed are a pest control composition, a method of pest control, and a method for preparing a pest control composition. The pest control composition includes diatomaceous earth, a porous granular starch, and a control agent, the control agent generally being an oleaginous material that is film-forming on a water surface. The pest control composition generally is in the form of discrete plural compacted particles. Upon release, for instance, onto a body of water, the control agent will be released from the pest control composition and will form a film over at least a portion of the body of water. | 10-29-2009 |
20100009028 | Method for Dissociation of Cells - Disclosed is a method for the dissociation of cells. Cells are processed under conditions of pH, temperature, and shear to thereby yield a mixture of cell wall ghosts and cytoplasm. Preferably, the cells are jet cooked at an alkaline pH to form an intermediate mixture, and the intermediate mixture is subsequently subjected to mechanical homogenization. Generally, the cells become dissociated, whereby at least one separate cell wall component is substantially separate from the dissociated cell walls. | 01-14-2010 |
20110201061 | Process For Hydrolysis Of Wet Fiber And Method For Producing Fermentation Products From Wet Fiber - Disclosed are a method of hydrolysis of wet fiber and a method for preparing ethanol. Generally, an agricultural plant material, such as corn hulls, distiller's dried grains, or spent germ, is treated to at least partially hydrolyze the fiber. The process may include a maceration step followed by a shearing operation in the presence of steam to yield a treated product, in which, in many embodiments, saccharides will be released and unbound from fibrous portions of the agricultural product. In some embodiments, the process includes macerating the material to provide a slurry having a solids content of at least 10 percent and jet cooking the slurry. A mixture of saccharides prepared in this fashion may be fermented to yield ethanol and/or biochemicals. | 08-18-2011 |
20120088012 | Method For Drying Biomaterials - The present invention provides a means to concentrate, dry and formulate biomaterials such as polysaccharides, gums and related biopolymers, and microorganisms such as cells, spores, and the like from dilute solutions using spent germ and other oil bearing residues. In addition, the spent germ can serve as a carrier for such biomaterials. The sorbed materials are useful in animal feeds. | 04-12-2012 |
20120207890 | Salt Composition - A low sodium salt composition and method for manufacture are provided. The composition generally includes salt, such as sodium chloride, and one or more crystallization interrupters. The composition is in the form of amorphous particles, optionally in combination with other ingredients. | 08-16-2012 |
20130247408 | Method for Drying Spent Filter Media - Disclosed is a process of stabilizing spent filter material that comprises mixing the filter media with a city media to produce a composition having a moisture content that is sufficiently low to retard microbial growth. The composition comprises spent filter media and a dry material, and preferably comprises diatomaceous earth. Soil is treated by adding the composition as a top dressing, soil amendment, or the like. | 09-26-2013 |
20140328996 | Method for Dissociation of Cells - Disclosed is a method for the dissociation of cells. Cells are processed under conditions of pH, temperature, and shear to thereby yield a mixture of cell wall ghosts and cytoplasm. Preferably, the cells are jet cooked at an alkaline pH to form an intermediate mixture, and the intermediate mixture is subsequently jet cooked. Generally, the cells become dissociated, whereby at least one separate cell wall component is substantially separate from the dissociated cell walls. | 11-06-2014 |
20140345345 | Method for Drying Spent Filter Media - Disclosed is a process of stabilizing spent filter material that comprises mixing the filter media with a dry media to produce a composition having a moisture content that is sufficiently low to retard microbial growth. The composition comprises spent filter media and a dry material, and preferably comprises diatomaceous earth. Soil is treated by adding the composition as a top dressing, soil amendment, or the like. | 11-27-2014 |
20150150281 | Method For Drying Biomaterials - The present invention provides a means to concentrate, dry and formulate biomaterials such as polysaccharides, gums and related biopolymers, and microorganisms such as cells, spores, and the like from dilute solutions using spent germ and other oil bearing residues. In addition, the spent germ can serve as a carrier for such biomaterials. The sorbed materials are useful in animal feeds. | 06-04-2015 |
20150201657 | Method for the Manufacture of Larger Particle Forms of Low Sodium Salts - A method for producing a low sodium salt composition, including aspects for producing fraction(s) of a selectable particle size is provided. Millable particles can be produced. The method does not require agglomeration to obtain larger-sized solids. The composition generally includes salt, such as sodium chloride, and one or more crystallization interrupters. The composition is in the form of amorphous particles, optionally in combination with other ingredients. | 07-23-2015 |
20150320083 | Method For Drying Biomaterials - The present invention provides a means to concentrate, dry and formulate biomaterials such as polysaccharides, gums and related biopolymers, and microorganisms such as cells, spores, and the like from dilute solutions using spent germ and other oil bearing residues. In addition, the spent germ can serve as a carrier for such biomaterials. The sorbed materials are useful in animal feeds. | 11-12-2015 |
Sumer Johal, Concord, CA US
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20130219780 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING TO COMBUSTIBLE BIOMATERIALS - A composition of biomass material is disclosed. The composition includes: (i) a lignocellulosic material; and (ii) at least one member selected from a group comprising of potassium, sodium and chlorides, wherein said at least one member comprising not more than about 0.01% (by weight) of said composition. The composition may not include more than 10% of water. | 08-29-2013 |
Sumer Johal, Walnut Creek, CA US
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20110258918 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING TO COMBUSTIBLE BIOMATERIALS - A method for making a combustible material is described. The method includes: (i) receiving one or more types of biomass, each of which includes an inorganic material; (ii) rupturing lignocellulose in one or more types of the biomass to produce ruptured biomass including the inorganic material; (iii) washing the ruptured biomass with solvent to drive the inorganic material from the ruptured biomass into the solvent to produce an inorganic-material-enriched solvent and an inorganic-material-depleted ruptured biomass; (iv) pyrolyzing the inorganic-material-depleted ruptured biomass to produce a combustible biomaterial. | 10-27-2011 |
20110258919 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING TO COMBUSTIBLE BIOMATERIALS - A composition of biomass material is disclosed. The composition includes: (i) a lignocellulosic material; and (ii) at least one member selected from a group consisting of potassium, sodium and chlorides, wherein said at least one member comprising not more than about 0.01% (by weight) of said composition. The composition may not include more than 10% of water. | 10-27-2011 |
20110259372 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING TO COMBUSTIBLE BIOMATERIALS - A method for washing biomass is described. The method includes: (i) receiving a first discrete amount of biomass; (ii) receiving a second discrete amount of biomass; (iii) washing the first discrete amount of biomass with solvent to produce a first effluent stream enriched with inorganic material; and (iv) washing the second discrete amount of biomass with the first effluent stream to produce a second effluent solvent stream. | 10-27-2011 |
20110259727 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING TO COMBUSTIBLE BIOMATERIALS - A system for producing combustible biomaterial is described. The system includes: (i) a lignocellulose rupturing device for rupturing lignocellulose in biomass to produce a ruptured biomass material, the ruptured biomass material having an inorganic material; (ii) a washing subassembly designed to wash the ruptured biomass material having said inorganic material with a solvent and produce an inorganic-material-enriched solvent and an inorganic-material-depleted ruptured biomass; and (iii) a pyrolyzing subassembly for pyrolyzing the inorganic-material-depleted ruptured biomass to produce a combustible biomaterial. | 10-27-2011 |
20130104451 | NOVEL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING FUEL FROM DIVERSE BIOMASS | 05-02-2013 |
20130110291 | NOVEL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING BIOFUEL FROM ONE OR MORE VALUES OF PROCESS PARAMETERS | 05-02-2013 |
20130304546 | NOVEL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING PROFIT OR GROSS MARGIN BASED ON ONE OF MORE VALUES OF PROCESS PARAMETERS FOR PRODUCING BIOFUEL - A process for optimizing values of profit or gross margin based on process parameters used to process fuel having a desired fuel property is described. The process includes: (i) receiving a predetermined value of a first property of a fuel derived from biomass; (ii) retrieving a first different sets of values of one or more process parameters associated with a process that converts biomass to fuel, and the first different sets of values of the one or more process parameters are based on the predetermined value of the first fuel property; (iii) generating estimated values for cost or revenue associated with the first different sets of values of the one or more process parameters; and (iv) identifying, from the first different sets of values, a first set of values of one or more process parameters that approaches an optimum profit or gross margin for the process. | 11-14-2013 |