Patents by Inventor Linda F. Lorenz

Linda F. Lorenz 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).

  • ADHESIVE PRODUCTS USING OILSEED SOLIDS AND POLYISOCYANATES
    Publication number: 20210284889
    Abstract: Methods of making and using adhesive compositions based on oilseed solids are provided. Also provided are adhesive compositions made using the methods. The adhesive compositions are made by mixing defatted oilseed solids with a polyisocyanate to form a non-aqueous adhesive composition and, subsequently, mixing the non-aqueous adhesive composition with water to form an aqueous adhesive composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Charles R. Frihart, Linda F. Lorenz
  • Wood adhesives containing solid residues of biomass fermentations
    Patent number: 7651582
    Abstract: A bioadhesive composition for bonding together adjacent surfaces of wood comprises a microbially-produced fermentation residue containing adherent microbial cells and glycocalyx. This residue finds particular application as a replacement for a significant amount of phenol-formaldehyde (PF) or other conventional adhesive component commonly used in the production of plywood and other wood products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Paul J. Weimer, Linda F. Lorenz, Anthony H. Conner, Charles R. Frihart
  • Wood adhesives containing solid residues of biomass fermentations
    Publication number: 20080202684
    Abstract: A bioadhesive composition for bonding together adjacent surfaces of wood comprises a microbially-produced fermentation residue containing adherent microbial cells and glycocalyx. This residue finds particular application as a replacement for a significant amount of phenol-formaldehyde (PF) or other conventional adhesive component commonly used in the production of plywood and other wood products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Paul J. Weimer, Linda F. Lorenz, Anthony H. Conner, Charles R. Frihart
  • Wood adhesives containing solid residues of biomass fermentations
    Publication number: 20040259218
    Abstract: A bioadhesive composition for bonding together adjacent surfaces of wood comprises a microbially-produced fermentation residue containing adherent microbial cells and glycocalyx. This residue finds particular application as a replacement for a significant amount of phenol-formaldehyde (PF) or other conventional adhesive component commonly used in the production of plywood and other wood products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Paul J. Weimer, Linda F. Lorenz, Anthony H. Conner, Charles R. Frihart
  • Wood veneer panels bonded with cellulose solvents
    Patent number: 4686140
    Abstract: Wood veneer panels bonded with cupriethylenediamine hydroxide and iron sodium tartrate, and methods of preparing same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1987
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Agriculture
    Inventor: Linda F. Lorenz