Patents by Inventor Bruce Juelfs

Bruce Juelfs 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).

  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DUST AND SOIL EROSION CONTROL
    Publication number: 20240191136
    Abstract: A composition as described herein for treating an exposed area for dust control and soil erosion stabilization is provided, the composition comprising: (i) about 30 to about 80% dissolved biopolymer solution by volume; (ii) about 10 to about 20% dissolved carbohydrate solution by volume; (iii) about 0.02 to about 0.25% nonionic surfactant solution by volume; and (iv) water that makes up a remaining volume to 100% wherein the composition is effectively free from magnesium chloride and calcium chloride. In one aspect, the composition as described herein may be free, substantially free, or effectively free from oil-based and hydrophobic content. A method for using the composition to treat an exposed surface for dust control and soil erosion stabilization is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Applicant: GMCO Corporation
    Inventor: Bruce Juelfs
  • Methods and compositions for dust and erosion control
    Patent number: 7157021
    Abstract: The invention is directed to compositions and methods for treating a particulate and for dust and erosion control. The compositions comprise a dissolved sugar solid. Preferably, the composition comprises a dissolved sugar solid, further in combination with a salt or a lignin, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
    Inventors: Stephen C. Bytnar, Bruce Juelfs
  • Methods and compositions for dust and erosion control
    Publication number: 20040191401
    Abstract: The invention is directed to compositions and methods for treating a particulate and for dust and erosion control. The compositions comprise a dissolved sugar solid. Preferably, the composition comprises a dissolved sugar solid, further in combination with a salt or a lignin, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Stephen C. Bytnar, Bruce Juelfs