Kelly L Karlage from 1071 Camino Desierto, Tucson, AZ 85704, age 51, Phone: 5207421047

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Location:

Tucson, AZ

Industry:

Research

Work:

The University of Arizona
Research Specialist

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Methods For Leaching Of Ores
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US Patent:

6471743, Oct 29, 2002
Filed:

Feb 18, 2000
Appl. No.:

09/507547
Inventors:

Tom L. Young - Tucson AZ
Michael G. Greene - Tucson AZ
Dennis R. Rice - Oracle AZ
Kelly L. Karlage - Tucson AZ
Sean P. Premeau - Tucson AZ
Assignee:

MBX Systems, Inc. - Tucson AZ
International Classification:

C22B 310
US Classification:

75739, 75741, 75743, 75744, 423 82, 423 84, 423 85, 423 86
Abstract:

Disclosed and claimed are efficient methods for leaching minerals from ores using an acidic solution such as sulfuric acid. Additional factors which can improve mineral recovery include the use of an alkali metal halide, grinding the ore, addition of a carbon source, and/or, adjustment of the temperature at which the process is carried out. Minerals such as titanium, iron, nickel, cobalt, silver and gold may be recovered by the methods of the present invention.

Method For The Microbiological Production Of Sulfuric Acid
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US Patent:

6610268, Aug 26, 2003
Filed:

Apr 12, 2000
Appl. No.:

09/546997
Inventors:

Tom L. Young - Tucson AZ
Michael G. Greene - Tucson AZ
Dennis R. Rice - Oracle AZ
Kelly L. Karlage - Tucson AZ
Sean P. Premeau - Tucson AZ
Janet M. Cassells - Tucson AZ
Assignee:

Phillips Petroleum Company - Bartlesville OK
International Classification:

C01B 1776
US Classification:

423522
Abstract:

A process and apparatus for the biological production of sulfuric acid are provided.

Materials And Method For The Biological Production Of Sulfuric Acid
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US Patent:

6790418, Sep 14, 2004
Filed:

Jul 11, 2003
Appl. No.:

10/616919
Inventors:

Tom L. Young - Tucson AZ
Michael G. Greene - Tucson AZ
Dennis R. Rice - Oracle AZ
Kelly L. Karlage - Tucson AZ
Sean P. Premeau - Tucson AZ
Janet M. Cassells - Tucson AZ
Assignee:

Phillips Petroleum Company - Bartlesville OK
International Classification:

C01B 1776
US Classification:

422292, 423522
Abstract:

A process and apparatus for the biological production of sulfuric acid are provided. The invention utilizes a pile containing a sulfur material, an acidophilic microbe and, preferably, a packing material. The pile is aerated and contacted with an aqueous solution.

Methods For Leaching Of Ores
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US Patent:

20030075021, Apr 24, 2003
Filed:

Jun 28, 2002
Appl. No.:

10/185038
Inventors:

Tom Young - Tucson AZ, US
Michael Greene - Tucson AZ, US
Dennis Rice - Oracle AZ, US
Kelly Karlage - Tucson AZ, US
Sean Premeau - Tucson AZ, US
International Classification:

C22B003/04
US Classification:

075/743000
Abstract:

Disclosed and claimed are efficient methods for leaching minerals from ores using an acidic solution such as sulfuric acid. Additional factors which can improve mineral recovery include the use of an alkali metal halide, grinding the ore, addition of a carbon source, and/or adjustment of the temperature at which the process is carried out. Minerals such as titanium, iron, nickel, colbalt, silver and gold may be recovered by the methods of the present invention.

Sulfide Mineral Concentrate Bioleaching
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US Patent:

62845306, Sep 4, 2001
Filed:

Feb 22, 2000
Appl. No.:

9/510448
Inventors:

James E. Sharp - Tucson AZ
Kevin L. Stuffle - Tucson AZ
Kelly L. Karlage - Tucson AZ
Tom L. Young - Tucson AZ
Assignee:

Phillips Petroleum Company - Bartlesville OK
International Classification:

C12M 100
US Classification:

4352941
Abstract:

The subject invention provides a novel process and bioreactor for enhancing the bioleaching of metals from sulfide mineral concentrations.

Sulfide Mineral Concentrate Bioleaching
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US Patent:

60631589, May 16, 2000
Filed:

May 15, 1998
Appl. No.:

9/079493
Inventors:

James E. Sharp - late of Tucson AZ
Kevin L. Stuffle - Tucson AZ
Kelly L. Karlage - Tucson AZ
Tom L. Young - Tuscon AZ
Assignee:

MBX Systems, Inc. - Tucson AZ
International Classification:

C21B 1500
US Classification:

75743
Abstract:

The subject invention provides a novel process and bioreactor for enhancing the bioleaching of metals from sulfide mineral concentrations.

Kelly L Karlage