Patents by Inventor Daniel P. Prendergast

Daniel P. Prendergast has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Liquid separation device comprising a metallic mesh with a hydrophobic polymer coating
    Patent number: 10865127
    Abstract: A device for separating liquids such as oil and water includes a hydrophobic and oleophilic mesh that allows oil to pass through while preventing water from passing through. The mesh can be fabricated simply from inexpensive materials by coating a mesh with a hydrophobic polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, ENI SPA
    Inventors: Philip M. Gschwend, Francesco Stellacci, Roberto Bagatin, Da Deng, Daniel P. Prendergast
  • LIQUID SEPARATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150203371
    Abstract: A device for separating liquids such as oil and water includes a hydrophobic and oleophilic mesh that allows oil to pass through while preventing water from passing through. The mesh can be fabricated simply from inexpensive materials by coating a mesh with a hydrophobic polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicants: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Philip M. Gschwend, Francesco Stellacci, Roberto Bagatin, Da Deng, Daniel P. Prendergast