Patents by Inventor Neil S. Renninger

Neil S. Renninger 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).

  • Fuel components, fuel compositions and methods of making and using same
    Patent number: 7854774
    Abstract: A fuel composition comprises at least a C5 isoprenoid compound or its derivative and a conventional fuel additive. The C5 isoprenoid compound or its derivative can be used as a fuel component or as a fuel additive in the fuel composition. The fuel composition may further comprise a conventional fuel component selected from a diesel fuel, jet fuel, kerosene or gasoline. Methods of making and using the fuel composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Amyris Biotechnologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil S. Renninger, Jack D. Newman, Keith Kinkead Reiling