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Jonesborough, TN, United States of America

Kevin John Fontenot

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications and 2 EPO patents. Top assignees: Eastman Chemical Company, Other. Active years: 2002-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kevin John Fontenot. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kevin-john-fontenot

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 13 

% Patents Active = 76.9

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 50(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kingsport, TN (US) (2002 - 2003)
  • Jonesborough, TN (US) (2016 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 2,039 
 
Eastman Chemical Company
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 834,453 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 2002-2023

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13 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11655227 - Production of purified dialkyl-furan-2,5-dicarboxylate (DAFD) in a retrofitted DMT plant (2023-05-23),
2. 11066376 - Production of purified dialkyl-furan-2,5-dicarboxylate (DAFD) in a retrofitted DMT plant (2021-07-20),
3. 10954207 - Production of purified dialkyl-furan-2,5-dicarboxylate (DAFD) in a retrofitted DMT plant (2021-03-23),
4. 10882032 - Furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid purge process (2021-01-05),
5. 10723712 - Production of purified dialkyl-furan-2,5-dicarboxylate (DAFD) in a retrofitted DMT plant (2020-07-28),
6. 10526301 - Production of purified dialkyl-furan-2,5-dicarboxylate (DAFD) in a retrofitted DMT plant (2020-01-07),
7. 10421736 - Production of purified dialkyl-furan-2,5-dicarboxylate (DAFD) in a retrofitted DMT plant (2019-09-24),
8. 10351583 - Highly isoselective catalyst for alkene hydroformylation (2019-07-16),
9. 10144751 - Highly isoselective catalyst for alkene hydroformylation (2018-12-04),
10. 9388111 - Methods and apparatus for isolating dicarboxylic acid (2016-07-12),
11. 6527690 - Purification of phenyl ester salts (2003-03-04),
12. 6500973 - Extractive solution crystallization of chemical compounds (2002-12-31),
13. 6498124 - Isolation of phenyl ester salts from mixtures comprising sulfolane (2002-12-24),

Title: Kevin John Fontenot: Innovator in Chemical Engineering

Introduction

Kevin John Fontenot is a notable inventor based in Jonesborough, TN (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of chemical engineering, holding a total of 13 patents. His work primarily focuses on the production of advanced chemical compounds that have various industrial applications.

Latest Patents

One of Fontenot's latest patents involves the production of purified dialkyl-furan-2,5-dicarboxylate (DAFD) in a retrofitted DMT plant. This innovative process discloses a method to produce a purified vapor comprising DAFD by utilizing furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and an alcohol in an esterification zone. The process generates a crude diester stream that contains DAFD, unreacted alcohol, 5-(alkoxycarbonyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid (ACFC), and alkyl furan-2-carboxylate (AFC). The esterification zone comprises at least one reactor that has been previously used in a DMT process.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Fontenot has worked with prominent companies, including Eastman Chemical Company. His expertise in chemical processes has allowed him to develop innovative solutions that enhance production efficiency and product quality.

Collaborations

Fontenot has collaborated with several professionals in his field, including Mesfin Ejerssa Janka and Kenny Randolph Parker. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of his research and the successful implementation of his patented processes.

Conclusion

Kevin John Fontenot is a distinguished inventor whose work in chemical engineering has led to significant advancements in the production of valuable chemical compounds. His contributions continue to impact the industry positively.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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