Patents Assigned to Biosynthetic Technologies, LLC
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Publication number: 20210347962Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided are uses of the compositions described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Applicant: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLCInventors: Jakob Bredsguard, Travis Thompson, Jeremy S. Forest
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Patent number: 10240025Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided are uses of the compositions described herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLCInventors: Jeremy Forest, Jakob Bredsguard, Travis Thompson
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Patent number: 10150931Abstract: Provided herein are grease compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 2; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided are methods of making estolide-based grease products.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLCInventors: Jakob Bredsguard, Jeremy Forest
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Patent number: 10087385Abstract: Provided herein are estolide compositions having high oxidative stability, said compositions comprising at least one compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided herein are uses for the compositions and methods of preparing the same.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLCInventors: Jakob Bredsguard, Travis Thompson, Jeremy Forest
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Patent number: 10065918Abstract: Provided herein are polyol estolide compounds. Polyol estolides may be prepared by contacting a polyol with an estolide compound. Also provided are compositions containing polyol estolides and methods of making the same.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2017Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLCInventors: Travis Thompson, Jeremy Forest, Marlon Lutz
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Patent number: 10011556Abstract: Provided herein are estolide base oils and oligomeric compounds prepared from processes that include cross metathesis.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLCInventors: Kelly Forest, Jeremy Forest, Jakob Bredsguard, Travis Thompson
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Patent number: 9878973Abstract: Provided herein are processes for preparing estolides and estolide base oils from fatty acid reactants utilizing catalysts. Further provided herein are processes for preparing carboxylic esters from at least one carboxylic acid reactant and at least one olefin.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLCInventors: Jakob Bredsguard, Jeremy Forest, Travis Thompson
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Patent number: 9840606Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided are uses of the compositions described herein.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLCInventors: Jeremy Forest, Jakob Bredsguard, Travis Thompson
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Patent number: 9783484Abstract: Provided herein are processes of preparing sulfonated estolide compounds, and the removal of sulfonate residues from those compounds to provide desulfonated estolide base oils. Exemplary sulfonated estolide compounds include those selected from the formula: wherein z is an integer selected from 0 to 15; q is an integer selected from 0 to 15; x is, independently for each occurrence, an integer selected from 0 to 20; y is, independently for each occurrence, an integer selected 0 to 20; n is equal to or greater than 0; R6 is selected from —OH, optionally substituted alkyl, and optionally substituted aryl; and R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched, wherein each fatty acid chain residue of said compounds is independently optionally substituted.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLCInventors: Chris Arnold, Igor Likhotvorik, Travis Thompson, Dean Kent Hoglen, Eric Lee Williams, Marlon Lutz
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Patent number: 9738847Abstract: Provided herein are compositions containing at least one estolide compound and at least one ene and/or Diels Alder compound. In certain embodiments, the addition of at least one ene and/or Diels Alder compound to an estolide-containing composition may improve the cold temperature, viscometric, and/or anti-wear properties of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLCInventors: Jakob Bredsguard, Travis Thompson, Jeremy Forest
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Patent number: 9648892Abstract: Cooking and frying oils comprising estolide compounds are described. Also described are methods of making food products comprising cooking or otherwise preparing at least one article of food with a composition comprising at least one estolide compound.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2015Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLCInventor: Jeremy Forest
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Patent number: 9650328Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of the formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R1, R3, and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched, wherein compositions comprising the compounds are characterized by particular combinations of values for estolide number, kinematic viscosity, and pour point. Also provided are compositions containing the compounds and methods of making both the compounds and compositions thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2015Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLCInventor: Jakob Bredsguard
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Patent number: 9637700Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided are uses of the compositions described herein.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLCInventors: Travis Thompson, Jakob Bredsguard, Jeremy Forest
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Patent number: 9624454Abstract: Methods and systems for processing a composition comprising an estolide base oil and an immiscible component. In certain embodiments, the process comprises separating an estolide base oil from immiscible components such as water. In certain embodiments, the method comprises one or more of gravity separating, coalescing, and accumulating.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2015Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLCInventor: Jeremy Forest
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Patent number: 9611212Abstract: Provided herein are polyol estolide compounds. Polyol estolides may be prepared by contacting a polyol with an estolide compound. Also provided are compositions containing polyol estolides and methods of making the same.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2015Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLCInventors: Travis Thompson, Jeremy Forest, Marlon Lutz
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Patent number: 9605231Abstract: Provided herein are grease compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 2; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided are methods of making estolide-based grease products.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2016Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLCInventors: Jakob Bredsguard, Jeremy Forest
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Patent number: 9546336Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided are uses of the compositions described herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2016Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLC.Inventors: Travis Thompson, Jakob Bredsguard, Jeremy Forest
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Patent number: 9534184Abstract: Provided herein are dielectric fluids comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided herein are uses of dielectric fluids and electrical devices such as transformers that comprise a dielectric fluid comprising at least one estolide compound.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLCInventors: Travis Thompson, Jakob Bredsguard, Jeremy Forest
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Patent number: 9487725Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided are uses of the compositions described herein.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLC.Inventors: Jakob Bredsguard, Travis Thompson, Jeremy Forest
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Patent number: 9410103Abstract: Provided herein are poly-capped estolides, including those of the Formula IV in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 2; R1 is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Hydroxy estolides are also described herein, which may be suitable end products, or serve as intermediates to provide poly-capped estolides. Also provided are compositions containing poly-capped estolides and methods of making both said poly-capped estolides and compositions thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLCInventors: Jeremy Forest, Jakob Bredsguard, Travis Thompson