71 patents
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Evaporative fuel vapor emission control systems
19 Dec 23
An evaporative emission control canister system comprises an initial adsorbent volume having an effective incremental adsorption capacity at 25° C. of greater than 35 grams n-butane/L between vapor concentration of 5 vol % and 50 vol % n-butane, and at least one subsequent adsorbent volume having an effective incremental adsorption capacity at 25° C. of less than 35 grams n-butane/L between vapor concentration of 5 vol % and 50 vol % n-butane, an effective butane working capacity (BWC) of less than 3 g/dL, and a g-total BWC of between 2 grams and 6 grams.
Laurence H. Hiltzik, Peter D. McCrae, James R. Miller, Roger S. Williams
Filed: 30 Sep 22
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Low Emission Adsorbent and Canister System
14 Dec 23
The present description provides low DBL bleed emission performance properties that allows the design of evaporative fuel emission control systems that are simpler and more compact than those possible by prior art by inclusion of a vent-side volume comprising a parallel passage adsorbent such as a carbon honeycomb with narrow channel width and low cell pitch.
Stephan Charles Cronin, Marta Leon Garcia, Laurence H. Hiltzik, Eyma Y. Marrero-Alfonso, Erik W. Versen, James R. Miller, Roger S. Williams
Filed: 24 Aug 23
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Fatty acid and rosin acid ester compositions for use as plasticizers in adhesive formulations and associated methods of use
14 Nov 23
The present description provides esterified fatty acid and/or tall oil compositions and their use as alternative plasticizers in adhesives formulations.
John C. Widders, Russ N. Fitzgerald, Olivia J. Jobes, Brett A. Neumann
Filed: 6 Mar 17
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Tall Oil Derived Glycidyl Esters and Process of Making the Same
9 Nov 23
Presently described are methods for preparing glycidyl esters.
Bing Wang, Mitra Shiran Ganewatta
Filed: 17 Mar 21
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Bio-based epoxy resins, compositions, and methods thereof
31 Oct 23
A bio-based epoxy resin obtained from a reaction mixture comprising a glycidyl ether component and a bio-based component comprising a fatty acid and a rosin acid, wherein the glycidyl ether component comprises at least two epoxide groups.
Yongning Liu, Wumin Yu, Zhigang Chen
Filed: 30 Oct 20
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Evaporative Fuel Vapor Emission Control Systems
19 Oct 23
An evaporative emission control canister system comprises an initial adsorbent volume having an effective incremental adsorption capacity at 25° C. of greater than 35 grams n-butane/L between vapor concentration of 5 vol % and 50 vol % n-butane, and at least one subsequent adsorbent volume having an effective incremental adsorption capacity at 25° C. of less than 35 grams n-butane/L between vapor concentration of 5 vol % and 50 vol % n-butane, an effective butane working capacity (BWC) of less than 3 g/dL, and a g-total BWC of between 2 grams and 6 grams.
Laurence H. Hiltzik, Peter D. McCrae, James R. Miller, Roger S. Williams
Filed: 12 Jun 23
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Low emission adsorbent and canister system
3 Oct 23
The present description provides low DBL bleed emission performance properties that allows the design of evaporative fuel emission control systems that are simpler and more compact than those possible by prior art by inclusion of a vent-side volume comprising a parallel passage adsorbent such as a carbon honeycomb with narrow channel width and low cell pitch.
Stephan Charles Cronin, Marta Leon Garcia, Laurence H. Hiltzik, Eyma Y. Marrero-Alfonso, Erik W. Versen, James R. Miller, Roger S. Williams
Filed: 28 Sep 22
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Multifunctional Polyol Resins, Curable Compositions, and Methods Thereof
28 Sep 23
Multifunctional resins suitable for use in coating and adhesive compositions derived from bio-based feedstocks are disclosed.
Wumin YU, Yongning LIU
Filed: 11 Jan 23
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Lubricant thickener systems from modified tall oil fatty acids, lubricating compositions, and associated methods
19 Sep 23
The present disclosure provides a soap thickener and methods of making the same.
Devin Granger
Filed: 8 Jan 22
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Evaporative fuel vapor emission control systems
22 Aug 23
The present disclosure describes an evaporative emission control canister system that includes: one or more canisters comprising at least one vent-side particulate adsorbent volume comprising a particulate adsorbent having microscopic pores with a diameter of less than about 100 nm; macroscopic pores having a diameter of about 100-100,000 nm; and a ratio of a volume of the macroscopic pores to a volume of the microscopic pores that is greater than about 150%, and having a retentivity of about 1.0 g/dL or less.
Timothy M. Byrne, Laurence H. Hiltzik, Marta Leon Garcia, Cameron I. Thomson
Filed: 18 Feb 21
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Method for Enhancing Volumetric Capacity In Gas Storage and Release Systems
20 Apr 23
The present disclosure provides for a porous gas sorbent monolith with superior gravimetric working capacity and volumetric capacity, a gas storage system including a porous gas sorbent monolith of the present disclosure, methods of making the same, and method for storing a gas.
Billy-Paul M. Holbrook, Laurence H. Hiltzik, Robert W. Mims, Rey P. Bongalonta, Kenechukwu Onubogu
Filed: 16 Dec 22
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Evaporative Fuel Vapor Emission Control Systems
6 Apr 23
The present disclosure describes an evaporative emission control canister system that includes: one or more canisters comprising at least one vent-side particulate adsorbent volume comprising a particulate adsorbent having microscopic pores with a diameter of less than about 100 nm; macroscopic pores having a diameter of about 100 - 100,000 nm; and a ratio of a volume of the macroscopic pores to a volume of the microscopic pores that is greater than about 150%, and having a retentivity of about 1.0 g/dL or less.
Timothy M. Byrne, Laurence H. Hiltzik, Marta Leon Garcia, Cameron I. Thomson
Filed: 2 Dec 22
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Biobased Extreme Pressure Additive for Lubricating Compositions and Associated Methods
30 Mar 23
The present disclosure provides a lubricating composition or grease and methods of making and using the same.
Devin B. Granger
Filed: 9 Aug 22
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Amphiphilic Additives As Compatibilizers for Rosin Tackifiers In Polyolefin Hot-melt Adhesives
23 Mar 23
Presently described are bio-based hot-melt adhesive compositions including rosin acids or derivatives thereof and an amphiphilic agent that provide adhesives with a high softening point, improved heat resistance, low melt viscosity, and compatibility with hydrocarbon compositions including polyolefins and waxes used in hot-melt adhesives.
Mitra Shiran Ganewatta, Bing Wang, Christopher Johnson, John Widders
Filed: 21 Sep 22
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Bio-based Resins, Compositions, and Methods Thereof
9 Mar 23
A bio-based resin obtained from a reaction mixture comprising a glycidyl ether component and a bio-based component comprising a fatty acid and a rosin acid, wherein the glycidyl ether component comprises at least two epoxide groups.
Yongning Liu, Wumin Yu, Zhigang Chen
Filed: 25 Aug 22
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Emulsifier particles and methods for making and using same
28 Feb 23
Emulsifier particles and methods for making and using same.
Richard Arthur Rediger
Filed: 17 Jan 20
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Low emission adsorbent and canister system
28 Feb 23
The present description provides low DBL bleed emission performance properties that allows the design of evaporative fuel emission control systems that are simpler and more compact than those possible by prior art by inclusion of a vent-side volume comprising a parallel passage adsorbent such as a carbon honeycomb with narrow channel width and low cell pitch.
Stephan Charles Cronin, Marta Leon Garcia, Laurence H. Hiltzik, Eyma Y. Marrero-Alfonso, Erik W. Versen, James R. Miller, Roger S. Williams
Filed: 29 Mar 21
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Low Emission Adsorbent and Canister System
9 Feb 23
The present description provides low DBL bleed emission performance properties that allows the design of evaporative fuel emission control systems that are simpler and more compact than those possible by prior art by inclusion of a vent-side volume comprising a parallel passage adsorbent such as a carbon honeycomb with narrow channel width and low cell pitch.
Stephan Charles Cronin, Marta Leon Garcia, Laurence H. Hiltzik, Eyma Y. Marrero-Alfonso, Erik W. Versen, James R. Miller, Roger S. Williams
Filed: 28 Sep 22
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Method for enhancing volumetric capacity in gas storage and release systems
7 Feb 23
The present disclosure provides for a porous gas sorbent monolith with superior gravimetric working capacity and volumetric capacity, a gas storage system including a porous gas sorbent monolith of the present disclosure, methods of making the same, and method for storing a gas.
Billy-Paul M. Holbrook, Laurence H. Hiltzik, Robert W. Mims, Rey P. Bongalonta, Kenechukwu Onubogu
Filed: 13 Jan 22
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Low emissions, high working capacity adsorbent and canister system
31 Jan 23
The present description provides high working capacity adsorbents with low DBL bleed emission performance properties that allows the design of evaporative fuel emission control systems that are lower cost, simpler and more compact than those possible by prior art.
Laurence H. Hiltzik, James R. Miller, Roger S. Williams, Cameron I. Thomson, Michael G. Heim, Emma M. Card, Stephan Charles Cronin
Filed: 22 Sep 21