James Michael Geraets
Engineers at Montpelier Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
License number
South Dakota 9750
Expiration Date
Dec 31, 2018
Category
Professional Engineer
Type
Agricultural
Address
Address
1204 S Montpelier Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 05716
Phone
(605) 965-3577
Professional information
Alternative Energy Engineer At Poet Research
Location:
Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area
Industry:
Renewables & Environment
Experience:
POET Research (Renewables & Environment industry): Alternative Energy Engineer, (March 2007-Present) responsibilities include: development and research of alternative energy projects including wind, landfill gas, solid fuel boiler, solar, etc. Assist in the development of c...
System For Conveying Biomass For Collection, Transport, Or Processing
US Patent:
8505711, Aug 13, 2013
Filed:
Feb 5, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/701388
Inventors:
James M. Geraets - Sioux Falls SD, US
Mark D. Stowers - Sioux Falls SD, US
Mark David Dilts - Los Angeles CA, US
Mark Herbert Heupel - Sioux Falls SD, US
Mark D. Stowers - Sioux Falls SD, US
Mark David Dilts - Los Angeles CA, US
Mark Herbert Heupel - Sioux Falls SD, US
Assignee:
POET Research, Inc. - Sioux Falls SD
International Classification:
B65G 31/04
US Classification:
198642, 196300, 196513, 196519, 196671, 37239, 414526
Abstract:
A system for conveying biomass is disclosed. The system is configured to convey biomass for collection, transport, or processing. The system comprises a housing comprising an opening configured for the entry of biomass, at least one shoe skid configured to offset the housing in a vertical orientation, an apparatus at least partially within the housing comprising at least one rotating blade assembly, and a conduit configured to discharge biomass from the housing so that biomass entering into the housing can be projected by the apparatus through the conduit for collection or transport. The system may comprise conduit that is extendable and has articulation segments for vertical movement. The system may comprise a housing that comprises a member to dislodge the biomass from a pile to flow into the opening. The system may comprise at least one shoe skid that comprises a large surface area and projects forward of the housing.
Apparatus For Unloading Bulk Materials
US Patent:
8454095, Jun 4, 2013
Filed:
Apr 9, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/757848
Inventors:
Mark David Dilts - Los Angeles CA, US
James M. Geraets - Sioux Falls SD, US
D. Owen Whitehouse - Colman SD, US
James M. Geraets - Sioux Falls SD, US
D. Owen Whitehouse - Colman SD, US
Assignee:
POET Research, Inc. - Sioux Falls SD
International Classification:
B60P 1/00
US Classification:
298 1B
Abstract:
A system for treating biomass for the production of ethanol is disclosed. The system comprises an apparatus for unloading bulk material, comprising: a liner positioned against a wall and a floor; wherein the floor comprises an outer edge and an inner edge; wherein the wall comprises an upper edge and a lower edge; wherein the liner comprises an upper edge and a lower edge; wherein the liner can be in a first position or a second position; wherein the bulk material is loaded onto the liner in the first position; and wherein the liner is moved into the second position to facilitate the unloading of the bulk material. The apparatus for unloading bulk materials may comprise one or more cables to move the liner. The apparatus for unloading bulk materials may also comprise a mechanism to retract the one or more cables wherein the mechanism comprises a roller system.
Apparatus For Conveying Bulk Materials
US Patent:
8397902, Mar 19, 2013
Filed:
Apr 9, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/757858
Inventors:
James M. Geraets - Sioux Falls SD, US
Assignee:
POET Research, Inc. - Sioux Falls SD
International Classification:
B65G 31/04
US Classification:
198641, 198642, 198300, 198311
Abstract:
A belt conveyor system is provided. Belt conveyor system comprises a belt conveyor comprising a first end and a second end. Belt conveyor system also comprises a first hopper located at the first end for loading bulk material onto the belt conveyor. Belt conveyor system also comprises a dispersion assembly on the second end, the dispersion assembly projects and radially disperses the bulk material onto a pile. Also provided is a belt conveyor apparatus for projecting bulk material onto a pile having a smooth profile. The belt conveyor apparatus comprises a dispersion assembly located at an unload end of a conveyor, the dispersion assembly comprises a dispersion roller and a structure for positioning the dispersion roller relative to the conveyor.