Patents by Inventor Jason Edward Bara

Jason Edward Bara 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).

  • CROSSLINKING AGENTS
    Publication number: 20240101787
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes crosslinking agents derived from glycerol and/or waste poly(ethylene terephthalate) of Formula I and Formula II which may find use in various polymer applications, including as an additive in personal care products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Jason Edward Bara, Amber Renee Bara, Shuai Qian
  • METHODS FOR CONVERTING PVC TO ELASTOMERS
    Publication number: 20240084053
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for upcycling polyvinyl chloride (PVC) that involve the dissolving of PVC in an organic solvent; and contacting the PVC with a base, thereby providing a partially dehydrochlorinated PVC. Polymers made by the disclosed, and articles therefore, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Jason Edward Bara, Pravin Shinde, Ali A. Alshaikh, Kathryn E. O'Harra
  • MATERIALS FOR REDUCING ACIDS FROM LIQUID PHASES
    Publication number: 20240052080
    Abstract: Imidazole-containing polymer membranes and resins are described herein. Methods of their preparation and use are also described herein. The methods of using the membranes and resins include reducing acids from liquid phases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Jason Edward Bara, Steven Thomas Weinman
  • METHODS FOR CONVERTING PVC TO ELASTOMERS
    Publication number: 20230279160
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for upcycling polyvinyl chloride (PVC) that involve the dissolving of PVC in an organic solvent; and contacting the PVC with a base, thereby providing a partially dehydrochlorinated PVC. Polymers made by the disclosed, and articles therefore, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Jason Edward Bara, Paul Anthony Rupar
  • Methods for converting PVC to elastomers
    Patent number: 11685796
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for upcycling polyvinyl chloride (PVC) that involve the dissolving of PVC in an organic solvent; and contacting the PVC with a base, thereby providing a partially dehydrochlorinated PVC. Polymers made by the disclosed, and articles therefore, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama
    Inventors: Jason Edward Bara, Paul A. Rupar
  • Methods for synthesizing vinylidenes and alkenes
    Patent number: 11572355
    Abstract: The present disclosure provide synthetic methods for the synthesis of N-substituted vinylidene and alkene compounds in addition to compounds formed from such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama
    Inventors: Jason Edward Bara, Kathryn Elizabeth O'Harra
  • COMPOUNDS FOR SOLUBILIZING POLYMERS
    Publication number: 20220411359
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds and methods for solubilizing polymers and oligomers. The compounds have the formula: wherein R1, Q1 and Q2 are defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Jason Edward Bara, Shuai Qian
  • MATERIALS FOR REDUCING ACIDS FROM LIQUID PHASES
    Publication number: 20220056181
    Abstract: Imidazole-containing polymer membranes and resins are described herein. Methods of their preparation and use are also described herein. The methods of using the membranes and resins include reducing acids from liquid phases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Jason Edward Bara, Steven Thomas Weinman
  • METHODS FOR CONVERTING PVC TO ELASTOMERS
    Publication number: 20220033541
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for upcycling polyvinyl chloride (PVC) that involve the dissolving of PVC in an organic solvent; and contacting the PVC with a base, thereby providing a partially dehydrochlorinated PVC. Polymers made by the disclosed, and articles therefore, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Jason Edward Bara, Paul A. Rupar
  • METHODS FOR SYNTHESIZING VINYLIDENES AND ALKENES
    Publication number: 20220017494
    Abstract: The present disclosure provide synthetic methods for the synthesis of N-substituted vinylidene and alkene compounds in addition to compounds formed from such methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Jason Edward Bara, Kathryn Elizabeth O'Harra
  • Ionic polyesters, polyethers, poly(ether sulfones), and related materials
    Patent number: 11034794
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are ionic polymers incorporating an cationic atom in the polymer backbone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama
    Inventors: Jason Edward Bara, Kathryn Elizabeth O'Harra, Grayson Patrick Dennis
  • Ionic polyamide and polyamide-imide materials and methods of use
    Patent number: 10836865
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods of preparing ionic polyamides. Also disclosed are compositions and methods of preparing ionic polyamide-imides. Additionally, disclosed herein are compositions comprising the ionic polyamides or polyamide-imides. The compositions comprising the ionic polyamides or polyamide-imides can include an ionic liquid. The disclosed polyamides and polyamide-imides can be utilized for three-dimensional printing or to capture gases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama
    Inventors: Jason Edward Bara, Kathryn E. O'Harra
  • IONIC POLYESTERS, POLYETHERS, POLY(ETHER SULFONES), AND RELATED MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20200123318
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are ionic polymers incorporating an cationic atom in the polymer backbone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Jason Edward Bara, Kathryn Elizabeth O'Harra, Grayson Patrick Dennis
  • Gas treating solutions containing imidazole-amine compounds
    Patent number: 10350544
    Abstract: Systems comprising a composition where an imidazole is tethered to an amine and a solvent are described herein. Methods of their preparation and use are also described herein. The methods of using the systems include the reduction of volatile compounds from gas streams and liquid stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
    Inventor: Jason Edward Bara
  • IONIC POLYAMIDE AND POLYAMIDE-IMIDE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20180230272
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods of preparing ionic polyamides. Also disclosed are compositions and methods of preparing ionic polyamide-imides. Additionally, disclosed herein are compositions comprising the ionic polyamides or polyamide-imides. The compositions comprising the ionic polyamides or polyamide-imides can include an ionic liquid. The disclosed polyamides and polyamide-imides can be utilized for three-dimensional printing or to capture gases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Jason Edward Bara, Kathryn E. O'Harra
  • GAS TREATING SOLUTIONS CONTAINING IMIDAZOLE-AMINE COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20180021723
    Abstract: Systems comprising a composition where an imidazole is tethered to an amine and a solvent are described herein. Methods of their preparation and use are also described herein. The methods of using the systems include the reduction of volatile compounds from gas streams and liquid stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Jason Edward Bara
  • Ionic polyimide materials and methods of use
    Patent number: 9845380
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods of preparing ionic polyimides. Also disclosed are methods to tune the properties of the ionic polyimide by designing the components of the ionic polyimide. Additionally, disclosed herein is a composition comprising an ionic polyimide. Also disclosed herein is a composition comprising an ionic polyimide and an ionic liquid. The disclosed compositions can be utilized to capture gases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama
    Inventors: Jason Edward Bara, Matthew S. Shannon, John David Roveda, Jr., David A. Wallace, Max Simon Mittenthal
  • IONIC POLYIMIDE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20160185909
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods of preparing ionic polyimides. Also disclosed are methods to tune the properties of the ionic polyimide by designing the components of the ionic polyimide. Additionally, disclosed herein is a composition comprising an ionic polyimide. Also disclosed herein is a composition comprising an ionic polyimide and an ionic liquid. The disclosed compositions can be utilized to capture gases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Jason Edward Bara, Matthew S. Shannon, John David Roveda, JR., David A. Wallace, Max Simon Mittenthal
  • Fluid Storage and Purification Method and System
    Publication number: 20080296305
    Abstract: A method and device for storing and dispensing a fluid includes providing a vessel configured for selective dispensing of the fluid therefrom. Provided within a vessel is a nancomposite material comprising an imidazolium surfactant and an integral solvent that is essential to the formation of the nancomposite material. The fluid is contacted with the nanocomposite material for take-up of the fluid by the polymerized nanocomposite material. The fluid is released from the nanocomposite material and dispensed from the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: Matheson Tri-Gas
    Inventors: Carrie L. Wyse, Robert Torres, Andrew R. Millward, Richard D. Noble, Jason Edward Bara, Douglas Gin