Patents by Inventor Michael E. Vayda

Michael E. Vayda 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).

  • WHEY-PROTEIN BASED ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY WOOD ADHESIVES AND METHODS OF PRODUCING AND USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120183794
    Abstract: Wood adhesives and methods of production and application of wood adhesives are provided. The adhesives may contain proteins, and specifically may include whey proteins derived from dairy processing. Products utilizing whey-based wood adhesives are also provided as are paper adhesives that include whey protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College
    Inventors: Mingruo Guo, Michael E. Vayda, Zhenhua Gao