Overview
Northstar’s “Bitumen Extraction and Separation Technology” (BEST) is a proprietary process design that separates the three primary component parts of an asphalt shingle into resaleable products.
Global Prior Art Search
In 2021, Northstar conducted a prior art search to ascertain the patentability of key elements of their process. The results of the search were exceedingly positive for Northstar.
Patent Issued by USPTO
Received a patent for our front-end technology from the US Patent and Trademark Office. The Company has applied for three continuation follow-on patents with the USPTO. These are currently under consideration. Read the press release.
Canadian IP Protections
Northstar’s “Bitumen Extraction and Separation Technology” (BEST) is a proprietary process design that separates the three primary component parts of an asphalt shingle into resaleable products. Read more here.
Patent Cooperation Treaty International Application
The Company has filed a Patent Cooperation Treaty international application.