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Madison, WI, United States of America

Aicardo Roa-Espinosa

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents and 11 published patent applications, plus 2 CIPO patents. Top assignee: Other. Active years: 2011-2021.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Aicardo Roa-Espinosa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/aicardo-roa-espinosa

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 16 

% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.3

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 56(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal15 out of 834,570 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2011-2021

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16 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11097971 - Water separation from particulate materials (2021-08-24),
2. 10919828 - Process for manufacturing cannabidiol (2021-02-16),
3. 10532942 - Water separation from particulate materials (2020-01-14),
4. 10464834 - Separation of biocomponents from waste materials (2019-11-05),
5. RE47268 - Separation of biocomponents from DDGS (2019-03-04),
6. 9956563 - Separation of clean water from effluent streams (2018-05-01),
7. 9730463 - Separation of components from whole stillage (2017-08-15),
8. 9688586 - Modified fertilizer and a method of manufacturing thereof (2017-06-27),
9. 9516891 - Separation of biocomponents from whole stillage (2016-12-13),
10. 9422663 - Apparatus and process for treatment of biocomponents (2016-08-23),
11. 9371356 - Separation of biocomponents from manure (2016-06-21),
12. 9249039 - Water separation from sludge (2016-02-02),
13. 9051538 - Separation of biocomponents from DDGS (2015-06-09),
14. 8907113 - Enhanced biodiesel process (2014-12-09),
15. 8444810 - Apparatus and process for treatment of fibers (2013-05-21),

Title: Aicardo Roa-Espinosa: Innovator in Water Separation and Cannabidiol Production

Introduction

Aicardo Roa-Espinosa is a notable inventor based in Madison, WI (US). He has made significant contributions to the fields of water separation and cannabidiol production, holding a total of 16 patents. His innovative approaches have the potential to impact various industries, particularly in environmental management and pharmaceuticals.

Latest Patents

One of Aicardo's latest patents focuses on water separation from particulate materials. This invention discloses a composition for solid pellets and a process for removing water from particulate material slurries produced by horizontal drilling, vertical drilling, and dredging of bodies of water. The composition includes a precipitating agent, a purification agent, and, optionally, a binding agent. The process involves two main steps: first, water removal is achieved by diffusing a chemical reagent into the particulate material source stream, resulting in the separation of a clean water fraction. Second, the sludge is reacted with a demulsifier and a superabsorbent polymer, which locks onto the water in the remaining slurry, transforming it into a solid crust. This crust can then be ground into a particulate form for disposal in a landfill. The combined effect of these treatments thickens the particulate material slurry from about 10% solids to about 25% solids, and the removed water can be reused for further drilling and drinking.

Another significant patent involves a process for manufacturing cannabidiol from hemp and cannabis plants. This process includes several steps: plant conditioning and size reduction, infusing with an extraction agent, separating a solid biomass from a liquid phase, treating the liquid phase with a removal agent, decarboxylation, removal of impurities, and color removal. The resulting cannabidiol conversion efficiency exceeds 90%, with a THC content that remains within legal limits for commercial cannabidiol.

Career Highlights

Aicardo has worked with various companies throughout his career, contributing his expertise to advance innovative solutions. His work has been instrumental in developing processes that enhance efficiency and sustainability in both environmental and pharmaceutical applications.

Collaborations

Aicardo has collaborated with notable individuals in his field, including Hailin Lin and Joaquin Camilo Perez-Mahecha. These collaborations have further enriched his work and expanded the impact of his inventions.

Conclusion

Aicardo Roa

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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