Patents by Inventor Andre Messias

Andre Messias 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).

  • Patent number: 10988899
    Abstract: Methods and compositions useful for improving drainage in a fluff pulp drying process are provided. The methods and compositions comprise alkyl ether sulfate and ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymer. In particular, the methods and compositions can improve drainage of fluff pulp in fluff pulp drying processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Luiz Wanderley Bratfisch Pace, Gary Samuel Furman, Jr., André Messias Krell Pedro, Kraig R. Kent
  • Publication number: 20180258591
    Abstract: Methods and compositions useful for improving drainage in a fluff pulp drying process are provided. The methods and compositions comprise alkyl ether sulfate and ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymer. In particular, the methods and compositions can improve drainage of fluff pulp in fluff pulp drying processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Luiz Wanderley Bratfisch Pace, Gary Samuel Furman, JR., André Messias Krell Pedro, Kraig R. Kent
  • Patent number: 9512377
    Abstract: The process basically comprises: dissolving a lamellar disulphide, as a source of the solid lubricant, in an aqueous solvent, forming a first aqueous solution; dissolving a reducing agent, as hydroxylamine, sodium hypophosphite or sodium borohydride, in an aqueous solvent, forming a second aqueous solution; mixing the first and second aqueous solutions, forming a third aqueous solution; neutralizing the pH of the third aqueous solution; dissolving a sulphur source, in an aqueous solvent, forming a fourth aqueous solution; mixing the third and fourth aqueous solutions, forming a fifth aqueous solution, which is contained and heated in an autoclave; cooling the fifth aqueous solution to the room temperature; and removing, from the autoclave, the nanoparticles in powder form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignees: Whirlpool S.A., Universidade Federal De Santa Catarina
    Inventors: Roberto Binder, Fernando Withers Torres, Valderes Drago, Cristian Bernardi, Aloisio Nelmo Klein, Cristiano Binder, Andre Messias Teixeira
  • Patent number: 9199080
    Abstract: In a method for treating at least one eye of a patient in need of such treatment with a pulsed electrical stimulation signal, first an individual parameter of the patient is determined, thereafter at least one stimulation parameter of the pulsed electrical stimulation signal is set depending on the at least one individual parameter, and then the pulsed electrical stimulation signal is applied to the at least one eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: Okuvision GmbH
    Inventors: Florian Gekeler, Walter G. Wrobel, Andre Messias
  • Patent number: 8957004
    Abstract: The invention relates to aerated soap bars. Generally, it is difficult to get aerated soap bars with the right level of aeration, because high viscosity of the molten soap mass sometimes makes it difficult to aerate it to the desired extent. The size and movement of air bubbles also play important roles. Bars with larger air bubbles have lower mechanical strength. We have determined that use of acrylates or cellulose ethers in aerated soap bars lead to bars with acceptable rate of wear, mush and lower density. The soaps also have a higher and more uniform air incorporation and better air retention. Disclosed are aerated soap bars having density from 0.2 to 0.99 g/cm3, comprising: (i) 20 to 80 wt % soap; (ii) 2 to 40 wt % polyol; (iii) 5 to 50% water; and, (iv) 0.5 to 5 wt % electrolyte; wherein the bars comprise 0.1 to 5 wt % polymer selected from acrylates or cellulose ethers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Ankur Chourey, Camile Florido, Sergio Roberto Leopoldino, Edirlei Roberto Magon, André Messias Krell Pedro, Anal Pushkarna, Angelica Marques Rodriques
  • Publication number: 20140221259
    Abstract: The process basically comprises: dissolving a lamellar disulphide, as a source of the solid lubricant, in an aqueous solvent, forming a first aqueous solution; dissolving a reducing agent, as hydroxylamine, sodium hypophosphite or sodium borohydride, in an aqueous solvent, forming a second aqueous solution; mixing the first and second aqueous solutions, forming a third aqueous solution; neutralizing the pH of the third aqueous solution; dissolving a sulphur source, in an aqueous solvent, forming a fourth aqueous solution; mixing the third and fourth aqueous solutions, forming a fifth aqueous solution, which is contained and heated in an autoclave; cooling the fifth aqueous solution to the room temperature; and removing, from the autoclave, the nanoparticles in powder form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicants: UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE SANTA CATARINA (UFSC), Whirlpool S.A.
    Inventors: Roberto Binder, Fernando Withers Torres, Valderes Drago, Cristian Bernardi, Aloisio Nelmo Klein, Cristiano Binder, Andre Messias Teixeira
  • Patent number: 8722603
    Abstract: The present invention relates to soap bars having improved lather. Specifically, by limiting amounts of myristic acid and keeping specifically defined ratios of sum of C8-C10 fatty acids to C12 fatty acid bars having substantially improved lather and unexpectedly obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael Astolfi, Andre Messias Krell Pedro, Sergio Roberto Leopoldino
  • Publication number: 20140053508
    Abstract: The invention relates to aerated soap bars. Generally, it is difficult to get aerated soap bars with the right level of aeration, because high viscosity of the molten soap mass sometimes makes it difficult to aerate it to the desired extent. The size and movement of air bubbles also play important roles. Bars with larger air bubbles have lower mechanical strength. We have determined that use of acrylates or cellulose ethers in aerated soap bars lead to bars with acceptable rate of wear, mush and lower density. The soaps also have a higher and more uniform air incorporation and better air retention. Disclosed are aerated soap bars having density from 0.2 to 0.99 g/cm3, comprising: (i) 20 to 80 wt % soap; (ii) 2 to 40 wt % polyol; (iii) 5 to 50% water; and, (iv) 0.5 to 5 wt % electrolyte; wherein the bars comprise 0.1 to 5 wt % polymer selected from acrylates or cellulose ethers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventors: Ankur Chourey, Camile Florido, Sergio Roberto Leopoldino, Edirlei Roberto Magon, André Messias Krell Pedro, Anal Pushkarna, Angelica Marques Rodrigues
  • Publication number: 20130281343
    Abstract: The present invention relates to soap bars having improved lather. Specifically, by limiting amounts of myristic acid and keeping specifically defined ratios of sum of C8-C10 fatty acids to C12 fatty acid bars having substantially improved lather and unexpectedly obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Rafael Astolfi, Andre Messias Krell Pedro, Sergio Roberto Leopoldino
  • Patent number: 8492323
    Abstract: The present invention relates to soap bars having improved lather. Specifically, by limiting amounts of myristic acid and keeping specifically defined ratios of sum of C8-C10 fatty acids to C12 fatty acid bars having substantially improved lather and unexpectedly obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Conoppo, Inc.
    Inventors: Rafael Asolfi, Andre Messias Krell Pedro, Sergio Roberto Leopoldino
  • Publication number: 20130066396
    Abstract: In a method for treating at least one eye of a patient in need of such treatment with a pulsed electrical stimulation signal, first an individual parameter of the patient is determined, thereafter at least one stimulation parameter of the pulsed electrical stimulation signal is set depending on the at least one individual parameter, and then the pulsed electrical stimulation signal is applied to the at least one eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: Okuvision GmbH
    Inventors: Florian Gekeler, Walter G. Wrobel, Andre Messias