Patents by Inventor Michael Eugene Carroll

Michael Eugene Carroll 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).

  • Patent number: 10703688
    Abstract: A method and integrated reactor system are provided for producing one or more organic acids, organic acid degradation compounds, and combinations thereof, from various types of biomass, including sludge from a pulp and paper mill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific LLC
    Inventors: John Patrick Kelly, Michael Eugene Carroll, Paul Topping
  • Patent number: 10118883
    Abstract: A method for producing levulinic acid from lignocellulosic biomass comprising hemicellulose including one or more six carbon chain compound precursors comprises the steps of hydrolyzing the lignocellulosic biomass to form a first phase comprising partially hydrolyzed lignocellulosic biomass including cellulose and lignin and a second phase comprising one or more five carbon chain sugars and one or more six carbon chain sugars from degradation of the hemicellulose, separating the first phase from the second phase, and converting at least a portion of the one or more six carbon chain sugars to levulinic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific LLC
    Inventors: William A. Frey, Jeffrey Wayne Brown, John Patrick Kelly, Michael Eugene Carroll, Peter Chester Guion
  • Publication number: 20180065898
    Abstract: A method and integrated reactor system are provided for producing one or more organic acids, organic acid degradation compounds, and combinations thereof, from various types of biomass, including sludge from a pulp and paper mill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific LLC
    Inventors: John Patrick Kelly, Michael Eugene Carroll, Paul Topping
  • Patent number: 9815745
    Abstract: A method and integrated reactor system are provided for producing one or more organic acids, organic acid degradation compounds, and combinations thereof, from various types of biomass, including sludge from a pulp and paper mill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific LLC
    Inventors: John Patrick Kelly, Michael Eugene Carroll, Paul Topping
  • Publication number: 20160340268
    Abstract: A method and integrated reactor system are provided for producing one or more organic acids, organic acid degradation compounds, and combinations thereof, from various types of biomass, including sludge from a pulp and paper mill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific LLC
    Inventors: John Patrick Kelly, Michael Eugene Carroll, Paul Topping
  • Patent number: 9403734
    Abstract: A method and integrated reactor system are provided for producing one or more organic acids, organic acid degradation compounds, and combinations thereof, from various types of biomass, including sludge from a pulp and paper mill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific LLC
    Inventors: John Patrick Kelly, Michael Eugene Carroll, Paul Topping
  • Patent number: 9346731
    Abstract: A method and integrated system for producing levulinic acid from the sludge of a pulp and paper mill and other lignocellulosic biomass is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific LLC
    Inventors: John Patrick Kelly, Michael Eugene Carroll, Paul Topping
  • Publication number: 20150080603
    Abstract: A method and integrated reactor system are provided for producing one or more organic acids, organic acid degradation compounds, and combinations thereof, from various types of biomass, including sludge from a pulp and paper mill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific LLC
    Inventors: John Patrick Kelly, Michael Eugene Carroll, Paul Topping
  • Publication number: 20150080602
    Abstract: A method and integrated system for producing levulinic acid from the sludge of a pulp and paper mill and other lignocellulosic biomass is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific LLC
    Inventors: John Patrick Kelly, Michael Eugene Carroll, Paul Topping
  • Publication number: 20150052806
    Abstract: A method for producing levulinic acid from lignocellulosic biomass comprising hemicellulose including one or more six carbon chain compound precursors comprises the steps of hydrolyzing the lignocellulosic biomass to form a first phase comprising partially hydrolyzed lignocellulosic biomass including cellulose and lignin and a second phase comprising one or more five carbon chain sugars and one or more six carbon chain sugars from degradation of the hemicellulose, separating the first phase from the second phase, and converting at least a portion of the one or more six carbon chain sugars to levulinic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: William A. Frey, Jeffrey Wayne Brown, John Patrick Kelly, Michael Eugene Carroll, Peter Chester Guion
  • Publication number: 20140120301
    Abstract: Sheathing assemblies and methods for making and using same are provided. The sheathing assembly can include a body and a barrier secured to a first side of the body. The body can include a plurality of lignocellulosic substrates. Any adhesive disposed between the body and the barrier can consist of: (1) a first adhesive disposed throughout the body and having a substantially constant concentration within the body, (2) a second adhesive disposed throughout the barrier and having a substantially constant concentration within the barrier, or (3) a first adhesive disposed throughout the body and having a substantially constant concentration within the body and a second adhesive disposed throughout the barrier and having a substantially constant concentration within the barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC
    Inventors: Richard David Jordan, Michael Eugene Carroll