Patents by Inventor Plamen Atanassov

Plamen Atanassov 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).

  • Electrocatalyst powders, methods for producing powders and devices fabricated from same
    Publication number: 20040171480
    Abstract: Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by heating the aerosol to a relatively low temperature, such as not greater than about 400° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Toivo T. Kodas, Plamen Atanassov, Paolina Atanassova, Klaus Kunze, Paul Napolitano, David Dericotte
  • Stimuli-responsive hybrid materials containing molecular actuators and their applications
    Patent number: 6755621
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hybrid material and a method for forming a hybrid material comprising actuator made from a stimuli responsive polymer mounted in a porous framework. The present invention also provides devices employing the actuator of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Science & Technology Corporation @ University of New Mexico
    Inventors: Gabriel Lopez, Ashutosh Chilkoti, Plamen Atanassov, Venkata R. Goparaju
  • Energy devices and methods for the fabrication of energy devices
    Patent number: 6753108
    Abstract: Energy devices such as batteries and methods for fabricating the energy devices. The devices are small, thin and lightweight, yet provide sufficient power for many handheld electronics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Superior MicroPowders, LLC
    Inventors: Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Toivo T. Kodas, Plamen Atanassov, Paolina Atanassova, Klaus Kunze, Paul Napolitano, David Dericotte, Rimple Bhatia
  • Electrocatalyst powders, methods for producing powder and devices fabricated from same
    Publication number: 20040072683
    Abstract: Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by heating the aerosol to a relatively low temperature, such as not greater than about 400° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Toivo T. Kodas, Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Plamen Atanassov, Klaus Kunze, Paul Napolitano, Rimple Bhatia, David Dericotte, Paolina Atanassova
  • Electrocatalyst powders, methods for producing powders and devices fabricated from same
    Patent number: 6660680
    Abstract: Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by heating the aerosol to a relatively low temperature, such as not greater than about 400° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Superior MicroPowders, LLC
    Inventors: Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Toivo T. Kodas, Plamen Atanassov, Paolina Atanassova, Klaus Kunze, Paul Napolitano, David Dericotte
  • Stimuli-responsive hybrid materials containing molecular actuators and their applications
    Publication number: 20030210997
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hybrid material and a method for forming a hybrid material comprising actuator made from a stimuli responsive polymer mounted in a porous framework. The present invention also provides devices employing the actuator of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: Gabriel P. Lopez, Ashutosh Chilkoti, Plamen Atanassov, Venkata R. Goparaju
  • Composite particles for electrocatalytic applications
    Publication number: 20030181321
    Abstract: Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by heating the aerosol to a relatively low temperature, such as not greater than about 400° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Toivo T. Kodas, Plamen Atanassov, Paolina Atanassova, Klaus Kunze, Paul Napolitano, David Dericotte
  • Stimuli-responsive hybrid materials containing molecular actuators and their applications
    Patent number: 6615855
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hybrid material and a method for forming a hybrid material comprising actuator made from a stimuli responsive polymer mounted in a porous framework. The present invention also provides devices employing the actuator of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Science & Technology Corporation @t UNM
    Inventors: Gabriel Lopez, Ashutosh Chilkoti, Plamen Atanassov, Venkata Goparaju
  • Method for the fabrication of an electrocatalyst layer
    Publication number: 20030144134
    Abstract: Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by heating the aerosol to a relatively low temperature, such as not greater than about 400° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Toivo T. Kodas, Plamen Atanassov, Paolina Atanassova, Klaus Kunze, Paul Napolitano, David Dericotte
  • Method for the deposition of an electrocatalyst layer
    Publication number: 20030130114
    Abstract: Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by heating the aerosol to a relatively low temperature, such as not greater than about 400° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Toivo T. Kodas, Plamen Atanassov, Klaus Kunze, Paul Napolitano, Rimple Bhatia, David E. Dericotte, Paolina Atanassova
  • Method for fabricating membrane eletrode assemblies
    Publication number: 20030118884
    Abstract: Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by heating the aerosol to a relatively low temperature, such as not greater than about 400° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Toivo T. Kodas, Plamen Atanassov, Klaus Kunze, Paul Napolitano, Rimple Bhatia, David E. Dericotte, Paolina Atanassova
  • Membrane electrode assemblies for use in fuel cells
    Publication number: 20030064265
    Abstract: Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by heating the aerosol to a relatively low temperature, such as not greater than about 400° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Toivo T. Kodas, Plamen Atanassov, Klaus Kunze, Paul Napolitano, Rimple Bhatia, David E. Dericotte, Paolina Atanassova
  • Method for making composite particles including a polymer phase
    Publication number: 20030054218
    Abstract: Energy devices such as batteries and methods for fabricating the energy devices. The devices are small, thin and lightweight, yet provide sufficient power for many handheld electronics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Toivo T. Kodas, Plamen Atanassov, Paolina Atanassova, Klaus Kunze, Paul Napolitano, David Dericotte, Rimple Bhatia
  • Stimuli-responsive hybrid materials containing molecular actuators and their applications
    Publication number: 20030047220
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hybrid material and a method for forming a hybrid material comprising actuator made from a stimuli responsive polymer mounted in a porous framework. The present invention also provides devices employing the actuator of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: Gabriel P. Lopez, Ashutosh Chilkoti, Plamen Atanassov, Venkata Goparaju
  • Metal-air battery components and methods for making same
    Publication number: 20030049517
    Abstract: Energy devices such as batteries and methods for fabricating the energy devices. The devices are small, thin and lightweight, yet provide sufficient power for many handheld electronics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Toivo T. Kodas, Plamen Atanassov, Paolina Atanassova, Klaus Kunze, Paul Napolitano, David Dericotte, Rimple Bhatia
  • Method for the production of electrocatalyst powders
    Publication number: 20030013606
    Abstract: Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by heating the aerosol to a relatively low temperature, such as not greater than about 400° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Toivo T. Kodas, Plamen Atanassov, Paolina Atanassova, Klaus Kunze, Paul Napolitano, David Dericotte
  • Stimuli responsive hybrid materials containing molecular actuators and their applications
    Patent number: 6491061
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hybrid material and a method for forming a hybrid material comprising actuator made from a stimuli responsive polymer mounted in a porous framework. The present invention also provides devices employing the actuator of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: University of New Mexico
    Inventors: Gabriel Lopez, Ashutosh Chilkoti, Plamen Atanassov, Venkata Goparaju
  • Electrocatalyst powders, methods for producing powders and devices fabricated from same
    Publication number: 20020107140
    Abstract: Electrocatalyst powders and methods for producing electrocatalyst powders, such as carbon composite electrocatalyst powders. The powders have a well-controlled microstructure and morphology. The method includes forming the particles from an aerosol of precursors by heating the aerosol to a relatively low temperature, such as not greater than about 400° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: Mark J. Hampden-Smith, Toivo T. Kodas, Plamen Atanassov, Klaus Kunze, Paul Napolitanoof, Rimple Bhatia, David E. Dericotte, Paolina Atanassova