Patents by Inventor William Mowers
William Mowers 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).
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Publication number: 20120285644Abstract: Compositions and methods of producing paper-based materials are disclosed. In general, the techniques utilize an amine-containing polymer, such as chitosan, to functionalize one or more components of a mixture used to form materials such as paper-based materials. Such components can include the fibers of a pulp and/or filler particles. In one instance, either the pulp or the filler particles are functionalized, but not both. Such functionalization can improve the qualities of a paper-based material relative to when such functionalization is not utilized. Techniques and compositions are also described to further improve the qualities of a paper material by utilizing a complementary polymer which can couple with the amine-containing polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventors: David S. Soane, Michael C. Berg, William A. Mowers
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Publication number: 20120067832Abstract: Methods, particles, and devices are disclosed for filtration of oil for use of the oil in the preparation of biodiesel. Disclosed particles may comprise a substantially inert porous particle with a coating comprising a polymer having amine, amino, and/or imine group(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: David S. Soane, Michael C. Berg, William A. Mowers
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Patent number: 8123906Abstract: Compositions and methods of producing paper-based materials are disclosed. In general, the techniques utilize an amine-containing polymer, such as chitosan, to functionalize one or more components of a mixture used to form materials such as paper-based materials. Such components can include the fibers of a pulp and/or filler particles. In one instance, either the pulp or the filler particles are functionalized, but not both. Such functionalization can improve the qualifies of a paper-based material relative to when such functionalization is not utilized. Techniques and compositions are also described to further improve the qualities of a paper material by utilizing a complementary polymer which can couple with the amine-containing polymer.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2008Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: NanoPaper, LLCInventors: David S. Soane, Michael C. Berg, William A. Mowers
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Publication number: 20110308810Abstract: The systems and methods described herein provide for modified lignins and other compositions that may be useful as surfactants. These compositions have particular utility for energy-related applications. In embodiments, they may be useful for enhanced oil recovery. In embodiments, they may be useful for extracting bitumen from oil sands. In embodiments, they may be useful for environmental remediation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Inventors: Kristoffer K. Stokes, David Soane, Michael C. Berg, Kevin T. Petersen, William A. Mowers
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Patent number: 8039653Abstract: Methods, particles, and devices are disclosed for filtration of oil for use of the oil in the preparation of biodiesel. Disclosed particles may comprise a substantially inert porous particle with a coating comprising a polymer having amine, amino, and/or imine group(s).Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2009Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Soane Energy, LLCInventors: David Soane, Michael C. Berg, William A. Mowers
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Patent number: 7964234Abstract: Liquid dietary supplements include vitamins, macro minerals, trace minerals, high Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity (ORAC) compounds, and optionally fulvates. Despite the tendency of minerals in such a liquid mineral and vitamin supplement to precipitate and for the ingredients to quickly degrade, particularly at high ORAC values and low pH, embodiments of the invention stay in solution have a desired shelf life without degrading. In part, this is achieved through the use of the natural preservative Momordica, carefully formulated amounts of the various ingredients, and high-tech processing.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2005Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Neways, Inc.Inventors: Thomas William Mower, Marlin Charles Harmon, James Coats Bawden, Daniel Ray Banks, Joyce Jolene Young
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Publication number: 20110084421Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for imparting ultraphobicity to substrates. Ultraphobicity can be exhibited by superhydrophobicity, oleophobicity, or both. In some instances, techniques for imparting ultraphobicity can include the use of particles that are appropriately configured. For instance, the particles can be arranged to form a roughened surface that enhances and/or imparts ultraphobicity. In another instance, the particles can have surfaces that repel at least one of a oil-based liquid and a water-based liquid. For example, the particles can be attached to an ultraphobic-inducing composition (e.g., copolymer) that comprises at least one polyamine segment and a plurality of branch segments. Such particles can be mixed with a binder composition to form a coating or film for imparting the ultraphobic properties. Other embodiments are directed to other techniques that can also aid in imparting ultraphobicity.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: Soane Labs, LLCInventors: David S. Soane, Michael C. Berg, Noah A. Suddaby, Kevin J. Lim, William A. Mowers
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Patent number: 7871963Abstract: The systems and methods described herein provide for modified lignins and other compositions that may be useful as surfactants. These compositions have particular utility for energy-related applications. In embodiments, they may be useful for enhanced oil recovery. In embodiments, they may be useful for extracting bitumen from oil sands. In embodiments, they may be useful for environmental remediation.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2007Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Soane Energy, LLCInventors: Kristoffer K. Stokes, David Soane, Michael C. Berg, Kevin T. Petersen, William A. Mowers
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Patent number: 7820563Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating substrates, such as fibrous materials, are disclosed. Such compositions and methods can be used to impart or maintain a level of oil repellency and/or water repellency in fibrous substrates such as paper-based materials and/or textiles. In general, such compositions can utilize a copolymer having a plurality of polycationic segments, which can be joined by various other polymeric segments such as silicones and/or hydrophilic polymeric segments. The copolymer can be formulated as a highly-branched polymer, which can have substantivity to a fibrous material to impart oil repellency and/or water repellency. In several instances, the copolymer can be formulated to be fluorine-free. Various details of such copolymers are discussed, as well as methods of utilizing and making such copolymers.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2009Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Hawaii Nanosciences, LLCInventors: David S. Soane, Michael C. Berg, William A. Mowers
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Publication number: 20100252485Abstract: Methods, particles, and devices are disclosed for filtration of oil for use of the oil in the preparation of biodiesel. Disclosed particles may comprise a substantially inert porous particle with a coating comprising a polymer having amine, amino, and/or imine group(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventors: David Soane, Michael C. Berg, William A. Mowers
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Publication number: 20100098652Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating hair are disclosed. Such compositions and methods can be used to modify hair properties, such as imparting and/or maintaining a level of softness or a conditioning effect on hair. In general, such compositions can utilize a copolymer having a plurality of polycationic segments, which can be joined by various other polymeric segments such as silicones and/or hydrophilic polymeric segments. The copolymer can be formulated as a highly-branched polymer, which can add substantivity to the hair to impart a conditioning effect. Various details of such copolymers are discussed, as well as methods of utilizing and making such copolymers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: Soane Labs, LLCInventors: David S. Soane, Michael C. Berg, William A. Mowers
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Publication number: 20100068960Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating substrates, such as fibrous materials, are disclosed. Such compositions and methods can be used to impart or maintain a level of oil repellency and/or water repellency in fibrous substrates such as paper-based materials and/or textiles. In general, such compositions can utilize a copolymer having a plurality of polycationic segments, which can be joined by various other polymeric segments such as silicones and/or hydrophilic polymeric segments. The copolymer can be formulated as a highly-branched polymer, which can have substantivity to a fibrous material to impart oil repellency and/or water repellency. In several instances, the copolymer can be formulated to be fluorine-free. Various details of such copolymers are discussed, as well as methods of utilizing and making such copolymers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: Nano-Structured Consumer Products, LLCInventors: David S. Soane, Michael C. Berg, William A. Mowers
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Publication number: 20090165976Abstract: Compositions and methods of producing paper-based materials are disclosed. The techniques can utilize an amine-containing polymer, such as chitosan, to functionalize one or more components of a mixture used to form materials such as paper-based materials. Such components can include the fibers of a pulp and/or filler particles. Techniques and compositions are also described to further improve the qualities of a paper material by utilizing a complementary polymer which can couple with the amine-containing polymer. Other compositions and methods are directed to forming paper-based materials that are expandable.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: NanoPaper, LLCInventors: David S. Soane, Michael C. Berg, William A. Mowers, Lynn Reis, Gangadar Jogikalmath, Toshiaki Hino
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Publication number: 20090165975Abstract: Compositions and methods of producing paper-based materials are disclosed. In general, the techniques utilize an amine-containing polymer, such as chitosan, to functionalize one or more components of a mixture used to form materials such as paper-based materials. Such components can include the fibers of a pulp and/or filler particles. In one instance, either the pulp or the filler particles are functionalized, but not both. Such functionalization can improve the qualifies of a paper-based material relative to when such functionalization is not utilized. Techniques and compositions are also described to further improve the qualities of a paper material by utilizing a complementary polymer which can couple with the amine-containing polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: NanoPaper, LLCInventors: David S. Soane, Michael C. Berg, William A. Mowers
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Publication number: 20080281042Abstract: Disclosed herein are grease-resistant compositions that can include a cellulose-based polymer and a complementary material. Such compositions can be applied to substrates, such as paper-based materials, to impart enhanced grease/oil resistance. The complementary material can act to provide the composition with enhanced fatigue resistance relative to layers that solely utilize the cellulose-based polymer, and can preferably have limited leaching from the composition. Examples of complementary materials include polymers, such as poly(vinyl acetate) and poly(vinyl alcohol), plasticizers, and combinations of these materials. Such compositions can be prepared as a treatment formulation or coating material, which can be dissolved or suspended in a solvent. The compositions may also be melted and applied without a solvent. The formulations can be a water-based system, or an emulsion. The films may be applied to paper products as part of the papermaking process, or as post treatments on a coating machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: NanoPaper, LLCInventors: David S. Soane, Michael C. Berg, Patrick Duggan Kincaid, William A. Mowers
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Publication number: 20080271865Abstract: Compositions and methods of producing colored paper products and agents for making such products are disclosed. Surface-modified pigments can be manufactured to provide selected coloring in a paper product. The pigment can include filler particles that are bound to one or more dye components with a coupling agent, such as a silane coupling agent or a polymer such as a polycation. The pigment can also be formulated to produce a paper product with better particulate and/or fines retention, and/or higher strength by including components that can interact favorably with the fibers of a paper material. The surface-modified pigments can also be utilized to make coloring formulations such as inks for printers and other applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2007Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: NanoPaper, LLCInventors: David S. Soane, Michael C. Berg, William A. Mowers
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Publication number: 20080249339Abstract: The systems and methods described herein provide for modified lignins and other compositions that may be useful as entrainers. In embodiments, they may be useful for dehydrating ethanol so that it can be used as an energy source.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2007Publication date: October 9, 2008Inventors: Kristoffer K. Stokes, David Soane, Michael C. Berg, William A. Mowers
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Publication number: 20080217013Abstract: The systems and methods described herein provide for modified lignins and other compositions that may be useful as surfactants. These compositions have particular utility for energy-related applications. In embodiments, they may be useful for enhanced oil recovery. In embodiments, they may be useful for extracting bitumen from oil sands. In embodiments, they may be useful for environmental remediation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2007Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: Kristoffer K. Stokes, David Soane, Michael C. Berg, Kevin T. Petersen, William A. Mowers
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Publication number: 20070210003Abstract: Methods, particles, and devices are disclosed for filtration of oil for use of the oil in the preparation of biodiesel. Disclosed particles may comprise a substantially inert porous particle with a coating comprising a polymer having amine, amino, and/or imine group(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2006Publication date: September 13, 2007Applicant: Soane Laboratories, LLCInventors: David Soane, Michael Berg, William Mowers
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Publication number: 20070184158Abstract: Methods, particles and devices are disclosed which are suitable for food-grade oil filtration. Disclosed particles may comprise an inert porous inner particle and at least a partial coating on the inner particle that comprises a polymer comprising at least one amine, amino or imine group.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2006Publication date: August 9, 2007Applicant: DuraFizz, LLCInventors: David Soane, Michael Berg, William Mowers