Patents by Inventor Herman Paul Benecke

Herman Paul Benecke 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).

  • Preparation of Esters and Polyols by Initial Oxidative Cleavage of Fatty Acids Followed by Esterification Reactions
    Publication number: 20110269979
    Abstract: Methods to convert unsaturated fatty acids derived from biobased oils to highly functionalized esters, ester polyols, amides, and amide polyols. The products can be used to make polyurethane and polyester films and foams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Herman Paul Benecke, Daniel B. Garbark
  • Pre-Esterification Of Primary Polyols To Improve Solubility In Solvents Used In The Polyol Process
    Publication number: 20110269981
    Abstract: Methods to pre-esterify primary polyols used in converting biobased oils, oil derivatives, and modified oils to highly functionalized esters, ester polyols, amides, and amide polyols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Herman Paul Benecke, Daniel B. Garbark, Bhima Rao Vijayendran
  • Solvent-less Preparation of Polyols by Ozonolysis
    Publication number: 20110269978
    Abstract: Solvent-less methods to convert oil derivatives, and modified oils to highly functionalized esters, ester polyols, amides, and amide polyols. The products can be used to make polyurethane and polyester films and foams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Daniel B. Garbark, Herman Paul Benecke
  • METHODS FOR PRODUCTION OF POLYOLS FROM OILS AND THEIR USE IN THE PRODUCTION OF POLYESTERS AND POLYURETHANES
    Publication number: 20110237812
    Abstract: Methods to convert biobased oils, oil derivatives, and modified oils to highly functionalized esters, ester polyols, amides, and amide polyols. The products can be used to make polyurethane and polyester films and foams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Herman Paul Benecke, Daniel B. Garbark, Bhima Rao Vijayendran
  • Methods for production of polyols from oils and their use in the production of polyesters and polyurethanes
    Patent number: 7994354
    Abstract: Methods to convert biobased oils, oil derivatives, and modified oils to highly functionalized esters, ester polyols, amides, and amide polyols. The products can be used to make polyurethane and polyester films and foams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Herman Paul Benecke, Daniel B. Garbark, Bhima Rao Vijayendran
  • Methods For Production Of Polyols From Oils And Their Use In the Production of Polyesters and Polyurethanes
    Publication number: 20090216040
    Abstract: Methods to convert biobased oils, oil derivatives, and modified oils to highly functionalized esters, ester polyols, amides, and amide polyols. The products can be used to make polyurethane and polyester films and foams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicants: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, UNITED SOYBEAN BOARD
    Inventors: Herman Paul Benecke, Daniel B. Garbark, Bhima Rao Vijayendran