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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177864 | Fuel and fuel additive A sugar based fuel and fuel additive method and solution suitable for use with liquid as well as solid carbon based fuels to improve combustion burning or as a fuel or electrolyte for a fuel cell or battery to produce electricity. ... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8163041 | Bio-synthetic fuel and method A method for producing and using a duckweed bio-synthetic fuel suitable for co-firing with gaseous, liquid as well as solid carbon based fuels. ... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8152867 | Process, plant and biofuel for integrated biofuel production This invention relates to a process, a plant, and a biofuel for integrated biofuel production, such as with butanol, biodiesel, and/or sugar product. The integrated process includes the step of removing hexose from a feedstock to form a lignocellulosic material. The... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8142524 | Biodiesel-derived combustion improver The present invention is generally directed to novel fuel compositions and to methods (i.e., processes) for enhancing the combustion efficiency and/or other properties of diesel fuels, particularly wherein such diesel fuels are, or comprise, biodiesel, such biodiese... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8075641 | Methods of refining hydrocarbon feedstocks Processes of converting to feedstocks comprising hydrocarbons to compositions comprising light hydrocarbon products are described herein. Also described are processes and methods of producing and refining compositions comprising terpenes from biomass that can be sui... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7985267 | Method of production of biofuel from the surface of the open ocean A method for the production of biofuels from the open ocean comprises the steps: testing the currents to determine that a biomass remains in a zone suitable for harvesting; harvesting a portion of the biomass; and processing a portion of the harvested biomass to pro... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7931703 | Methods for improving low-temperature properties of biodiesel fuel The present invention is generally directed to novel biodiesel fuel compositions having enhanced low-temperature properties. The present invention is additionally directed to methods (i.e., processes) for making such enhanced biodiesel fuels by improving the low-tem... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7909895 | Slurry dewatering and conversion of biosolids to a renewable fuel In the processes for treating municipal sewage and storm water containing biosolids to discharge standards, biosolids, even after dewatering, contain typically about 80% water bound in the dead cells of the biosolids, which gives biosolids a negative heating value. ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7753969 | Method of converting animal waste into a multi-phase fuel A method of creating a multi-phase fuel wherein said fuel comprises a gas, a solid, a liquid solvent phase and an aqueous phase from animal waste comprising the combination of the animal waste, a solvent, and a water/alcohol solution into a fluid mixture, placing th... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7655055 | Biofuel A biofuel containing an estolide ester, an ether ester, or a combination thereof. The estolide ester and ether ester can be of formula A: R1—CH(O—X)R2CO2R3 wherein R1 is an alkyl group h... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7641706 | Method of combustion The present invention relates to the use of a naturally occurring group of biological compounds to produce a combustible fuel that may be used in either internal combustion engines or as a burnable heat source. These compounds are a set of biomolecules produced by s... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7575608 | Use of a natural-oil byproduct as a reduced-emissions energy source A natural-oil byproduct, which can be produced as a “still bottoms” byproduct of a distillation of a feed composition including an animal fat and/or vegetable oil, is used as an energy source. The natural-oil byproduct can comprise unhydrolyzed fat/oil and free ... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7479167 | Method of production of biofuel from the surface of the open ocean A method for the production of biofuels from the open ocean comprises the steps: testing the currents to determine that a biomass remains in a zone suitable for harvesting; harvesting a portion of the biomass; and processing a portion of the harvested biomass to pro... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7473283 | Fuel additive composition for stabilising blends of ethanol and a hydrocarbon The present invention provides a fuel additive composition for stabilizing blends of ethanol and a hydrocarbon boiling in the gasoline or diesel range, comprising: a) 0.1-10% of Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) derivative(s) or mixtures thereof of formula (I) where m=... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7427303 | Surfactant composition including ethoxylate of CNSL The present invention relates a surfactant composition for use as an emulsifier in water blended fuel mixture. The said composition includes ethoxylate of cashew nut shell liquid. In addition ethoxylate of cashew nut shell liquid, the said composition comprises a co... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7323020 | Method for making a fuel for a modified spark ignition combustion engine, a fuel for a modified spark ignition combustion engine and a fuel additive for a conventional spark ignition combustion engine A method of making a fuel composition for a modified internal combustion spark ignition engine comprising combining a fuel grade ethanol, an oxygen-containing component and at least one C6-C12 hydrocarbon. A fuel produced by such a method is al... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7238728 | Commercial production of synthetic fuel from fiber system A commercial production of synthetic fuel from fiber system for reducing synthetic fuels and other usable by-products from fibrous plant material. The process includes providing wind or solar generated energy to a water electrolysis unit; providing water to said wat... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7220289 | Method and composition for using organic, plant-derived, oil-extracted materials in diesel fuel additives for reduced emissions A diesel fuel additive is provided that includes a plant oil extract, β-carotene, and jojoba oil. The additive may be added to any diesel fuel to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of the fuel. A method for preparing the additive is also pro... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7160339 | Method and composition for using organic, plant-derived, oil-extracted materials in gasoline additives for reduced emissions A gasoline additive is provided that includes a plant oil extract, β-carotene, and jojoba oil. The additive may be added to any gasoline to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of the fuel. A method for preparing the additive is also provided.... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7160338 | Method and composition for using organic, plant-derived, oil-extracted materials in jet fuels for reduced emissions A jet fuel and jet fuel additive are provided that include a plant oil extract, β-carotene, and jojoba oil. The jet fuel additive may be added to any jet fuel to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of the fuel, or to reduce the smoke point of... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7144435 | Method and composition for using organic, plant-derived, oil-extracted materials in two-cycle oil additives for reduced emissions A two-cycle oil additive is provided that includes a plant oil extract, β-carotene, and jojoba oil. The additive may be added to any two-cycle oil or fuel to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of the fuel. A method for preparing the additive... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7144433 | Method and composition for using organic, plant-derived, oil-extracted materials in fossil fuels for reduced emissions A fuel additive is provided that includes a plant oil extract, β-carotene, and jojoba oil. The additive may be added to any liquid hydrocarbon fuel, coal, or other hydrocarbonaceous combustible fuel to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of t... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7144434 | Method and composition for using organic, plant-derived, oil-extracted materials in coal-based fuels for reduced emissions A coal-based fuel and fuel additive are provided that include a plant oil extract, β-carotene, and jojoba oil. The additive may be added to any coal-based fuel to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of the fuel. A method for preparing the coa... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7141083 | Method and composition for using organic, plant-derived, oil-extracted materials in resid fuel additives for reduced emissions A resid fuel additive is provided that includes a plant oil extract, β-carotene, and jojoba oil. The additive may be added to any resid fuel to reduce emissions of undesired components during combustion of the fuel. A method for preparing the additive is also provi... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7112229 | Process for producing biodiesel fuel using triglyceride-rich oleagineous seed directly in a transesterification reaction in the presence of an alkaline alkoxide catalyst An integrated process is described for producing biodiesel from oleaginous seeds, preferably castor bean seeds. The inventive process includes a transesterification reaction where the seeds themselves react with anhydrous ethyl alcohol in the presence of an alkaline... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7037955 | Additives and methods for reducing odor Additives and methods for reducing or eliminating odor in oil based media. The additives comprise an essential oil, an essential oil component, or mixtures thereof. ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7037348 | Alternative fuel composition This alternative fuel is composed of agricultural products. A blend of esters of soybean oil and terpine hydrocarbons can be used for outdoor activities. The blend is useful for charcoal fluid, campfire fuel or decorative lamp fuel. The esters are a low volatile mat... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7029506 | Organic cetane improver The present invention relates generally to a composition and method for increasing the amount of cetane in fuel. More specifically, it was discovered that the amount of cetane in fuel can be increased by mixing a fuel additive comprising β-carotene that was prepare... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6923838 | Fuel additive composition and method for treatment of middle distillate fuels and gasoline A fuel additive for middle distillate fuels is a mixture of at least one methyl, ethyl, propyl or butyl ester of a vegetable oil or a C16-C18 fatty acid, at least one alkyl ether of propylene glycol, a surfactant, and an antioxidant. A fuel add... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6887282 | Tall oil pitch and fatty acid-based chemical change agent [CCA] formulation for solid and synthetic fuel production A chemical change agent containing water, tall oil, glycerides, and surfactants is used to create synthetic fuels. An alternate composition contains water, glycerides, and surfactants. The chemical change agent is formed by heating the tall oil; combining water, fat... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6855180 | Catalytic cellulignin fuel A catalytic cellulignin fuel obtained by a biomass pre-hydrolysis process and that is composed of cellulose and globulized lignin with a specific surface of about 1.5-2.5 m2/g. The cellulignin fuel may be ground down to particles smaller than 250 μm and ... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6740134 | Use of a natural oil byproduct as a reduced-emissions energy source A natural oil byproduct, which can be produced as a “still bottoms” byproduct of a distillation of a feed composition including an animal fat and/or vegetable oil, is used as an energy source. The natural oil byproduct can comprise unhydrolyzed fat/oil and free ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6638324 | Organic cetane improver The present invention relates generally to a composition and method for increasing the amount of cetane in fuel. More specifically, it was discovered that the amount of cetane in fuel can be increased by mixing a fuel additive comprising ଲ-carotene ... | 10/28/2003 |
| 5820640 | Pyrolysis liquid-in-diesel oil microemulsions A novel diesel engine fuel is in the form of a pyrolysis liquid-in-diesel oil microemulsion fuel comprising: (a) diesel oil in an amount sufficient to form a continuous phase in the composition; (b) a pyrolysis liquid forming a discontinuous phase in the ... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5697986 | Fuels as solvents for the conduct of enzymatic reactions The present invention describes a method of producing biofuels by carrying out the enzymatic transesterification of fatty acid-containing materials directly in automotive fuels.... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5607486 | Engine fuels Novel engine fuels and engine fuel additives comprising terpenes, aliphatic hydrocarbons, and lower alcohols are disclosed.... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5605551 | Process for the thermal conversion of biomass to liquids A high conversion of biomass, such as wood, sawdust, bark, or agricultural wastes, to liquids is obtained bypyrolysis at short reaction tines in a reactor capable of high heat transfer rates; the reactor being of the fluidized bed, circulating fluidized b... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5575822 | Engine fuels Novel engine fuels and engine fuel additives comprising terpenes, aliphatic hydrocarbons, and lower alcohols are disclosed.... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5501713 | Engine fuels Novel engine fuels for igniting internal combustion engines (2-cycle, 4-cycle, and diesel engines) and jet propulsion engines are disclosed. The fuels, which comprise terpenes, preferably limonene, are more efficient, and in most embodiments, environmenta... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5478366 | Pumpable lignin fuel A pumpable slurry for recovering fuel value from lignin by mixing the lignin with water, fuel oil and a dispersing agent to form a stable thixotropic or near Newtonian portable slurry by coordinating the amounts of lignin, water and fuel oil to produce a ... | 12/26/1995 |
