Nathan C Kurple from Saline, MI, age 38

Lignin Based Polyol From Black Liquor And Glycerine
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US Patent:

20120202907, Aug 9, 2012
Filed:

Feb 6, 2012
Appl. No.:

13/367357
Inventors:

KURT KURPLE - East China MI, US
NATHAN KURPLE - East China MI, US
International Classification:

C08G 18/32
C08G 63/00
C09K 3/00
US Classification:

521170, 25218224, 528 85, 528271
Abstract:

A composition of waste glycerol and black liquor is disclosed. The composition is separated into two layers: the polyol layer and the aqueous layer. The polyol layer may be reacted with an isocyanate producing polyurethane foam, a polyurethane plastic or other polyurethane material. The glycerol contains one or more of the following compounds in various percentages: alcohols, such as ethanol or methanol, fatty acids, methyl esters, ethyl esters, triglycerides, diglycerides, monoglycerides, where said triglycerides, diglycerides and monoglycerides may be selected from the group of saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated.

Lignin Hybrid Polymers Obtained From The Reaction Of Lignin And Compatible Polymer Precursors, And Starting Compositions For Forming Lignin Hybrid Polymers
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US Patent:

20220389170, Dec 8, 2022
Filed:

Aug 12, 2022
Appl. No.:

17/886895
Inventors:

- Ypsilanti MI, US
Nathan KURPLE - Willis MI, US
Michael KERMAN - Romeo MI, US
International Classification:

C08H 7/00
Abstract:

The disclosed invention provides starting compositions for making lignin hybrid polymers, reactions of lignin and polymer precursors to manufacture lignin hybrid polymers, and final lignin hybrid polymers produced. The most important process requirement is the compatibility of lignin and polymer precursors. Lignin and the polymer precursors must be compatible to assure that the lignin and polymers precursors react and produce a lignin hybrid polymer with useful properties. The lignin hybrid polymers can be in the form of a polyol, a thermoplastic resin, or a thermoset resin. The lignin hybrid polyol, thermoplastic resin, or thermoset resin can be used in a wide range of products including, but not limited to, coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, binders, thermoset resins, thermoplastic resins, and polyurethane systems.

Lignin Hybrid Polymers Obtained From The Reaction Of Lignin And Compatible Polymer Precursors, And Starting Compositions For Forming Lignin Hybrid Polymers
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US Patent:

20200140624, May 7, 2020
Filed:

Oct 30, 2019
Appl. No.:

16/668801
Inventors:

- Ypsilaniti MI, US
Nathan KURPLE - Willis MI, US
Michael KERMAN - Romeo MI, US
International Classification:

C08H 7/00
Abstract:

The disclosed invention provides starting compositions for making lignin hybrid polymers, reactions of lignin and polymer precursors to manufacture lignin hybrid polymers, and final lignin hybrid polymers produced. The most important process requirement is the compatibility of lignin and polymer precursors. Lignin and the polymer precursors must be compatible to assure that the lignin and polymers precursors react and produce a lignin hybrid polymer with useful properties. The lignin hybrid polymers can be in the form of a polyol, a thermoplastic resin, or a thermoset resin. The lignin hybrid polyol, thermoplastic resin, or thermoset resin can be used in a wide range of products including, but not limited to, coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, binders, thermoset resins, thermoplastic resins, and polyurethane systems.

Process For The Isolation Of Lignin From Black Liquor And Modification Of The Lignin For Plastic Applications
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US Patent:

20200063341, Feb 27, 2020
Filed:

Oct 28, 2019
Appl. No.:

16/665608
Inventors:

- Port Huron MI, US
NATHAN KURPLE - CASCO MI, US
MICHAEL KERMAN - ROMEO MI, US
Assignee:

ORGANIC CHEMICAL LLC - Port Huron MI
International Classification:

D21C 11/00
D21C 9/18
Abstract:

A process for the isolation of lignin from black liquor and modification of lignin for use in many plastic applications is disclosed. The isolation of lignin consists of removing all of the non-lignin components from black liquor solution. The non-lignin components including but not limited to organic acids, sugars, and inorganic materials can be removed using either solvent extraction or ion-exchange resin or a combination of both methods. The isolated lignin is water soluble. The non-lignin components can be further isolated and sold or reused in the pulping or lignin isolation processes. The isolated lignin can be further modified in order to meet the needs of the desired plastic application.

Process For The Isolation Of Lignin From Black Liquor And Modification Of The Lignin For Plastic Applications
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US Patent:

20160032525, Feb 4, 2016
Filed:

Aug 3, 2015
Appl. No.:

14/816859
Inventors:

- Port Huron MI, US
NATHAN KURPLE - CASCO MI, US
MICHAEL KERMAN - ROMEO MI, US
Assignee:

ORGANIC CHEMICAL LLC - PORT HURON MI
International Classification:

D21C 11/00
B01D 3/10
B01D 1/22
D21C 9/18
Abstract:

A process for the isolation of lignin from black liquor and modification of lignin for use in many plastic applications is disclosed. The isolation of lignin consists of removing all of the non-lignin components from black liquor solution. The non-lignin components including but not limited to organic acids, sugars, and inorganic materials can be removed using either solvent extraction or ion-exchange resin or a combination of both methods. The isolated lignin is water soluble. The non-lignin components can be further isolated and sold or reused in the pulping or lignin isolation processes. The isolated lignin can be further modified in order to meet the needs of the desired plastic application.

Nathan C Kurple