Patents by Inventor Manik Chandra Biswas

Manik Chandra Biswas 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).

  • MELT EXTRUSION OF HEMP-BASED THERMOPLASTICS
    Publication number: 20240141173
    Abstract: Methods of preparing a lignocellulosic biomass-based thermoplastic composition are described. In some embodiments, the method comprises: (a) preparing a mixture of solids comprising lignocellulosic biomass, a meltable solvent and a polyester; and (b) melt-compounding said mixture of solids; thereby preparing a lignocellulosic biomass-based thermoplastic composition. Fibers produced by the methods are also described, as are yarns and fabrics comprising the fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Ericka N. Ford, Manik Chandra Biswas
  • Melt extrusion of hemp-based thermoplastics
    Patent number: 11802207
    Abstract: Methods of preparing a lignocellulosic biomass-based thermoplastic composition are described. In some embodiments, the method comprises: (a) preparing a mixture of solids comprising lignocellulosic biomass, a meltable solvent and a polyester; and (b) melt-compounding said mixture of solids; thereby preparing a lignocellulosic biomass-based thermoplastic composition. Fibers produced by the methods are also described, as are yarns and fabrics comprising the fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Ericka N. Ford, Manik Chandra Biswas
  • MELT EXTRUSION OF HEMP-BASED THERMOPLASTICS
    Publication number: 20220204774
    Abstract: Methods of preparing a lignocellulosic biomass-based thermoplastic composition are described. In some embodiments, the method comprises: (a) preparing a mixture of solids comprising lignocellulosic biomass, a meltable solvent and a polyester; and (b) melt-compounding said mixture of solids; thereby preparing a lignocellulosic biomass-based thermoplastic composition. Fibers produced by the methods are also described, as are yarns and fabrics comprising the fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Ericka N. Ford, Manik Chandra Biswas