Zero Emission Industries, Inc.

ALAMEDA, CA · Founded 2018 · Clean tech · Defunct

Carbon-neutral synthetic fuel compatible with existing engines

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Sector
Clean tech
Headquarters
ALAMEDA, CA
Founded
2018
Latest Form D
$3.7M, Sep 2022
Total capital
$3.7M
Federal grants
None on recordNo awards found in SBIR/STTR, NIH, NSF or DoD records.
Private capital raised
$3.7M
1 Form D · last Sep 2022
50 months since last filing
Federal contracts
None on recordNo federal contract awards found.
Granted patents
1
12 pending · first 2024
Rank in peer group#3 of 10

Capital timeline

2022FEDERAL ↑EQUITY ↓Cumulative $3.7M1st Form D$3.7M
2022FEDERAL ↑EQUITY ↓Cumulative $3.7M1st Form D$3.7M

Latest events

  • Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 1st filing$3.7M

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Standing among 10 peers

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Clean tech · Molecule

  • Granted patents#3 · top 30%

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Founders and team

Researcher links verified by same-company patents and grants
  • Joseph W. PrattResearcherExecutive Officer, DirectorLinked by 1 patent
  • John W. MotlowExecutive Officer, DirectorNamed in SEC Form D filings
  • Mark W. LerdalDirectorNamed in SEC Form D filings
  • Mike W. RuddockDirectorNamed in SEC Form D filings
  • William W. AndereckDirectorNamed in SEC Form D filings

What it has protected

USPTO · 1 granted of 13
  • PendingFlashback Resistant BurnerUSPTOApplication 18700351
  • GrantedPortable Fueling SystemUSPTOUS 12,092,268
  • PendingPressure Control DeviceUSPTOApplication 18557680
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  • Flashback Resistant BurnerDec 26, 2024 · Application 18700351Pending
  • Portable Fueling SystemSep 17, 2024 · US 12,092,268Granted
  • Pressure Control DeviceJul 4, 2024 · Application 18557680Pending
  • Portable Zero Boil-off Liquid Fuel Bunkering SystemApplication 63504602Pending
  • Portable Zero Boil-off Liquid Fuel Bunkering SystemApplication 63384042Pending
  • Flashback Resistant BurnerApplication PCTUS2022079024Pending
  • Pressure Control DeviceApplication PCTUS2022071944Pending
  • Flashback Resistant BurnerApplication 63274264Pending
  • Gaseous Fueling SystemApplication PCTUS2021041371Pending
  • Improved Stern Drive Systems And MethodsApplication PCTUS2025023846Pending
  • Mobile Cryogenic Liquid Fueling SystemApplication 19129606Pending
  • Stern DriveApplication 63631599Pending
  • Mobile Cryogenic Liquid Fueling SystemApplication PCTUS2023079367Pending

Regulatory activity · Clean tech

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Sources

Federal grants from SBIR/STTR, NIH, NSF and DoD records. Federal contracts from USAspending.gov. Private capital from SEC Form D. Patents from USPTO. Publications from OpenAlex. Regulatory activity from the Federal Register. Press matched on company name.

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