Patents by Inventor Kwame Owusu-Adom

Kwame Owusu-Adom 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).

  • Patent number: 11905223
    Abstract: Methods of forming a fertilizer composition having slow-release nitrogen compounds with a molten process are disclosed. The methods include mixing of a polyethylene wax with urea, formaldehyde, and one or more of an acid catalyst and emulsifier to form a molten methylene urea mixture. The contents of the molten methylene urea mixture react to form slow-release nitrogen compounds. Fertilizer compositions formed of, or including, the slow-release nitrogen compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventors: Harold E. Thompson, Curtis James MacDonald, Stephanie Von Ville Velez, David Patrick Inglish, Kwame Owusu-Adom
  • Patent number: 11440856
    Abstract: A controlled-release fertilizer composition includes coated fertilizer particles having granules substantially encapsulated with a polyurethane coating layer formed from a polyol composition and an isocyanate curing agent. The polyurethane coating layers include inorganic particles. Methods of making and using the controlled-release fertilizer compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Kwame Owusu-Adom, Christian Baldwin
  • Publication number: 20210403393
    Abstract: Reaction products and methods for making and using such reaction products are provided. For example, a reaction product comprising an adduct formed from urea, formaldehyde, and a urease inhibitor is described, which can be provided in various forms. For example, such a reaction product can be in the form of a solid or solution. Such a reaction product can also be combined with one or more additional components, including but not limited to, additional urease inhibitor and/or a nitrogen-based fertilizer composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Douglas Barr, Ethel Garnier, Kwame Owusu-Adom
  • Patent number: 11130717
    Abstract: Reaction products and methods for making and using such reaction products are provided. For example, a reaction product comprising an adduct formed from urea, formaldehyde, and a urease inhibitor is described, which can be provided in various forms. For example, such a reaction product can be in the form of a solid or solution. Such a reaction product can also be combined with one or more additional components, including but not limited to, additional urease inhibitor and/or a nitrogen-based fertilizer composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Koch Agronomie Services, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Barr, Ethel Garnier, Kwame Owusu-Adom
  • Publication number: 20210292252
    Abstract: Methods of forming a fertilizer composition having slow-release nitrogen compounds with a molten process are disclosed. The methods include mixing of a polyethylene wax with urea, formaldehyde, and one or more of an acid catalyst and emulsifier to form a molten methylene urea mixture. The contents of the molten methylene urea mixture react to form slow-release nitrogen compounds. Fertilizer compositions formed of, or including, the slow-release nitrogen compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Harold E. Thompson, Curtis James MacDonald, Stephanie Von Ville Velez, David Patrick Inglish, Kwame Owusu-Adom
  • Publication number: 20200385319
    Abstract: A controlled-release fertilizer composition includes coated fertilizer particles having granules substantially encapsulated with a polyurethane coating layer formed from a polyol composition and an isocyanate curing agent. The polyurethane coating layers include inorganic particles. Methods of making and using the controlled-release fertilizer compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Kwame Owusu-Adom, Christian Baldwin
  • Publication number: 20200385321
    Abstract: A controlled-release fertilizer composition includes coated fertilizer particles having granules substantially encapsulated with a polyurethane coating layer formed from cardanol-based polyols and an isocyanate curing agent. Methods of making and using the controlled-release fertilizer compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventor: Kwame Owusu-Adom
  • Publication number: 20200017420
    Abstract: Reaction products and methods for making and using such reaction products are provided. For example, a reaction product comprising an adduct formed from urea, formaldehyde, and a urease inhibitor is described, which can be provided in various forms. For example, such a reaction product can be in the form of a solid or solution. Such a reaction product can also be combined with one or more additional components, including but not limited to, additional urease inhibitor and/or a nitrogen-based fertilizer composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Douglas Barr, Ethel Garnier, Kwame Owusu-Adom
  • Patent number: 10487019
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel highly concentrated phosphoric or thiophosphoric triamide formulation with enhanced stability against crystallization or freezing under extended exposure to low temperature of 0° C. or below. It also provides a method to make and use such formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Drew R. Bobeck, Kwame Owusu-Adom
  • Patent number: 10479737
    Abstract: Reaction products and methods for making and using such reaction products are provided. For example, a reaction product comprising an adduct formed from urea, formaldehyde, and a urease inhibitor is described, which can be provided in various forms. For example, such a reaction product can be in the form of a solid or solution. Such a reaction product can also be combined with one or more additional components, including but not limited to, additional urease inhibitor and/or a nitrogen-based fertilizer composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Barr, Ethel Garnier, Kwame Owusu-Adom
  • Patent number: 10421693
    Abstract: Reaction products and methods for making and using such reaction products are provided. For example, a reaction product comprising an adduct formed from urea, formaldehyde, and a urease inhibitor is described, which can be provided in various forms. For example, such a reaction product can be in the form of a solid or solution. Such a reaction product can also be combined with one or more additional components, including but not limited to, additional urease inhibitor and/or a nitrogen-based fertilizer composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Barr, Ethel Garnier, Kwame Owusu-Adom
  • Publication number: 20190210936
    Abstract: Reaction products and methods for making and using such reaction products are provided. For example, a reaction product comprising an adduct formed from urea, formaldehyde, and a urease inhibitor is described, which can be provided in various forms. For example, such a reaction product can be in the form of a solid or solution. Such a reaction product can also be combined with one or more additional components, including but not limited to, additional urease inhibitor and/or a nitrogen-based fertilizer composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Applicant: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Barr, Ethel Garnier, Kwame Owusu-Adom
  • Patent number: 9932438
    Abstract: Epoxy compounds that are bisanhydrohexitol derivatives (i.e., isosorbide derivatives, isomannide derivatives, isoidide derivatives, or mixtures thereof) having two terminal oxirane groups are provided. Additionally, curable compositions that include these epoxy compounds, cured compositions prepared from the curable compositions, and articles containing the cured compositions are described. The cured compositions can be used, for example, as a structural adhesive or as a coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Kwame Owusu-Adom, Kevin M. Lewandowski, Jonathan E. Janoski, Michael A. Kropp
  • Publication number: 20180050967
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel highly concentrated phosphoric or thiophosphoric triamide formulation with enhanced stability against crystallization or freezing under extended exposure to low temperature of 0° C. or below. It also provides a method to make and use such formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Applicant: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Drew R. Bobeck, Kwame Owusu-Adom
  • Publication number: 20180044254
    Abstract: This invention relates to a urea granule with a nitrogen stabilizer and carrier system substantially homogenously dispersed throughout the granule thickness. Several methods are disclosed to make the urea granule, including prilling, fluidized bed, and drum granulation. The carrier system can comprise any solvent system that is both: (1) stable at urea melt temperatures of ˜120° C.; (2) able to solvate the nitrogen stabilizer system; and (3) miscible in molten urea. Such carrier systems can be blends of NMP and a glycol (e.g. propylene glycol). The nitrogen stabilizer can include a urease inhibitor, such as NBPT, where the NBPT purity can be between 90 and 99%. The nitrogen stabilizer can also include a nitrification inhibitor, such as DCD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt Gabrielson, Allen Sutton, Kwame Owusu-Adom, Dan Kuttenkuler
  • Publication number: 20180022662
    Abstract: Reaction products and methods for making and using such reaction products are provided. For example, a reaction product comprising an adduct formed from urea, formaldehyde, and a urease inhibitor is described, which can be provided in various forms. For example, such a reaction product can be in the form of a solid or solution. Such a reaction product can also be combined with one or more additional components, including but not limited to, additional urease inhibitor and/or a nitrogen-based fertilizer composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Barr, Ethel Garnier, Kwame Owusu-Adom
  • Patent number: 9834487
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel highly concentrated phosphoric or thiophosphoric triamide formulation with enhanced stability against crystallization or freezing under extended exposure to low temperature of 0° C. or below. It also provides a method to make and use such formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Drew R. Bobeck, Kwame Owusu-Adom
  • Patent number: 9725372
    Abstract: Reaction products and methods for making and using such reaction products are provided. For example, a reaction product comprising an adduct formed from urea, formaldehyde, and a urease inhibitor is described, which can be provided in various forms. For example, such a reaction product can be in the form of a solid or solution. Such a reaction product can also be combined with one or more additional components, including but not limited to, additional urease inhibitor and/or a nitrogen-based fertilizer composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Barr, Ethel Garnier, Kwame Owusu-Adom
  • Publication number: 20170137335
    Abstract: Reaction products and methods for making and using such reaction products are provided. For example, a reaction product comprising an adduct formed from urea, formaldehyde, and a urease inhibitor is described, which can be provided in various forms. For example, such a reaction product can be in the form of a solid or solution. Such a reaction product can also be combined with one or more additional components, including but not limited to, additional urease inhibitor and/or a nitrogen-based fertilizer composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Barr, Ethel Garnier, Kwame Owusu-Adom
  • Publication number: 20170022120
    Abstract: Reaction products and methods for making and using such reaction products are provided. For example, a reaction product comprising an adduct formed from urea, formaldehyde, and a urease inhibitor is described, which can be provided in various forms. For example, such a reaction product can be in the form of a solid or solution. Such a reaction product can also be combined with one or more additional components, including but not limited to, additional urease inhibitor and/or a nitrogen-based fertilizer composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Barr, Ethel Garnier, Kwame Owusu-Adom