Patents by Inventor Adam R. Pawloski
Adam R. Pawloski has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20170087774Abstract: A support material for use in an additive manufacturing system, which includes a thermoplastic copolymer polymerized from monomers comprising acid-functional monomers having carboxylic acid groups, and one or more non-acid-functional monomers, where a portion of the carboxylic acid groups are neutralized with a base having an alkali metal cation. The thermoplastic copolymer has a high glass transition temperature and melt processing temperature, and is thermally stable at its melt processing temperature. The neutralized thermoplastic copolymer is soluble in an alkaline aqueous solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2015Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Adam R. Pawloski, Jiayi Zhu, Kent Kaske, Luke M.B. Rodgers, Theresa Sherar
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Patent number: 9551072Abstract: The deposition of graphene is accomplished by various techniques that result in a change of the graphene's solubility in the liquid medium. The solubility change enables the deposition of the graphene onto the substrate. Once the graphene is deposited onto the substrate, the at least partially coated substrate may be separated from the liquid medium. The substrates may then serve as a carrier to deliver the graphene to a desired application.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2013Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Stratasys, Inc.Inventors: Adam R. Pawloski, Gregory S. Bennett, Jeffrey Jacob Cernohous, Kent Kaske, Adam E. Szymanski
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Publication number: 20170009197Abstract: Provided are biomass-based materials and valuable uses of microalgal biomass including: (i) acetylation of microalgal biomass to produce a material useful in the production of thermoplastics; (ii) use of triglyceride containing microalgal biomass for production of thermoplastics; (iii) combination of microalgal biomass and at least one type of plant polymer to produce a material useful in the production of thermoplastics; (iv) anionization of microalgal biomass to form a water absorbant material; (v) cationization of microalgal biomass, and optional flocculation, to form a water absorbant material; (vi) crosslinking of anionized microalgal biomass; (vii) carbonization of microalgal biomass; and (viii) use of microalgal biomass in the making of paper.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: TERRAVIA HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Ali Harlin, Anna-stiina Jääskeläinen, Jani Kiuru, Christiane Laine, Tiina Liitiä, Kalle Nättinen, Jaakko Pere, Sonia Sousa, John Piechocki, Adrienne McKee, Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Adam R. Pawloski
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Patent number: 9493640Abstract: Described herein are a wood plastic composite including an oleaginous microbial biomass, a thermoplastic composite including a heterotrophically cultivated microalgal biomass, and related articles and methods.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: TerraVia Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Adam R. Pawloski, John Piechocki, Adrienne McKee
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Publication number: 20160251486Abstract: A consumable assembly for use with an additive manufacturing system to print three-dimensional parts, the consumable assembly including a supply device (e.g., a spool) and a filament supported by the supply device, where the filament has a composition comprising one or more elastomers and one or more reinforcing additives, and a filament geometry configured to be received by a liquefier assembly of the additive manufacturing system. The composition is preferably configured to be thermally and/or chemically modified to reduce its flexural modulus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2014Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Jeffrey Jacob Cernohous, Adam R. Pawloski, Benjamin A. Demuth
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Patent number: 9375703Abstract: Provided are biomass-based materials and valuable uses of microalgal biomass including: (i) acetylation of microalgal biomass to produce a material useful in the production of thermoplastics; (ii) use of triglyceride containing microalgal biomass for production of thermoplastics; (iii) combination of microalgal biomass and at least one type of plant polymer to produce a material useful in the production of thermoplastics; (iv) anionization of microalgal biomass to form a water absorbant material; (v) cationization of microalgal biomass, and optional flocculation, to form a water absorbant material; (vi) crosslinking of anionized microalgal biomass; (vii) carbonization of microalgal biomass; and (viii) use of microalgal biomass in the making of paper.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Solazyme, Inc.Inventors: Ali Harlin, Anna-stiina Jääskeläinen, Jani Kiuru, Christiane Laine, Tiina Liitiä, Kalle Nättinen, Jaakko Pere, Sonia Sousa, John Piechocki, Adrienne McKee, Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Adam R. Pawloski
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Publication number: 20160023373Abstract: A pre-ceramic support structure for additive manufacturing, that upon thermal processing, is soluble in various solvents.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: January 28, 2016Applicant: STRATASYS, INCInventors: Benjamin A. Demuth, Adam R. Pawloski
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Patent number: 9056980Abstract: A substrate having a flame retardant polymer chemically bonded to at least a portion of the substrate. The use of a substrate possessing at least a partially coated outer surface of a flame retardant polymer enables the manufacturing of polymer composites, containing the coated substrate, that possess very effective flame retardant performance while reducing the loading levels over conventional flame retardant additives.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2012Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: SACO POLYMERS, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey Jacob Cernohous, Adam R. Pawloski, Kent A. Kaske, David Geraint Roberts
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Publication number: 20150148459Abstract: The deposition of graphene is accomplished by various techniques that result in a change of the graphene's solubility in the liquid medium. The solubility change enables the deposition of the graphene onto the substrate. Once the graphene is deposited onto the substrate, the at least partially coated substrate may be separated from the liquid medium. The substrates may then serve as a carrier to deliver the graphene to a desired application.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Adam R. Pawloski, Gregory S. Bennett, Jeffrey Jacob Cernohous, Kent Kaske, Adam E. Szymanski
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Patent number: 8962706Abstract: The present invention enables the secondary expansion of lightweight foamed beads. The foamed beads are produced using a compound comprising a compostable or biobased polyester and a physical blowing agent as well as a chemical blowing agent. Secondary expansion can be used either to lower the density of the foamed bead further or to enable expansion of the beads during molding to promote fusion. The foam beads can be produced using conventional melt processing techniques, such as single and twin-screw extrusion processes.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2011Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Lifoam Industries, LLCInventors: Adam R. Pawloski, Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Kent Kaske, Garrett Van Gorden
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Publication number: 20140275355Abstract: Described herein are a wood plastic composite including an oleaginous microbial biomass, a thermoplastic composite including a heterotrophically cultivated microalgal biomass, and related articles and methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Solazyme, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey J. CERNOHOUS, Adam R. PAWLOSKI, John PIECHOCKI, Adrienne McKEE
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Publication number: 20140163144Abstract: Polymeric composites are produced by melt processing biobased polymers with an acrylated silicone polyether at temperatures that promote free radical reactions between the bio-based polymer and the acrylated silicone polyether. The bio-based compositions have an excellent balance of mechanical properties and are suitable for flame retardant applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Interfacial Solutions IP, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Jacob Cernohous, Adam R Pawloski
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Publication number: 20140163171Abstract: A substrate having a flame retardant polymer chemically bonded to at least a portion of the substrate. The use of a substrate possessing at least a partially coated outer surface of a flame retardant polymer enables the manufacturing of polymer composites, containing the coated substrate, that possess very effective flame retardant performance while reducing the loading levels over conventional flame retardant additives.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: INTERFACIAL SOLUTIONS IP, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Jacob Cernohous, Adam R. Pawloski, Kent A. Kaske, David Garaint Roberts
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Publication number: 20130236937Abstract: Provided are biomass-based materials and valuable uses of microalgal biomass including: (i) acetylation of microalgal biomass to produce a material useful in the production of thermoplastics; (ii) use of triglyceride containing microalgal biomass for production of thermoplastics; (iii) combination of microalgal biomass and at least one type of plant polymer to produce a material useful in the production of thermoplastics; (iv) anionization of microalgal biomass to form a water absorbant material; (v) cationization of microalgal biomass, and optional flocculation, to form a water absorbant material; (vi) crosslinking of anionized microalgal biomass; (vii) carbonization of microalgal biomass; and (viii) use of microalgal biomass in the making of paper.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: SOLAZYME, INC.Inventors: Ali Harlin, Anna-stiina Jääskeläinen, Jani Kiuru, Christiane Laine, Tiina Liitiä, Kalle Nättinen, Jaakko Pere, Sonia Sousa, John Piechocki, Adrienne McKee, Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Adam R. Pawloski
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Publication number: 20130172509Abstract: Microfabricated particles are dispersed throughout a matrix to create a composite. The microfabricated particles are engineered to a specific structure and composition to enhance the physical attributes of a composite material. The microfabricated particles are generated by forming a profile extrudate. A profile extrudate is an article of indefinite length that has a cross sectional profile of a desired structure with micro-scale dimensions. Upon or after formation, the profile extrudate may be divided along its length into a plurality of microfabricated particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: Interfacial Solutions IP, LLCInventors: Adam R. Pawloski, Jeffrey Jacob Cernohous
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Publication number: 20120244779Abstract: The present invention enhances the optical features of aerostats. The invention utilizes a barrier film having at least one layer containing optically enhancing elements. Aerostats formed from the barrier film possess unique aesthetic features.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventors: Jeffrey Jacob Cernohous, Neil R. Granlund, Kent Kaske, Adam R. Pawloski
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Publication number: 20120088072Abstract: Microfabricated particles are dispersed throughout a matrix to create a composite. The microfabricated particles are engineered to a specific structure and composition to enhance the physical attributes of a composite material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2010Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventors: Adam R. Pawloski, Jeffrey Jacob Cernohous
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Publication number: 20120065286Abstract: The present invention enables the secondary expansion of lightweight foamed beads. The foamed beads are produced using a compound comprising a compostable or biobased polyester and a physical blowing agent as well as a chemical blowing agent. Secondary expansion can be used either to lower the density of the foamed bead further or to enable expansion of the beads during molding to promote fusion. The foam beads can be produced using conventional melt processing techniques, such as single and twin-screw extrusion processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: Lifoam IndustriesInventors: Adam R. Pawloski, Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Kent Kaske, Garrett Van Gorden
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Publication number: 20120009420Abstract: The present invention describes compostable or biobased foams that are useful for fabricating foamed articles. The foams are produced using a compound comprising a compostable or biobased polyester and a blowing agent. Additives including plasticizers and chain extenders are optionally included in the compostable or biobased composition. These foams can be produced using conventional melt processing techniques, such as single and twin-screw extrusion processes. In one embodiment, foamed strand profiles are cooled and cut using conventional strand pelletizing equipment. In another embodiment, foamed beads are produced by cutting the foamed strand at the face of the extrusion die and the foamed bead or strand is subsequently cooled. The resulting compostable or biobased foamed bead has a specific gravity less than 0.15 g/cm3 and the foam is compostable, as determined by ASTM D6400.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: Lifoam IndustriesInventors: Adam R. Pawloski, Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Kent Kaske
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Publication number: 20120007267Abstract: The present invention describes compostable or biobased foams that are useful for fabricating foamed articles. The foams are produced using a compound comprising a compostable or biobased polyester and a blowing agent. Additives including plasticizers and chain extenders are optionally included in the compostable or biobased composition. These foams can be produced using conventional melt processing techniques, such as single and twin-screw extrusion processes. In one embodiment, foamed strand profiles are cooled and cut using conventional strand pelletizing equipment. In another embodiment, foamed beads are produced by cutting the foamed strand at the face of the extrusion die and the foamed bead or strand is subsequently cooled. The resulting compostable or biobased foamed bead has a specific gravity less than 0.15 g/cm3 and the foam is compostable, as determined by ASTM D6400.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: Lifoam IndustriesInventors: Adam R. Pawloski, Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Kent Kaske