CLAYTON VINCENT MCNEFF
Pilots at Vly Dr, Anoka, MN
License number
Minnesota A3700193
Issued Date
Jul 2015
Expiration Date
Jul 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
16300 Valley Dr NW, Anoka, MN 55304
Professional information
Methods And Apparatus For Producing Alkyl Esters From Lipid Feed Stocks And Systems Including Same
US Patent:
2011017, Jul 14, 2011
Filed:
Jan 10, 2011
Appl. No.:
12/987751
Inventors:
Clayton V. McNeff - Andover MN, US
Larry C. McNeff - Anoka MN, US
Arlin E. Gyberg - Minneapolis MN, US
Bingwen Yan - Shoreview MN, US
Daniel Thomas Nowlan - Hugo MN, US
Brian Krohn - Cloquet MN, US
Larry C. McNeff - Anoka MN, US
Arlin E. Gyberg - Minneapolis MN, US
Bingwen Yan - Shoreview MN, US
Daniel Thomas Nowlan - Hugo MN, US
Brian Krohn - Cloquet MN, US
International Classification:
C11C 1/02
US Classification:
554162
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for producing alkyl esters from lipid feed stocks, such as plant oils and/or animal fats, and systems including the same. In an embodiment, the invention includes a process for producing alkyl esters including mixing a lipid feed stock with an alcohol to form a reaction mixture; and contacting the reaction mixture with a catalyst under supercritical conditions for the alcohol, the catalyst comprising an unmodified metal oxide selected from the group consisting of alumina, titania, zirconia, and hafnia, and removing residual free fatty acids from the reaction mixture. Other embodiments are included herein.
Systems And Methods For Producing Fuels From Biomass
US Patent:
2010017, Jul 8, 2010
Filed:
Nov 12, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/617125
Inventors:
Clayton V. McNeff - Andover MN, US
Bingwen Yan - Shoreview MN, US
Bingwen Yan - Shoreview MN, US
International Classification:
C10L 1/182, C10B 51/00
US Classification:
44605, 2041576, 202 96
Abstract:
The present invention relates to systems and methods for producing fuels. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of producing a diesel-equivalent fuel, including pyrolyzing biomass to form a pyrolysis oil and contacting the pyrolysis oil and an alcohol with a metal oxide catalyst at a temperature of greater than about 60 degrees Celsius. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of refining pyrolysis oil including contacting pyrolysis oil and an alcohol with a metal oxide catalyst at a temperature of greater than about 60 degrees Celsius. In an embodiment, the invention includes a system for processing biomass into fuel including a pyrolysis chamber defining an interior volume; a first heating element configured to heat the pyrolysis chamber; a refining chamber in selective fluid communication with the pyrolysis chamber, the refining chamber defining an interior volume, a metal oxide catalyst disposed within the interior volume; and a second heating element configured to heat the refining chamber. Other embodiments are also described herein.
System And Method For Applying An Additive To A Material Stream
US Patent:
2004022, Nov 18, 2004
Filed:
May 16, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/440432
Inventors:
Larry McNeff - Anoka MN, US
Clayton McNeff - Anoka MN, US
David Johnston - Anoka MN, US
Peter Greuel - Anoka MN, US
Clayton McNeff - Anoka MN, US
David Johnston - Anoka MN, US
Peter Greuel - Anoka MN, US
International Classification:
B01F015/02
US Classification:
366/168100
Abstract:
The present disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods for applying liquid feed additives to a feed composition. In one embodiment, the system has a spray housing defining a spray chamber located adjacent a mix housing carrying a material composition. The mix housing defines a mix chamber, which contains an actuating device, such as an auger, that moves the material stream through the mix chamber. The mix chamber and spray chamber are in fluid communication. A spray nozzle is coupled to the spray housing and in fluid communication with an air source and liquid additive tank. The spray nozzle sprays a fog of air and liquid additive through the spray chamber and into the mix chamber, which gets deposited on the passing feed stream.
System And Method For Applying An Additive To A Material Stream
US Patent:
7441942, Oct 28, 2008
Filed:
May 14, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/748223
Inventors:
Larry C. McNeff - Anoka MN, US
Clayton V. McNeff - Andover MN, US
David J. Johnston - Anoka MN, US
Peter G. Greuel - Anoka MN, US
Clayton V. McNeff - Andover MN, US
David J. Johnston - Anoka MN, US
Peter G. Greuel - Anoka MN, US
Assignee:
SarTec Corporation - Anoka MN
International Classification:
B01F 15/02, B05B 17/00, A01K 5/00
US Classification:
3661681, 3661721, 118303, 118324, 119 5101, 119902, 99516
Abstract:
The present disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods for applying liquid feed additives to a feed composition. In one embodiment, the system has a spray housing defining a spray chamber located adjacent a mix housing carrying a material composition. The mix housing defines a mix chamber, which contains an actuating device, such as an auger, that moves the material stream through the mix chamber. The mix chamber and spray chamber are in fluid communication. A spray nozzle is coupled to the spray housing and in fluid communication with an air source and liquid additive tank. The spray nozzle sprays a fog of air and liquid additive through the spray chamber and into the mix chamber, which gets deposited on the passing feed stream.
Catalysts, Systems, And Methods For Producing Fuels And Fuel Additives From Polyols
US Patent:
8361174, Jan 29, 2013
Filed:
Oct 7, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/575198
Inventors:
Clayton V. McNeff - Andover MN, US
Daniel Thomas Nowlan - Hugo MN, US
Daniel Thomas Nowlan - Hugo MN, US
Assignee:
Sartec Corporation - Anoka MN
International Classification:
C10L 1/18
US Classification:
44388, 44308, 44447, 44448
Abstract:
The present invention relates to catalysts, systems, and methods for producing products such as fuels and fuel additives from polyols. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of producing a fuel additive, including combining a polyol and a component selected from the group consisting of alcohols and organic acids to form a reaction mixture and contacting the reaction mixture with a metal oxide catalyst at a temperature of greater than about 150 degrees Celsius. Other embodiments are also included herein.
Porous Compositions Comprising Surface Modified Monoliths
US Patent:
2004007, Apr 15, 2004
Filed:
Feb 25, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/374744
Inventors:
Agathagelos Kyrlidis - Malden MA, US
Feng Gu - Westford MA, US
Clayton McNeff - Anoka MN, US
Peter Carr - St. Paul MN, US
Feng Gu - Westford MA, US
Clayton McNeff - Anoka MN, US
Peter Carr - St. Paul MN, US
International Classification:
B32B009/00
US Classification:
428/408000
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions comprising surface modified carbon-clad metal oxide membranes and monoliths. In particular the invention relates to membranes and/or monoliths comprising carbon-clad metal oxide, functionalized with an organic functional group. This organic functional group, either a small molecule or a polymer, can be chosen for specific end-uses, such as selective protein binding, ion exchange, hydrophobic interaction, chiral selection to enhance separations technology.
Systems And Methods For Producing Fuels And Fuel Precursors From Carbohydrates
US Patent:
2010019, Jul 29, 2010
Filed:
Dec 22, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/645119
Inventors:
Clayton V. McNeff - Andover MN, US
Daniel T. Nowlan - Hugo MN, US
Daniel T. Nowlan - Hugo MN, US
Assignee:
SARTEC CORPORATION - Anoka MN
International Classification:
C07D 307/02, C07D 307/50, B01J 19/00
US Classification:
549488, 549506, 422198
Abstract:
The present invention relates to systems and methods for producing fuels and fuel precursors from carbohydrates. In an embodiment the invention includes a method of producing 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), including contacting a saccharide with a metal oxide catalyst at a temperature of greater than about 100 degrees Celsius. In an embodiment the invention includes a method of producing a biofuel including contacting a saccharide with a metal oxide catalyst at a temperature of greater than about 100 degrees Celsius. Other embodiments are also described herein.
Methods And Compositions For Increasing Milk Production In Animals
US Patent:
7544376, Jun 9, 2009
Filed:
Jul 29, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/193032
Inventors:
Larry C. McNeff - Anoka MN, US
Clayton V. McNeff - Andover MN, US
Clayton V. McNeff - Andover MN, US
Assignee:
SarTec Corporation - Anoka MN
International Classification:
A61K 36/48, A61K 36/82, A61K 36/00
US Classification:
424757, 424725, 424729, 424773
Abstract:
The invention is related to methods and compositions for increasing milk production in animals using a saponin containing composition. In an embodiment, the invention is a method for increasing milk production of an animal comprising administering an initiation dose of a saponin-containing composition to the animal within five days before or after the time of freshening of the animal, and administering a plurality of maintenance doses of the saponin-containing composition to the animal.
Chelator-Modified Inorganic Oxide Particles
US Patent:
8137548, Mar 20, 2012
Filed:
Oct 14, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/965273
Inventors:
Clayton McNeff - Anoka MN, US
Bingwen Yan - Shoreview MN, US
Dwight Stoll - Anoka MN, US
Bingwen Yan - Shoreview MN, US
Dwight Stoll - Anoka MN, US
Assignee:
Zirchrom Separations, Inc. - Anoka MN
International Classification:
B01D 15/08
US Classification:
2101982, 2105021, 210635, 210656, 502402
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to inorganic oxide particles that have been modified with a chelator group. In an embodiment, the chelator group is covalently bonded to a polymer. In an embodiment, the chelator group is covalently bonded to a chiral selector ligand. The present invention is also directed to methods of modifying inorganic oxide particles with a chelator group.
Microspheres Of Metal Oxides And Methods
US Patent:
2002016, Oct 31, 2002
Filed:
Oct 29, 2001
Appl. No.:
10/012757
Inventors:
Peter Carr - Minneapolis MN, US
Alon McCormick - Minneapolis MN, US
Bingwen Yan - Shoreview MN, US
Clayton McNeff - Anoka MN, US
Fang Chen - St. Paul MN, US
Alon McCormick - Minneapolis MN, US
Bingwen Yan - Shoreview MN, US
Clayton McNeff - Anoka MN, US
Fang Chen - St. Paul MN, US
Assignee:
Regents of the University of Minnesota - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
C01B013/32
US Classification:
428/407000, 423/592000, 423/608000, 423/630000, 423/263000, 428/403000
Abstract:
Metal oxide microspheres, particularly zirconia microspheres, produced by a method of hydrolysis of metal alkoxides in alcohol solutions in the presence of an organic acid or salt thereof with washing step or addition of a surfactant.