HARRY RICHARD DIZ
Engineers in Erie, PA
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Pennsylvania PE073875
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Erie, PA 16509
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Method Of Sustained Microbial Production Of Hydrogen Gas In A Bioreactor Utilizing An Equalization Tank
Method Of Sustained Microbial Production Of Hydrogen Gas In A Bioreactor Utilizing An Equalization Tank
US Patent:
2006029, Dec 28, 2006
Filed:
Jun 9, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/450075
Inventors:
Harry Diz - Erie PA, US
Mitchell Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Justin Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Mitchell Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Justin Felder - Hermitage PA, US
International Classification:
C10G 32/00
US Classification:
435281000
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method of hydrogen production from microorganisms, wherein a bioreactor provides an environment conducive to the production of hydrogen from hydrogen producing microorganisms and restrictive to the production of methane from methanogens. The method further includes an equalization tank that provides improved control of flow rates, particularly when combining the hydrogen production system with an industrial process such that organic feed material obtained from the industrial process is utilized in the hydrogen production system. The environment in the bioreactor is preferably maintained between about 3.5 and 6.0 pH.
System For Sustained Microbial Production Of Hydrogen Gas In A Bioreactor Utilizing An Equalization Tank
System For Sustained Microbial Production Of Hydrogen Gas In A Bioreactor Utilizing An Equalization Tank
US Patent:
2006028, Dec 21, 2006
Filed:
Jun 9, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/450012
Inventors:
Harry Diz - Erie PA, US
Mitchell Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Justin Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Mitchell Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Justin Felder - Hermitage PA, US
International Classification:
C12M 1/00
US Classification:
435290100
Abstract:
The present invention provides a system of hydrogen production from microorganisms, wherein a bioreactor provides an environment conducive to the production of hydrogen from hydrogen producing microorganisms and restrictive to the production of methane from methanogens. The hydrogen production system further includes an equalization tank that provides improved control of flow rates, particularly when combining the hydrogen production system with an industrial facility such that organic feed material obtained from the industrial facility is utilizes in the hydrogen production system. The environment in the bioreactor is preferably maintained between about 3.5 and 6.0 pH.
Sustained Microbial Production Of Hydrogen Gas From Diluted Fruit Juice
Sustained Microbial Production Of Hydrogen Gas From Diluted Fruit Juice
US Patent:
2007017, Aug 2, 2007
Filed:
Jan 30, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/668707
Inventors:
Harry R. Diz - Erie PA, US
International Classification:
C12P 3/00, C12M 3/00
US Classification:
435168, 4352891
Abstract:
The present invention provides an apparatus and method for the production of hydrogen based on the capture of metabolic by-products of hydrogen-producing microbacteria, in which a bioreactor is maintained in an environment conducive to the growth of hydrogen-producing microbacteria and the production of hydrogen and at the same time is restrictive to the growth of undesirable microorganisms such as methanogens and the production of methane. The present invention utilizes concentrated growth of hydrogen-producing microbacteria such as . The invention provides a simple and cost-effective way to produce hydrogen by selectively harnessing hydrogen-producing microbacteria utilizing glucose-based solutions while substantially eliminating methane-producing microbacteria.
Method For Utilizing Nonparaffinophilic Microorganisms For Producing Specific Waste Degradation
Method For Utilizing Nonparaffinophilic Microorganisms For Producing Specific Waste Degradation
US Patent:
2006028, Dec 14, 2006
Filed:
Jun 9, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/450560
Inventors:
Mitchell Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Harry Diz - Erie PA, US
Justin Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Harry Diz - Erie PA, US
Justin Felder - Hermitage PA, US
International Classification:
C12Q 1/04
US Classification:
435034000
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method identifying nonparaffinophilic microorganisms suitable for biodegradation or bioremediation that do not substantially produce methane. The method provides the growing of nonparaffinophilic microorganisms on substrates in a bioreactor, wherein the bioreactor provides an environment conducive to the metabolism of many nonparaffinophilic microorganisms while being restrictive to methanogens and methane production. The method may further include substrates coated with a gelatinous matrix, wherein the gelatinous matrix coating baits the nonparaffinophilic microorganisms.
Method For Isolating Potential Antibiotic Microorganisms
Method For Isolating Potential Antibiotic Microorganisms
US Patent:
2006028, Dec 14, 2006
Filed:
Jun 9, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/450058
Inventors:
Michell Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Harry Diz - Erie PA, US
Justin Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Harry Diz - Erie PA, US
Justin Felder - Hermitage PA, US
International Classification:
C12Q 1/18
US Classification:
435032000
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method identifying nonparaffinophilic microorganisms suitable for antibiotic screening. The method provides the growing of nonparaffinophilic microorganisms on substrates in a bioreactor, wherein the bioreactor provides an environment conducive to the metabolism of many nonparaffinophilic microorganisms while being restrictive to methanogens and methane production. The method may further include substrates coated with a gelatinous matrix, wherein the gelatinous matrix coating baits the nonparaffinophilic microorganisms.
System For Sustained Microbial Production Of Hydrogen Gas In A Bioreactor Utilizing A Circulation System
System For Sustained Microbial Production Of Hydrogen Gas In A Bioreactor Utilizing A Circulation System
US Patent:
2006028, Dec 14, 2006
Filed:
Jun 9, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/450637
Inventors:
Harry Diz - Erie PA, US
Mitchell Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Justin Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Mitchell Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Justin Felder - Hermitage PA, US
International Classification:
C12P 3/00, C12M 3/00
US Classification:
435168000, 435289100
Abstract:
The present invention provides an apparatus for the production of hydrogen from microorganisms, wherein a bioreactor provides an environment conducive to the production of hydrogen from hydrogen producing microorganisms and restrictive to the production of methane from methanogens. The environment is adjusted to a pH conducive to the growth and metabolism of hydrogen producing microorganisms within the bioreactor, wherein the pH of the organic feed material is preferably between about 3.5 and 6.0 pH. The method further includes a circulation system to create directional Low within the bioreactor.
Hydrogen Producing Apparatus Utilizing Excess Heat From An Industrial Facility
Hydrogen Producing Apparatus Utilizing Excess Heat From An Industrial Facility
US Patent:
2006027, Dec 7, 2006
Filed:
May 31, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/444027
Inventors:
Mitchell Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Justin Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Harry Diz - Erie PA, US
Justin Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Harry Diz - Erie PA, US
International Classification:
C12M 3/00
US Classification:
435289100
Abstract:
The present invention provides a hydrogen production apparatus, where a bioreactor is combined with an industrial facility such that the industrial facility heats an organic feed material prior to conveyance of the organic feed material into the bioreactor. The apparatus includes a bioreactor, a feed container, a heating means such as a heat exchanger and an industrial facility with a heat waste source.
Method Of Producing Hydrogen Gas In A Bioreactor With Substrates And Associated Apparatus
Method Of Producing Hydrogen Gas In A Bioreactor With Substrates And Associated Apparatus
US Patent:
2006028, Dec 14, 2006
Filed:
Jun 9, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/450566
Inventors:
Harry Diz - Erie PA, US
Mitchell Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Justin Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Mitchell Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Justin Felder - Hermitage PA, US
International Classification:
C12P 3/00
US Classification:
435168000
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method and apparatus of hydrogen production from microorganisms, wherein a bioreactor provides an environment conducive to the production of hydrogen from hydrogen producing microorganisms and restrictive to the production of methane from methanogens. The method and apparatus includes substrates contained within the bioreactor for growing biofilm thereon, wherein the substrates may be affixed or may be buoyant such that they float to a surface of organic feed material contained in the bioreactor, the biofilm providing a source of continuous hydrogen production.
Method Of Hydrogen Production Utilizing Excess Heat From An Industrial Facility
Method Of Hydrogen Production Utilizing Excess Heat From An Industrial Facility
US Patent:
2006027, Dec 7, 2006
Filed:
May 31, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/443810
Inventors:
Mitchell Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Justin Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Harry Diz - Erie PA, US
Justin Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Harry Diz - Erie PA, US
International Classification:
C01B 3/02
US Classification:
423648100
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method of hydrogen production, wherein organic feed material is heated with excess or diverted heat from an industrial facility, thereby substantially deactivating or killing methanogens within the organic feed material. Hydrogen producing bacteria contained or added to the organic feed material metabolize the organic feed material in a bioreactor to produce hydrogen. As the methanogens are no longer substantially present to convert produced hydrogen to methane, a biogas that contains hydrogen without substantial methane can be produced.
Method Of Hydrogen Production Combining A Bioreactor With A Nuclear Reactor And Associated Apparatus
Method Of Hydrogen Production Combining A Bioreactor With A Nuclear Reactor And Associated Apparatus
US Patent:
2007008, Apr 12, 2007
Filed:
May 31, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/443772
Inventors:
Mitchell Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Justin Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Harry Diz - Erie PA, US
Justin Felder - Hermitage PA, US
Harry Diz - Erie PA, US
International Classification:
C12P 3/00, C12M 3/00
US Classification:
435168000, 435289100
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method of hydrogen production, wherein organic feed material is heated with excess or diverted heat from a nuclear reactor, thereby substantially deactivating or killing methanogens within the organic feed material. Hydrogen producing microorganisms contained or added to the organic feed material metabolize the organic feed material in a bioreactor to produce hydrogen. As the methanogens are no longer substantially present to convert produced hydrogen to methane, a biogas that contains hydrogen without substantial methane can be produced.