Patents by Inventor Eric L. Hanson

Eric L. Hanson 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).

  • Betaine polymer coatings prepared by living polymerization
    Publication number: 20140272428
    Abstract: A betaine-containing polymer film that can be formed on a substrate surface using living polymerization such as controlled radical polymerization is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Aculon, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric L. Hanson
  • Plasma treatment of substrates prior to the formation a self-assembled monolayer
    Patent number: 8658258
    Abstract: An improved method for forming a self-assembled monolayer on a substrate is disclosed. The method comprises plasma treatment of the substrate prior to formation of the self-assembled monolayer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Aculon, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric L. Hanson
  • Electroconductive inks made with metallic nanoparticles
    Patent number: 8558117
    Abstract: An electroconductive ink made with metallic nanoparticles is disclosed. The ink contains an organophosphorus acid that increases adhesion between the deposited metallic layer and the substrate to which the metallic layer is applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Aculon, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric L. Hanson
  • Organometallic films, methods for applying organometallic films to substrates and substrates coated with such films
    Patent number: 8524367
    Abstract: Organometallic coatings or films, substrates coated with such films and methods for applying the films to the substrates are disclosed. The organometallic film or coating is derived from a transition metal compound containing both halide ligands and alkoxide ligands. Coated articles comprising polymer substrates and adhered to the substrate surface an organometallic film in which the metal comprises halide and alkoxide ligands are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Aculon, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric L. Hanson
  • Chemical wipes
    Patent number: 8445423
    Abstract: Wipes treated with organometallic compounds used in combination with organic acids in kit form, particularly organophosphorus acid, are disclosed. The kits can be used to treat various surfaces to alter the physical properties of the surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Aculon, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric L. Bruner, Eric L. Hanson, Gerald W. Gruber
  • Lead frames with improved adhesion to plastic encapsulant
    Patent number: 8432036
    Abstract: A lead frame and an electronic package having improved adhesion between the lead frame and an encapsulating plastic material is disclosed. The lead frame can be pre plated having an outer layer comprising a precious metal such as palladium or gold to which is adhered a self-assembled monolayer (SAM), such as a SAM derived from an organophosphorus acid. The organophosphorus acid preferably is a mixture in which the organo groups are fluoro substituted hydrocarbons and hydrocarbons containing ethylenically unsaturated groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Aculon, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric L. Hanson, Eric L. Bruner, Jeffrey Gotro
  • Treating fluidic channels
    Publication number: 20130037161
    Abstract: Disclosed is the treatment of the interior walls of a fluidic channel with a self-assembled monolayer of an organophosphorus acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: Aculon, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric L. Hanson, Eric L. Bruner
  • Coated substrates, organometallic films and methods for applying organometallic films to substrates
    Patent number: 8337985
    Abstract: A coated article comprising a substrate having a plastic surface and adhered thereto an organometallic film in which the metal has f electron orbitals or is niobium is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for applying organometallic films to substrates and the organometallic films themselves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Aculon, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric L. Hanson
  • Inorganic substrates with hydrophobic surface layers
    Patent number: 8236426
    Abstract: Inorganic substrates with a hydrophobic surface layer of a fluorinated material having the following structure are disclosed: where A is an oxygen radical or a chemical bond; n is 1 to 20; Y is H, F, CnH2n+1 or CnF2n+1; X is H or F; b is at least 1, m is 0 to 50, and p is 1 to 20. The fluorinated material can be directly adhered to the inorganic substrate or can be indirectly adhered to the inorganic substrate through an intermediate organometallic coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Aculon, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric L. Hanson, Eric L. Bruner
  • Compositions for providing hydrophobic layers to metallic substrates
    Patent number: 8178004
    Abstract: A composition and method for forming a hydrophobic coating on a metallic substrate are disclosed. The composition comprises: (a) a perfluorinated acid, (b) a surfactant, (c) an organic solvent, and (d) water. The composition is applied to the metal surface, the organic solvent and water permitted to evaporate and coalesce to form a substantially continuous film that preferably is in the form of a self-assembled monolayer covalently bonded to the surface of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Aculon, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric L. Hanson
  • Organometallic films, methods for applying organometallic films to substrates and substrates coated with such films
    Publication number: 20120004388
    Abstract: Organometallic coatings or films, substrates coated with such films and methods for applying the films to the substrates are disclosed. The organometallic film or coating is derived from a transition metal compound containing both halide ligands and alkoxide ligands. Coated articles comprising polymer substrates and adhered to the substrate surface an organometallic film in which the metal comprises halide and alkoxide ligands are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: Aculon, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric L. Hanson
  • Organometallic films, methods for applying organometallic films to substrates and substrates coated with such films
    Publication number: 20120003481
    Abstract: Organometallic coatings or films, substrates coated with such films and methods for applying the films to the substrates are disclosed. The organometallic film or coating is derived from a transition metal compound containing both halide ligands and alkoxide ligands. Coated articles comprising polymer substrates and adhered to the substrate surface an organometallic film in which the metal comprises halide and alkoxide ligands are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: Aculon, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric L. Hanson
  • Optical articles with thin hydrophobic layers
    Patent number: 8067103
    Abstract: Optical articles such as ophthalmic lenses containing a thin hydrophobic surface layer of a fluorinated material adsorbed thereon are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Aculon, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric L. Hanson
  • Cutting tool
    Patent number: 8053081
    Abstract: A cutting tool having a cutting edge with a layer of an organophosphorus compound is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Aculon, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Petcavich, Eric L. Hanson, Eric L. Bruner
  • Organometallic films, methods for applying organometallic films to substrates and substrates coated with such films
    Patent number: 8048487
    Abstract: Organometallic coatings or films, substrates coated with such films and methods for applying the films to the substrates are disclosed. The organometallic film or coating is derived from a transition metal compound containing both halide ligands and alkoxide ligands. Coated articles comprising polymer substrates and adhered to the substrate surface an organometallic film in which the metal comprises halide and alkoxide ligands are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Aculon, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric L. Hanson
  • Inorganic substrates with hydrophobic surface layers
    Patent number: 8025974
    Abstract: Inorganic substrates with a hydrophobic surface layer of a fluorinated material having the following structure are disclosed: where A is an oxygen radical or a chemical bond; n is 1 to 20; Y is H, F, CnH2n+1 or CnF2n+1; X is H or F; b is at least 1, m is 0 to 50, and p is 1 to 20. The fluorinated material can be directly adhered to the inorganic substrate or can be indirectly adhered to the inorganic substrate through an intermediate organometallic coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Aculon, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric L. Hanson, Eric L. Bruner
  • Electroconductive inks made with metallic nanoparticles
    Publication number: 20110198113
    Abstract: An electroconductive ink made with metallic nanoparticles is disclosed. The ink contains an organophosphorus acid that increases adhesion between the deposited metallic layer and the substrate to which the metallic layer is applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: Aculon, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric L. Hanson
  • Inorganic substrates with hydrophobic surface layers
    Publication number: 20110195246
    Abstract: Inorganic substrates with a hydrophobic surface layer of a fluorinated material having the following structure are disclosed: where A is an oxygen radical or a chemical bond; n is 1 to 20; Y is H, F, CnH2n+1 or CnF2n+1; X is H or F; b is at least 1, m is 0 to 50, and p is 1 to 20. The fluorinated material can be directly adhered to the inorganic substrate or can be indirectly adhered to the inorganic substrate through an intermediate organometallic coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: Aculon, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric L. Hanson, Eric L. Bruner
  • Polymeric organometallic films
    Patent number: 7989069
    Abstract: An organometallic coating deposited from a metal alkoxide composition under conditions sufficient to form a polymeric metal oxide coating with unreacted alkoxide and hydroxyl groups is disclosed. Also disclosed are substrates coated with the organometallic coating and a method for applying the organometallic coating to a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Aculon, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric L. Bruner, Eric L. Hanson, Gerald W. Gruber
  • Coated substrates, organometallic films and methods for applying organometallic films to substrates
    Publication number: 20110091729
    Abstract: A coated article comprising a substrate having a plastic surface and adhered thereto an organometallic film in which the metal has f electron orbitals or is niobium is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for applying organometallic films to substrates and the organometallic films themselves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: Aculon, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric L. Hanson