Patents by Inventor Jakob Bredsguard

Jakob Bredsguard 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).

  • COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ESTOLIDE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20210347962
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided are uses of the compositions described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jakob Bredsguard, Travis Thompson, Jeremy S. Forest
  • COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ESTOLIDE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20190292350
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided are uses of the compositions described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Jakob BREDSGUARD, Travis THOMPSON, Jeremy FOREST
  • Compositions comprising estolide compounds and methods of making and using the same
    Patent number: 10240025
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided are uses of the compositions described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jeremy Forest, Jakob Bredsguard, Travis Thompson
  • Grease compositions comprising estolide base oils
    Patent number: 10150931
    Abstract: Provided herein are grease compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 2; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided are methods of making estolide-based grease products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jakob Bredsguard, Jeremy Forest
  • Estolide compositions exhibiting high oxidative stability
    Patent number: 10087385
    Abstract: Provided herein are estolide compositions having high oxidative stability, said compositions comprising at least one compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided herein are uses for the compositions and methods of preparing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jakob Bredsguard, Travis Thompson, Jeremy Forest
  • ESTOLIDE COMPOSITIONS EXHIBITING SUPERIOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20180251702
    Abstract: Compounds and compositions, including engine oils and lubricant formulations comprising at least one estolide compound. Exemplary compositions comprise an estolide base oil and an additive package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventor: Jakob BREDSGUARD
  • Processes for preparing estolide base oils and oligomeric compounds that include cross metathesis
    Patent number: 10011556
    Abstract: Provided herein are estolide base oils and oligomeric compounds prepared from processes that include cross metathesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kelly Forest, Jeremy Forest, Jakob Bredsguard, Travis Thompson
  • ESTOLIDE COMPOSITIONS EXHIBITING HIGH OXIDATIVE STABILITY
    Publication number: 20180171254
    Abstract: Provided herein are estolide compositions having high oxidative stability, said compositions comprising at least one compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided herein are uses for the compositions and methods of preparing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Jakob BREDSGUARD, Travis THOMPSON, Jeremy FOREST
  • CATALYTIC PROCESSES FOR PREPARING ESTOLIDE BASE OILS
    Publication number: 20180154378
    Abstract: Provided herein are processes for preparing estolides and estolide base oils from fatty acid reactants utilizing catalysts. Further provided herein are processes for preparing carboxylic esters from at least one carboxylic acid reactant and at least one olefin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Jeremy FOREST, Jakob BREDSGUARD, Travis THOMPSON
  • COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ESTOLIDE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180112060
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided are uses of the compositions described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Jeremy Forest, Jakob Bredsguard, Travis Thompson
  • Catalytic processes for preparing estolide base oils
    Patent number: 9878973
    Abstract: Provided herein are processes for preparing estolides and estolide base oils from fatty acid reactants utilizing catalysts. Further provided herein are processes for preparing carboxylic esters from at least one carboxylic acid reactant and at least one olefin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jakob Bredsguard, Jeremy Forest, Travis Thompson
  • Estolide Compositions Exhibiting Superior High-Performance Properties
    Publication number: 20180023027
    Abstract: Compounds and compositions, including engine oils and lubricant formulations comprising at least one estolide compound. Exemplary compositions comprise an estolide base oil and an additive package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Jakob BREDSGUARD
  • Compositions comprising estolide compounds and methods of making and using the same
    Patent number: 9840606
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided are uses of the compositions described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jeremy Forest, Jakob Bredsguard, Travis Thompson
  • COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING ESTOLIDE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20170292006
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided are uses of the compositions described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Jeremy FOREST, Jakob BREDSGUARD, Travis THOMPSON
  • Estolide and lubricant compositions that contain ene and Diels Alder compounds
    Patent number: 9738847
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions containing at least one estolide compound and at least one ene and/or Diels Alder compound. In certain embodiments, the addition of at least one ene and/or Diels Alder compound to an estolide-containing composition may improve the cold temperature, viscometric, and/or anti-wear properties of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jakob Bredsguard, Travis Thompson, Jeremy Forest
  • Grease Compositions Comprising Estolide Base Oils
    Publication number: 20170233676
    Abstract: Provided herein are grease compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 2; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided are methods of making estolide-based grease products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Jakob BREDSGUARD, Jeremy FOREST
  • HIGH-AND LOW-VISCOSITY ESTOLIDE BASE OILS AND LUBRICANTS
    Publication number: 20170152205
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of the formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R1, R3, and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched, wherein compositions comprising the compounds are characterized by particular combinations of values for estolide number, kinematic viscosity, and pour point. Also provided are compositions containing the compounds and methods of making both the compounds and compositions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventor: Jakob Bredsguard
  • High-and low-viscosity estolide base oils and lubricants
    Patent number: 9650328
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of the formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R1, R3, and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched, wherein compositions comprising the compounds are characterized by particular combinations of values for estolide number, kinematic viscosity, and pour point. Also provided are compositions containing the compounds and methods of making both the compounds and compositions thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Jakob Bredsguard
  • Compositions comprising estolide compounds and methods of making and using the same
    Patent number: 9637700
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 1; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided are uses of the compositions described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Travis Thompson, Jakob Bredsguard, Jeremy Forest
  • Grease compositions comprising estolide base oils
    Patent number: 9605231
    Abstract: Provided herein are grease compositions comprising at least one estolide compound of formula: in which n is an integer equal to or greater than 0; m is an integer equal to or greater than 2; R1, independently for each occurrence, is selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; R2 is selected from hydrogen and optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched; and R3 and R4, independently for each occurrence, are selected from optionally substituted alkyl that is saturated or unsaturated, and branched or unbranched. Also provided are methods of making estolide-based grease products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Biosynthetic Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jakob Bredsguard, Jeremy Forest