Patents by Inventor Philip M. Gschwend

Philip M. Gschwend 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
  • Alkyne-assisted nanostructure growth
    Patent number: 9394174
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation and processing of nanostructures including nanotubes. Some embodiments provide processes for nanostructure growth using relatively mild conditions (e.g., low temperatures). In some cases, methods of the invention may improve the efficiency (e.g., catalyst efficiency) of nanostructure formation and may reduce the production of undesired byproducts during nanostructure formation, including volatile organic compounds and/or polycylic aromatic hydrocarbons. Such methods can both reduce the costs associated with nanostructure formation, as well as reduce the harmful effects of nanostructure fabrication on environmental and public health and safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Desiree L. Plata, Philip M. Gschwend, Anastasios John Hart, Eric R. Meshot, Christopher M. Reddy
  • 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
  • ALKYNE-ASSISTED NANOSTRUCTURE GROWTH
    Publication number: 20110038784
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation and processing of nanostructures including nanotubes. Some embodiments provide processes for nanostructure growth using relatively mild conditions (e.g., low temperatures). In some cases, methods of the invention may improve the efficiency (e.g., catalyst efficiency) of nanostructure formation and may reduce the production of undesired byproducts during nanostructure formation, including volatile organic compounds and/or polycylic aromatic hydrocarbons. Such methods can both reduce the costs associated with nanostructure formation, as well as reduce the harmful effects of nanostructure fabrication on environmental and public health and safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicants: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Michigan, The Board of Regents Acting For and On Behalf of the C/O Technology, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
    Inventors: Desiree L. Plata, Philip M. Gschwend, Anastasios John Hart, Eric R. Meshot, Christopher M. Reddy