Patents Assigned to The Biodegradable Technologies General Partnership
  • Articles prepared from biodegradable compositions and manufacturing methods
    Patent number: 7700172
    Abstract: A biodegradable container includes a body structure made of a foamed hydrocolloid gelling matrix system having a fibrous material and a firming agent embedded therein and a water-resistant coating disposed on a surface of the body structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: The Biodegradable Technologies General Partnership
    Inventor: Donald W. Renn
  • Biodegradable compositions, articles prepared from biodegradable compositions and manufacturing methods
    Patent number: 7618485
    Abstract: Biodegradable compositions that include a foamed gelling hydrocolloid system to which a firming agent and a fibrous material, with or without other optional components, are added. When articles prepared from such compositions are coated with a suitable coating, they are impervious to boiling water and able to withstand microwave heating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: The Biodegradable Technologies General Partnership
    Inventor: Donald W. Renn
  • ARTICLES PREPARED FROM BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITIONS AND MANUFACTURING METHODS
    Publication number: 20090263601
    Abstract: A biodegradable container includes a body structure made of a foamed hydrocolloid gelling matrix system having a fibrous material and a firming agent embedded therein and a water-resistant coating disposed on a surface of the body structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: THE BIODEGRADABLE TECHNOLOGIES GENERAL PARTNERSHIP
    Inventor: Donald W. Renn