Patents by Inventor Ewellyn CAPANEMA

Ewellyn CAPANEMA 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: 11649296
    Abstract: Cellulose-containing compositions and method of making same are disclosed. The compositions comprise a cellulose product comprising a type-I cellulose, a type-II cellulose, amorphous cellulose, or a combination thereof. Further, methods are disclosed for making these compositions and for further hydrolyzing these compositions. Additionally, uses for the cellulose-containing compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Renmatix, Inc.
    Inventors: Ewellyn A. Capanema, Mikhail Y. Balakshin, Patrick David Fitzgibbon, Matyas Kosa, Todd Michael McLarty, Charles Sebastian Sanderson
  • Publication number: 20220389121
    Abstract: Cellulose-containing compositions and method of making same are disclosed. The compositions comprise a cellulose product comprising a type-I cellulose, a type-II cellulose, amorphous cellulose, or a combination thereof. Further, methods are disclosed for making these compositions and for further hydrolyzing these compositions. Additionally, uses for the cellulose-containing compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Ewellyn A. Capanema, Mikhail Y. Balakshin, Patrick David Fitzgibbon, Matyas Kosa, Todd Michael McLarty, Charles Sebastian Sanderson
  • Patent number: 11440974
    Abstract: Cellulose-containing compositions and method of making same are disclosed. The compositions comprise a cellulose product comprising a type-I cellulose, a type-II cellulose, amorphous cellulose, or a combination thereof. Further, methods are disclosed for making these compositions and for further hydrolyzing these compositions. Additionally, uses for the cellulose-containing compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: RENMATIX, INC.
    Inventors: Ewellyn A. Capanema, Mikhail Y. Balakshin, Patrick David Fitzgibbon, Matyas Kosa, Todd Michael McLarty, Charles Sebastian Sanderson
  • Patent number: 10793646
    Abstract: Admixtures comprising an adhesive resin and cellulose are disclosed, in which at least a portion of the cellulose is type-II cellulose. Also disclosed are compositions comprising adhesive resins, in which the adhesive resins comprise a condensation product of formaldehyde and at least one phenolic compound, and the condensation product is formed in the presence of cellulose, wherein at least a portion of the cellulose is type-II cellulose. Articles of manufacture containing the admixtures and compositions, such as plywood and oriented strand board, are also disclosed. In addition, methods of preparing the compositions and articles of manufacture are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Renmatix, Inc.
    Inventors: Ewellyn A. Capanema, Mikhail Y. Balakshin
  • Publication number: 20190367639
    Abstract: Cellulose-containing compositions and method of making same are disclosed. The compositions comprise a cellulose product comprising a type-I cellulose, a type-II cellulose, amorphous cellulose, or a combination thereof. Further, methods are disclosed for making these compositions and for further hydrolyzing these compositions. Additionally, uses for the cellulose-containing compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Ewellyn A. CAPANEMA, Mikhail Y. BALAKSHIN, Patrick David FITZGIBBON, Matyas KOSA, Todd Michael MCLARTY, Charles Sebastian SANDERSON
  • Publication number: 20190263974
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of functionalizing lignin using reactive extraction. The invention also generally relates to functionalized lignin. An exemplary method for producing functionalized lignin is disclosed, which comprises: providing a residue comprising lignin and cellulose; subjecting the residue to a liquid comprising an organic compound, thereby forming a first mixture; wherein the subjecting is performed at a first temperature of about 100° C. or less; and wherein the first mixture comprises: a first liquid fraction comprising solubilized functionalized lignin, wherein the solubilized functionalized lignin is functionalized with the organic compound; and a first solid fraction comprising cellulose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Mikhail Y. BALAKSHIN, Ewellyn A. CAPANEMA, Manuk COLAKYAN, Francis LIPIECKI
  • Patent number: 10385140
    Abstract: Cellulose-containing compositions and method of making same are disclosed. The compositions comprise a cellulose product comprising a type-I cellulose, a type-II cellulose, amorphous cellulose, or a combination thereof. Further, methods are disclosed for making these compositions and for further hydrolyzing these compositions. Additionally, uses for the cellulose-containing compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Renmatix, Inc.
    Inventors: Ewellyn A. Capanema, Mikhail Y. Balakshin, Patrick David Fitzgibbon, Matyas Kosa, Todd Michael McLarty, Charles Sebastian Sanderson
  • Patent number: 10240006
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of functionalizing lignin using reactive extraction. The invention also generally relates to functionalized lignin. An exemplary method for producing functionalized lignin is disclosed, which comprises: providing a residue comprising lignin and cellulose; subjecting the residue to a liquid comprising an organic compound, thereby forming a first mixture; wherein the subjecting is performed at a first temperature of about 100° C. or less; and wherein the first mixture comprises: a first liquid fraction comprising solubilized functionalized lignin, wherein the solubilized functionalized lignin is functionalized with the organic compound; and a first solid fraction comprising cellulose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Renmatix, Inc.
    Inventors: Mikhail Y. Balakshin, Ewellyn A. Capanema, Manuk Colakyan, Francis Lipiecki
  • Patent number: 10233281
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for preparing and collecting a polyaromatic compound. Also disclosed are products comprising a polyaromatic compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Renmatix, Inc.
    Inventors: Ewellyn A. Capanema, Mikhail Y. Balakshin, Matyas Kosa, Stephen Herbert Harris
  • Patent number: 10059730
    Abstract: Disclosed are lignins and lignin compositions having high purity. Also disclosed are lignins having unique structural characteristics, including less structural degradation than conventional lignins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Renmatix, Inc.
    Inventors: Ewellyn A. Capanema, Mikhail Y. Balakshin
  • Patent number: 9840621
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, at least in part, to compositions comprising lignocellulosic biomass and an organic solvent wherein the lignocellulosic biomass comprises 35% or greater of lignin material. The present disclosure relates, at least in part, to compositions comprising lignocellulosic biomass and an organic solvent wherein the lignocellulosic biomass comprises 50% or less of carbohydrate. In certain embodiments the present compositions may have a viscosity of 5000 cps or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Fibria Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Colin Robert South, Mikhail Yurevich Balakshin, Ewellyn Capanema
  • Publication number: 20170275384
    Abstract: Admixtures comprising an adhesive resin and cellulose are disclosed, in which at least a portion of the cellulose is type-II cellulose. Also disclosed are compositions comprising adhesive resins, in which the adhesive resins comprise a condensation product of formaldehyde and at least one phenolic compound, and the condensation product is formed in the presence of cellulose, wherein at least a portion of the cellulose is type-II cellulose. Articles of manufacture containing the admixtures and compositions, such as plywood and oriented strand board, are also disclosed. In addition, methods of preparing the compositions and articles of manufacture are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Ewellyn A. CAPANEMA, Mikhail Y. BALAKSHIN
  • Publication number: 20170275417
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for preparing and collecting a polyaromatic compound. Also disclosed are products comprising a polyaromatic compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicant: RENMATIX, INC.
    Inventors: Ewellyn A. CAPANEMA, Mikhail Y. BALAKSHIN, Matyas KOSA, Stephen Herbert HARRIS
  • Publication number: 20170275385
    Abstract: Cellulose-containing compositions and method of making same are disclosed. The compositions comprise a cellulose product comprising a type-I cellulose, a type-II cellulose, amorphous cellulose, or a combination thereof. Further, methods are disclosed for making these compositions and for further hydrolyzing these compositions. Additionally, uses for the cellulose-containing compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Ewellyn A. CAPANEMA, Mikhail Y. BALAKSHIN, Patrick David FITZGIBBON, Matyas KOSA, Todd Michael MCLARTY, Charles Sebastian SANDERSON
  • Publication number: 20170044328
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of functionalizing lignin using reactive extraction. The invention also generally relates to functionalized lignin. An exemplary method for producing functionalized lignin is disclosed, which comprises: providing a residue comprising lignin and cellulose; subjecting the residue to a liquid comprising an organic compound, thereby forming a first mixture; wherein the subjecting is performed at a first temperature of about 100° C. or less; and wherein the first mixture comprises: a first liquid fraction comprising solubilized functionalized lignin, wherein the solubilized functionalized lignin is functionalized with the organic compound; and a first solid fraction comprising cellulose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Mikhail Y. BALAKSHIN, Ewellyn A. CAPANEMA, Manuk COLAKYAN, Francis LIPIECKI
  • Publication number: 20140275501
    Abstract: Disclosed are lignins and lignin compositions having high purity. Also disclosed are lignins having unique structural characteristics, including less structural degradation than conventional lignins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Renmatix, Inc.
    Inventors: Ewellyn A. Capanema, Mikhail Y. Balakshin
  • Publication number: 20140046041
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, at least in part, to compositions comprising lignocellulosic biomass and an organic solvent wherein the lignocellulosic biomass comprises 35% or greater of lignin material. The present disclosure relates, at least in part, to compositions comprising lignocellulosic biomass and an organic solvent wherein the lignocellulosic biomass comprises 50% or less of carbohydrate. In certain embodiments the present compositions may have a viscosity of 5000 cps or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Lignol Innovations Ltd.
    Inventors: Colin Robert SOUTH, Mikhail Yurevich BALAKSHIN, Ewellyn CAPANEMA