Patents by Inventor Adrienne McKee

Adrienne McKee 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).

  • MICROALGAL COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20190040334
    Abstract: Provided are microalgal compositions and methods for their use. The microalgal compositions include lubricants that find use in industrial and other applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Celine Schiff-Deb, Adrienne McKee, John Piechocki, Staci Springer, Garrett Sell, Bryce A.R. Sullivan
  • Microalgal compositions and uses thereof
    Patent number: 10053646
    Abstract: Provided are microalgal compositions and methods for their use. The microalgal compositions include lubricants that find use in industrial and other applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Corbion Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Celine Schiff-Deb, Adrienne McKee, John Piechocki, Staci Springer, Garrett Sell, Bryce A. R. Sullivan
  • Algal thermoplastics, thermosets, paper, adsorbants and absorbants
    Patent number: 9758757
    Abstract: Provided are biomass-based materials and valuable uses of microalgal biomass including: (i) acetylation of microalgal biomass to produce a material useful in the production of thermoplastics; (ii) use of triglyceride containing microalgal biomass for production of thermoplastics; (iii) combination of microalgal biomass and at least one type of plant polymer to produce a material useful in the production of thermoplastics; (iv) anionization of microalgal biomass to form a water absorbant material; (v) cationization of microalgal biomass, and optional flocculation, to form a water absorbant material; (vi) crosslinking of anionized microalgal biomass; (vii) carbonization of microalgal biomass; and (viii) use of microalgal biomass in the making of paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: TERRAVIA HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Ali Harlin, Anna-stiina Jääskeläinen, Jani Kiuru, Christiane Laine, Tiina Liitiä, Kalle Nättinen, Jaakko Pere, Sonia Sousa, John Piechocki, Adrienne McKee, Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Adam R. Pawloski
  • Algal Thermoplastics, Thermosets, Paper, Adsorbants and Absorbants
    Publication number: 20170009197
    Abstract: Provided are biomass-based materials and valuable uses of microalgal biomass including: (i) acetylation of microalgal biomass to produce a material useful in the production of thermoplastics; (ii) use of triglyceride containing microalgal biomass for production of thermoplastics; (iii) combination of microalgal biomass and at least one type of plant polymer to produce a material useful in the production of thermoplastics; (iv) anionization of microalgal biomass to form a water absorbant material; (v) cationization of microalgal biomass, and optional flocculation, to form a water absorbant material; (vi) crosslinking of anionized microalgal biomass; (vii) carbonization of microalgal biomass; and (viii) use of microalgal biomass in the making of paper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: TERRAVIA HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Ali Harlin, Anna-stiina Jääskeläinen, Jani Kiuru, Christiane Laine, Tiina Liitiä, Kalle Nättinen, Jaakko Pere, Sonia Sousa, John Piechocki, Adrienne McKee, Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Adam R. Pawloski
  • Wood plastic and thermoplastic composites
    Patent number: 9493640
    Abstract: Described herein are a wood plastic composite including an oleaginous microbial biomass, a thermoplastic composite including a heterotrophically cultivated microalgal biomass, and related articles and methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: TerraVia Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Adam R. Pawloski, John Piechocki, Adrienne McKee
  • Microalgal Compositions and Uses Thereof
    Publication number: 20160281021
    Abstract: Provided are microalgal compositions and methods for their use. The microalgal compositions include lubricants that find use in industrial and other applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Celine Schiff-Deb, Adrienne McKee, John Piechocki, Staci Springer, Garrett Sell, Bryce A.R. Sullivan
  • Algal thermoplastics, thermosets, paper, adsorbants and absorbants
    Patent number: 9375703
    Abstract: Provided are biomass-based materials and valuable uses of microalgal biomass including: (i) acetylation of microalgal biomass to produce a material useful in the production of thermoplastics; (ii) use of triglyceride containing microalgal biomass for production of thermoplastics; (iii) combination of microalgal biomass and at least one type of plant polymer to produce a material useful in the production of thermoplastics; (iv) anionization of microalgal biomass to form a water absorbant material; (v) cationization of microalgal biomass, and optional flocculation, to form a water absorbant material; (vi) crosslinking of anionized microalgal biomass; (vii) carbonization of microalgal biomass; and (viii) use of microalgal biomass in the making of paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Ali Harlin, Anna-stiina Jääskeläinen, Jani Kiuru, Christiane Laine, Tiina Liitiä, Kalle Nättinen, Jaakko Pere, Sonia Sousa, John Piechocki, Adrienne McKee, Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Adam R. Pawloski
  • WOOD PLASTIC AND THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES
    Publication number: 20140275355
    Abstract: Described herein are a wood plastic composite including an oleaginous microbial biomass, a thermoplastic composite including a heterotrophically cultivated microalgal biomass, and related articles and methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. CERNOHOUS, Adam R. PAWLOSKI, John PIECHOCKI, Adrienne McKEE
  • Algal Thermoplastics, Thermosets, Paper, Adsorbants and Absorbants
    Publication number: 20130236937
    Abstract: Provided are biomass-based materials and valuable uses of microalgal biomass including: (i) acetylation of microalgal biomass to produce a material useful in the production of thermoplastics; (ii) use of triglyceride containing microalgal biomass for production of thermoplastics; (iii) combination of microalgal biomass and at least one type of plant polymer to produce a material useful in the production of thermoplastics; (iv) anionization of microalgal biomass to form a water absorbant material; (v) cationization of microalgal biomass, and optional flocculation, to form a water absorbant material; (vi) crosslinking of anionized microalgal biomass; (vii) carbonization of microalgal biomass; and (viii) use of microalgal biomass in the making of paper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: SOLAZYME, INC.
    Inventors: Ali Harlin, Anna-stiina Jääskeläinen, Jani Kiuru, Christiane Laine, Tiina Liitiä, Kalle Nättinen, Jaakko Pere, Sonia Sousa, John Piechocki, Adrienne McKee, Jeffrey J. Cernohous, Adam R. Pawloski