Patents by Inventor Elham H. Fini

Elham H. Fini 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).

  • Patent number: 11802201
    Abstract: A curable green epoxy resin composition is described. More particularly, the curable green epoxy resin composition includes a biobinder isolated from bio-oil produced from animal waste, such as from swine manure. The biobinder can act as a curing agent for an epoxy resin component in the resin composition. Cured green epoxy resins, prepregs containing the curable green epoxy resin, and related composite materials are described. In addition, methods of preparing the curable green epoxy resin composition and of curing the curable green epoxy resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
    Inventors: Lifeng Zhang, Elham H. Fini, Sidharth Reddy Karnati
  • Publication number: 20220064433
    Abstract: A curable green epoxy resin composition is described. More particularly, the curable green epoxy resin composition includes a biobinder isolated from bio-oil produced from animal waste, such as from swine manure. The biobinder can act as a curing agent for an epoxy resin component in the resin composition. Cured green epoxy resins, prepregs containing the curable green epoxy resin, and related composite materials are described. In addition, methods of preparing the curable green epoxy resin composition and of curing the curable green epoxy resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Lifeng Zhang, Elham H. Fini, Sidharth Reddy Karnati
  • Publication number: 20210370213
    Abstract: An air filter apparatus may comprise a frame and a hemp-based filter disposed within the frame. The hemp-based filter is configured to sequester carbon dioxide in response to air flowing through the hemp-based filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Joseph Priorello, Elham H. Fini
  • Patent number: 11168207
    Abstract: A curable green epoxy resin composition is described. More particularly, the curable green epoxy resin composition includes a biobinder isolated from bio-oil produced from animal waste, such as from swine manure. The biobinder can act as a curing agent for an epoxy resin component in the resin composition. Cured green epoxy resins, prepregs containing the curable green epoxy resin, and related composite materials are described. In addition, methods of preparing the curable green epoxy resin composition and of curing the curable green epoxy resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
    Inventors: Lifeng Zhang, Elham H. Fini, Sidharth Reddy Karnati
  • Patent number: 11155696
    Abstract: The present application relates generally to bio-adhesive components isolated from bio-oil prepared from animal waste, methods of preparation of the bio-adhesive components and uses thereof. Such uses include, but are not limited to, asphalt bio-binders, bio-adhesion promoters, asphalt bio-rejuvenators, asphalt bio-extenders, bio-asphalt as well as uses in roofing, soil stabilization, crack and joint sealing and flooring adhesives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
    Inventor: Elham H. Fini
  • Patent number: 11104611
    Abstract: The presently application relates generally a composition comprising swine waste biochar and cement and methods of making same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
    Inventors: Andrea Ofori-Boadu, Elham H. Fini
  • Publication number: 20190345061
    Abstract: The presently application relates generally a composition comprising swine waste biochar and cement and methods of making same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Andrea Ofori-Boadu, Elham H. Fini
  • Publication number: 20190233638
    Abstract: A curable green epoxy resin composition is described. More particularly, the curable green epoxy resin composition includes a biobinder isolated from bio-oil produced from animal waste, such as from swine manure. The biobinder can act as a curing agent for an epoxy resin component in the resin composition. Cured green epoxy resins, prepregs containing the curable green epoxy resin, and related composite materials are described. In addition, methods of preparing the curable green epoxy resin composition and of curing the curable green epoxy resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Lifeng Zhang, Elham H. Fini, Sidharth Reddy Karnati
  • Publication number: 20190112454
    Abstract: The present application relates generally to bio-adhesive components isolated from bio-oil prepared from animal waste, methods of preparation of the bio-adhesive components and uses thereof. Such uses include, but are not limited to, asphalt bio-binders, bio-adhesion promoters, asphalt bio-rejuvenators, asphalt bio-extenders, bio-asphalt as well as uses in roofing, soil stabilization, crack and joint sealing and flooring adhesives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventor: Elham H. Fini
  • Patent number: 10077356
    Abstract: The present application relates generally to bio-adhesive components isolated from bio-oil prepared from animal waste, methods of preparation of the bio-adhesive components and uses thereof. Such uses include, but are not limited to, asphalt bio-binders, bio-adhesion promoters, asphalt bio-rejuvenators, asphalt bio-extenders, bio-asphalt as well as uses in roofing, soil stabilization, crack and joint sealing and flooring adhesives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
    Inventor: Elham H. Fini
  • Publication number: 20170260371
    Abstract: The present application relates generally to bio-adhesive components isolated from bio-oil prepared from animal waste, methods of preparation of the bio-adhesive components and uses thereof. Such uses include, but are not limited to, asphalt bio-binders, bio-adhesion promoters, asphalt bio-rejuvenators, asphalt bio-extenders, bio-asphalt as well as uses in roofing, soil stabilization, crack and joint sealing and flooring adhesives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Elham H. Fini
  • Patent number: 9637615
    Abstract: The present application relates generally to bio-adhesive components isolated from bio-oil prepared from animal waste, methods of preparation of the bio-adhesive components and uses thereof. Such uses include, but are not limited to, asphalt bio-binders, bio-adhesion promoters, asphalt bio-rejuvenators, asphalt bio-extenders, bio-asphalt as well as uses in roofing, soil stabilization, crack and joint sealing and flooring adhesives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
    Inventor: Elham H. Fini
  • Publication number: 20140083331
    Abstract: The present application relates generally to bio-adhesive components isolated from bio-oil prepared from animal waste, methods of preparation of the bio-adhesive components and uses thereof. Such uses include, but are not limited to, asphalt bio-binders, bio-adhesion promoters, asphalt bio-rejuvenators, asphalt bio-extenders, bio-asphalt as well as uses in roofing, soil stabilization, crack and joint sealing and flooring adhesives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
    Inventor: Elham H. Fini