Patents by Inventor David Loren Carroll

David Loren Carroll 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).

  • Strain gauge and applications thereof
    Patent number: 9464948
    Abstract: In one aspect, wireless strain gauges are described herein. In some embodiments, a wireless strain gauge comprises a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag and a nano-composite backplane coupled to the RFID tag, wherein the resonant frequency of the RFID tag antenna demonstrates an exponential dependence or substantially exponential dependence on the strain sensed by the strain gauge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: David Loren Carroll, Tadhg O'Gara, Thomas Smith
  • STRAIN GAUGE AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20150101417
    Abstract: In one aspect, wireless strain gauges are described herein. In some embodiments, a wireless strain gauge comprises a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag and a nano-composite backplane coupled to the RFID tag, wherein the resonant frequency of the RFID tag antenna demonstrates an exponential dependence or substantially exponential dependence on the strain sensed by the strain gauge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: David Loren Carroll, Tadhg O'Gara, Thomas Smith
  • Photovoltaic device with frequency conversion region
    Patent number: 8861921
    Abstract: The present invention provides an organic fibrous photovoltaic device with a frequency conversion region comprising a waveguide being arranged normal to the axis of the fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Wake Forest University
    Inventor: David Loren Carroll
  • Organic optoelectronic devices and applications thereof
    Patent number: 8558105
    Abstract: The present invention provides organic optoelectronic devices including organic photovoltaic devices. In an embodiment, the present invention provides an organic optoelectronic device comprising a fiber core, a radiation transmissive first electrode surrounding the fiber core, at least one photosensitive organic layer surrounding the first electrode and electrically connected to the first electrode, and a second electrode surrounding the organic layer and electrically connected to the organic layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Wake Forest University
    Inventors: David Loren Carroll, Jiwen Liu, Manoj A. G. Namboothiry
  • Compositions and methods for treating cancer
    Patent number: 8501233
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating cancer and, in particular, to composition and methods comprising nanostructures. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a composition comprising a mixture, the mixture comprising at least one nanoparticle and at least one chemotherapeutic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignees: Wake Forest University, Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: David Loren Carroll, John H. Stewart, IV, Nicole H. Levi
  • Solid state lighting compositions and systems
    Patent number: 8476820
    Abstract: The present invention relates to lighting technologies and, in particular, to solid state lighting technologies. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a lighting apparatus comprising a first electrode, a radiation transmissive second electrode, and a composite layer disposed between the first and second electrode, the composite layer comprising at least one electric field concentrator and at least one phosphor disposed in a radiation transmissive dielectric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Wake Forest University
    Inventors: David Loren Carroll, Manoj A. G. Namboothiry
  • Hyperthermic technologies and therapeutic uses thereof
    Patent number: 8252772
    Abstract: The present invention provides nanoscale and microscale compositions useful for a variety of purposes, including the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a disease treatment system comprising a thermal induction agent and a radiation source, wherein the thermal induction agent comprises at least one carbon nanotube, at least one carbon microtube, or a mixture thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Wake Forest University
    Inventors: Suzy Torti, Frank Torti, David Loren Carroll, Steven Akman, Omkaram Nalamasu, Pulickel Ajayan
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH FREQUENCY CONVERSION REGION
    Publication number: 20120134618
    Abstract: The present invention provides an organic fibrous photovoltaic device with a frequency conversion region comprising a waveguide being arranged normal to the axis of the fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventor: David Loren Carroll
  • Lateral Organic Optoelectronic Devices And Applications Thereof
    Publication number: 20100307580
    Abstract: The present invention provides organic optoelectronic devices including organic photovoltaic devices. In some embodiments of the present invention, organic optoelectronic devices are operable to convert electromagnetic energy received at one or more points at the side or circumferential area of an optical fiber core into electrical energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: David Loren Carroll, Jiwen Liu, Manoj A.G. Namboothiry
  • Compositions And Methods For Treating Cancer
    Publication number: 20100209479
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating cancer and, in particular, to composition and methods comprising nanostructures. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a composition comprising a mixture, the mixture comprising at least one nanoparticle and at least one chemotherapeutic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: David Loren Carroll, John H. Stewart, IV, Nicole H. Levi
  • Hyperthermic Technologies And Therapeutic Uses Thereof
    Publication number: 20100075925
    Abstract: The present invention provides nanoscale and microscale compositions useful for a variety of purposes, including the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a disease treatment system comprising a thermal induction agent and a radiation source, wherein the thermal induction agent comprises at least one carbon nanotube, at least one carbon microtube, or a mixture thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Suzy Torti, Frank Torti, David Loren Carroll, Steven Akman, Pulicked Ajayan
  • Solid State Lighting Compositions And Systems
    Publication number: 20100053931
    Abstract: The present invention relates to lighting technologies and, in particular, to solid state lighting technologies. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a lighting apparatus comprising a first electrode, a radiation transmissive second electrode, and a composite layer disposed between the first and second electrode, the composite layer comprising at least one electric field concentrator and at least one phosphor disposed in a radiation transmissive dielectric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: David Loren Carroll, Manoj A.G. Namboothiry
  • Organic Optoelectronic Devices And Applications Thereof
    Publication number: 20090173372
    Abstract: The present invention provides organic optoelectronic devices including organic photovoltaic devices. In an embodiment, the present invention provides an organic optoelectronic device comprising a fiber core, a radiation transmissive first electrode surrounding the fiber core, at least one photosensitive organic layer surrounding the first electrode and electrically connected to the first electrode, and a second electrode surrounding the organic layer and electrically connected to the organic layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: David Loren Carroll, Jiwen Liu, Manoj A.G. Namboothiry