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| 20100015420 | BIOLAMINATE COMPOSITE ASSEMBLY AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of the invention relate to a biolaminate composite assembly, including one or more biolaminate layers, a non-plastic rigid substrate and an adhesive layer in contact with the substrate and the one or more biolaminate layers. The one or more biolaminate layers is laminated or formed to the substrate. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100240801 | BIOLOGICAL POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method of making a biopolymeric material comprising contacting a biopolymer and a binder sufficient to form a mixture, heating the mixture and profile extruding the mixture sufficient to create a biopolymeric material. Embodiments also relate to a method of making a biopolymeric material comprising contacting a biopolymer and a reactive composite sufficient to form a mixture, heating the mixture and profile extruding the mixture sufficient to create a biopolymeric material. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110123809 | BIOLAMINATE COMPOSITE ASSEMBLY AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of the invention relate to a biolaminate composite assembly, including one or more biolaminate layers, a non-plastic rigid substrate and an adhesive layer in contact with the substrate and the one or more biolaminate layers. The one or more biolaminate layers is laminated or formed to the substrate. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110152403 | BIOLOGICAL POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method of making a biopolymeric material comprising contacting a biopolymer and a binder sufficient to form a mixture, heating the mixture and profile extruding the mixture sufficient to create a biopolymeric material. Embodiments also relate to a method of making a biopolymeric material comprising contacting a biopolymer and a reactive composite sufficient to form a mixture, heating the mixture and profile extruding the mixture sufficient to create a biopolymeric material. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20120291377 | FIRE RETARDANT BIOLAMINATE COMPOSITE AND RELATED ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure, in one embodiment, relates to a fire retardant biolaminate composite assembly. The assembly includes a biolaminate layer. The biolaminate layer includes a PLA sub-layer, wherein the biolaminate layer includes a fire retardant. The assembly also includes and an intumescent layer comprising an intumescent material that swells as a result of heat exposure, wherein the biolaminate has good char and low flame spread with minimal smoke generation. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20140272334 | MULTI-LAYER ADDITIVE TEXTURE LAMINATES AND METHODS - A multi-layer laminate may include a substrate, a printed build layer adjacent the substrate and defining a texture having elevated areas and areas of relief, a printed image layer adjacent the build layer, and a coating layer having a mineral loading and a method for creating a textured laminate may include steps to cause the printed image to be in registration with the texture. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140377568 | FIRE RETARDANT BIOLAMINATE COMPOSITE AND RELATED ASSEMBLY - The Present disclosure, in one embodiment, relates to a fire retardant biolaminate composite assembly. The assembly includes a biolaminate layer. The biolaminate layer includes a PLA sub-layer, wherein the biolaminate layer includes a fire retardant. The assembly also includes an intumescent layer comprising an intumescent material that swells as a result f heat exposure, wherein the biolaminate has good char and low flame spread with minimal smoke generation. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150045490 | BIOHYDROGENATED PLASTICS - A plastic composition may include a plastic or bioplastic portion and about 0.5%-50% hydrogenated saturated triglyceride. A method of making a plastic processing additive may include blending a hydrogenated saturated triglyceride with a second material to form an additive composition and pelletizing the additive composition. A pellet for plastics processing may include a first component comprising a hydrogenated saturated triglyceride and a second component comprising one of a wood product, a bioplastic, or a filler. | 02-12-2015 |
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| 20090281203 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL BIOCOMPOSITE ADDITIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Biocomposite compositions and compositions, which include dried distillers solubles, and which can be used in making biocomposite compositions are described. Methods for preparing the compositions are also described. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20110262720 | CELLULOSIC BIOLAMINATE COMPOSITE ASSEMBLY AND RELATED METHODS - Cellulosic biolaminate assemblies are provided. In one embodiment, a biolaminate structure is provided comprising a first cellulosic layer, a second cellulosic layer, and a first bio-based polymer. The first bio-based polymer impregnates the first cellulosic layer and the second cellulosic layer. The first cellulosic layer and the second cellulosic layer are fused together. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110287237 | Wear Resistant Biolaminate Composite Assembly and Related Methods - Biolaminate assemblies for use as high pressure laminates are provided. In one embodiment, the biolaminate assembly includes a surface wear layer including polylactic acid and at least one of a plastic and mineral. The surface wear layer is adapted to be laminated or thermoformed to a nonplastic rigid substrate. The surface wear layer has a wear resistant range greater than about 400 cycles using tabor abrasion and temperature resistance range from about 212° F. to about 356° F. such that the biolaminate assembly is suitable for use as a high pressure laminate. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120013037 | Viscoelastic Extrusion Processing Method and Compositions for Biopolymers - A viscoelastic extrusion process (VEEP) for biopolymers such as polylactic acid is provided. The VEEP process removes many processing and performance limitations of PLA as well as creates performance sufficient to produce durable “nonbiodegradable” products as a direct replacement for PVC and other petrochemical profile and sheet extrusion applications. The VEEP process also retains a high degree of crystallinity within the PLA for increasing toughness and to lower its biodegradability. The invention also includes an integral process wherein rheology is highly modified to allow profile extrusion and higher melt strength wherein processing is lower than the melting point of the primary biopolymer and below the browning points of the natural fibers in the biopolymers viscoelastic state. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120014845 | Biooptical and Biofunctional Properties, Applications and Methods of Polylactic Acid Films - High surface energy materials with low refractive index and UV transparency wherein multilayers of similar or dissimilar materials are thermally fused together to form various functional optical requirements are provided. In some embodiments, a photocatalytic biopolymer structure comprising of a UV transparent biopolymer in integrating fused nanophotocatalytic minerals such as Tio2 used for various applications is provided. Many embodiments are based on the integration of nanophotocatalytic minerals fused to a biopolymer structure in which the biopolymer structure is UV transparent (UVT) and allows UV light to be transmitted through the biopolymer structure activating the nanophotocatalytic fused layer. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120015154 | Biolaminate Composite Assembly Including Polylactic Acid and Natural Wax Laminate Layer, and Related Methods - Biolaminate composite assemblies are provided. Generally, the biolaminate composite assemblies may comprise one or more biolaminate layers and at least one biolaminate layer may comprise polylactic acid. In one embodiment, a biolaminate composite assembly is provided comprising one or more biolaminate layers wherein the biolaminate composite assembly is three-dimensionally formable over a rigid non-plastic substrate. At least one of the biolaminate layers comprises polylactic acid and a natural wax. In another embodiment, a method for forming a biolaminate composite assembly is provided. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120015176 | BIOLAMINATE COMPOSITE ASSEMBLY AND RELATED METHOD - Embodiments of the invention relate to a biolaminate composite assembly, including one or more biolaminate layers, a non-plastic rigid substrate and an adhesive layer in contact with the substrate and the one or more biolaminate layers. The substrate is laminated or formed to the one or more biolaminate layers. Embodiments also relate to methods of making a biolaminate composite assembly. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120016053 | Cross Linked Biolaminate: Methods, Products and Applications - A method for crosslinking of the biolaminate to meet higher heat resistance and other functional performance needs for biolaminate surfacing products and applications is provided. Using such method, it is possible to change the overall performance characteristics of a biolaminate to address specific needs and applications. The crosslinked biolaminate can be either in a single layer or multilayer construction and either thermoformed or flat laminated onto a rigid composite substrate. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120019917 | Biooptical and Biofunctional Properties, Applications and Methods of Polylactic Acid Films - Biopolymers that may be used in optical applications are provided. Suitable biopolymers include polylactic acid and polylactic acid blends. The polylactic acid may be used with a photocatalyst such as titonium dioxide in some embodiments. In other embodiments, the polylactic acid may incorporate decorative fused recycled particles. Generally, the biopolymer may be used in applications where optical characteristics and/or fire performance are desired. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20130149511 | CELLULOSIC BIOLAMINATE COMPOSITE ASSEMBLY AND RELATED METHODS - Cellulosic biolaminate assemblies are provided. In one embodiment, a biolaminate structure is provided comprising a first cellulosic layer, a second cellulosic layer, and a first bio-based polymer. The first bio-based polymer impregnates the first cellulosic layer and the second cellulosic layer. The first cellulosic layer and the second cellulosic layer are fused together. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130206034 | BIOPOLYMERS AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING SAME - A dried distiller soluble based biopolymer, processes for forming the biopolymer, and articles of manufacture thereof. The produced dried distillers solubles derives from co-products of corn fermentation facilities and is comprised in part of water-soluble proteins. A biopolymer consists essentially of dried distillers solubles, and an article of manufacture includes a biopolymer consisting of dried distillers solubles and an optional additive. The process of forming dried distiller solubles involves separating whole stillage into a liquid fraction and a solid fraction, wherein the liquid fraction comprises water soluble proteins in an amount greater than the solid fraction, and wherein the solid fraction has a higher solid content than the liquid fraction. The liquid fraction is sprayed at an elevated temperature to remove at least a portion of moisture in the liquid fraction and form particles and granules of the liquid fraction. Addition moisture is removed from the particles and granules in a fluidized bed to form dried distillers solubles, wherein the particles and granules are heated to a temperature less than 300° F. and have a residence time effective to reduce the moisture content of the dried distillers solubles to less than 20 percent to greater than 3 percent by weight. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130206336 | BIOADHESIVES AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING SAME - A dried distiller soluble based bioadhesive composition and method for producing the dried distiller soluble based bioadhesives are disclosed, as well as derivatives thereof. The produced dried distillers solubles derives from co-products of corn fermentation facilities, and is advantageously comprised in part of water-soluble proteins. The method for producing the dried distillers solubles generally involves separation and/or introduction of targeted constituents and/or physiochemical treatment to facilitate use as an adhesive. Use of the method and bioadhesive compositions disclosed herein will improve the economics of fermentation by increasing co-product value, reducing plant-wide energy utilization, decreasing waste and emissions, and increasing overall product yield from each bushel of corn consumed. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130253082 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL BIOCOMPOSITE ADDITIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Biocomposite compositions and compositions, which include dried distillers solubles, and which can be used in making biocomposite compositions are described. Methods for preparing the compositions are also described. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130267631 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL BIOCOMPOSITE ADDITIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Biocomposite compositions and compositions, which include dried distillers solubles, and which can be used in making biocomposite compositions are described. Methods for preparing the compositions are also described. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130303641 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL BIOCOMPOSITE ADDITIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Biocomposite compositions and compositions, which include dried distillers solubles, and which can be used in making biocomposite compositions are described. Methods for preparing the compositions are also described. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140051574 | BIOFERTILIZERS AND BIOHERBICIDES - Biofertilizer compositions, methods for increasing nitrogen levels in soil and methods of inhibiting undesirable plant growth generally include contacting the soil with a composition comprising dried distillers solubles derived from a dry milling corn ethanol processing; and contacting the soil with the soil in amounts effective to produce the desired result, e.g., increase nitrogen levels, inhibit undesirable plant growth, and the like. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140080946 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL BIOCOMPOSITE ADDITIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Biocomposite compositions and compositions, which include dried distillers solubles, and which can be used in making biocomposite compositions are described. Methods for preparing the compositions are also described. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140162038 | BIOLAMINATE COMPOSITE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING POLYLACTIC ACID AND NATURAL WAX LAMINATE LAYER, AND RELATED METHODS - Biolaminate composite assemblies are provided. Generally, the biolaminate composite assemblies may comprise one or more biolaminate layers and at least one biolaminate layer may comprise polylactic acid. In one embodiment, a biolaminate composite assembly is provided comprising one or more biolaminate layers wherein the biolaminate composite assembly is three-dimensionally formable over a rigid non-plastic substrate. At least one of the biolaminate layers comprises polylactic acid and a natural wax. In another embodiment, a method for forming a biolaminate composite assembly is provided. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140219881 | BIOOPTICAL AND BIOFUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES, APPLICATIONS AND METHODS OF POLYLACTIC ACID FILMS - High surface energy materials with low refractive index and UV transparency wherein multilayers of similar or dissimilar materials are thermally fused together to form various functional optical requirements are provided. In some embodiments, a photocatalytic biopolymer structure comprising of a UV transparent biopolymer in integrating fused nanophotocatalytic minerals such as Tio2 used for various applications is provided. Many embodiments are based on the integration of nanophotocatalytic minerals fused to a biopolymer structure in which the biopolymer structure is UV transparent (UVT) and allows UV light to be transmitted through the biopolymer structure activating the nanophotocatalytic fused layer. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140357745 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL BIOCOMPOSITE ADDITIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Biocomposite compositions and compositions, which include dried distillers solubles, and which can be used in making biocomposite compositions are described. Methods for preparing the compositions are also described. | 12-04-2014 |
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| 20100015420 | BIOLAMINATE COMPOSITE ASSEMBLY AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of the invention relate to a biolaminate composite assembly, including one or more biolaminate layers, a non-plastic rigid substrate and an adhesive layer in contact with the substrate and the one or more biolaminate layers. The one or more biolaminate layers is laminated or formed to the substrate. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20110123809 | BIOLAMINATE COMPOSITE ASSEMBLY AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of the invention relate to a biolaminate composite assembly, including one or more biolaminate layers, a non-plastic rigid substrate and an adhesive layer in contact with the substrate and the one or more biolaminate layers. The one or more biolaminate layers is laminated or formed to the substrate. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110262720 | CELLULOSIC BIOLAMINATE COMPOSITE ASSEMBLY AND RELATED METHODS - Cellulosic biolaminate assemblies are provided. In one embodiment, a biolaminate structure is provided comprising a first cellulosic layer, a second cellulosic layer, and a first bio-based polymer. The first bio-based polymer impregnates the first cellulosic layer and the second cellulosic layer. The first cellulosic layer and the second cellulosic layer are fused together. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110287237 | Wear Resistant Biolaminate Composite Assembly and Related Methods - Biolaminate assemblies for use as high pressure laminates are provided. In one embodiment, the biolaminate assembly includes a surface wear layer including polylactic acid and at least one of a plastic and mineral. The surface wear layer is adapted to be laminated or thermoformed to a nonplastic rigid substrate. The surface wear layer has a wear resistant range greater than about 400 cycles using tabor abrasion and temperature resistance range from about 212° F. to about 356° F. such that the biolaminate assembly is suitable for use as a high pressure laminate. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120013037 | Viscoelastic Extrusion Processing Method and Compositions for Biopolymers - A viscoelastic extrusion process (VEEP) for biopolymers such as polylactic acid is provided. The VEEP process removes many processing and performance limitations of PLA as well as creates performance sufficient to produce durable “nonbiodegradable” products as a direct replacement for PVC and other petrochemical profile and sheet extrusion applications. The VEEP process also retains a high degree of crystallinity within the PLA for increasing toughness and to lower its biodegradability. The invention also includes an integral process wherein rheology is highly modified to allow profile extrusion and higher melt strength wherein processing is lower than the melting point of the primary biopolymer and below the browning points of the natural fibers in the biopolymers viscoelastic state. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120015154 | Biolaminate Composite Assembly Including Polylactic Acid and Natural Wax Laminate Layer, and Related Methods - Biolaminate composite assemblies are provided. Generally, the biolaminate composite assemblies may comprise one or more biolaminate layers and at least one biolaminate layer may comprise polylactic acid. In one embodiment, a biolaminate composite assembly is provided comprising one or more biolaminate layers wherein the biolaminate composite assembly is three-dimensionally formable over a rigid non-plastic substrate. At least one of the biolaminate layers comprises polylactic acid and a natural wax. In another embodiment, a method for forming a biolaminate composite assembly is provided. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120015176 | BIOLAMINATE COMPOSITE ASSEMBLY AND RELATED METHOD - Embodiments of the invention relate to a biolaminate composite assembly, including one or more biolaminate layers, a non-plastic rigid substrate and an adhesive layer in contact with the substrate and the one or more biolaminate layers. The substrate is laminated or formed to the one or more biolaminate layers. Embodiments also relate to methods of making a biolaminate composite assembly. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120019917 | Biooptical and Biofunctional Properties, Applications and Methods of Polylactic Acid Films - Biopolymers that may be used in optical applications are provided. Suitable biopolymers include polylactic acid and polylactic acid blends. The polylactic acid may be used with a photocatalyst such as titonium dioxide in some embodiments. In other embodiments, the polylactic acid may incorporate decorative fused recycled particles. Generally, the biopolymer may be used in applications where optical characteristics and/or fire performance are desired. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120291377 | FIRE RETARDANT BIOLAMINATE COMPOSITE AND RELATED ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure, in one embodiment, relates to a fire retardant biolaminate composite assembly. The assembly includes a biolaminate layer. The biolaminate layer includes a PLA sub-layer, wherein the biolaminate layer includes a fire retardant. The assembly also includes and an intumescent layer comprising an intumescent material that swells as a result of heat exposure, wherein the biolaminate has good char and low flame spread with minimal smoke generation. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20130149511 | CELLULOSIC BIOLAMINATE COMPOSITE ASSEMBLY AND RELATED METHODS - Cellulosic biolaminate assemblies are provided. In one embodiment, a biolaminate structure is provided comprising a first cellulosic layer, a second cellulosic layer, and a first bio-based polymer. The first bio-based polymer impregnates the first cellulosic layer and the second cellulosic layer. The first cellulosic layer and the second cellulosic layer are fused together. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20140162038 | BIOLAMINATE COMPOSITE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING POLYLACTIC ACID AND NATURAL WAX LAMINATE LAYER, AND RELATED METHODS - Biolaminate composite assemblies are provided. Generally, the biolaminate composite assemblies may comprise one or more biolaminate layers and at least one biolaminate layer may comprise polylactic acid. In one embodiment, a biolaminate composite assembly is provided comprising one or more biolaminate layers wherein the biolaminate composite assembly is three-dimensionally formable over a rigid non-plastic substrate. At least one of the biolaminate layers comprises polylactic acid and a natural wax. In another embodiment, a method for forming a biolaminate composite assembly is provided. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140272334 | MULTI-LAYER ADDITIVE TEXTURE LAMINATES AND METHODS - A multi-layer laminate may include a substrate, a printed build layer adjacent the substrate and defining a texture having elevated areas and areas of relief, a printed image layer adjacent the build layer, and a coating layer having a mineral loading and a method for creating a textured laminate may include steps to cause the printed image to be in registration with the texture. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140377568 | FIRE RETARDANT BIOLAMINATE COMPOSITE AND RELATED ASSEMBLY - The Present disclosure, in one embodiment, relates to a fire retardant biolaminate composite assembly. The assembly includes a biolaminate layer. The biolaminate layer includes a PLA sub-layer, wherein the biolaminate layer includes a fire retardant. The assembly also includes an intumescent layer comprising an intumescent material that swells as a result f heat exposure, wherein the biolaminate has good char and low flame spread with minimal smoke generation. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150045490 | BIOHYDROGENATED PLASTICS - A plastic composition may include a plastic or bioplastic portion and about 0.5%-50% hydrogenated saturated triglyceride. A method of making a plastic processing additive may include blending a hydrogenated saturated triglyceride with a second material to form an additive composition and pelletizing the additive composition. A pellet for plastics processing may include a first component comprising a hydrogenated saturated triglyceride and a second component comprising one of a wood product, a bioplastic, or a filler. | 02-12-2015 |
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| 20080226510 | Extensional Flow Layer Separating Reactor - The invention relates to a extensional flow layer-separating reactor comprising a channel, in which at least two educt products and at least one separation fluid for spatially separating said two products are introduced, an extension area which is adjacent to the channel in such a way that the educt product and the separation fluid which are drawn in substantially laminar layers, flow at a greater speed and a turbulence generating device for generating the turbulent micro mixture of the educt products. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20100248120 | CARBON BLACK, METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CARBON BLACK OR OTHER FLAME AEROSOLS, AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD - The invention relates to a method for producing carbon black or other flame aerosols, comprising the following steps: the heat is removed from the flame by dissipation and/or radiation; a thin gas boundary layer is formed; the flow formed by the flame and the gas boundary layer is accelerated or expanded; the obtained aerosol is withdrawn; and the cooling surface is cleaned. The invention further relates to a device for carrying out such a method and a black carbon having a maximum pH value of 6.0, a maximum ignition residue of 0.1 percent, and a maximum 5 μm screening refuse of 200 ppm. The inventive black carbon can be used in rubber, plastic, printing inks, inks, inkjet inks, toners, lacquers, dyes, paper, bitumen, concrete, and other construction materials. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20130074692 | METHOD FOR THE ELECTRIC DEPOSITION OF AEROSOLS AND DEVICE FOR PERFORMING THE METHOD - The invention relates to a process for the separation of charged aerosols, in which the aerosol is, first of all, separated in a collector electrode, which can be flowed through under the effect of a space charge. For the production of a high electrical potential, electrical charges of the aerosol to be separated are subsequently collected on the collector electrode. Finally, the residual aerosol exiting from the collector electrode is guided through the separation zone at high field intensity. In accordance with the invention, the invention also relates to a device for the implementation of the above-stated process. | 03-28-2013 |
