Patents by Inventor Thomas F. Bash

Thomas F. Bash 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).

  • Publication number: 20110269890
    Abstract: Biodegradable nanopolymer compositions and methods of making the compositions are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a biodegradable nanopolymer composition made from starting material comprising poly(lactic acid), co-polyester polymer with adipic acid compounded and nanoparticles of a mineral material such as silica and magnesium silicate. In addition, the present disclosure provides processes for making the biodegradable nanopolymer compositions as well as biodegradable articles made using the biodegradable nanopolymer compositions such as molded, formed and extruded articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Cereplast, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederic Scheer, Shriram Bagrodia, Thomas F. Bash, William E. Kelly
  • Publication number: 20090048368
    Abstract: Polyolefin compositions and methods of making and using the polyolefin compositions are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a composition comprising a polyolefin, a compatibilizer, a starch and a plasticizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas F. Bash, William E. Kelly, Shriram Bagrodia, Frederic Scheer
  • Publication number: 20080153940
    Abstract: Biodegradable compositions and methods of making the compositions are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a biodegradable composition made from starting material comprising poly(lactic acid), co-polyester polymer with adipic acid compounded and one or more additives such as plasticizers, flow promoters, polymer processing aids, slip agents, viscosity modifiers, chain extenders, spherical glass beads, organic fillers, inorganic fillers, fibers or combinations thereof. In addition, the present disclosure provides processes for making the biodegradable compositions as well as biodegradable articles made using the biodegradable compositions such as molded, formed and extruded articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: CEREPLAST, INC.
    Inventors: Frederic Scheer, Shriram Bagrodia, Thomas F. Bash, William E. Kelly