Patents by Inventor Denis Fallon

Denis Fallon 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).

  • Cellulose Ester Composition and Process For Producing Articles Therefrom
    Publication number: 20230226734
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for combining a cellulose ester polymer with a plasticizer. The cellulose ester polymer is in the form of particles and is combined with a wetting agent and the plasticizer while mixing. The wetting agent dramatically improves the ability of the cellulose ester particles and plasticizer to form a homogeneous mixture. During melt processing, in one embodiment, the wetting agent is volatilized and does not remain in the final product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Combs, Denis Fallon, Joseph Grenci
  • METHODS FOR REMOVING HEMICELLULOSE
    Publication number: 20160369455
    Abstract: A method for treating a cellulosic material comprises extracting the cellulosic material with an extractant to selectively extract hemicellulose therein and separating the extracted hemicellulose to form a cellulosic product comprising less hemicellulose than the cellulose-containing material. The extractant comprises an amine oxide and a non-solvent. The cellulosic product retains the cellulosic fiber morphology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Rongfu Li, Jay Mehta, Xiaoyan Tu, Prabuddha Bansal, Michael Combs, Denis Fallon, Lawton E. Kizer
  • Reduction of organic phosphorus acids
    Patent number: 9346692
    Abstract: The present invention is to a process for reducing and removing organic phosphorus acid from waste stream. The process involves adding a multivalent metal salt to the waste stream and adjusting the pH level of the waste stream to an optimum level to maximize the removal of organic phosphorus acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: CELANESE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Combs, Denis Fallon
  • METHODS FOR REMOVING HEMICELLULOSE
    Publication number: 20150184343
    Abstract: A method for treating a cellulosic material comprises extracting the cellulosic material with an extractant to selectively extract hemicellulose therein and separating the extracted hemicellulose to form a cellulosic product comprising less hemicellulose than the cellulose-containing material. The extractant comprises an amine oxide and a non-solvent. The cellulosic product retains the cellulosic fiber morphology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Rongfu Li, Jay Mehta, Xiaoyan Tu, Prabuddha Bansal, Michael Combs, Denis Fallon, Lawton E. Kizer
  • METHODS FOR REMOVING HEMICELLULOSE
    Publication number: 20150184337
    Abstract: A method for treating a cellulosic material comprises extracting the cellulosic material with an extractant to selectively extract hemicellulose therein and separating the extracted hemicellulose to form a cellulosic product comprising less hemicellulose than the cellulose-containing material. The extractant comprises an ionic liquid and a non-solvent. The cellulosic product retains the cellulosic fiber morphology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Rongfu Li, Jay Mehta, Xiaoyan Tu, Prabuddha Bansal, Michael Combs, Denis Fallon, Lawton E. Kizer
  • Methods for removing hemicellulose
    Patent number: 8986501
    Abstract: A method for treating a cellulosic material comprising extracting the cellulosic material with an extractant to selectively extract hemicellulose therein and separating the extracted hemicellulose to form a cellulosic product comprising less hemicellulose than the cellulosic material. The extractant comprises an amine oxide and a non-solvent. The cellulosic product retains the cellulosic fiber morphology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Celanese International Corporation
    Inventors: Rongfu Li, Jay Mehta, Xiaoyan Tu, Prabuddha Bansal, Michael Combs, Denis Fallon, Lawton E Kizer
  • Methods for removing hemicellulose
    Patent number: 8980050
    Abstract: A method for treating a cellulosic material comprising extracting the cellulosic material with an extractant to selectively extract hemicellulose therein and separating the extracted hemicellulose to form a cellulosic product comprising less hemicellulose than the cellulosic material. The extractant comprises an amine oxide and a non-solvent. The cellulosic product retains the cellulosic fiber morphology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Celanese International Corporation
    Inventors: Rongfu Li, Jay Mehta, Xiaoyan Tu, Prabuddha Bansal, Michael Combs, Denis Fallon, Lawton E Kizer
  • METHODS FOR EXTRACTING HEMICELLULOSE FROM A CELLULOSIC MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20140048221
    Abstract: A method for treating a cellulosic material comprises extracting the cellulosic material with an extractant to selectively extract hemicellulose therein and separating the extracted hemicellulose to form a cellulosic product comprising less hemicellulose than the cellulose-containing material. The extractant comprises an ionic liquid and a non-solvent comprising acetic acid. The cellulosic product retains the cellulosic fiber morphology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: CELANESE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Rongfu Li, Jay Mehta, Xiaoyan Tu, Prabuddha Bansal, Michael Combs, Denis Fallon, Lawton E. Kizer
  • METHODS FOR REMOVING HEMICELLULOSE
    Publication number: 20140048223
    Abstract: A method for treating a cellulosic material comprising extracting the cellulosic material with an extractant to selectively extract hemicellulose therein and separating the extracted hemicellulose to form a cellulosic product comprising less hemicellulose than the cellulosic material. The extractant comprises an amine oxide and a non-solvent. The cellulosic product retains the cellulosic fiber morphology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: CELANESE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Rongfu Li, Jay Mehta, Xiaoyan Tu, Prabuddha Bansal, Michael Combs, Denis Fallon, Lawton E Kizer
  • METHODS FOR REMOVING HEMICELLULOSE
    Publication number: 20140048222
    Abstract: A method for treating a cellulosic material comprising extracting the cellulosic material with an extractant to selectively extract hemicellulose therein and separating the extracted hemicellulose to form a cellulosic product comprising less hemicellulose than the cellulosic material. The extractant comprises an amine oxide and a non-solvent. The cellulosic product retains the cellulosic fiber morphology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: CELANESE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Rongfu Li, Jay Mehta, Xiaoyan Tu, Prabuddha Bansal, Michael Combs, Denis Fallon, Lawton E. Kizer
  • REDUCTION OF ORGANIC PHOSPHORUS ACIDS
    Publication number: 20130056422
    Abstract: The present invention is to a process for reducing and removing organic phosphorus acid from waste stream. The process involves adding a multivalent metal salt to the waste stream and adjusting the pH level of the waste stream to an optimum level to maximize the removal of organic phosphorus acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: Celanese International Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Combs, Denis Fallon
  • Manufacture of cellulose esters: recycle of caustic and/or acid from pre-treatment of pulp
    Publication number: 20070167618
    Abstract: A process for the manufacture of cellulose esters is described. The process includes the steps of: pre-treating pulp for the removal of impurities with either caustic or acid or both, esterifying the pre-treated pulp, and recycling the caustic or acid or both from the pre-treating step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Linfu Wang, Henry Stogner, Denis Fallon, Lawton Kizer, Charles Toney, Billy Batson