Patents by Inventor Eric Singsaas

Eric Singsaas 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).

  • Biodegradable microporous coating
    Publication number: 20220290006
    Abstract: A coating for a water-soluble granule comprises a solubilized organosolv lignin as a component for the purpose of limiting the transport of fertilizer through the coating wherein the coating biodegradable. A microporous biodegradable coating includes a blend of an organosolv lignin and cellulous acetate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Eric Singsaas, Timothy Hagen, Stéphan Barbe
  • Melt-flowable extracts from biomass as a selective additive for agglomerated biomass with binding and moisture resistance properties
    Publication number: 20220162512
    Abstract: A method for producing an agglomerated solid bio-material comprises providing a particulate torrefied wood mass or a comminuted wood mass and blending with a particulate melt-flowable extract (MFE) recovered from an organosolv pulping process. The particulate torrefied biomass or the comminuted biomass is blended with the MFE to form a blended mixture wherein the particulate torrefied bio-mass or the comminuted wood mass is the primary component. The blend is agglomerated under pressure at a temperature of at least approximately 38° C. (100° F.) to form the agglomerated solid material which exhibits hydrophobic characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Timothy Hagen, Matthew Young, Donald Fosnacht, Eric Singsaas
  • Fuel compositions based on binders from birch bark
    Patent number: 11091715
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe binder materials from birch bark, methods of making the binder materials, fuel compositions comprising the binder materials, methods of forming the fuel compositions in the form of pellets and/or briquettes, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Oksana Kolomitsyna, Matthew Young, Timothy Hagen, Donald Fosnacht, Eric Singsaas
  • Fuel compositions based on binders from cutin-containing materials
    Patent number: 11085003
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe water-resistant and durably high energy-density binder materials from cutin-containing materials, methods of making the binder materials, fuel compositions comprising the binder materials, methods of forming the fuel compositions in the form of pellets and/or briquettes, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Oksana Kolomitsyna, Matthew Young, Timothy Hagen, Donald Fosnacht, Eric Singsaas
  • FUEL COMPOSITIONS BASED ON BINDERS FROM CUTIN-CONTAINING MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20190316050
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe water-resistant and durably high energy-density binder materials from cutin-containing materials, methods of making the binder materials, fuel compositions comprising the binder materials, methods of forming the fuel compositions in the form of pellets and/or briquettes, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Oksana Kolomitsyna, Matthew Young, Timothy Hagen, Donald Fostnacht, Eric Singsaas
  • FUEL COMPOSITIONS BASED ON BINDERS FROM BIRCH BARK
    Publication number: 20190316052
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe binder materials from birch bark, methods of making the binder materials, fuel compositions comprising the binder materials, methods of forming the fuel compositions in the form of pellets and/or briquettes, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Oksana Kolomitsyna, Matthew Young, Timothy Hagen, Donald Fostnacht, Eric Singsaas
  • Methods for isoprene and pinene production in cyanobacteria
    Patent number: 9580728
    Abstract: Methods of isoprenoid production are provided by the present invention. In particular, transgenic Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002 cyanobacteria and methods for producing isoprene and pinene using a host transgenic Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002 cyanobacterium are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: WISYS TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Toivo Kallas, Matthew Nelson, Eric Singsaas
  • Methods for Isoprene and Pinene Production in Cyanobacteria
    Publication number: 20170009260
    Abstract: Methods of isoprenoid production are provided by the present invention. In particular, transgenic Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002 cyanobacteria and methods for producing isoprene and pinene using a host transgenic Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002 cyanobacterium are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Toivo Kallas, Matthew Nelson, Eric Singsaas
  • Methods for isoprene and pinene production in cyanobacteria
    Patent number: 9382554
    Abstract: Methods of isoprenoid production are provided by the present invention. In particular, transgenic Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002 cyanobacteria and methods for producing isoprene and pinene using a host transgenic Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002 cyanobacterium are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: WISYS TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Toivo Kallas, Matthew Nelson, Eric Singsaas
  • Methods for Isoprene and Pinene Production in Cyanobacteria
    Publication number: 20140030785
    Abstract: Methods of isoprenoid production are provided by the present invention. In particular, transgenic Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002 cyanobacteria and methods for producing isoprene and pinene using a host transgenic Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002 cyanobacterium are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: WISYS TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Toivo Kallas, Matthew Nelson, Eric Singsaas