Below you will find information about and references to 31 patents related to GeoEngineering. It is estimated that there are over 100 patents that have been discovered to date. Each of the patents below relates to weather modification, atmospheric aerosol spraying, or weaponization of the atmosphere.
We would like to especially point out Patent #5003186, which describes aluminum oxide as a component of aerosol spraying, thereby the most likely reason why aluminum is now (newly) being found in rain and other water sources in very high levels around the world. (see our local-area water test results)
These and other patents can be found on the GeoEngineeringWatch.com website.
All of these patents were found on the U.S. Patent Office official website. They have a
fully searchable database that can be found here:
http://patft.uspto.gov/netahtml/PTO/search-bool.html
(thank you to Steve Aquino for compiling this information)
Date: February 25, 1969 ( Patent #3429507 )
Description — Rainmaker.
Abstract —
Apparatus including a large venturi passage carried by
an airborne device for impelling moisture laden atmosphere
at high velocity therethrough to produce a large
volume seeding area for inducing atmospheric precipitation.
Supporting mechanisms for the artificial cooling of
the impelled atmosphere and for the injection therein of
catalytic condensation inducing particles is provided.
Date: October 19, 1971 ( Patent #3613992 )
Description — Weather Modification Method.
Abstract —
The present invention provides a method for producing rain or snow from natural atmospheric clouds
using seeding agents characterized by a high solubility in water and a large endothermic heat of
solution in water. Typical examples of materials suitable for use in practicing this invention are
urea, potassium nitrate, potassium nitrite, and ammonium nitrate. Laboratory experiments have shown
urea to be effective in producing ice crystals in a vapor cloud having a temperature as high as +6°
C. In field experiments, urea has been observed to cause snow showers in supercooled clouds.
Date: May 2, 1972 ( Patent #3659785 )
Description — Weather Modification Utilizing Microencapsulated Material.
Abstract —
A fog and cloud seeding method and agent utilizing microencapsulation techniques whereby controlled
seeding particle size for both dry initial particles and particles dispensed as solution droplets
provides for the production and maintenance of a predetermined particle spectrum when using
hygroscopic chemical compounds which are fragile, brittle or friable in crystalline structure. A
hygroscopic chemical agent to be utilized in cloud or fog seeding is provided with a liquid
permeable capsule shell such that optimization of particle size for improved seeding results is obtained.
Date: June 4, 1974 ( Patent #3813875 )
Description — Rocket Having Barium Release System To Create Ion Clouds In The Upper Atmosphere.
Abstract —
A chemical system for releasing a good yield of free barium (Ba°) atoms and barium ions (BA+)
to create ion clouds in the upper atmosphere and interplanetary space for the study of the
geophysical properties of the medium.
Date: August 12, 1975 ( Patent #3899144 )
Description — Powder contrail generation.
Abstract —
Light scattering pigment powder particles, surface treated to minimize inparticle cohesive forces,
are dispensed from a jet mill deagglomerator as separate single particles to produce a powder
contrail having maximum visibility or radiation scattering ability for a given weight material.
Date: July 12, 1977 ( Patent #4035726 )
Description — Method of controlling and/or improving high-latitude and other
communications or radio wave surveillance systems by partial control of radio wave et al.
Abstract —
There is disclosed a method of controlling high-latitude communications by cold plasma injection in
the distant magnetosphere, and to thereby control the ionospheric and or magnetospheric medium
through which the waves are to be propagated. This application incorporates the substance of the
invention disclosed in applicant's application Ser. No. 174,047 filed concurrently herewith and now abandoned.
Date: December 7, 1982 ( Patent #4362271 )
Description — Procedure for the artificial modification of atmospheric precipitation
as well as compounds with a dimethyl sulfoxide base for use in carrying out said procedure.
Abstract —
A process for artificially modifying atmospheric precipitation wherein a liquid composition
containing dimethyl sulfoxide as the principal ingredient is dispersed into the atmosphere from a
container in microdroplet form having an average diameter ranging from 1 to 10 microns.
Date: November 1, 1983 ( Patent #4412654 )
Description — Laminar microjet atomizer and method of aerial spraying of liquids.
Abstract —
A laminar microjet atomizer and method of aerial spraying involve the use of a streamlined body
having a slot in the trailing edge thereof to afford a quiescent zone within the wing and into
which liquid for spraying is introduced. The liquid flows from a source through a small diameter
orifice having a discharge end disposed in the quiet zone well upstream of the trailing edge. The
liquid released into the quiet zone in the slot forms drops characteristic of laminar flow. Those
drops then flow from the slot at the trailing edge of the streamlined body and discharge into the
slipstream for free distribution.
Date: March 31, 1987 ( Patent #4653690 )
Description — Method of producing cumulus clouds.
Abstract —
The disruption of a thermal inversion and formation of cumulus clouds is duced by the ignition of a
pyrotechnic composition containing an alkali earth metal. The combined heats of hydration,
condensation and combustion of the composition disrupt the thermal layer allowing the passage of
warm moist air into a zone of cooler air. The formation of cumulonimbus or cumulus clouds results.
Date: August 4, 1987 ( Patent #4684063 )
Description — Particulates generation and removal.
Abstract —
A mixer/charger is used simultaneously to mix and electrically to charge a fluid or fluid-like
material, and such electrically charged product is distributed into another fluid for various
purposes. In one case the charged product may be mixed with particulate matter used to form
smoke--an appropriate polarity can cause repulsion of the smoke producing particulates thereby to
reduce agglomeration and to maximize the suspension time of such particulates in surrounding
environment. Alternatively, by distributing the charged product into particulate containing fluid
and selecting the polarity such that such particulates tend to agglomerate, expeditious removal of
such particulates can be accomplished. The charged product also may be used for distributing mist,
distributing ionic material in air, e.g. for sense of well-being, and for seeding clouds.
Date: August 11, 1987 ( Patent #4686605 )
Description — Method and apparatus for altering a region in the earth's atmosphere, ionosphere, and/or magnetosphere.
Abstract —
A method and apparatus for altering at least one selected region which normally exists above the
earth's surface. The region is excited by electron cyclotron resonance heating to thereby increase
its charged particle density. In one embodiment, circularly polarized electromagnetic radiation is
transmitted upward in a direction substantially parallel to and along a field line which extends
through the region of plasma to be altered. The radiation is transmitted at a frequency which
excites electron cyclotron resonance to heat and accelerate the charged particles. This increase in
energy can cause ionization of neutral particles which are then absorbed as part of the region
thereby increasing the charged particle density of the region.
Date: November 10, 1987 ( Patent #4704942 )
Description — Charged aerosol.
Abstract —
A method of defending against a warfare cloud of toxic aerosol utilizes a charged defensive aerosol
which is sprayed into the cloud. The defensive aerosol is made of a defensive agent which may be
chemically or biologically active. The agent is sprayed through charged nozzles to impart a charge
to the aerosol. The charge should be at least several thousands of volts with respect to ground so
that particles of the defensive aerosol combine and coagulate with particles of the toxic aerosol
to neutralize and cause rapid settling of the warfare cloud.
Date: August 30, 1988 ( Patent #4766725 )
Description — Method of suppressing formation of contrails and solution therefor.
Abstract —
A method of suppressing the formation of contrails from the exhaust of an engine including the
steps of providing a solution of a non-corrosive surfactant in a combined carrier and nucleating
agent selected from the group of water soluble monohydric, dihydric, trihydric or other polyhydric
alcohols, forming the solution into a vapor, and injecting the solution into the exhaust of the
engine. The solution may include by weight between about 0.01% to 2.5% of the non-corrosive
surfactant, between about 1% and 8% water, and between about 85% and 99% ethylene glycol. Another
solution may include by weight a monohydric, dihydric or polyhydric alcohol in an amount of between
about 85% and 99% and the non-corrosive surfactant in an amount of between about 0.01% and 8%.
Still another solution may include an inorganic nucleating or hygroscopic salt, such as ammonium
iodide, ammonium fluoride, silver iodide or calcium chloride in monohydric, dihydric or polyhydric
alcohols and surfactant mixtures.
Date: August 14, 1990 ( Patent #4948050 )
Description — Liquid atomizing apparatus for aerial spraying.
Abstract —
A rotary liquid spray atomizer for aerial spraying is driven by a variable speed motor, driven in
turn by power from a variable speed AC generator. The generator is driven from a power take-off
from the engine of the spraying aircraft, a drive assembly includes a device for controlling the
speed of the generator relative to the speed of the engine. The particularly convenient drive
assembly between the generator and the power take-off is a hydraulic motor, which drives the
generator, driven by a hydraulic pump driven from the power take-off. The speed of the hydraulic
motor can be controllably varied. Conveniently the AC motor is a synchronous motor.
Date: March 12, 1991 ( Patent #4999637 )
Description — Creation of artificial ionization clouds above the earth.
Abstract —
A method for forming a cloud of artificial ionization above the earth by initially heating the
resident plasma at a desired altitude with electromagnetic radiation having a frequency
approximately the same as that of the ambient plasma. As the plasma frequency increases due to
heating, the radiation frequency is also increased until the final maintenance frequency is attained.
Date: March 26, 1991 ( Patent #5003186 )
Description — Stratospheric Welsbach seeding for reduction of global warming.
Abstract —
A method is described for reducing atmospheric or global warming resulting from the presence of
heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere, i.e., from the greenhouse effect. Such gases are relatively
transparent to sunshine, but absorb strongly the long-wavelength infrared radiation released by the
earth. The method includes the step of seeding the layer of heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere
with particles of materials characterized by wavelength-dependent emissivity. Such materials
include Welsbach materials
[ e.g., aluminum oxide ]
and the oxides of metals which have high emissivity (and thus low
reflectivities) in the visible and 8-12 micron infrared wavelength regions.
Date: February 15, 1994 ( Patent #5286979 )
Description — Process for absorbing ultraviolet radiation using dispersed melanin.
Abstract —
This invention is a process for absorbing ultraviolet radiation in the atmosphere by dispersing
melanin, its analogs, or derivatives into the atmosphere. By appropriate choice of melanin
composition, size of melanin dispersoids, and their concentration, the melanin will absorb some
quantity of ultraviolet radiation and thereby lessen its overall effect on the critters who would
normally absorb such radiation.
Date: June 9, 1998 ( Patent #5762298 )
Description — Use of artificial satellites in earth orbits adaptively to modify
the effect that solar radiation would otherwise have on earth's weather.
Abstract —
A Satellite Weather Modification System (SWMS) uses earth satellites to harness solar energy to
modify the thermodynamics and composition of the earth's atmosphere. SWMS has three subsystems: The
first subsystem includes a network of earth satellites called Satellite Engines (SEs) used to
reflect solar energy and/or transform solar energy into other forms of energy beams discharged at
specified locations. The media at these locations and the media through which the energy beams pass
absorb these energies and change them into heat. The second subsystem includes a large network of
Remote Sensing Devices (RSDs). These sensors are used to measure local media compositions, dynamic
parameters and thermodynamic properties. Sensor measurements are fed back to the third subsystem,
which includes a network of Ground Control Stations (GCSs). GCSs provide energy beam guidance by
estimating each beam's characteristics and its aim point trajectory as functions of time.
Integration of these three subsystems establishes a sensor feedback energy beam guidance and
control loop. SWMS's weather modification applications include alteration of precipitation,
reclaiming of wasteland, reducing damage by bad weather, and improving environment. Its non-weather
related applications include supplying concentrated energy to electricity generating stations
(solar, wind and hydro), high latitude greenhouse farms, and solar powered airplanes.
Date: November 16, 1999 ( Patent #5984239 )
Description — Weather modification by artificial satellites.
Abstract —
A Satellite Weather Modification System (SWMS) uses earth satellites to harness solar energy to
modify the thermodynamics and composition of the earth's atmosphere. SWMS has three subsystems: The
first subsystem includes a network of earth satellites called Satellite Engines (SEs) used to
reflect solar energy and/or transform solar energy into other forms of energy beams discharged at
specified locations. The media at these locations and the media through which the energy beams pass
absorb these energies and change them into heat. The second subsystem includes a large network of
Remote Sensing Devices (RSDs). These sensors are used to measure local media compositions, dynamic
parameters and thermodynamic properties. Sensor measurements are fed back to the third subsystem,
which includes a network of Ground Control Stations (GCSs). GCSs provide energy beam guidance by
estimating each beam's characteristics and its aim point trajectory as functions of time.
Integration of these three subsystems establishes a sensor feedback energy beam guidance and
control loop. SWMS's weather modification applications include alteration of precipitation,
reclaiming of wasteland, reducing damage by bad weather, and improving environment. Its non-weather
related applications include supplying concentrated energy to electricity generating stations
(solar, wind and hydro), high latitude greenhouse farms, and solar powered airplanes.
Date: November 13, 2001 ( Patent #6315213 )
Description — Method of modifying weather.
Abstract —
A method for artificially modifying the weather by seeding rain clouds of a storm with suitable
cross-linked aqueous polymer. The polymer is dispersed into the cloud and the wind of the storm
agitates the mixture causing the polymer to absorb the rain. This reaction forms a gelatinous
substance which precipitate to the surface below. Thus, diminishing the clouds ability to rain.
Date: February 18, 2003 ( Patent #6520425 )
Description — Process and apparatus for the production of nanofibers.
Abstract —
A nozzle for forming nanofibers by using a pressurized gas stream comprises a center tube, a first
supply tube that is positioned concentrically around and apart from the center tube, a middle gas
tube positioned concentrically around and apart from the first supply tube, and a second supply
rube positioned concentrically around and apart from the middle gas tube. The center tube and first
supply tube form a first annular column. The middle gas tube and the first supply tube form a
second annular column. The middle gas tube and second supply tube form a third annular column. The
tubes are positioned so that first and second gas jet spaces are created between the lower ends of
the center tube and first supply tube, and the middle gas tube and second supply tube, respectively.
A method for forming nanofibers from a single nozzle is also disclosed.
Date: November 14, 2006 ( Patent #7134857 )
Description — Electrospinning of fibers using a rotatable spray head.
Abstract —
Apparatus and method for electrospinning fibers in which the apparatus includes a spray head having
a longitudinal axis and including at least one electrospinning element disposed in a peripheral
wall of the spray head surrounding the longitudinal axis. The electrospinning element includes a
passage by which a substance from which the fibers are to be electrospun is provided to a tip of
the extrusion electrospinning element. The electrospinning element extends from the peripheral wall
in a direction from the longitudinal axis and is configured to electrospin the fibers by electric
field extraction of the substance from the tip of the extrusion electrospinning element.
Accordingly, the method includes providing a substance from which the fibers are to be composed to
a tip of an electrospinning element in a peripheral wall of a spray head having a longitudinal axis,
rotating the spray head or a collector configured to receive the fibers around the longitudinal
axis, applying in a direction from the longitudinal axis of the spray head an electric field to the
tip of the electrospinning element to electrospin by electric field extraction the substance from
the tip of the electrospinning element to form the fibers, and collecting the fibers on the collector.
Date: November 6, 2007 ( Patent #7291300 )
Description — Coated nanofiber webs.
Abstract —
The present invention is directed to a method of forming nonwoven webs comprising coated fibers.
The method of forming the nonwoven web generally comprises the steps of forming fibers from a melt
fibrillation process, forming at least one fluid stream containing a coating substance, applying
the coating substance onto the surface of the fiber, and depositing the coated fibers on a surface
to form a web. Typically, the fibers are coated in flight. Preferably, the melt fibrillation
process to form the fibers is a melt film fibrillation process. A melt film fibrillation process
generally includes the steps of providing a polymeric melt, utilizing a central fluid stream to
form an elongated hollow polymeric film tube, and using air to form multiple nanofibers from the
hollow tube. The nonwoven web may comprise a layer having a significant number of nanofibers with
diameters less than one micron. The layer may comprise two or more pluralities of fiber diameter
distributions wherein at least one plurality has an average fiber diameter of less than about one micron.
Date: February 19, 2008 ( Patent #7332321 )
Description — Viral fibers.
Abstract —
Long rod shaped M13 viruses were used to fabricate one dimensional (1D) micro- and nanosized
diameter fibers by mimic the spinning process of the silk spider. Liquid crystalline virus
suspensions were extruded through the micrometer diameter capillary tubes in cross-linking solution
(glutaraldehyde). Resulting fibers were tens of micrometers in diameter depending on the inner
diameter of the capillary tip. AFM image verified that molecular long axis of the virus fibers were
parallel to the fiber long axis. Although aqueous M13 virus suspension could not be spun by
electrospinning, M13 viruses suspended in 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propanol were spun into fibers.
After blending with highly water soluble polymer, polyvinyl 2-pyrolidone (PVP), M13 viruses was
spun into continuous uniform virus blended PVP (virus-PVP) fibers. Resulting virus-PVP electrospun
fibers showed intact infecting ability to bacterial hosts after suspending in the buffer solution.
Date: September 1, 2009 ( Patent #7582809 )
Description — Sorghum aluminum tolerance gene, SbMATE.
Abstract —
The major aluminum tolerance gene, the SbMATE gene, encodes a root citrate efflux transporter that
is Al-inducible at the level of gene transcription and is also Al-activated at the level of protein
function. High level of expression of the SbMATE gene and the protein was found in roots. SbMATE
orthologs with high degree of sequence homology were found in other higher plants, including rice.
Successful transformation of Arabidopsis provides strong evidence that SbMATE can work across
species to enhance tolerance to Al in other important crops grown in localities worldwide where
Al3+ cations are present in acid soils and are toxic to plants.
Date: January 12, 2010 ( Patent #7645326 )
Description — RFID environmental manipulation.
Abstract —
A system and method to reduce signal to noise ratio within an RFID enabled warehouse or
distribution center by introducing highly reflective aluminum oxide particulate into the
atmospheric environment of the warehouse or distribution center. The aluminum oxide will be
comprised of nano size particulate manufactured in an aerosol format. This particulate will be
introduced into the environment through the auspices of the heating, ventilation and air
conditioning mechanism associated with the environment. The levels of particulate will be monitored
through the use of strategically placed sensors in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
Furthermore, the signal to noise ratio will be enhanced by reducing ambient noise emanating from
light fixtures in the environment through the strategic placement of inferential filters.
Furthermore, the signal to noise ratio from man made sources will be reduced by using horizontally
configured backscatter transmitting antenna within the environment.
Date: August 30, 2011 ( Patent #8010048 )
Description — Microradio design, manufacturing method and applications for the use of microradios.
Abstract —
A microradio (10) is provided with a hysteretic switch (16) to permit an optimum range increasing
charging cycle, with the charging cycle being long relative to the transmit cycle. Secondly, an
ensemble of microradios permits an n2 power enhancement to increase range with coherent operation.
Various multi-frequency techniques are used both for parasitic powering and to isolate powering and
transmit cycle. Applications for microradios and specifically for ensembles of microradios include
authentication, tracking, fluid flowing sensing, identification, terrain surveillance including
crop health sensing and detection of improvised explosive devices, biohazard and containment breach
detection, and biomedical applications including the use of microradios attached to molecular tags
to destroy tagged cells when the microradios are activated. Microradio deployment includes the uses
of paints or other coatings containing microradios, greases and aerosols.
Date: February 21, 2012 ( Patent #8119091 )
Description — Carbon dioxide capture.
A method of carbon dioxide capture is disclosed. In a step (a) anhydrous sodium carbonate is
separated from a first aqueous solution formed by reacting carbon dioxide and an aqueous solution
of sodium hydroxide. In step (b) the anhydrous sodium carbonate is treated by causticization to
generate carbon dioxide and sodium hydroxide. The first aqueous solution of step (a) is formed by
scrubbing a gas containing carbon dioxide with an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide.
Date: June 19, 2012 ( Patent #8204438 )
Description — RF ID tag reader utilizing a scanning antenna system and method.
Abstract —
An embodiment of the present invention provides an RF ID card reader, comprising RF ID circuitry to
generate an RF ID signal, a transceiver in communication with said RF ID circuitry and an array
antenna associated with said transceiver for scanning an area for at least one tag and establishing
communication with at least one tag.
Date: June 19, 2012 ( Patent #8204575 )
Description — Locating guide.
Abstract —
A locating guide for locating a target tissue site within a patient includes a body, a first
substantially radiopaque reference marker on the body, and a second substantially radiopaque
reference marker extending from a major surface of the body. The reference markers provide
reference points that extend in at least two dimensions, and may be useful for registering a
medical image of tissue with an actual location on or within the patient in order to more
accurately and precisely locate a target tissue site within the patient. In some embodiments, the
second reference marker is oriented at a predetermined angle relative to the major surface of the
body, and provides a guide that a clinician may reference in order to orient a medical element
introducer when introducing the introducer into the patient to access a particular target tissue site.
Date: February 22, 1977 ( Patent #RE29142 )
Description — Combustible compositions for generating aerosols,
particularly suitable for cloud modification and weather control and aerosolization process.
Abstract —
A combustible composition for generating aerosols for the control and modification of weather
conditions consisting of a readily oxidizable substance selected from the group consisting of
aluminum, magnesium, alkali-metals and alkaline earth metals; an oxidizing agent selected from the
groups consisting of: (a) sulphur and sulphur yielding compounds; and (b) organic and inorganic
nitrates, alkali-metal and ammonium chlorates and perchlorates; The molar ratio of the oxidizable
substance to the oxidizing agent being between 1.5:1 and 3.5:1 and a stable hygroscopic solid which
does not directly participate in the combustion process of the combustible composition, said
hygroscopic solid being present in an amount up to 40% of the total weight of the combustible
composition, the oxidizable substance, the oxidizing agent and the hygroscopic substance having a
particle size in the range of from -140 to +270 mesh, and a primer initiating the combustion of
said composition whereby during combustion, a finely dispersed aerosol smoke consisting of
moderately hygroscopic condensation nuclei, and a non-hygroscopic gas are simultaneously evolved,
said gas acting to disperse said nuclei.
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