Patents by Inventor Christopher M. Reddy
Christopher M. Reddy 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).
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Publication number: 20240122828Abstract: The use of long-chain alkenones to impart desired characteristics in personal care compositions for topical applications is described. The preparation of mixtures long-chain alkenones and synthetic derivatives thereof is presented. Examples of compositions include abrasive soaps, with alkenones serving as natural exfoliating agents. Alkenones and their derivatives can serve as emollients, occlusive agents, stabailizing agents, binding agents, thickening agents, surfactants, and antimicrobials.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Gregory W. O'NEIL, Christopher M. Reddy
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Patent number: 11839675Abstract: The use of long-chain alkenones to impart desired characteristics in personal care compositions for topical applications is described. The preparation of mixtures long-chain alkenones and synthetic derivatives thereof is presented. Examples of compositions include abrasive soaps, with alkenones serving as natural exfoliating agents. Alkenones and their derivatives can serve as emollients, occlusive agents, encapsulating agents, stabilizing agents, binding agents, thickening agents, surfactants, and antimicrobials.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2021Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITYInventors: Gregory W. O'Neil, Christopher M. Reddy
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Patent number: 11634738Abstract: A method comprising a series of selective extraction techniques for the parallel production of biodiesel and isolation of several valuable co-products including an alkenone hydrocarbon mixture of the kerosene/jet fuel range (primarily C10-, C12-, and C17-hydrocarbons) and fucoxanthin, a high-valued carotenoid, from the marine alkenone-producing microalgae Isochrysis.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignees: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Western Washington University, Marine Biological LaboratoryInventors: Christopher M. Reddy, Gregory W. O'Neil, Scott R. Lindell
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Publication number: 20210361546Abstract: The use of long-chain alkenones to impart desired characteristics in personal care compositions for topical applications is described. The preparation of mixtures long-chain alkenones and synthetic derivatives thereof is presented. Examples of compositions include abrasive soaps, with alkenones serving as natural exfoliating agents. Alkenones and their derivatives can serve as emollients, occlusive agents, encapsulating agents, stabilizing agents, binding agents, thickening agents, surfactants, and antimicrobials.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicants: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Western Washington UniversityInventors: Gregory W. O'Neil, Christopher M. Reddy
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Publication number: 20210355512Abstract: A method comprising a series of selective extraction techniques for the parallel production of biodiesel and isolation of several valuable co-products including an alkenone hydrocarbon mixture of the kerosene/jet fuel range (primarily C10-, C12-, and C17-hydrocarbons) and fucoxanthin, a high-valued carotenoid, from the marine alkenone-producing microalgae Isochrysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Applicants: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Western Washington University, Marine Biological LaboratoryInventors: CHRISTOPHER M. REDDY, GREGORY W. O'NEIL, SCOTT R. LINDELL
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Patent number: 11118199Abstract: A method comprising a series of selective extraction techniques for the parallel production of biodiesel and isolation of several valuable co-products including an alkenone hydrocarbon mixture of the kerosene/jet fuel range (primarily C10-, C12-, and C17-hydrocarbons) and fucoxanthin, a high-valued carotenoid, from the marine alkenone-producing microalgae Isochrysis.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignees: WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION, WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORYInventors: Christopher M. Reddy, Gregory W. O'Neil, Scott R. Lindell
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Patent number: 11110043Abstract: The use of long-chain alkenones to impart desired characteristics in personal care compositions for topical applications is described. The preparation of mixtures long-chain alkenones and synthetic derivatives thereof is presented. Examples of compositions include abrasive soaps, with alkenones serving as natural exfoliating agents. Alkenones and their derivatives can serve as emollients, occlusive agents, encapsulating agents, stabilizing agents, binding agents, thickening agents, surfactants, and antimicrobials.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2016Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignees: WWU, Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionInventors: Gregory W. O'Neil, Christopher M. Reddy
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Publication number: 20190161777Abstract: A method comprising a series of selective extraction techniques for the parallel production of biodiesel and isolation of several valuable co-products including an alkenone hydrocarbon mixture of the kerosene/jet fuel range (primarily C10-, C12-, and C17-hydrocarbons) and fucoxanthin, a high-valued carotenoid, from the marine alkenone-producing microalgae Isochrysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2019Publication date: May 30, 2019Applicants: WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION, WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORYInventors: CHRISTOPHER M. REDDY, GREGORY W. O'NEIL, SCOTT R. LINDELL
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Patent number: 10208321Abstract: A method comprising a series of selective extraction techniques for the parallel production of biodiesel and isolation of several valuable co-products including an alkenone hydrocarbon mixture of the kerosene/jet fuel range (primarily C10-, C12-, and C17-hydrocarbons) and fucoxanthin, a high-valued carotenoid, from the marine alkenone-producing microalgae Isochrysis.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2018Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignees: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Western Washington UniversityInventors: Christopher M. Reddy, Gregory W. O'Neil
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Publication number: 20180296451Abstract: The use of long-chain alkenones to impart desired characteristics in personal care compositions for topical applications is described. The preparation of mixtures long-chain alkenones and synthetic derivatives thereof is presented. Examples of compositions include abrasive soaps, with alkenones serving as natural exfoliating agents. Alkenones and their derivatives can serve as emollients, occlusive agents, encapsulating agents, stabilizing agents, binding agents, thickening agents, surfactants, and anti-microbials.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicants: Western Washington University, Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionInventors: Gregory W. O'Neil, Christopher M. Reddy
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Publication number: 20180230501Abstract: A method comprising a series of selective extraction techniques for the parallel production of biodiesel and isolation of several valuable co-products including an alkenone hydrocarbon mixture of the kerosene/jet fuel range (primarily C10-, C12-, and C17-hydrocarbons) and fucoxanthin, a high-valued carotenoid, from the marine alkenone-producing microalgae Isochrysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Applicants: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Western Washington UniversityInventors: Christopher M. Reddy, Gregory W. O'Neil
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Patent number: 9970034Abstract: A method comprising a series of selective extraction techniques for the parallel production of biodiesel and isolation of several valuable co-products including an alkenone hydrocarbon mixture of the kerosene/jet fuel range (primarily C10-, C12-, and C17-hydrocarbons) and fucoxanthin, a high-valued carotenoid, from the marine alkenone-producing microalgae Isochrysis.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2015Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignees: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Western Washington University, Marine Biological LaboratoryInventors: Christopher M. Reddy, Gregory W. O'Neil, Scott R. Lindell
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Patent number: 9879288Abstract: In certain aspects, the disclosure provides methods for producing polymers from alkenone-producing algae, such as algae species of the Isochrysis family.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2011Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignees: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Marine Biological Laboratory, Western Washington UniversityInventors: Scott R. Lindell, Christopher M. Reddy, Gregory W. O'Neil
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Patent number: 9394174Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation and processing of nanostructures including nanotubes. Some embodiments provide processes for nanostructure growth using relatively mild conditions (e.g., low temperatures). In some cases, methods of the invention may improve the efficiency (e.g., catalyst efficiency) of nanostructure formation and may reduce the production of undesired byproducts during nanostructure formation, including volatile organic compounds and/or polycylic aromatic hydrocarbons. Such methods can both reduce the costs associated with nanostructure formation, as well as reduce the harmful effects of nanostructure fabrication on environmental and public health and safety.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2013Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: Desiree L. Plata, Philip M. Gschwend, Anastasios John Hart, Eric R. Meshot, Christopher M. Reddy
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Publication number: 20150140619Abstract: A method comprising a series of selective extraction techniques for the parallel production of biodiesel and isolation of several valuable co-products including an alkenone hydrocarbon mixture of the kerosene/jet fuel range (primarily C10-, C12-, and C17-hydrocarbons) and fucoxanthin, a high-valued carotenoid, from the marine alkenone-producing microalgae Isochrysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2015Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Christopher M. Reddy, Gregory W. O'Neil
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Patent number: 8838393Abstract: The systems and methods described herein provide a scientific and analytical basis for the following: (a) collective interpretation of the entire spectrum of chromatographic data, e.g., GC×GC two-dimensional data, with capability of operating at multi-resolution over bigger or smaller sub-regions of the two-dimensional data, (b) given two or more samples that are from the same source, and some samples from clearly different sources, quantitatively estimate where the fingerprint of the source lies, (c) given a source signature template, an unknown sample can be compared to decide whether it is related to, and if so, to what degree, to this source, and (d) given two source signature templates, the templates can be compared to determine how related is one source to the other.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionInventors: Ananya Sen Gupta, Christopher M. Reddy, Robert Nelson
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Publication number: 20140171608Abstract: In certain aspects, the disclosure provides methods for producing polymers from alkenone-producing algae, such as algae species of the Isochrysis family.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicants: Marine Biological Laboratory, WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTIONInventors: Scott R. Lindell, Christopher M. Reddy
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Publication number: 20140134093Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation and processing of nanostructures including nanotubes. Some embodiments provide processes for nanostructure growth using relatively mild conditions (e.g., low temperatures). In some cases, methods of the invention may improve the efficiency (e.g., catalyst efficiency) of nanostructure formation and may reduce the production of undesired byproducts during nanostructure formation, including volatile organic compounds and/or polycylic aromatic hydrocarbons. Such methods can both reduce the costs associated with nanostructure formation, as well as reduce the harmful effects of nanostructure fabrication on environmental and public health and safety.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicants: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, Management OfficeInventors: Desiree L. Plata, Philip S. Gschwend, Anastasios John Hart, Eric R. Meshot, Christopher M. Reddy
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Patent number: 8545791Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation and processing of nanostructures including nanotubes. Some embodiments provide processes for nanostructure growth using relatively mild conditions (e.g., low temperatures). In some cases, methods of the invention may improve the efficiency (e.g., catalyst efficiency) of nanostructure formation and may reduce the production of undesired byproducts during nanostructure formation, including volatile organic compounds and/or polycylic aromatic hydrocarbons. Such methods can both reduce the costs associated with nanostructure formation, as well as reduce the harmful effects of nanostructure fabrication on environmental and public health and safety.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Michigan, The Board of Regents Acting For and On Behalf of the C/O Technology Management Office, Woods Hole Oceanographic InstituteInventors: Desiree L. Plata, Philip S. Gschwend, Anastasios John Hart, Eric R. Meshot, Christopher M. Reddy
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Patent number: 8535906Abstract: The systems and methods described herein are directed toward the use of radiocarbon analysis techniques in the manufacture of biofuel products. Among other things, methods and systems for using measured fossil-fuel-derived carbon content in biofuel products to guide the design and modification of biofuel manufacturing systems are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionInventor: Christopher M. Reddy