Patents by Inventor Kristala L. Jones Prather

Kristala L. Jones Prather 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 sustainable polyesters
    Patent number: 11787900
    Abstract: Disclosed is a copolymer comprising a hydroxyacid, wherein the copolymer is biodegradable with a decomposition temperature is substantially higher than its melting temperature. Also disclosed is a method of synthesis of a poly(pivalolactone-co-caprolactone) copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Kristala L. Jones Prather, Desiree Plata, Bradley D. Olsen, Wontae Joo, Sarah Av-Ron, K'yal Rasean Bannister, Omar Tantawi
  • BIODEGRADABLE SUSTAINABLE POLYESTERS
    Publication number: 20230151142
    Abstract: Disclosed is a copolymer comprising a hydroxyacid, wherein the copolymer is biodegradable with a decomposition temperature is substantially higher than its melting temperature. Also disclosed is a method of synthesis of a poly(pivalolactone-co-caprolactone) copolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Kristala L. Jones Prather, Desiree Plata, Bradley D. Olsen, Wontae Joo, Sarah Av-Ron, K’yal Rasean Bannister, Omar Tantawi
  • THIOLASE VARIANTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180187169
    Abstract: Described herein are thiolase variants, cells expressing the thiolase variants, and methods of their use for the biosynthesis of desired products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Yekaterina Tarasova, Brian Bonk, Kristala L. Jones Prather, Bruce Tidor