Anthony Kuhry

US Patent:

8071042, Dec 6, 2011

Filed:

Sep 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/862723

Inventors:

Anthony B. Kuhry - Skokie IL, US

International Classification:

B01J 19/08

US Classification:

42218604, 361226

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for application of electrostatic charges to compounds to change the physical characteristics of the compounds. The compound is located within a container, that can be sealed or open, in proximity to an electrode so that there is capacitive coupling between the electrode and the compound. A high frequency, high voltage signal is applied to the electrode for a time sufficient to increase negative ions in the compound, thus changing its physical characteristics. The method can increase the pH and decreases oxidation-reduction potential. A grounded platform is provided for use with a non-conductive container, and the entire apparatus can be provided in a housing enclosure to permit safe application of electrical potential to the compound being treated.

US Patent:

8518680, Aug 27, 2013

Filed:

Apr 15, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/760911

Inventors:

Anthony B. Kuhry - Skokie IL, US
Paul J. Weimer - Madison WI, US

Assignee:

The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture - Washington DC
Ion Research, Inc. - Skokie IL

International Classification:

C12P 5/00
C12P 3/00
C12N 1/22

US Classification:

435166, 435168, 4352521

Abstract:

Hydrocarbon and hydrogen fuels and other products may be produced by a process employing a combination of fermentation and electrochemical stages. In the process, a biomass contained within a fermentation medium is fermented with an inoculum comprising a mixed culture of microorganisms derived the rumen contents of a rumen-containing animal. This inoculated medium is incubated under anaerobic conditions and for a sufficient time to produce volatile fatty acids. The resultant volatile fatty acids are then subjected to electrolysis under conditions effective to convert said volatile fatty acids to hydrocarbons and hydrogen simultaneously. The process can convert a wide range of biomass materials to a wide range of volatile fatty acid chain lengths and can convert these into a wide range of biobased fuels and biobased products.

US Patent:

7361255, Apr 22, 2008

Filed:

Jun 11, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/460273

Inventors:

Anthony B. Kuhry - Skokie IL, US

International Classification:

B01J 19/08

US Classification:

204164, 205701, 422 24

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for application of electrostatic charges to compounds to change the physical characteristics of the compounds. The compound is located within a container, that can be sealed or open, in proximity to an electrode so that there is capacitive coupling between the electrode and the compound. A high frequency, high voltage signal is applied to the electrode for a time sufficient to increase negative ions in the compound, thus changing its physical characteristics. The method can increase the pH and decreases oxidation-reduction potential. A grounded platform is provided for use with a non-conductive container, and the entire apparatus can be provided in a housing enclosure to permit safe application of electrical potential to the compound being treated.