Patents by Inventor Amber L. Durham

Amber L. Durham 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).

  • Bio-based estolide compositions
    Patent number: 10562840
    Abstract: Levulinic-capped estolides having improved physical properties that make them more desirable and suitable as bio-based industrial or commercial products are disclosed. The physical properties of the disclosed estolide compositions have surprisingly low pour points that are substantially lower than previously known estolide compounds and superior to petroleum-based compounds designed for similar applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Steven C. Cermak, Terry Isbell, Amber L. Durham
  • BIO-BASED ESTOLIDE COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20190092715
    Abstract: Levulinic-capped estolides having improved physical properties that make them more desirable and suitable as bio-based industrial or commercial products are disclosed. The physical properties of the disclosed estolide compositions have surprisingly low pour points that are substantially lower than previously known estolide compounds and superior to petroleum-based compounds designed for similar applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Steven C. Cermak, Terry Isbell, Amber L. Durham