Patents Examined by Deborah D. Carr
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Patent number: 11834621Abstract: The present invention relates to extracted plant lipid, comprising fatty acids in an esterified form.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: NUSEED GLOBAL INNOVATION LTD.Inventors: James Robertson Petrie, Surinder Pal Singh, Robert Charles de Feyter
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Patent number: 11827583Abstract: This invention relates to a wax composition comprising a plurality of fatty acid amide compounds having the Formula (I): where R1, R2, n1, n2, m1, and m2 are as described herein. This invention also relates to a wax composition comprising: a) one or more fatty acid amide compounds having the Formula (II): and b) one or more fatty acid amide compounds having the Formula (III): where R1, R2, n1, and n2 are as described herein. This invention also relates to a fatty acid amide compound having the Formula (I) and a process for preparing a compound of Formula (I).Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.Inventors: Tong Wang, Tao Fei
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Patent number: 11814360Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes for producing isocyanates and isocyanate derivatives from epoxide and carbon monoxide reagents. In preferred embodiments, the processes include a step for providing carbonylation of an epoxide reagent with a carbon monoxide reagent to produce a beta-lactone intermediate. In certain preferred embodiments, further carbonylation of a beta-lactone intermediate produces a succinic anhydride intermediate. The processes of the present invention include steps for rearranging beta-lactone intermediates and/or succinic anhydride intermediates to produce isocyanate products and/or isocyanate derivatives. In certain preferred embodiments, the isocyanate products may be copolymerized with polyol oligomers to provide polyurethane products.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2018Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Novomer, Inc.Inventors: Oleg Kulikov, Sadesh H. Sookraj, Utpal Mahendra Vakil, Matthew Goodrich
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Patent number: 11795327Abstract: The disclosure relates to flexible wax compositions and a method of making the same. Described herein is a wax composition containing about 20 wt % to about 45 wt % monoacylglycerides, about 28 wt % to about 40 wt % diacylglycerides, and about 10 wt % to about 45 wt % acylglyceride polymers, which contain one or more dimerized fatty acid residue and a plurality of glycerol moieties. The flexible wax composition described herein has an average creep stiffness of less than about 30 MPa and can be used in candles, paper coatings, box coatings, fruit coatings, broadsizing for OSB, tire and rubber, polyvinyl chloride piping, crayons, and personal care applications.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2019Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: CARGILL, INCORPORATEDInventors: Todd L. Kurth, Mariah Elizabeth Lindahl, Timothy Alan Murphy, Christopher Patrick Stevermer
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Patent number: 11779911Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a method for synthesizing a fatty olefin derivative. The method includes: a) contacting an olefin according to Formula I with a metathesis reaction partner according to Formula IIb in the presence of a metathesis catalyst under conditions sufficient to form a metathesis product according to Formula IIIb: and b) converting the metathesis product to the fatty olefin derivative. Each R1 is independently selected from H, C1-18 alkyl, and C2-18 alkenyl; R2b is C1-8 alkyl; subscript y is an integer ranging from 0 to 17; and subscript z is an integer ranging from 0 to 17. In certain embodiments, the metathesis catalyst is a tungsten catalyst or a molybdenum catalyst. In various embodiments, the fatty olefin derivative is a pheromone. Pheromone compositions and methods of using them are also described.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: PROVIVI, INC.Inventors: Keith M. Wampler, Peter Meinhold, Pedro Coelho, Vu Bui, Hasan Mehdi
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Patent number: 11767287Abstract: A compound (A) of the present invention is represented by the formula (1): wherein each R1 independently represents a group represented by the formula (2) or a hydrogen atom, and each R2 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, provided that at least one R1 is a group represented by the formula (2); and wherein -* represents a bonding hand.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2020Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Shunsuke Katagiri, Takuya Suzuki, Seiji Shika, Yune Kumazawa
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Patent number: 11746075Abstract: A process can be used for preparing sodium and potassium alkoxides. The process is characterized by two simultaneously implemented but spatially separated reactions of an alcohol ROH with NaOH, and ROH with KOH, to give sodium alkoxide and potassium alkoxide, respectively. The vapours formed in this case contain the alcohol used and water. The vapours are combined, and the resulting mixed vapour is fed to a common distillation with recovery of the alcohol.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Evonik Functional Solutions GmbHInventors: Dirk Roettger, Sebastian Reimann, Manfred Neumann, Moritz Schröder, Philip Zitzewitz, Niklas Paul, Armin Matthias Rix
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Patent number: 11684599Abstract: Provided are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, cosmetic and dermatological compositions or nutritional supplement compositions, comprising omega-3 very-long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 VLC-PUFAs) and/or their endogenous hydroxylated derivatives thereof, known as elovanoids. This disclosure provides methods for neuroprotection, organ and tissue protection or restoration, prevention or slowing down of aging-related diseases and conditions, and sustainment of function during the aging process.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2019Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignees: Board of Supervisors of Lousiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, University of Southern CaliforniaInventors: Nicolas G. Bazan, Nicos A. Petasis
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Patent number: 11666062Abstract: The present invention relates to an oil comprising at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid having at least 20 carbon atoms (LC-PUFA). It is found that LC-PUFA-containing oil are susceptible to gelling by formation of microscopic crystals during storage ultimately resulting in unfavorable quality and handling properties. This problem has been particularly observed with a microbial oil comprising at least about 25% by weight LC-PUFA and a moisture content of 0.2 to 5% by weight. Surprisingly, it has been found that a LC-PUFA-containing oil as described above is effectively stable and does not show gelling properties under conventional storage conditions, if the oil composition as such contains less than about 8% preferably less than about 5% by weight of free fatty acid in the residual moisture of the oil.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignees: DSM IP ASSETS B.V., EVONIK OPERATIONS GMBHInventors: Martin Heining, Vinod Tarwade, Viktor Stefan Wallimann
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Patent number: 11618865Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oil and fat composition, use thereof and a food comprising the oil and fat composition. The oil and fat composition of the disclosure comprises 50-99.5 wt % triglyceride and 0.5-50 wt % wax by the total weight of the composition, the triglyceride is represented by the following formula (1), and the definitions of the groups in formula (1) are as recorded in the description. The oil and fat composition is suitable for preparation of a food.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2018Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Wilmar (Shanghai) Biotechnology Research & Development Center Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xiang Chen, Yan Zheng, Yongqing Chi
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Patent number: 11607401Abstract: Blended, processed marijuana and/or hemp cannabis compounds and methods of making the same are provided. In particular, the compound includes one or more species of cannabis mixed in various ways with other ingredients in order to produce a new matter, food product, oil, or drink, in the form of gummies, creams, salves, tablets, capsules, pastes, gelatin suppositories, crystals, ointments, jellies, e-juices, powders, pills, syrups, drops, patches, chewing gums, dried whole or partial plant parts, and dusts, such that it is safe for mammals and provides assistance in dealing with various ailments and diseases.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2022Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Inventor: William H. Muscarella
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Patent number: 11597953Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desaturase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATIONInventors: Surinder Pal Singh, Stanley Suresh Robert, Peter David Nichols, Susan Irene Ellis Blackburn, Xue-Rong Zhou, James Robertson Petrie, Allan Graham Green
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Patent number: 11564400Abstract: A hardstock fat composition for use in making edible water-in-oil emulsions such as spreads, in particular (but not exclusively) when produced using the hardstock in the form of micronized fat powder, and process to use such hardstock fat to make a fat slurry and to make a water-in-oil emulsion (like spreads) using such hardstock fat. The hardstock fat may give improved properties of the resulting emulsion.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2018Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: UPFIELD EUROPE B.V.Inventors: Georg Christian Dol, Frederik Michiel Meeuse, Jan Alders Wieringa
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Patent number: 11530369Abstract: The present disclosure relates methods and systems for refining grain oil compositions using water, and related compositions produced therefrom. The present disclosure also relates to methods of using said compositions. The present disclosure also relates to methods of using grain oil derived from a fermentation product in an anti-foam composition.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Poet Research, Inc.Inventors: Shannon S. Urban, Cory J. Sarks, Brett A. Flittie, Jacob A. Milbrandt, Steven T. Bly, Alex T. McCurdy
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Patent number: 11525103Abstract: Docosahexaenoic acid-containing oil containing docosahexaenoic acid in a concentration of 40 wt. % or more of the total weight of fatty acids in the oil, and having an endothermic peak temperature determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) of 15° C. or lower; a biomass including the same; and a method for producing docosahexaenoic acid-containing oil including obtaining a biomass by culturing microorganisms of the genus Aurantiochytrium capable of producing this docosahexaenoic acid-containing oil, recovering the biomass after culture, and extracting the oil from the biomass after recovery.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2020Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd.Inventors: Takayoshi Sekiguchi, Yuji Okita, Yumiko Nishizawa
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Patent number: 11510418Abstract: A process for mixing two or more streams of liquid oil which can be operated continuously, using a multi-inlet vortex mixer. The process is well suited to a process in which at least two streams of liquid oil have a different temperature, one being oil liquid at room temperature, one being solid at room temperature, but being melted for the mixing process.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2018Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: UPFIELD EUROPE B.V.Inventors: Frederik Michiel Meeuse, Robert Beltman, Ozgur Gunyol
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Patent number: 11505763Abstract: The invention relates to a process for enzymatic degumming of unrefined triglyceride oil, said process comprising the following successive steps: (a) providing an unrefined triglyceride oil having a phosphorus content of at least 100 mg per kg of unrefined triglyceride oil; (b) combining the unrefined triglyceride oil with water, an acid and a phospholipase to produce an oil-in-water emulsion having a pH in the range of 2.5 to 4.5; said phospholipase being selected phospholipase A1, phospholipase A2 and combinations thereof; (c) keeping the emulsion at a temperature of 20-90° C. for at least 10 minutes; (d) introducing a base into the emulsion; and (e) separating degummed triglyceride oil from the emulsion. This enzymatic degumming process is extremely effective in removing phospholipids, including non-hydratable phospholipids (NHP), from unrefined vegetable oils and produces degummed vegetable oil in high yield.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Purac Biochem B.V.Inventor: Danilo Marques de Lima
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Patent number: 11503838Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing cooking oil, and cooking oil and food manufactured using the same, wherein the manufacturing method includes a) roasting a vegetable raw material by far infrared rays, b) expressing the roasted vegetable raw material to obtain an oil or fat composition containing a first active ingredient, c) obtaining an extract containing a second active ingredient from a residue of the vegetable raw material remaining after the oil or fat composition is expressed, and d) mixing the oil or fat composition with the extract.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2018Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Queensbucket. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jeong Yong Park, Yeo Sook Lim, Hyeong Nam Jung
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Patent number: 11499119Abstract: PROBLEM To provide a composition comprising highly enriched PUFA or its alkyl esters while containing fatty acid esters of 3-MCPD at adequately low concentrations and to provide an efficient method for producing the composition. MEANS FOR SOLVING A composition that contains fatty acids or fatty acid alkyl esters as its major component, the composition containing highly unsaturated fatty acid or alkyl ester thereof, wherein the proportion of the highly unsaturated fatty acid in the constituent fatty acids of the composition is 50 area % or more and wherein the concentration of 3-MCPD as found upon analyzing the composition by American Oil Chemists' Society official method Cd 29b-13 assay A is less than 1.80 ppm.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2021Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd.Inventors: Nobushige Doisaki, Kiyomi Furihata, Hideaki Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 11492302Abstract: A process for producing methane or methanol includes combining a hydrogenation catalyst, hydrogen, and CO2 with a condensed phase solution comprising an amine under conditions effective to form methane or methanol, and water. A process for coproduction of methanol and a glycol includes combining an epoxide, a hydrogenation catalyst, hydrogen, and CO2 with a condensed phase solution comprising an amine under conditions effective to form methanol and a glycol.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2021Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Jotheeswari Kothandaraman, David J. Heldebrant, Robert A. Dagle, Yuan Jiang, Johnny Saavedra Lopez