Patents by Inventor Michael Paul Eyser

Michael Paul Eyser 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).

  • Lignin extraction from lignocellulosics
    Patent number: 9303127
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method to extract lignin from lignocellulosic biomass using lactic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Colorado School of Mines
    Inventors: John R. Dorgan, Michael Paul Eyser, Clayton Perbix
  • Polylactide-graft-lignin blends and copolymers
    Patent number: 8993705
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a PLA-graft-lignin polymers and copolymers and methods of making the same. As the lignocellulosic biorefining industry emerges as a viable fuels technology, the availability of the assortment of lignins will also expand. The use of lignins as a copolymer is one area where lignin may be utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Inventors: John R. Dorgan, Michael Paul Eyser, Clay Perbix
  • LIGNIN EXTRACTION FROM LIGNOCELLULOSICS
    Publication number: 20140066608
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method to extract lignin from lignocellulosic biomass using lactic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: John R. Dorgan, Michael Paul Eyser, Clayton Perbix
  • POLYLACTIDE-GRAFT-LIGNIN BLENDS AND COPOLYMERS
    Publication number: 20130281582
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a PLA-graft-lignin polymers and copolymers and methods of making the same. As the lignocellulosic biorefining industry emerges as a viable fuels technology, the availability of the assortment of lignins will also expand. The use of lignins as a copolymer is one area where lignin may be utilized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: John R. Dorgan, Michael Paul Eyser, Clay Perbix