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Jeremy Zullo, Livermore, CA US
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20120287219 | WIRELESS NETWORK DEVICE CONFIGURATION USING IMAGE CAPTURE - Apparatus having corresponding methods and non-transitory computer-readable media comprise: a wireless network adapter; a camera configured to capture an image; and a processor configured to provide one or more wireless network parameters based on the image; wherein the wireless network adapter is configured to connect to a wireless network according to the wireless network parameters subsequent to the processor providing the wireless network parameters. | 11-15-2012 |
20120287220 | SMART REMOTE CONTROL DEVICES FOR CONTROLLING VIDEO CALL DEVICES - Apparatus having corresponding methods and non-transitory computer-readable media comprise: a transmitter configured to transmit first wireless signals to a video call device, wherein the video call device has a plurality of operating states; a receiver configured to receive second wireless signals from the video call device, wherein the second wireless signals include contextual information describing a current one of the operating states of the video call device; and a user interface configured to display an indication of the current one of the operating states of the video call device. | 11-15-2012 |
20120287231 | MEDIA SHARING DURING A VIDEO CALL - Video call devices having corresponding methods and non-transitory computer-readable media comprise: a video input interface configured to receive first video information; an audio input interface configured to receive first audio information; a transmitter configured to transmit first signals during a video call, wherein the first signals represent the first video information and the first audio information; a receiver configured to receive second signals during the video call, wherein the second signals represent second video information and second audio information; a video output interface configured to provide the second video information; an audio output interface configured to provide the second audio information; wherein the transmitter is further configured to transmit third signals during the video call, wherein the third signals represent at least one of media content, and a hyperlink, wherein the hyperlink indicates a location of the media content. | 11-15-2012 |
Jill Louise Zullo, Excelsior, MN US
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20140102950 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING AFLATOXIN-CONTAMINATED CORN - Methods and apparatus for separating and removing aflatoxin-contaminated corn from batches of corn by a floating process, thus producing a distinguishable floating mat of contaminated corn and a separate submerged bed of uncontaminated and less contaminated corn. The methods of this disclosure include removing the floating contaminated corn mat by a vacuum mechanism or by liquid flow. The methods reduce the aflatoxin level in the submerged corn bed as much as 80% from the initial aflatoxin level, while removing no more than 15% from the batch of corn. | 04-17-2014 |
Luca Zullo, Tonka Bay, MN US
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20090110798 | PROCESS FOR OBTAINING PECTIN - There is described a method for obtaining pectin from a pectin-containing material that involves treating the pectin-containing material with an enzyme that causes the pectin to be released from the pectin-containing material. Suitable enzymes include, but are not limited to, cellulase enzymes, hemicellulase enzymes, and mixtures thereof. Ethanol and isopropanol are typical alcohols utilized in recovering the pectin. Also decarbohydrates scribed is the pectin produced by the method, and the use of the pectin in foods and beverages. | 04-30-2009 |
20090311374 | INTEGRATED CORN PROCESSING - The invention provides an integrated corn processing model and plant which can be used to generate grits, ethanol, energy, starch, sweeteners, gluten, fermentation products, corn meal and oil in a manner that allows the controller to shift outputs depending on process economics and availability of inputs. | 12-17-2009 |
Luca Zullo, Excelsior, MN US
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20130130343 | PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR DRY-MILLED CORN ETHANOL AND CORN OIL PRODUCTION WITH IMPROVED CARBON FOOTPRINT - The present invention improves corn dry milling in several ways. Integrated corn biorefinery processes are disclosed which can produce ethanol, edible corn oil, DDGS, solvent-extracted meal, power, and optionally crude corn oil, starting from corn. Some variations employ corn fractionation and edible corn oil recovery using liquid carbon dioxide, avoiding hazardous hydrocarbon-based solvents to produce edible corn oil. Some variations employ integration of gas-fired co-generation into the dry-milled corn ethanol plant to significantly reduce energy usage and carbon footprint associated with the overall process. Counter-current drying is preferably employed to produce a high-quality DDGS product with high protein content, low mycotoxin content, and low residual ethanol content. | 05-23-2013 |
20150031097 | MOBILE PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING BIODIESEL FUEL FROM WASTE OILS - The present invention improves biodiesel production in several ways. Unique combinations of unit operations and flow configurations are disclosed in mobile processing units that are feedstock-flexible and can be dynamically deployed in a distributed way. In some embodiments, a process includes introducing a waste oil and an alcohol into a reactor with an esterification-transesterification enzymatic catalyst. Free fatty acids are reacted with alcohol to produce fatty acid alkyl esters, and glycerides are reacted with alcohol to produce fatty acid alkyl esters and glycerin. A membrane separator removes glycerin, water, and alcohol. Unreacted free fatty acids are then separated and recycled, to generate a product stream with fatty acid alkyl esters. A genset may be provided for combusting glycerin to produce electrical power and thermal heat as co-products. This biodiesel process may be energy self-sufficient, require no external utilities, and avoid direct discharge of wastewater. | 01-29-2015 |
Luca C. Zullo, Tonka Bay, MN US
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20120244585 | METHODS OF AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING BIOFUELS FROM ALGAL OIL - A method for producing biofuels is provided that includes dewatering intact algal cells to make an algal biomass, extracting neutral lipids from the algal biomass, and esterifying the neutral lipids with a catalyst in the presence of an alcohol. The method also includes separating a water soluble fraction comprising glycerin from a water insoluble fraction comprising fuel esters and distilling the fuel esters under vacuum to obtain a C16 or shorter fuel esters fraction, a C16 or longer fuel ester fraction, and a residue comprising carotenoids and omega-3 fatty acids. The method further includes hydrodeoxygenating at least one of (i) the C16 or shorter fuel esters to obtain a jet fuel blend stock and (ii) the C16 or longer fuel esters to obtain a diesel blend stock. The method further includes supplying the hydrogenation and deoxygenation processes with hydrogen produced from reformed light hydrocarbons or an algae culture. | 09-27-2012 |
Luca Constantino Zullo, Tonka Bay, MN US
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20130039833 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING AMMONIA FERTILIZER - Provided herein are systems and methods for producing ammonia fertilizer for culturing algae and aquaculture. The integrated systems provided herein can be installed on a hydrocarbon production platform and encompasses equipment and processes for generating electricity, preparation of an aqueous electrolyte, hydrogen generation by electrolysis, catalysis of ammonia formation, collection of ammonia, and optionally a nitrogen generator, and a plurality of subsystems for algae culture, and aquaculture. | 02-14-2013 |
Peter Zullo, Berkeley, CA US
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20130212005 | SOLAR LIGHTING WITH PAY-AS-YOU GO TECHNOLOGY - Disclosed are devices and methods for providing solar lighting and power to a consumer using pay-as-you-go technology. The pay-as-you-go technology allows for a user to pay for home power and lighting on an incremental basis as they use the device. The payments are made using a user's cell phone. A pay-as-you-go lighting apparatus may include a lighting module configured to provide lighting to a customer when activated, and a control system including a processor and a memory configured to monitor usage of the lighting apparatus, track remaining usage credits, and disable the lighting apparatus when there are no remaining usage credits. | 08-15-2013 |