Periodic Products Awarded Japanese Patent for Plastics, Fibers and Related Applications
Fort Lauderdale, FL – January 14, 2015
Periodic Products today announced that the Company has been awarded Japanese Patent No. 5639166 for its proprietary plastics and fibers. The patent, which is registered with the Japan Patent Office, also covers all related applications of the Company’s polymer technology.
The Japanese patent is the Company’s tenth international patent for its family of polymers.
Fort Lauderdale, FL – October 13, 2014
Periodic Products today announced that the Company has been awarded Hong Kong Patent No. HK1149775 for its patented chelating compounds. The patent, which is registered with the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department, also covers all related applications of the Company’s chelating technology.
According to Joseph Laurino, Periodic Products CEO and founder, the Hong Kong patent further enhances the Company’s intellectual property portfolio as it extends its international presence.
"Asia has rapidly growing economies and expanding manufacturing sectors," explained Laurino. "With this growth comes pressing water concerns and associated environmental issues. As Hong Kong is both a significant market and integral to Asia’s largest economies, this new patent puts Periodic Products in an enhanced position to capitalize on these markets."
The Hong Kong patent is the Company’s ninth international patent for its family of chelation polymers.
Fort Lauderdale, FL – June 20, 2014
Periodic Products Inc. announced today that it has received a grant from the Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research (FIPR) Institute. The grant has been awarded to further demonstrate the commercial application of the Company’s polymer-based metal extraction technology to the phosphate mining industry.
The project, entitled Extraction and Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from Phosphate Using PX-107 and Chelok® Polymers, will investigate using raw materials and waste by-products of the phosphate industry as potential sources of rare earth elements.
The Institute was created by the Florida Legislature to study energy, mining and mineral processing issues impacting the environment and economy of the state, as well as the health of Florida’s citizens.
"We are excited about this research grant from the Institute," said Joseph Laurino, Periodic Products’ CEO and founder. "We are especially enthusiastic about the efficacy of our Chelok® polymer, as the initial pilot data for the project showed that our technology was able to extract and isolate up to 91% of the rare earth elements in the sampled materials."
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Fort Lauderdale, FL – May 9, 2014
Periodic Products Inc. announced today that it has entered into an exclusive licensing and manufacturing agreement with Two Little Fishies Inc. for its Chelok® metal chelation polymer technology in the marine aquarium marketplace.
Two Little Fishies is an international manufacturer of high-quality products for aquariums, water gardens and the aquaculture markets. The products from the new joint venture will be sold under the brand name Metasorb UHC™, and will be available worldwide in leading aquarium and pet stores and through domestic and international distributors.
"We are excited about this new agreement with Two Little Fishies," said Joseph Laurino, Periodic Products’ CEO and founder. "We are continually discovering unique and practical applications for our Chelok® polymer in new industries. The marine aquarium market represents the latest example of the potential uses and benefits of this technology."
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Fort Lauderdale, FL – May 9, 2014
Periodic Products today announced that the Company has been awarded Australian Patent No. 2008334043 for its patented chelating compounds. The patent, which is registered with the Australian Department of Innovation, Industry, Science & Research, also covers all related applications of the Company’s chelating technology.
The Australian patent further enhances the Company’s intellectual property portfolio as Periodic Products expands its international presence. According to Joseph Laurino, CEO and Company founder, Australia represents a significant market for the Company’s technology.
“Mining represents 6% of Australia’s GDP and 35% of all Australian exports,” said Laurino. “Our unique metal-binding technology provides practical solutions that directly address the challenges associated with the mining and environmental remediation industries.”
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Fort Lauderdale, FL – April 14, 2014
Periodic Products today announced that the Company has been awarded Chinese Patent No. ZL200880118214.1 for its patented chelating compounds. The patent, which is registered with the State Intellectual Property Office of the People’s Republic of China, also covers all related applications of the Company’s chelating technology.
The Chinese patent further enhances the Company’s intellectual property portfolio as Periodic Products expands its international presence, according to Joseph Laurino, CEO and Company founder.
"The United States, China and Japan comprise three significant markets for environmental remediation and mining," Laurino said. "Our unique metal-binding technology provides practical solutions that directly address real challenges associated with these industries. Our patents in the U.S., Japan, and now China, represent important drivers for the Company’s success."
Fort Lauderdale, FL – March 25, 2014
Periodic Products today announced that the Company has been awarded Japanese Patent No. 5475677 for its chelating compounds. The patent, which is registered with the Japan Patent Office, also covers all related applications of the Company’s chelating technology.
According to Joseph Laurino, CEO and founder of Periodic Products, the Japanese patent further enhances the Company’s intellectual property portfolio as Periodic Products expands its international presence.
"Securing patent protection in Japan is a significant accomplishment as we explore diverse applications for our technologies in the multi-billion dollar Asian marketplace," said Laurino.
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Fort Lauderdale, FL – January 22, 2014
Periodic Products today announced that the Company’s president and CEO, Joseph P. Laurino, PhD, was an invited speaker at the Critical Materials Institute’s 2014 Workshop on Rare Earths and Uranium from Phosphate Ore. The workshop was held January 16, 2014 at the Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research Institute in Bartow, FL.
The presentation, titled "Rapid and Efficient Removal of Rare Earth Elements from Acidic Solutions," described the use of the Company’s proprietary Chelok® Polymer Technology to remove and recover rare earth metals from phosphogypsum and other phosphate mining waste materials.
Rare earth elements – such as neodymium, cerium and lanthanum – are in high demand for advanced technology manufacturing, but are in short supply around the world. The Company’s innovative Chelok® Polymer Technology safely and efficiently extracts rare earth elements from these mining waste products using an environmentally responsible process.
The Critical Materials Institute (CMI) is a partnership of federal government laboratories – including the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Ames Laboratory, and the Idaho National Laboratory – along with universities and members of industry. CMI’s mission is to examine ways to eliminate the limited availability of vital materials needed for critical American manufacturing and the commercialization of emerging technologies.
Fort Lauderdale, FL – August 28, 2013
Periodic Products today announced that the U.S. Patent Office has awarded the company Patent No. 8519075 for polycarbonate resins. This patent covers fundamental uses of polycarbonate resin plastics, fibers, related materials, and other aspects of the Company’s ongoing developments with this technology. Periodic Products’ polycarbonate resin technology is non-toxic and biodegradable, and has diverse applications in a wide range of industries. According to Joseph Laurino, CEO and founder of Periodic Products, "This patent not only enhances our intellectually property portfolio, but affords the Company patent protection in an additional multi-billion dollar marketplace."
Periodic Products Awarded Indonesian Patent on Fundamental Technology for Metal-Binding Polymers
Fort Lauderdale, FL – July 24, 2013
Periodic Products today announced that the Company has received notice of an Indonesian Deeds of Letters Patent number P0033301, which covers fundamental aspects of the Company’s Chelok® metal binding technology. This proprietary technology is applicable to multiple metal binding applications in several areas, including water purification and treatment, mining operations, and corrosion prevention.
“We’re especially pleased with the continued recognition of our Chelok technology in foreign markets,” said Joseph Laurino, CEO and founder of Periodic Products. “This represents our fifth international patent for our Chelok technology, and further supports the Company’s growing intellectual property portfolio.”
