With Nonproteinaceous Organic Compound Containing Oxygen Except Wax Patents (Class 106/137.7)
  • Publication number: 20150048554
    Abstract: The invention relates to a biodegradable material made of biological components, comprising 10 to 60 wt. % of a protein adhesive (1), which is made of at least one protein, and 2 to 50 wt. % of natural fibers (4). Furthermore, 2 to 15 wt. % of at least one hygroscopic mineral (7), 10 to 55 wt. % of water (2), and 0 to 50 wt. % of an additive component (5) are provided in the material (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: FLUID SOLIDS AG
    Inventors: Beat Karrer, Daniel Schwendemann, Bettina Müller, Florian Gschwend
  • Patent number: 8808442
    Abstract: Hydraulically applied fiber matrix compositions for use on soils include a water-soluble, crosslinkable, hydratable gum, and a compound capable of crosslinking the water-soluble, crosslinkable, hydratable gum. The compositions may further include hydrocolloids and mulch. The hydraulically applied fiber matrix compositions are useful for hydroseeding and soil stabilization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Chemstar Products Company
    Inventors: Cory J. Bernu, Jeremy L. Bachman, Paul F. Werler
  • Patent number: 8382888
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a composition for use in making edible biodegradable containers comprising water, pregelatinized and native starch, a first protein or natural polymeric compound, natural fibers, a wax emulsion, a mold release agent, a flavoring agent, and a coloring agent, wherein the composing consisting essentially of food grade materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Biosphere Industries, LLC
    Inventors: David Dellinger, Elie Helou, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7081159
    Abstract: An adhesive composition that can be used in particleboards and other composites is formed from an aqueous mixture of soy protein, zinc sulfate heptahydrate, calcium oxide, sodium benzoate, pine oil, wax emulsion and non-sulfonated kraft lignin. In a second embodiment the composition further includes an acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: The University of Southern Mississippi
    Inventors: Shelby F. Thames, Boris G. Sankovich, Jeanne N. Shera, Robert B. Thompson, Sharathkumar K. Mendon, James M. Evans