Patents by Inventor Kristen Jean Fortnam

Kristen Jean Fortnam 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).

  • Method for producing lactic acid from organic waste
    Patent number: 10174347
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to methods for producing lactic acid from organic waste, comprising contacting organic waste with a microbial community to form a fermentation mixture, and fermenting the fermentation mixture under controlled pH and temperature conditions for a time sufficient to produce lactic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Gregory Stephanopoulos, Devin Hedley Currie, Kristen Jean Fortnam
  • METHODS FOR CONVERSION OF FOOD WASTE TO CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20160355849
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to methods for producing lactic acid from organic waste, comprising contacting organic waste with a microbial community to form a fermentation mixture, and fermenting the fermentation mixture under controlled pH and temperature conditions for a time sufficient to produce lactic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Gregory Stephanopoulos, Devin Hedley Currie, Kristen Jean Fortnam