Patents by Inventor Alexander McLauchlin

Alexander McLauchlin 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).

  • Polyurethane containing a polyol composition comprising a highly branched polysaccharide, mix and process for preparation thereof
    Patent number: 7151121
    Abstract: The invention relates to a polyurethane obtainable by reacting a polyisocyanate and a polyol composition comprising a highly branched polysaccharide of randomly bonded glucopyranose units or an alkoxylated derivative of the same. The polysaccharide has an average number of 10–100 glucose residues and said polysaccharide and derivative both have an average functionality of 30 or more. The invention also relates to a process for the production of such a polyurethane as well as a mix for the production of a polyurethane comprising a polyol composition, comprising 2–100 % of a highly branched polysaccharide, at least one catalyst and at least one surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Danisco A/S
    Inventors: Charles M. Nichols, Kenneth F. Knoblock, David D. Russell, James M. O'Connor, Alexander McLauchlin
  • Polyurethane containing a polyol composition comprising a highly branched polysaccharide, mix and process for preparation thereof
    Publication number: 20050267278
    Abstract: The invention relates to a polyurethane obtainable by reacting a polyisocyanate and a polyol composition comprising a highly branched polysaccharide of randomly bonded glucopyranose units or an alkoxylated derivative of the same. The polysaccharide has an average number of 10-100 glucose residues and said polysaccharide and derivative both have an average functionality of 30 or more. The invention also relates to a process for the production of such a polyurethane as well as a mix for the production of a polyurethane comprising a polyol composition, comprising 2-100 % of a highly branched polysaccharide, at least one catalyst and at least one surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Applicant: Danisco A/S
    Inventors: Charles Nichols, Kenneth Knoblock, David Russell, James O'Connor, Alexander McLauchlin