Patents by Inventor Christy A. McNeely

Christy A. McNeely 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).

  • Modified cellulosic products having enhanced thermal, solvent, and biological properties
    Patent number: 4312981
    Abstract: Solubilized cellulosic material is modified through a condensation reaction with organotin halides. The modified products exhibit lower heats of combustion in air than unmodified cellulose, are hydrophobic and resistant to hydrolysis, and inhibit the growth of a variety of common fungi. The modified products are useful as insulation materials, mildew and mold resistant fabrics, and as material for topical bandages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1982
    Assignee: Wright State University
    Inventors: Charles E. Carraher, Jr., David J. Giron, Jack A. Schroeder, Christy A. McNeely