Patents Examined by Everett White
  • Patent number: 11578142
    Abstract: The present invention intends to provide an acid type carboxylated cellulose nanofiber having a high viscosity in a low shear region, or to provide an acid type carboxylated cellulose nanofiber having a very short fiber length, and the acid type carboxylated cellulose nanofiber has a carboxy group at least in part of a constituent unit constituting a cellulose molecular chain, wherein a viscosity of water dispersion with a content from 0.95 to 1.05% by mass is 400 Pa·s or higher at a shear velocity from 0.003 to 0.01 s?1 at 30° C., or an average fiber length is from 50 to 500 nm and a ratio of fibers having a fiber length of 300 nm or shorter is 50% or higher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: NIPPON PAPER INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Satoshi Takaichi, Takeshi Nakatani, Masahiro Morita, Shinichi Onogi, Takeshi Fujii, Kenichiro Sasaki, Makoto Matsumoto, Takeshi Nakayama
  • Patent number: 11572416
    Abstract: A cellulose resin wherein a hydrogen atom of a hydroxy group of cellulose is substituted with a long-chain component which is a linear saturated aliphatic acyl group having 14 or more carbon atoms and a short-chain component which is an acyl group (propionyl group) having 3 carbon atoms, the degree of substitution with the long-chain component (DSLo) and the degree of substitution with the short-chain component (DSSh) satisfy the following conditional expressions (1) and (2): DSLo+DSSh?2.1??(1) 4?DSSh/DSLo?12??(2), the Izod impact strength is 5.0 kJ/m2 or more, and the MFR (melt flow rate at 200° C. and under a load of 5 kg) is 10 g/10 min or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: NEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shukichi Tanaka, Midori Shimura
  • Patent number: 11572421
    Abstract: The invention relates to a low molecular weight sulfate chondroitin and a preparation method thereof. A low molecular weight chondroitin sulfate with the average molecular weight of less than 1000 Dalton can be obtained by a production process of chondroitin sulfate lyase degradation, deproteinization, filtration and sterilization and drying using macromolecular sulfate chondroitin as a raw material. The low molecular weight Chondroitin sulfate has a narrow molecular weight distribution range, the ratio of chondroitin sulfate disaccharide is 43˜60% and the ratio of chondroitin sulfate tetrasaccharide is 30˜45%, the sum of chondroitin sulfate disaccharide and chondroitin sulfate tetrasaccharide is more than 87%, the total oligosaccharide content of low molecular weight chondroitin sulfate is more than 97% and the protein content is less than 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Nanjing Hanxin Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Haoning Zhang, Song Chen, Bo Jin, Yonggang Xu, Chuangen Tang
  • Patent number: 11560455
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for rapid gelation of a silk fibroin solution under physiological conditions. The method comprises steps of: (1) weighing NapFF solid powder into a glass vial and adding ultrapure water; (2) adding a NaOH solution, dissolving and heating for 1-2 min at 70° C. to form a transparent solution; (3) slowly adding a HCl solution and stirring until the pH is 7.2-7.5; (4) adding a silk fibroin solution; (5) adding ultrapure water to set the volume to 200 ?L; and (6) standing horizontally, and observing the gelation process by tilting and inverting the glass vial. In the invention a low concentration of silk fibroin solution can be induced to rapidly gelate in a short time. The silk fibroin gel can be degraded by proteolytic hydrolysis in human body, has no toxic side effects, has good biocompatibility, and thus can be used as a good biomaterial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: SOOCHOW UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Xinming Li, Baochang Cheng
  • Patent number: 11555080
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for removing a divalent metal cation from a macromolecular compound having an anionic functional group and containing the divalent metal cation, including (1) suspending a macromolecular compound having an anionic functional group and containing a divalent metal cation in a solution in which an electrolyte that releases an alkali metal ion is dissolved at a concentration at which the macromolecular compound is salted out, and (2) performing, in the obtained suspension, an ion exchange reaction to exchange the divalent metal cation contained in the macromolecular compound with the alkali metal ion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: NISSAN CHEMICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Koichiro Saruhashi, Yoko Okuni, Keisuke Morodome, Jun Takeoka
  • Patent number: 11555079
    Abstract: A process for producing an oxidized nanofibrillar cellulose hydrogel is disclosed, wherein the process comprises oxidizing cellulose pulp fibers in the presence of hypochlorite as an oxidant and a heterocyclic nitroxyl radical as a catalyst; and disintegrating the oxidized cellulose pulp fibers to obtain a nanofibrillar cellulose hydrogel; wherein all steps of the process after oxidizing are performed under aseptic conditions. An oxidized nanofibrillar cellulose hydrogel and a system for producing the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: UPM-KYMMENE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Isko Kajanto
  • Patent number: 11548954
    Abstract: Methods of preparing a hemicellulose-product and a holocellulose-product from a carbohydrate-rich material, including spend coffee grounds, are described. Hemicellulose-products and holocellulose-products produced according to these methods are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Kerry Group Services International Limited
    Inventors: Li Pan, Rajesh Potineni, Yingshuang Lu, Peter Lee, John Kailemia Muchena, Celia Chee
  • Patent number: 11541147
    Abstract: Provided are a hyaluronic acid composition having excellent viscoelasticity and being easily injectable, and a preparation method thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: CG BIO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Su Hyun Jung, Jun Hyuk Seo, Hyun Seung Ryu, Hak Su Jang
  • Patent number: 11535682
    Abstract: Sulfate ester modified cellulose nanofibers having an average fiber diameter in the range of 1 nm to 500 nm, and having sulfate ester modified hydroxyl groups on surfaces of the cellulose nanofibers. A method of producing cellulose nanofibers that are nanosized, that have a high crystallinity degree, and that have large aspect ratios, the method being a chemical method that does not require any physical pulverization, that is energy-saving, and that can be performed under mild reaction conditions. A method of producing modified cellulose nanofibers including modifying the surfaces of the cellulose nanofibers through esterification or urethanization. A method of producing cellulose nanofibers includes impregnating cellulose with a fibrillation solution containing dimethylsulfoxide, at least one carboxylic acid anhydride selected from acetic anhydride and propionic anhydride, and sulfuric acid to fibrillate the cellulose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Yokogawa Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Lianzhen Lin, Masanori Hori, Ayako Maruta
  • Patent number: 11530517
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods of treating cellulosic materials with compositions that allow greater retention of inorganic particles on cellulosic substrates. The methods as disclosed provide combining saccharide fatty acid esters (SFAE) with such inorganic particles and applying such combinations on cellulosic materials to eliminate or reduce the use of retention aids or binders for filler in the paper making process. Compositions comprising such combinations of SFAE and inorganic particles are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: GREENTECH GLOBAL PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Jonathan Spender, Michael Albert Bilodeau, Samuel Mikail
  • Patent number: 11524921
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new composite material comprising nanocellulose and hemp or a hemp-derived component, such as pure hemp, hemp bast fibers, hemp inner fibers, hemp shives, hemp leaves, hemp seeds, or ground hemp. The nanocellulose may be hydrophobic or hydrophilic, and may include cellulose nanocrystals, cellulose nanofibrils, cellulose microfibrils, or a combination thereof. This invention provides construction blocks or panels; engineered parts; fire-resistant objects; coatings; containers; textile compositions; and fabric materials, for example. The composite material may also include one or more additives to modify mechanical, thermal, chemical, and/or electrical properties. The addition of nanocellulose can improve the mechanical properties of hemp-containing concrete mixtures to improve compressive strength for construction purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Inventor: Russell Moolman
  • Patent number: 11525094
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of deoxygenating tall oil pitch, yielding aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. The invention even comprises turning the aliphates into polymerizable olefins by steam cracking, and turning the aromates into polymerizable terephthalic acid by oxygenation and, as necessary, rearrangement. The monomers can be used for the production of polymers of partially or completely biologic origin. According to the invention, tall oil pitch is first heated to turn it into liquid, which is then fed into a catalyst bed and catalytically deoxygenated with hydrogen. The deoxygenation catalyst is preferably a Ni—Mo catalyst and, in addition, a cracking catalyst can be used, such as an acidic zeolite catalyst. The deoxygenated product stream is cooled down so as to obtain a liquid, which is distilled for separation of the aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons for use in the production of the respective monomers and finally polymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Stora Enso OYJ
    Inventors: Jari Räsänen, Ali Harlin, Olli Aaltonen, Juha Linnekoski, Jinto Anthonykutty
  • Patent number: 11525214
    Abstract: Cellulose materials and methods of making the cellulose materials are described herein. The method can include contacting a cotton fabric with an oxidizing system to obtain an oxidized cotton material and processing the oxidized cotton material to form the cellulose material. The oxidizing system can include an aqueous mixture of a N-oxyl compound and a hypochlorite compound. During oxidation, the pH of the aqueous mixture can be maintained at from 8.5 to 11. Cellulose products can be formed from the cellulose materials. For example, the cellulose products can be used to form a packaging material, a biomedical device or implant, a drug delivery material, a fiber, a textile material, a template for electronic components, or a separation membrane. Methods of making the cellulose product include dissolving or suspending an active ingredient in a medium comprising the cellulose material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventor: Jonathan Y. Chen
  • Patent number: 11525014
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide cellulose acetate that has excellent compatibility with a resin, can reinforce a resin, and has excellent thermal stability. An embodiment of the present invention is cellulose acetate having a cellulose triacetate I crystal structure, wherein a temperature at which a weight loss relative to weight at 100° C. reaches 5% is 200° C. or higher when the cellulose acetate is heated at a heating rate of 10° C./min under a nitrogen atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignees: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION HOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY, NIPPON PAPER INDUSTRIES CO., LTD., DAICEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yasumitsu Uraki, Haruo Konno, Shu Shimamoto
  • Patent number: 11518820
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for producing carboxymethylated cellulose, the method making it possible to economically obtain a high-transparency cellulose nanofiber dispersion. In the carboxymethylation of cellulose, mercerization is carried out in a solvent comprising mainly water, and then carboxymethylation is carried out in a mixed solvent of water and an organic solvent. A nanofiber dispersion of high-transparency carboxymethylated cellulose can be obtained by defibrating the resulting carboxymethylated cellulose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: NIPPON PAPER INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kazuhiko Inoue, Takeshi Nakatani, Yusuke Tada
  • Patent number: 11518858
    Abstract: A method of forming a film comprising nanocellulose having an Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) value in the range of 0.1 to 300 cc/m2/24 h at 38° C. and 85% relative humidity (RH), and having a basis weight in the range of in the range of 0.1 to 45 g/m2 wherein the method comprises the steps of; providing a suspension comprising nanocellulose, forming at least one layer of a web or a film from said suspension; drying said formed web or film to a dry content of at least 65 weight-%, wherein said method further comprises the steps of; treating at least one side of said dewatered and dried web or film with ultra violet (UV) or electron beam (EB) irradiation; and wherein at least one cooling step is provided in connection with or after the UV or EB treatment step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Stora Enso OYJ
    Inventors: Esa Saukkonen, Isto Heiskanen, Kaj Backfolk, Ville Ribu
  • Patent number: 11504392
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel hydrogel, and to method of making and using the novel hydrogel. The novel hydrogel is a reaction product of a water soluble laccase cross-linked arabinoxylan and an acid, and has a pH value of 1.5-2.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Bruce R Hamaker, Xiaowei Zhang
  • Patent number: 11505622
    Abstract: The present application discloses regioselectively substituted cellulose esters, films made from the regioselectively substituted cellulose esters and methods for making the same. The regioselectively substituted cellulose esters are synthesized using trifluoroacetic anhydride and cellulose with various acyl donors or acyl donor precursors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Casey Lynn Elkins, Robert Jacks Sharpe, Bin Wang
  • Patent number: 11492323
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of an alkylfluoroacrylate starting from alkylfluoroacetate and an oxalic acid ester, wherein an alkane liquid under the reaction conditions is applied as the solvent in one of the reaction steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Patheon Austria GmbH & Co KG
    Inventors: Peter Kapitan, Alexander Sajtos
  • Patent number: 11492418
    Abstract: Provided is a novel cyclic oligosaccharide derived from cellulose. The cyclic oligosaccharide is a cyclic oligosaccharide of Formula (1) having a ?-1,4 glucosidic bond. In the formula, R represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent thereof, a plurality of the Rs may be identical or different, and n represents an integer of 0 to 3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignees: OSAKA UNIVERSITY, DKS CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Toshiyuki Kida, Masahito Nishiura