Patents by Inventor Luis Jose Mendez

Luis Jose Mendez 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).

  • UPGRADING ASPHALT BY INCORPORATION OF BIO-OILS
    Publication number: 20220243066
    Abstract: Asphalt compositions are provided that include bio-oil. Some compositions allow for upgrading of deasphalter rock to asphalt with a performance grade suitable for use as paving asphalt by addition of bio-oil to the deasphalter rock. Other compositions allow for upgrading of paving grade asphalt to roofing asphalt by addition of bio-oil followed by oxidation. Methods of forming asphalt compositions including bio-oil are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: John A. Noel, Bennett J. Tardiff, Pavel Kriz, Luis Jose Mendez