Patents by Inventor Stephanie C. Vrakas

Stephanie C. Vrakas 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).

  • Patent number: 9834483
    Abstract: Syrup produced in a lignocellulosic biomass fermentation process is used as a binder for soil conditioning materials to make an agricultural composition that is easily handled and applied. The syrup binds powdery soil conditioning materials such as lime and gypsum to form pellets or granules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: E I DU PONT NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Steven W Ogle, Stephanie C. Vrakas, David William Wood
  • Publication number: 20170305791
    Abstract: A fuel made from co-products derived from a lignocellulosic biomass fermentation process is used to fuel a cement production process. Filter cake and syrup co-products are mixed and dried, then burned in a cement kiln to create the temperatures needed for cement production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: JOHN C. DERUYTER, KENNETH MILES HILL, STEVEN W. OGLE, STEPHANIE C. VRAKAS
  • Patent number: 9725363
    Abstract: A fuel made from co-products derived from a lignocellulosic biomass fermentation process is used to fuel a cement production process. Filter cake and syrup co-products are mixed and dried, then burned in a cement kiln to create the temperatures needed for cement production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: John C Deruyter, Kenneth Miles Hill, Steven W Ogle, Stephanie C Vrakas
  • Publication number: 20170022118
    Abstract: Syrup produced in a lignocellulosic biomass fermentation process is used as a binder for soil conditioning materials to make an agricultural composition that is easily handled and applied. The syrup binds powdery soil conditioning materials such as lime and gypsum to form pellets or granules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: STEVEN W. OGLE, STEPHANIE C. VRAKAS, DAVID WILLIAM WOOD
  • Patent number: 9499451
    Abstract: Syrup produced in a lignocellulosic biomass fermentation process is used as a binder for soil conditioning materials to make an agricultural composition that is easily handled and applied. The syrup binds powdery soil conditioning materials such as lime and gypsum to form pellets or granules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Steven W Ogle, Stephanie C Vrakas, David William Wood
  • Publication number: 20160050926
    Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition: (a) from about 0.25 to about 25% of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; (b) from about 2.5 to about 25% of a poly(lactic add) polymer component having a water dispersability of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C. and an average molecular weight ranging from about 700 to about 4,000 daltons; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:1 to about 1:10 by weight; and (c) from about 20 to about 50% of a composition comprising either (i) a poly(lactide-co-glycolide) copolymer and a methyl poly(ethylene glycol) copolymer, or (ii) an acrylate/methacrylate-based polymer or copolymer and a methyl poly(ethylene glycol) copolymer; wherein the methyl poly(ethylene glycol) copolymer has a water solubility of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Eric P. Holowka, Stephanie C. Vrakas
  • Patent number: 9204644
    Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition: (a) from about 0.25 to about 25% of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; (b) from about 2.5 to about 25% of a poly(lactic acid) polymer component having a water dispersability of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C. and an average molecular weight ranging from about 700 to about 4,000 daltons; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:1 to about 1:10 by weight; and (c) from about 20 to about 50% of a composition comprising either (i) a poly(lactide-co-glycolide) copolymer and a methyl poly(ethylene glycol) copolymer, or (ii) an acrylate/methacrylate-based polymer or copolymer and a methyl poly(ethylene glycol) copolymer; wherein the methyl poly(ethylene glycol) copolymer has a water solubility of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Eric P Holowka, Stephanie C Vrakas
  • Patent number: 9149039
    Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition: (a) from about 9 wt % (weight percent) to about 82 wt % of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; (b) from about 9 wt % to about 82 wt % of a triblock copolymer component having a water solubility of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C.; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:10 to about 10:1 by weight; and (c) from about 9 wt % to about 82 wt % of a polymer crosslinking agent having water solubility of least about 5% by weight at 20° C.; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (c) is about 1:10 to about 10:1 by weight, and wherein the weight percents are based on the total weights of (a)+(b)+(c). Also disclosed is a geotropic propagule coated with the insecticidal composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Eric P Holowka, Stephanie C Vrakas
  • Publication number: 20150101511
    Abstract: A fuel made from co-products derived from a lignocellulosic biomass fermentation process is used to fuel a cement production process. Filter cake and syrup co-products are mixed and dried, then burned in a cement kiln to create the temperatures needed for cement production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: John C. DERUYTER, Kenneth Miles HILL, Steven W. OGLE, Stephanie C. VRAKAS
  • Publication number: 20150101378
    Abstract: Syrup produced in a lignocellulosic biomass fermentation process is used as a binder for soil conditioning materials to make an agricultural composition that is easily handled and applied. The syrup binds powdery soil conditioning materials such as lime and gypsum to form pellets or granules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: STEVEN W. OGLE, STEPHANIE C. VRAKAS, DAVID WILLIAM WOOD
  • Publication number: 20150101377
    Abstract: A composition that is useful in land surface applications is produced from ash resulting from burning at least one of lignocellulosic filter cake and lignocellulosic syrup co-products of a lignocellulosic biomass fermentation process for production of ethanol. The composition can be applied to surfaces such as fields, roads, and landfills as a stabilizer and/or fertilizer. Burning of material to produce the ash provides thermal energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: ANDREW H. HEGGENSTALLER, STEVEN W. OGLE, STEPHANIE C. VRAKAS, DAVID WILLIAM WOOD
  • Publication number: 20150101751
    Abstract: Lignocellulosic syrup is produced as a co-product in a lignocellulosic biomass fermentation process, such as one producing ethanol from lignocellulosic biomass. The lignocellulosic syrup may be used as a binder of particulate materials. In addition, the syrup may be used as an adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: STEVEN W. OGLE, STEPHANIE C. VRAKAS, DAVID WILLIAM WOOD
  • Publication number: 20140357482
    Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition: (a) from about 9 wt % (weight percent) to about 82 wt % of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; (b) from about 9 wt % to about 82 wt % of a triblock copolymer component having a water solubility of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C.; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:10 to about 10:1 by weight; and (c) from about 9 wt % to about 82 wt % of a polymer crosslinking agent having water solubility of least about 5% by weight at 20° C.; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (c) is about 1:10 to about 10:1 by weight, and wherein the weight percents are based on the total weights of (a)+(b)+(c). Also disclosed is a geotropic propagule coated with the insecticidal composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Eric P. Holowka, Stephanie C. Vrakas
  • Publication number: 20140357483
    Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition: (a) from about 0.25 to about 25% of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; (b) from about 2.5 to about 25% of a poly(lactic acid) polymer component having a water dispersability of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C. and an average molecular weight ranging from about 700 to about 4,000 daltons; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:1 to about 1:10 by weight; and (c) from about 20 to about 50% of a composition comprising either (i) a poly(lactide-co-glycolide) copolymer and a methyl poly(ethylene glycol) copolymer, or (ii) an acrylate/methacrylate-based polymer or copolymer and a methyl poly(ethylene glycol) copolymer; wherein the methyl poly(ethylene glycol) copolymer has a water solubility of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Eric P. Holowka, Stephanie C. Vrakas