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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182556 | Liquid fractionation method for producing biofuels A method for producing biofuels is provided. A method of making biofuels includes dewatering substantially intact algal cells to make an algal biomass, sequentially adding solvent sets to the algal biomass, and sequentially separating solid biomass fractions from li... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8163043 | Palm-based biodiesel foundation Palm-based biodiesel formulations with enhanced cold flow properties are provided including the following: (I) A biodiesel formulation comprising not more than 40 vol % palm-based biodiesel and not less than 60 vol % petroleum-based file 1 oil; (II) A biodiesel form... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8152870 | Methods of and systems for producing biofuels A method for producing biofuels is provided. A method of making biofuels includes dewatering substantially intact algal cells to make an algal biomass, sequentially adding solvent sets to the algal biomass, and sequentially separating solid biomass fractions from li... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8097049 | Biodiesel purification by a continuous regenerable adsorbent process A quick, economical and environmentally friendly, “green”, process for the continuous purification of biodiesel (fatty acid alkyl esters (FAAE)) is described using a powdered, granulated or extruded adsorbent. The adsorbent is contained in a column system and is... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8034130 | Process for the production of biodiesel The present invention relates to a process for the production of alkyl esters of carboxylic acids for use as biodiesel starting from the reaction of transesterification of triglycerides originating from oils and fats of vegetable or animal origin, which can be used ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7976590 | Fuel or fuel additive composition and method for its manufacture and use Embodiments of a composition useful as a fuel or fuel additive are provided. Certain disclosed embodiments of the composition comprise mid to low flash point naptha, at least one alcohol having a ratio of between about 1 to about 4 carbon atoms to 1 hydroxyl functio... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7867295 | Branched carboxylic acids as fuel lubricity additives Certain branched carboxylic acids may serve as improved lubricity additive compositions in distillate fuels, and in particular for cold weather applications. Suitable branched carboxylic acids may include, but are not necessarily limited to, isostearic acid, neodeca... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7846222 | Fuel compositions comprising farnesane and farnesane derivatives and method of making and using same A fuel composition comprises farnesane and/or farnesane derivatives and a conventional fuel component selected from diesel fuel, jet fuel, kerosene or gasoline. The farnesane or farnesane derivative can be used as a fuel component or as a fuel additive in the fuel c... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7597725 | Additives and fuel oil compositions An additive composition for a fuel oil composition and that is free of polycyclic carboxylic acids and of acid derivatives thereof comprises an additive that comprises one or more monocarboxylic acids, each having from 10 to 24 carbon atoms, or acid derivatives ther... | 10/06/2009 |
| RE40758 | Fuel oils having improved lubricity comprising mixtures of fatty acids with paraffin dispersants, and a lubrication-improving additive The invention relates to low-temperature-stabilized additives for fuel oils having a sulfur content of up 0.05% by weight, comprising fatty acid mixtures of A1) from 1 to 99% by weight of at least one saturated mono- or dicarboxylic acid having from 6 t... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7435271 | Multifunctional additive for fuel oils The invention relates to additives for improving cold-flow and lubricating properties of fuel oils, comprising A) 5-95% by weight of at least one oil-soluble amphiphile of the formula in which... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7416568 | Aviation gasoline composition, its preparation and use An aviation gasoline composition comprising at least one tri-methyl pentane hydrocarbon and at least one C4 or C5 alkane wherein the amount of the at least one tri-methyl pentane in said composition is 10 to 90 vol %, the composition is substan... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7402185 | Additives for fuel compositions to reduce formation of combustion chamber deposits A method for reducing the formation of combustion chamber deposits in an engine using a friction modifier for combustible fuels is provided. The friction modifier is prepared by combining a saturated carboxylic acid and an alkylated or alkoxylated amine. The particu... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7399323 | Fuel compositions comprising farnesane and farnesane derivatives and method of making and using same A fuel composition comprises farnesane and/or farnesane derivatives and a conventional fuel component selected from diesel fuel, jet fuel, kerosene or gasoline. The farnesane or farnesane derivative can be used as a fuel component or as a fuel additive in the fuel c... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7374588 | Fuel combustion A stable, substantially clear and homogeneous fuel composition contains an additive comprising a nitrogen donor and carrier, the nitrogen donor being present in an amount sufficient to reduce the NOx emissions of the fuel when subject to combustion and th... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7374589 | Fuel with low sulphur content for diesel engines The invention concerns a fuel for diesel engines, with a sulphur content of less than 500 ppm containing in a major proportion at least one average distillate from a straight-run distilling cup of crude oil, with temperature ranges between 150 and 400° C. and in a ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7357819 | Fuel blends There is provided a diesel fuel blend comprising one or more commercially available diesel fuels; ethanol and a coupling agent. ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7341800 | Fuel cell A simple, inexpensive and highly efficient fuel cell has boundary structures made of a photo-sensitive material in combination with selective patterning. Printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication techniques combine boundary structures with two and three dimensional el... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7341112 | Firefighting training fluid and method for making same A firefighting training fluid (FFTF) comprising a paraffin blend. The blends of paraffins typically have no less than about two carbon atoms and no more than about twelve carbon atoms. The blends of paraffins may possess Reid vapor pressures in the range from about ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7314494 | Anti-detonation additive, and fuel provided therewith An anti detonation additive for fuel includes ethyl alcohol, and a stabilizer which contains ricinoleic acid. Also a fuel is provided with this anti-detonation additive. ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7282282 | Organic fuel cells and fuel cell conducting sheets A passive direct organic fuel cell includes an organic fuel solution and is operative to produce at least 15 mW/cm2 when operating at room temperature. In additional aspects of the invention, fuel cells can include a gas remover configured to promote circ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7256162 | Fatty acid esters and uses thereof Esters formed from polyol, C12-C28 branched chain fatty acid, and/or C12-C28 cyclic fatty acid are useful as a friction modifier for lubricants. Monomer is a preferred source for these fatty acids. ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7225611 | Process and device for the decontamination of the exhaust gases from an internal combustion engine Process for the decontamination of the emissions from an internal combustion engine (1), the exhaust line (5) of which is equipped with a particle filter (7), characterized in that an NOx trap additive is added to the fuel, so that th... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7208451 | IMS detection of chemical markers in petroleum products A method and composition for identifying chemically tagged petroleum products can be achieved by adding one or more chemicals to a selected petroleum product wherein the chemical is immune to extraction from the petroleum product by conventional inexpensive absorben... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7185699 | Water compatible hydraulic fluids A composition for use in an oil chamber of a tool includes a hydraulic oil; and a surfactant, wherein the surfactant is present at an amount sufficient to form micelles in the hydraulic oil. The composition may further include an amphiphilic copolymer. A method incl... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7182796 | Odorant for fuel gas The present invention provides an odorant suitable for use in fuel gases, such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), city gas, and LP gas, or methane gas, propane gas, butane gas and hydrogen gas. Preferably, the present invention provides a novel odorant that can also be... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7183015 | Fuel cell stack with circuit In a direct-methanol fuel cell stack with an at least partial circulation (7, 9) of the fuel, according to the invention a means is arranged in this circulation for reducing the concentration of an undesired byproduct. This means is comprised especially of a ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7172635 | Fuel additives There is described a fuel additive composition comprising an oleic alkanolamide and an alkoxylated oleic acid. There is also described a fuel composition comprising a hydrocarbon fuel and a fuel additive comprising an oleic alkanolamide and an alkoxylated oleic acid... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7163827 | Aromatic esters for marking or tagging organic products A compound represented by formula I is used as a marker for organic products. wherein Ar1 and Ar2 each independently represent a substituted or unsubstituted phenylene group or a substituted... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7131402 | Method for controlling exhaust emissions from direct injection homogeneous charge compression ignition engines A method is disclosed for controlling exhaust emissions from direct injected homogeneous charge compression ignition engines by combusting therein a fuel having a cetane number equal to or less than 50, and aromatic content equal to or greater than 15 wt %. ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7132188 | Fuel cells and fuel cell catalysts A direct organic fuel cell includes a formic acid fuel solution having between about 10% and about 95% formic acid. The formic acid is oxidized at an anode. The anode may include a Pt/Pd catalyst that promotes the direct oxidation of the formic acid via a direct rea... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7013713 | Lubricity tester for diesel fuels An apparatus for testing lubricity of a fuel includes a testing chamber for holding a sample of the fuel to be tested; an inlet for admitting the sample to the testing chamber; and an assembly for sealing the testing chamber to prevent moisture transfer during admis... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7014667 | Preparation of additive mixtures for mineral oils and mineral oil distillates The present invention provides a continuous process for preparing additive mixtures for mineral oils and mineral oil distillates, comprising A) a cold flow improver for middle distillates, and at least one further component selecte... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6979426 | Biodiesel production unit In a first aspect, systems and methods for producing biodiesel fuel include a modular production unit incorporated onto a single platform or into a housing for ease of relocatability. The modular production unit preferably includes a mixing unit, a reactor unit, a s... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6962650 | Fuel for use in a fuel cell system A fuel for a fuel cell system comprising hydrocarbon compounds, which fuel has distillation properties of the initial boiling point (initial boiling point 0) in distillation of over 40° C. and 100° C. or lower, the 10 vol. % distillation temperature (T10 | 11/08/2005 |
| 6958117 | Fuel for use in a fuel cell system A fuel for a fuel cell system comprising hydrocarbon compounds, which fuel has distillation properties of the initial boiling point (initial boiling point 0) in distillation of 24° C. or higher and 40° C. or lower, the 10 vol. % distillation temperature (T10 | 10/25/2005 |
| 6946008 | Composition as an additive to create clear stable solutions and microemulsions with a combustible liquid fuel to improve combustion The present invention relates to an additive composition for a combustible fuel to produce improved combustion and reduced exhaust pollution of the combusted fuel, which additive composition comprises: a) one or more water-soluble ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6939459 | Fuel for use in fuel cell system A fuel for a fuel cell system comprises wherein said fuel has distillation properties, the initial boiling point (initial boiling point 0) in distillation of 24° C. or higher and 50° C. or lower, the 10 vol. % distillation temperature (T10) of 35° C. o... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6884271 | Composition as an additive to create clear stable solutions and microemulsions with a combustible liquid fuel to improve combustion The present invention relates to an additive composition for a combustible fuel to produce improved combustion and reduced exhaust pollution of the combusted fuel, which additive composition comprises: a) one or more water-soluble ... | 04/26/2005 |
