Patents by Inventor Brian Lee Swift

Brian Lee Swift 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).

  • Binders and materials made therewith
    Patent number: 9434854
    Abstract: A curable aqueous composition is disclosed comprising a carbohydrate, a crosslinking agent, and an amine base, wherein the curable aqueous composition has a pH adjusted by the amine base. Further disclosed is a method of forming a curable aqueous solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignees: Knauf Insulation, Inc., Knauf Insulation SPRL
    Inventors: Brian Lee Swift, Ronald E. Kissell
  • Binders and materials made therewith
    Patent number: 9260627
    Abstract: A curable aqueous composition is disclosed comprising a carbohydrate, a crosslinking agent, and an amine base, wherein the curable aqueous composition has a pH adjusted by the amine base. Further disclosed is a method of forming a curable aqueous solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignees: Knauf Insulation, Inc., Knauf Insulation SPRL
    Inventors: Brian Lee Swift, Ronald E. Kissell
  • BINDERS AND MATERIALS MADE THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20150353765
    Abstract: A curable aqueous composition is disclosed comprising a carbohydrate, a crosslinking agent, and an amine base, wherein the curable aqueous composition has a pH adjusted by the amine base. Further disclosed is a method of forming a curable aqueous solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Brian Lee SWIFT, Ronald E. KISSELL
  • HYDROXYMONOCARBOXYLIC ACID-BASED MAILLARD BINDER
    Publication number: 20150183959
    Abstract: Binders to produce or promote cohesion in non-assembled or loosely assembled matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Brian Lee Swift
  • Binders and materials made therewith
    Patent number: 9040652
    Abstract: A curable aqueous composition is disclosed comprising a carbohydrate, a crosslinking agent, and an amine base, wherein the curable aqueous composition has a pH adjusted by the amine base. Further disclosed is a method of forming a curable aqueous solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignees: Knauf Insulation, LLC, Knauf Insulation SPRL
    Inventors: Brian Lee Swift, Ronald E. Kissell
  • Composite maillard-resole binders
    Patent number: 8552140
    Abstract: Composite Maillard-resole binders to produce or promote cohesion in non-assembled or loosely assembled matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventor: Brian Lee Swift
  • Binders and Materials Made Therewith
    Publication number: 20130244524
    Abstract: A curable aqueous composition is disclosed comprising a carbohydrate, a crosslinking agent, and an amine base, wherein the curable aqueous composition has a pH adjusted by the amine base. Further disclosed is a method of forming a curable aqueous solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian Lee SWIFT, Ruijian XU, Ronald E. KISSELL
  • Binders and Materials Made Therewith
    Publication number: 20130234362
    Abstract: A curable aqueous composition is disclosed comprising a carbohydrate, a crosslinking agent, and an amine base, wherein the curable aqueous composition has a pH adjusted by the amine base. Further disclosed is a method of forming a curable aqueous solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian Lee SWIFT, Ruijian XU, Ronald E. KISSELL
  • Binders and Materials Made Therewith
    Publication number: 20130236650
    Abstract: A curable aqueous composition is disclosed comprising a carbohydrate, a crosslinking agent, and an amine base, wherein the curable aqueous composition has a pH adjusted by the amine base. Further disclosed is a method of forming a curable aqueous solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian Lee SWIFT, Ruijian XU, Ronald E. KISSELL
  • Binders and Materials Made Therewith
    Publication number: 20130237113
    Abstract: A curable aqueous composition is disclosed comprising a carbohydrate, a crosslinking agent, and an amine base, wherein the curable aqueous composition has a pH adjusted by the amine base. Further disclosed is a method of forming a curable aqueous solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian Lee SWIFT, Ruijian XU, Ronald E. KISSELL
  • BINDERS AND MATERIALS MADE THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20110220835
    Abstract: Binders to produce or promote cohesion in non or loosely assembled matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Brian Lee SWIFT, Ruijian Xu, Ronald E. Kissell
  • COMPOSITE MAILLARD-RESOLE BINDERS
    Publication number: 20110190425
    Abstract: Composite Maillard-resole binders to produce or promote cohesion in non-assembled or loosely assembled matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventor: Brian Lee Swift
  • BINDERS AND MATERIALS MADE THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20110135937
    Abstract: A curable aqueous composition is disclosed comprising a carbohydrate, a crosslinking agent, and an amine base, wherein the curable aqueous composition has a pH adjusted by the amine base. Further disclosed is a method of forming a curable aqueous solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Brian Lee SWIFT, Ruijian XU, Ronald E. KISSELL
  • Binder and wood board product from maillard reactants
    Patent number: 7947765
    Abstract: Binders to produce or promote cohesion in non or loosely assembled matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian Lee Swift, Ruijian Xu, Ronald E. Kissell
  • Fibrous products and methods for producing the same
    Patent number: 7888445
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to fibrous products, such as fiberglass, and methods for producing the same. For example, the disclosure describes cured and uncured binders useful in the fabrication of products from loosely assembled fibers. The disclosure also describes methods of fabricating products from loosely assembled fibers utilizing the aforementioned binders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian Lee Swift, Ruijian Xu, Ronald E. Kissell
  • HYDROXYMONOCARBOXYLIC ACID-BASED MAILLARD BINDER
    Publication number: 20100320113
    Abstract: Binders to produce or promote cohesion in non-assembled or loosely assembled matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: KNAUF INSULATION GMBH
    Inventor: Brian Lee Swift
  • Binder and fiber glass product from maillard reactants
    Patent number: 7807771
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to cured and uncured binders useful in the fabrication of products from loosely assembled fibers. For example, the disclosure describes cured and uncured binders useful in the fabrication of products from loosely assembled glass fibers. The disclosure also describes methods of fabricating products from loosely assembled fibers utilizing the aforementioned binders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian Lee Swift, Ruijian Xu, Ronald E. Kissell
  • Binder and fiber glass product from maillard reactants
    Patent number: 7772347
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to cured and uncured binders useful in the fabrication of products from loosely assembled fibers. For example, the disclosure describes cured and uncured binders useful in the fabrication of products from loosely assembled glass fibers. The disclosure also describes methods of fabricating products from loosely assembled fibers utilizing the aforementioned binders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian Lee Swift, Ruijian Xu, Ronald E. Kissell
  • Binder And Wood Board Product From Maillard Reactants
    Publication number: 20100130649
    Abstract: Binders to produce or promote cohesion in non or loosely assembled matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: Brian Lee SWIFT, Ruijian XU, Ronald E. KISSELL
  • Binder and wood board product from maillard reactants
    Patent number: 7655711
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to binders useful in the fabrication of products from loosely assembled fibers. For example, the disclosure describes binders useful in the fabrication of products from loosely assembled cellulosic fibers. The disclosure also describes methods of fabricating products from loosely assembled fibers utilizing the aforementioned binders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation GmbH
    Inventors: Brian Lee Swift, Ruijian Xu, Ronald E. Kissell