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Tucson, AZ, United States of America

Robert L Clayton

This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 4 EPO patents. Top assignees: Renewable Algal Energy, LLC, Eastman Chemical Company, Other. Active years: 2003-2016.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Robert L Clayton. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/robert-l-clayton

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 5 

% Patents Active = 20.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.6

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 35(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Cincinnati, OH (US) (2003)
  • Tucson, AZ (US) (2012)
  • Tuscon, AZ (US) (2012 - 2016)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal4 out of 4 
 
Renewable Algal Energy, LLC
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 2,042 
 
Eastman Chemical Company
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 834,708 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2003-2016

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5 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9358553 - Process for microalgae conditioning and concentration (2016-06-07),
2. 8512998 - Process for microalgae conditioning and concentration (2013-08-20),
3. 8251228 - Process and apparatus for adsorptive bubble separation (2012-08-28),
4. 8196750 - Process and apparatus for adsorptive bubble separation using a dense foam (2012-06-12),
5. 6623540 - Filter apparatus for HVAC system (2003-09-23),

Title: The Innovations of Robert L Clayton

Introduction

Robert L Clayton is an accomplished inventor based in Tucson, AZ (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of microalgae processing, holding a total of 5 patents. His work focuses on innovative methods for conditioning and concentrating microalgae, which are essential for biofuel applications.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is a process for microalgae conditioning and concentration. This process involves grinding a dilute aqueous dispersion of microalgae in the presence of grinding media, followed by the application of adsorptive bubble separation. This innovative method is particularly useful for utilizing dilute feed microalgal dispersions encountered in the production of algal biomass for biofuel applications.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Robert has worked with notable companies such as Renewable Algal Energy, LLC and Eastman Chemical Company. His expertise in microalgae processing has positioned him as a key figure in the development of sustainable biofuel technologies.

Collaborations

Robert has collaborated with several professionals in his field, including Jeffrey Scott Kanel and Stephen Neal Falling. These collaborations have further enhanced his research and development efforts in microalgae processing.

Conclusion

Robert L Clayton's innovative work in microalgae conditioning and concentration has made a significant impact on the biofuel industry. His contributions continue to pave the way for advancements in sustainable energy solutions.

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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