Patents by Inventor Mark A. Remmert

Mark A. Remmert 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).

  • Thermoplastic starch and method for preparing the same
    Patent number: 11649297
    Abstract: Thermoplastic starch materials and methods of making the same are provided. The methods involve mixing a starch material, plasticizer and water in a low-shear mixer under conditions that will result in substantial gelatinization of the starch material. The melt formed within the mixer is discharged into an extruder for final processing. The methods prevent degradation of the starch material thereby resulting in the formation of a thermoplastic starch material having high strength, due at least in part to the preservation of the molecular weight characteristics of the starch, and improved elasticity due the ability to use higher water contents than conventional processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Green Dot Bioplastics Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Remmert, Michael Parker
  • THERMOPLASTIC STARCH AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20200291137
    Abstract: Thermoplastic starch materials and methods of making the same are provided. The methods involve mixing a starch material, plasticizer and water in a low-shear mixer under conditions that will result in substantial gelatinization of the starch material. The melt formed within the mixer is discharged into an extruder for final processing. The methods prevent degradation of the starch material thereby resulting in the formation of a thermoplastic starch material having high strength, due at least in part to the preservation of the molecular weight characteristics of the starch, and improved elasticity due the ability to use higher water contents than conventional processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Mark Remmert, Mike Parker
  • BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITES AND METHODS OF USE IN ATTRACTING OR REPELLING ANIMALS
    Publication number: 20200054005
    Abstract: Described herein are biodegradable composites and methods of forming the same. The composites generally comprise a base polymer, a plant-based filler material, and optionally a fragrant additive. The fragrant additives may be used for attracting animals to or repelling animals from an area. Methods of forming the biodegradable composites include an extrusion process using a melt formed from the base polymer and the plant-based filler material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Mark Remmert, Mike Parker, Christopher Michael Edwards
  • Dual durometer handles
    Patent number: 5530989
    Abstract: A dual durometer thermoplastic polyurethane or thermoplastic polyurethane-containing handle suitable for human grip provides both mechanical strength and chemical resistance and can be prepared without the use of adhesives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Remmert, Richard W. Oertel, Paul J. Moses, Jr.