U.S. Patent No. 12,685,964 B1 – Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Removal Process Issued U.S. utility patent covering a process for removing CO₂ directly from ambient air and converting it into solid barium carbonate for separation and recovery. The patented system integrates atmospheric-air contact, chemical conversion, solid-liquid separation, drying, material recovery, and process controls. Development Status: A working bench-scale proof-of-concept prototype has been operated and demonstrated precipitation. A second-generation prototype has been constructed for quantitative testing of energy consumption relative to recovered product output, with testing pending. Potential Applications: Direct air capture, carbon removal, carbon conversion/mineralization, industrial carbon management, and environmental technology. Licensing Opportunity: The patent is available for licensing to companies interested in further validating, optimizing, scaling, integrating, or commercializing the technology. Patent: US 12,685,964 B1 Issued: July 21, 2026 Status: Available for Licensing