Patents by Inventor Karen I. Winey

Karen I. Winey 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).

  • Polymer Blends Having Improved Ion Conductivity, Devices, and Methods
    Publication number: 20230151211
    Abstract: Polymer blends that may be used as electrolytes. Devices that include polymer blends. Methods of forming polymer blends. The polymer blends may include a polysolvent and a polymer, such as a polymer that includes a negatively charged sidechain. The devices may include a lithium ion battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel Hallinan, Jr., Justin G. Kennemur, Karen I. Winey, Benjamin A. Paren, Kyoungmin Kim, Michael Patrick Blatt
  • Polymerized ionic liquid block copolymers as battery membranes
    Patent number: 10122001
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to lithium ion transport media for use in separators in lithium ion batteries, and the membranes, separators, and devices derived therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignees: Drexel University, The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Yossef A. Elabd, Karen I. Winey, Yuesheng Ye, Jae-Hong Choi, Tsen-Shan Sharon Sharick
  • POLYMERIZED IONIC LIQUID BLOCK COPOLYMERS AS BATTERY MEMBRANES
    Publication number: 20180062140
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to lithium ion transport media for use in separators in lithium ion batteries, and the membranes, separators, and devices derived therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: YOSSEF A. ELABD, KAREN I. WINEY, YUESHENG YE, JAE-HONG CHOI, TSEN-SHAN SHARON SHARICK
  • Polymerized ionic liquid block copolymers as battery membranes
    Patent number: 9806314
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions useful for use in separators for use in lithium ion batteries, and membranes, separators, and devices derived therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignees: Drexel University, The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Yossef A. Elabd, Karen I. Winey, Yuesheng Ye, Jae-Hong Choi, Tsen-Shan Sharon Sharick
  • POLYMERIZED IONIC LIQUID BLOCK COPOLYMERS AS BATTERY MEMBRANES
    Publication number: 20160248064
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions useful for use in separators for use in lithium ion batteries, and membranes, separators, and devices derived therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: YOSSEF A. ELABD, KAREN I. WINEY, YUESHENG YE, JAE-HONG CHOI, TSEN-SHAN SHARON SHARICK
  • Polymerized ionic liquid block copolymers as battery membranes
    Patent number: 9365688
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions useful for use in separators for use in lithium ion batteries, and membranes, separators, and devices derived therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignees: Drexel University, The Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Yossef A. Elabd, Karen I. Winey, Yuesheng Ye, Jae-Hong Choi, Tsen-Shan Sharon Sharick
  • POLYMERIZED IONIC LIQUID BLOCK COPOLYMERS AS BATTERY MEMBRANES
    Publication number: 20150010849
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions useful for use in separators for use in lithium ion batteries, and membranes, separators, and devices derived therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: YOSSEF A. ELABD, KAREN I. WINEY, YUESHENG YE, JAE-HONG CHOI, TSEN-SHAN SHARON SHARICK
  • Polymerized ionic liquid block copolymers as battery membranes
    Patent number: 8853286
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions useful for use in separators for use in lithium ion batteries, and membranes, separators, and devices derived therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignees: Drexel University, The Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Yossef A. Elabd, Karen I. Winey, Yuesheng Ye, Jae-Hong Choi, Tsen-Shan Sharon Sharick
  • Polyamide composites having flexible spacers
    Patent number: 8816042
    Abstract: Provided are polyamide nanocomposites incorporating carbon nanotubes and other filler species. Also provided are related methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignees: The Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania, William Marsh Rice University
    Inventors: Mohammad Moniruzzaman, Karen I. Winey, Jayanta Chattopadhyay, W. Edward Billups
  • Polymer-based surgically implantable haloperidol delivery systems and methods for their production and use
    Patent number: 8758795
    Abstract: Surgically implantable drug delivery systems for long-term delivery of haloperidol containing a biodegradable polymer and haloperidol fabricated into the surgically implantable drug delivery systems via solvent casting and compression molding are provided. Also provided are methods for producing the surgically implantable drug delivery systems and methods for using these systems in the treatment of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Steven J. Siegel, Karen I. Winey, Raquel E. Gur, Robert H. Lenox
  • POLYMERIZED IONIC LIQUID BLOCK COPOLYMERS AS BATTERY MEMBRANES
    Publication number: 20140088207
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions useful for use in separators for use in lithium ion batteries, and membranes, separators, and devices derived therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicants: THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, DREXEL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: YOSSEF A. ELABD, KAREN I. WINEY, YUESHENG YE, JAE-HONG CHOI, TSEN-SHAN SHARON SHARICK
  • POLYAMIDE COMPOSITES HAVING FLEXIBLE SPACERS
    Publication number: 20130190472
    Abstract: Provided are polyamide nanocomposites incorporating carbon nanotubes and other filler species. Also provided are related methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicants: William Marsh Rice University, The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Mohammad Moniruzzaman, Karen I. Winey, Jayanta Chattopadhyay, W. Edward Billups
  • Dispersion method
    Patent number: 7759413
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of dispersing discrete fillers in a polymer matrix to form a composite. Also disclosed are composites having discrete fillers dispersed in a polymer matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: The Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Karen I. Winey, Fangming Du, Reto Haggenmueller
  • POLYMER-BASED SURGICALLY IMPLANTABLE HALOPERIDOL DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION AND USE
    Publication number: 20100104618
    Abstract: Surgically implantable drug delivery systems for long-term delivery of haloperidol containing a biodegradable polymer and haloperidol fabricated into the surgically implantable drug delivery systems via solvent casting and compression molding are provided. Also provided are methods for producing the surgically implantable drug delivery systems and methods for using these systems in the treatment of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Steven J. SIEGEL, Karen I. Winey, Raquel E. Gur, Robert H. Lenox
  • Polymer-based surgically implantable haloperidol delivery systems and methods for their production and use
    Patent number: 7666445
    Abstract: Surgically implantable drug delivery systems for long-term delivery of haloperidol containing a biodegradable polymer and haloperidol fabricated into the surgically implantable drug delivery systems via solvent casting and compression molding are provided. Also provided are methods for producing the surgically implantable drug delivery systems and methods for using these systems in the treatment of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Steven J. Siegel, Karen I. Winey, Raquel E. Gur, Robert H. Lenox
  • Flame retardant nanocomposite
    Patent number: 7265175
    Abstract: This invention relates to flame retardant nanocomposites and methods of reducing the flammability of polymeric compositions using nanotubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Karen I. Winey, Fangming Du, Reto Haggenmueller, Takashi Kashiwagi
  • Interfacial polymer incorporation of nanotubes
    Patent number: 7148269
    Abstract: A method for producing a composite material containing nanotubes and an interfacial polymer, and a composite material made by the method. The method involves contacting two mutually insoluble monomer solutions, at least one of which contains nanotubes, to provide an insoluble polymer containing entrained nanotubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Karen I. Winey, Reto Haggenmueller, Fangming Du
  • Interfacial polymer incorporation of nanotubes
    Publication number: 20030180526
    Abstract: A method for producing a composite material containing nanotubes and an interfacial polymer, and a composite material made by the method. The method involves contacting two mutually insoluble monomer solutions, at least one of which contains nanotubes, to provide an insoluble polymer containing entrained nanotubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Karen I. Winey, Reto Haggenmueller, Fangming Du
  • Polymer-based surgically implantable haloperidol delivery systems and methods for their production and use
    Publication number: 20020179096
    Abstract: Surgically implantable drug delivery systems for long-term delivery of haloperidol containing a biodegradable polymer and haloperidol fabricated into the surgically implantable drug delivery systems via solvent casting and compression molding are provided. Also provided are methods for producing the surgically implantable drug delivery systems and methods for using these systems in the treatment of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Steven J. Siegel, Karen I. Winey, Raquel E. Gur, Robert H. Lenox