Larry J Hunt

US Patent:

6447559, Sep 10, 2002

Filed:

Nov 3, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/704738

Inventors:

Larry Hunt - Coral Springs FL

Assignee:

Saudi American Minerals Inc. - Coral Springs FL

International Classification:

C10L 500

US Classification:

44550, 44551, 44592, 44600, 44608, 44621, 44626

Abstract:

Process for treating coal to enhance its rank, wherein the temperature of the material is gradually increased in a controlled set of atmospheres, to allow for the reduction of surface and inherent moisture and the controlled reduction of volatile matter while maintaining the coals natural structural integrity. The process reduces the time, capitalization, and production costs required to produce coal of enhanced rank, thus substantially increasing the cost effectiveness and production rate over prior processes.

US Patent:

7879117, Feb 1, 2011

Filed:

Feb 1, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/344179

Inventors:

Larry Hunt - Coral Springs FL, US

Assignee:

Saudi American Minerals Inc. - Coral Springs FL

International Classification:

C10L 5/00

US Classification:

44621, 44626

Abstract:

Process for treating coal to enhance its rank, wherein the temperature of the material is gradually increased in a controlled set of atmospheres, to allow for the reduction of surface and inherent moisture and the controlled reduction of volatile matter while maintaining the coal's natural structural integrity. The process reduces the time, capitalization, and production costs required to produce coal of enhanced rank, thus substantially increasing the cost effectiveness and production rate over prior processes.

US Patent:

8006686, Aug 30, 2011

Filed:

Dec 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/005212

Inventors:

Larry Hunt - Coral Springs FL, US
Henry B. Schur - Hallandale Beach FL, US

International Classification:

A47J 37/07

US Classification:

126 25R, 126 9 R, 126 26

Abstract:

The invention is a stove that is portable, has a double walled external structure for the passage of air used in combustion of the fuel, which air also maintains the external surface at a cool enough temperature that it can be touched, and which air flow prevents the waste of heat laterally to the ambient air from a hot outer surface. This increases cooking efficiency, because almost all heat that reaches the air flow between the two walls is drawn right into the combustion chamber in the form of preheated air by reason of the chimney effect. Thus almost no heat can escape the outside wall except by reaching the cooking pot bottom and pot sides after passing out the cover vents as exhaust. The stove is preferably powered with coal, and uses about half as much coal as a conventional coal fired stove resulting from cooking efficiency.

US Patent:

20030009931, Jan 16, 2003

Filed:

Jul 31, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/207792

Inventors:

Larry Hunt - Coral Springs FL, US

Assignee:

Saudi Americal Minerals Inc.

International Classification:

C10F005/00
C10F007/00
C10F007/06
C10L005/02
C10L005/00

US Classification:

044/490000, 044/492000, 044/491000, 044/592000, 044/608000, 044/626000

Abstract:

Process for treating coal to enhance its rank, wherein the temperature of the material is gradually increased in a controlled set of atmospheres, to allow for the reduction of surface and inherent moisture and the controlled reduction of volatile matter while maintaining the coal's natural structural integrity. The process reduces the time, capitalization, and production costs required to produce coal of enhanced rank, thus substantially increasing the cost effectiveness and production rate over prior processes.

US Patent:

20110094150, Apr 28, 2011

Filed:

Apr 15, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/736535

Inventors:

Larry Hunt - Davie FL, US
Anton Dilo Paul - Pittsburgh PA, US
Florentino J. Mendez - Oklahoma City OK, US
Alejandro Garcia - Oklahoma City OK, US

International Classification:

C10L 5/44

US Classification:

44626

Abstract:

The present process produces a clean burning coal from low grade coal and has a higher heating value per unit mass, as compared to the feed stock coal. The clean coal may be used in coal-fired power plants, industrial boilers, and homes since it produces fewer or none of the emissions commonly associated with coal burning devices. The process treats coal prior to its combustion and removes about 90 percent of the pollutants. These pollutants are removed within 6 to 18 minutes, many of which may be recycled into products such as roofing tar, chemical feed stocks, and light hydrocarbons that can be used as gaseous fuels. The final product is suitable for use in homes where coal is used for cooking and heating, and significantly improves the health of those who have previously been exposed to toxic fumes from burning uncleaned coal in their homes. The process is fueled by its own by-products, recycles heat, and reduces coal weight to save energy in transporting it to the user.

US Patent:

20110099893, May 5, 2011

Filed:

Dec 20, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/926944

Inventors:

Larry Hunt - Coral Springs FL, US

Assignee:

Saudi American Minerals Inc. - Coral Springs FL

International Classification:

C10F 5/00
C10L 5/00

US Classification:

44490, 44542, 44550, 44621

Abstract:

Process for treating coal to enhance its rank, wherein the temperature of the material is gradually increased in a controlled set of atmospheres, to allow for the reduction of surface and inherent moisture and the controlled reduction of volatile matter while maintaining the coal's natural structural integrity. The process reduces the time, capitalization, and production costs required to produce coal of enhanced rank, thus substantially increasing the cost effectiveness and production rate over prior processes.

US Patent:

20120060819, Mar 15, 2012

Filed:

Aug 8, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/205134

Inventors:

Larry Hunt - Coral Springs FL, US
Henry B. Schur - Hallandale Beach FL, US

International Classification:

F24C 1/00

US Classification:

126 1 R, 2205731

Abstract:

The invention is a stove system that is portable, has a double walled external structure for the passage of air used in combustion of the fuel, which air also maintains the external surface at a cool enough temperature that it can be touched, and which air flow prevents the waste of heat laterally to the ambient air from a hot outer surface. This increases cooking efficiency, because almost all heat that reaches the air flow between the two walls is drawn right into the combustion chamber in the form of preheated air by reason of the chimney effect. Thus almost no heat can escape the outside wall except by reaching the cooking pot bottom and pot sides after passing out the cover vents as exhaust. An internal heat concentrator ring improves the overall efficiency of the burner. The stove is preferably powered with coal, and uses about half as much coal as a conventional coal fired stove resulting from cooking efficiency. Provision is made for generation of electrical energy from the excess stove heat. Additionally, special thermally designed cook pots add to the stove system to decrease food cooking time while reducing the fuel required.

US Patent:

20140047764, Feb 20, 2014

Filed:

Jul 11, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/940026

Inventors:

Larry Hunt - Davie FL, US
Anton Dilo Paul - Pittsburgh PA, US
Florentino J. Mendez - Oklahoma City OK, US
Alejandro Garcia - Oklahoma City OK, US

International Classification:

C10L 5/04

US Classification:

44621

Abstract:

The present process produces a clean burning coal from low grade coal and has a higher heating value per unit mass, as compared to the feed stock coal. The clean coal may be used in coal-fired power plants, industrial boilers, and homes since it produces fewer or none of the emissions commonly associated with coal burning devices. The process treats coal prior to its combustion and removes about 90 percent of the pollutants. These pollutants are removed within 6 to 18 minutes, many of which may be recycled into products such as roofing tar, chemical feed stocks, and light hydrocarbons that can be used as gaseous fuels. The final product is suitable for use in homes where coal is used for cooking and heating, and significantly improves the health of those who have previously been exposed to toxic fumes from burning uncleaned coal in their homes. The process is fueled by its own by-products, recycles heat, and reduces coal weight to save energy in transporting it to the user.