Patents by Inventor Christopher Mirley

Christopher Mirley 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).

  • Production of salts of 4-hydroxybutyrate using biobased raw materials
    Patent number: 11111202
    Abstract: Gamma-butyrolactone (“GBL”) and Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (“GHB”) having a unique carbon footprint as defined by the percent modern carbon (pmc) are described herein. The percent modern carbon can be controlled by varying the amounts of biobased, renewable starting materials and petroleum-based starting materials to prepare GBL or GHB having a defined pmc or by preparing mixtures of GBL or GHB prepared from biobased renewable starting materials and GBL or GHB prepared from petroleum-based starting materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Oliver P. Peoples, Derek Samuelson, Max Senechal, Sung Min Park, Joseph Gredder, Christopher Mirley
  • Process for producing a monomer component from a genetically modified polyhydroxyalkanoate biomass
    Patent number: 10786064
    Abstract: The patent application relates to a method of producing a monomer component from a genetically modified polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biomass, wherein the biomass is heated in the presence of a catalyst to release a monomer component from the PHA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Johan van Walsem, Erik Anderson, John Licata, Kevin A. Sparks, Christopher Mirley, M. S. Sivasubramanian
  • PRODUCTION OF SALTS OF 4-HYDROXYBUTYRATE USING BIOBASED RAW MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20190135729
    Abstract: Gamma-butyrolactone (“GBL”) and Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (“GHB”) having a unique carbon footprint as defined by the percent modern carbon (pmc) are described herein. The percent modern carbon can be controlled by varying the amounts of biobased, renewable starting materials and petroleum-based starting materials to prepare GBL or GHB having a defined pmc or by preparing mixtures of GBL or GHB prepared from biobased renewable starting materials and GBL or GHB prepared from petroleum-based starting materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Oliver P. Peoples, Derek Samuelson, Max Senechal, Sung Min Park, Joseph Gredder, Christopher Mirley
  • Renewable acrylic acid production and products made therefrom
    Patent number: 9850192
    Abstract: Processes and methods for making biobased acrylic acid products including acrylic acid, acrylic acid oligomers, acrylic acid esters, acrylic acid polymers and articles from renewable carbon resources are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: CJ Cheiljedang Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen Harris, Kevin A. Sparks, Oliver P. Peoples, Yossef Shabtai, Christopher W. J. McChalicher, Johan van Walsem, Christopher Mirley, Dirk Schweitzer
  • Process for Making Chemical Derivatives
    Publication number: 20170009008
    Abstract: Process and methods for making glycolic acid chemical intermediates and derivatives from biomass are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Johan Van Walsem, Erik Anderson, John Licata, Kevin A. Sparks, Christopher Mirley, Melarkode S. Subramaniya
  • PRODUCTION OF SALTS OF 4-HYDROXYBUTYRATE USING BIOBASED RAW MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20160068463
    Abstract: Gamma-butyrolactone (“GBL”) and Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (“GHB”) having a unique carbon footprint as defined by the percent modern carbon (pmc) are described herein. The percent modern carbon can be controlled by varying the amounts of biobased, renewable starting materials and petroleum-based starting materials to prepare GBL or GHB having a defined pmc or by preparing mixtures of GBL or GHB prepared from biobased renewable starting materials and GBL or GHB prepared from petroleum-based starting materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Oliver Peoples, Derek Samuelson, Max Senechal, Sung Min Park, Joseph Gredder, Christopher Mirley
  • Process for gamma-butyrolactone production
    Patent number: 9084467
    Abstract: Processes and methods for making biobased gamma-butyrolactone from renewable carbon resources are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Metabolix, Inc.
    Inventors: Johan van Walsem, Erik Anderson, John Licata, Kevin A. Sparks, William R. Farmer, Christopher Mirley, Jeffrey A. Bickmeier, Ann D'Ambruoso, Frank A. Skraly, Thomas M. Ramseier, Melarkode S. Sivasubramanian, Yossef Shabtai
  • Renewable Acrylic Acid Production and Products Made Therefrom
    Publication number: 20150183708
    Abstract: Processes and methods for making biobased acrylic acid products including acrylic acid, acrylic acid oligomers, acrylic acid esters, acrylic acid polymers and articles from renewable carbon resources are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Stephen Harris, Kevin A. Sparks, Oliver P. Peoples, Yossef Shabtai, Christopher W.J. McChalicher, Johan van Walsem, Christopher Mirley, Dirk Schweitzer
  • POST PROCESS PURIFICATION FOR GAMMA-BUTYROLACTONE PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20140170714
    Abstract: Post purification processes and methods for making pure biobased gamma-butyrolactone from renewable carbon resources comprising filtration and/or distillation and/or peroxide treatment are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: METABOLIX, INC.
    Inventors: Johan Van Walsem, John Licata, Erik A. Anderson, Kevin A. Sparks, William R. Farmer, Christopher Mirley, Jeffrey A. Bickmeier, Frank A. Skraly, Thomas M. Ramseier, Ann D'Ambruoso, Melarkode S. Sivasubramanian, Yossef Shabtai, Derek Samuelson, Stephen Harris
  • Biorefinery Process For THF Production
    Publication number: 20140114082
    Abstract: Processes and methods for making biobased tetrahydrofuran products from renewable carbon resources are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: METABOLIX, INC.
    Inventors: Johan van Walsem, Erik Anderson, John Licata, Kevin A. Sparks, William R. Farmer, Christopher Mirley, Jeffrey A. Bickmeier, Ann D'Ambruoso, Frank Skraly, Thomas M. Ramseier, M. S. Sivasubramanian, Oliver P. Peoples, Yossef Shabtai
  • PROCESS FOR MAKING CHEMICAL DERIVATIVES
    Publication number: 20140024769
    Abstract: Process and methods for making glycolic acid chemical intermediates and derivatives from biomass are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: METABOLIX, INC.
    Inventors: Johan van Walsem, Erik Anderson, John Licata, Kevin A. Sparks, Christopher Mirley, M.S. Sivasubramanian
  • PROCESS FOR GAMMA-BUTYROLACTONE PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20130046075
    Abstract: A double-walled plastic jar for cosmetic materials, having an inner compartment to hold the cosmetic, and an annular outer side wall defining the exterior of the jar. The inner compartment carries the lip that seals with a screw cap, and also carries an external skirt, which latter has the screw threads for engagement by the cap. In addition, a weight is disposed in a-concealed manner in the base of the jar, between the walls, to give the jar a heft feel, characteristic of glass or thick plastic walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventors: Johan van Walsem, Erik Anderson, John Licata, Kevin A. Sparks, William R. Farmer, Christopher Mirley, Jeffrey A. Bickmeier, Ann D'Ambruoso, Frank A. Skraly, Thomas M. Ramseier, M.S. Sivasubramanian, Yossef Shabtai
  • Process For Producing A Monomer Component From A Genetically Modified Polyhydroxyalkanoate Biomass
    Publication number: 20120315681
    Abstract: The patent application relates to a method of producing a monomer component from a genetically modified polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biomass, wherein the biomass is heated in the presence of a catalyst to release a monomer component from the PHA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Johan van Walsem, Erik Anderson, John Licata, Kevin A. Sparks, Christopher Mirley, M.S. Sivasubramanian
  • Pigments and polymer composites formed thereof
    Patent number: 7863369
    Abstract: A composite material includes a polymer matrix and a pigment dispersed in the polymer matrix. The pigment includes an alumina hydrate particulate material and a dye. The dye is covalently bonded to a surface of the alumina hydrate particulate material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Catherine Bianchi, Shamshad Noor, Christopher Mirley, Ralph Bauer, Doruk O. Yener
  • NOVEL BOEHMITE AND POLYMER MATERIALS INCORPORATING SAME
    Publication number: 20070148083
    Abstract: A modified polymer material is discloses, including a polymer base and boehmite particles provided in the polymer base. the boehmite particles are made up of mainly anisotropically shaped particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN CERAMICS & PLASTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Hui Tang, Christopher Mirley, Ralph Bauer
  • Pigments and polymer composites formed thereof
    Publication number: 20070104952
    Abstract: A composite material includes a polymer matrix and a pigment dispersed in the polymer matrix. The pigment includes an alumina hydrate particulate material and a dye. The dye is covalently bonded to a surface of the alumina hydrate particulate material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN CERAMICS & PLASTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Catherine Bianchi, Shamshad Noor, Christopher Mirley, Ralph Bauer, Doruk Yener