Patents by Inventor Sarah E. Baker

Sarah E. Baker 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).

  • Publication number: 20190309242
    Abstract: Generation of energy and storage of energy for subsequent use is provided by electromethanogenesis of carbon dioxide into a fuel gas and the storage of the fuel gas for subsequent use. An electromethanogenic reactor includes an anode conductor and a cathode conductor wherein the cathode conductor includes submicron to micron scale pores. Electromethanogenesis microbes and/or enzymes are located in the micron scale pores of the cathode electrode conductor. Carbon dioxide is introduced into the electromethanogenic reactor and the electromethanogenesis microbes/enzymes and the carbon dioxide interact and produce a fuel gas. The fuel gas is stored for subsequent use, for example use in power generation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Jennifer Marie Knipe, Sarah E. Baker, Marcus A. Worsley, Swetha Chandrasekaran
  • Publication number: 20190291067
    Abstract: Fabrication of functional polymer-based particles by crosslinking UV-curable polymer drops in mid-air and collecting crosslinked particles in a solid container, a liquid suspension, or an air flow. The particles can contain different phases in the form or layered structures that contain one to multiple cores, or structures that are blended with dissolved or emulsified smaller domains. A curing system produces ultraviolet rays that are directed onto the particles in the jet stream from one side. A reflector positioned on other side of the jet stream reflects the ultraviolet rays back onto the particles in the jet stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicants: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC, PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Congwang Ye, Roger D. Aines, Sarah E. Baker, Caitlyn Christian Cook, Eric B. Duoss, Joshua D. Kuntz, Elaine Lee, James S. Oakdale, Andrew J. Pascall, Joshuah K. Stolaroff, Marcus A. Worsley, Carlos J. Martinez
  • Publication number: 20190240611
    Abstract: A composite material for gas capture including CO2 capture and capture of other gases. The composite material includes solid or liquid reactive material, filler material, and a gas-permeable polymer coating such that the reactive material forms micron-scale domains in the filler material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Du T. Nguyen, Sarah E. Baker, William L. Bourcier, Joshuah K. Stolaroff, Congwang Ye, Maxwell R. Murialdo, Maira R. Cerón Hernández, Jennifer M. Knipe
  • Publication number: 20190232247
    Abstract: A composite material for gas capture, notably CO2 capture and storage. The composite material includes a mixture of a solid or liquid reactive filler and a gas permeable polymer such that the reactive filler forms micron-scale domains in the polymer matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Du T. Nguyen, Roger D. Aines, Sarah E. Baker, William L. Bourcier, Eric B. Duoss, James S. Oakdale, Megan M. Smith, William L. Smith, Joshuah K. Stolaroff, Congwang Ye
  • Patent number: 10300430
    Abstract: A composite material for gas capture, notably CO2 capture and storage. The composite material includes a mixture of a solid or liquid reactive filler and a gas-permeable polymer such that the reactive filler forms micron-scale domains in the polymer matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Du T. Nguyen, Roger D. Aines, Sarah E. Baker, William L. Bourcier, Eric B. Duoss, James S. Oakdale, Megan M. Smith, William L. Smith, Joshuah K. Stolaroff, Congwang Ye
  • Publication number: 20180272268
    Abstract: A composite material for gas capture, notably CO2 capture and storage. The composite material includes a mixture of a solid or liquid reactive filler and a gas-permeable polymer such that the reactive filler forms micron-scale domains in the polymer matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Du T. Nguyen, Roger D. Aines, Sarah E. Baker, William L. Bourcier, Eric B. Duoss, James S. Oakdale, Megan M. Smith, William L. Smith, Joshuah K. Stolaroff, Congwang Ye
  • Patent number: 9821287
    Abstract: Encapsulated solids are made by first encapsulating precursor materials in a polymer shell. The precursors are some combination of solids, liquids, gases, and/or gels. The precursors are then transformed into solids by emplacement of the capsule in an environment where gas or fluid transport into or out of the polymer shell causes transformation into solids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignees: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: William L. Bourcier, Roger D. Aines, Sarah E. Baker, Eric B. Duoss, Amitesh Maiti, Jeffery J. Roberts, Christopher M. Spadaccini, Joshuah K. Stolaroff, John J. Vericella, Jennifer A. Lewis, James O. Hardin, IV, William C. Floyd, III
  • Patent number: 9688718
    Abstract: Provided herein are nanolipoprotein particles that comprise a membrane associated hydrogenase and related assemblies, devices, methods and systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Sarah E. Baker, Brett A. Chromy, Paul Henderson, Paul D. Hoeprich, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20150115487
    Abstract: Encapsulated solids are made by first encapsulating precursor materials in a polymer shell. The precursors are some combination of solids, liquids, gases, and/or gels. The precursors are then transformed into solids by emplacement of the capsule in an environment where gas or fluid transport into or out of the polymer shell causes transformation into solids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: William L. Bourcier, III, Roger D. Aines, Sarah E. Baker, Eric B. Duoss, Amitesh Maiti, Jeffery J. Roberts, Christopher M. Spadaccini, Joshuah K. Stolaroff, John J. Vericella, Jennifer A. Lewis, James O. Hardin, IV, William C. Floyd, III
  • Patent number: 8877069
    Abstract: A system is provided that substantially increases the efficiency of CO2 capture and removal by positioning a catalyst within an optimal distance from the air-liquid interface. The catalyst is positioned within the layer determined to be the highest concentration of carbon dioxide. A hydrophobic tether is attached to the catalyst and the hydrophobic tether modulates the position of the catalyst within the liquid layer containing the highest concentration of carbon dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC.
    Inventors: Carlos A. Valdez, Joe H. Satcher, Jr., Roger D. Aines, Sergio E. Wong, Sarah E. Baker, Felice C. Lightstone, Joshuah K. Stolaroff
  • Patent number: 8394351
    Abstract: Various methods and structures of complexes and molecules are described herein related to a zinc-centered catalyst for removing carbon dioxide from atmospheric or aqueous environments. According to one embodiment, a method for creating a tris(triazolyl)pentaerythritol molecule includes contacting a pentaerythritol molecule with a propargyl halide molecule to create a trialkyne molecule, and contacting the trialkyne molecule with an azide molecule to create the tris(triazolyl)pentaerythritol molecule. In another embodiment, a method for creating a tris(imidazolyl)pentaerythritol molecule includes alkylating an imidazole 2-carbaldehyde molecule to create a monoalkylated aldehyde molecule, reducing the monoalkylated aldehyde molecule to create an alcohol molecule, converting the alcohol molecule to create an alkyl halide molecule using thionyl halide, and reacting the alkyl halide molecule with a pentaerythritol molecule to create a tris(imidazolyl)pentaerythritol molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Carlos A. Valdez, Joe H. Satcher, Jr., Roger D. Aines, Sarah E. Baker
  • Publication number: 20120199535
    Abstract: A system is provided that substantially increases the efficiency of CO2 capture and removal by positioning a catalyst within an optimal distance from the air-liquid interface. The catalyst is positioned within the layer determined to be the highest concentration of carbon dioxide. A hydrophobic tether is attached to the catalyst and the hydrophobic tether modulates the position of the catalyst within the liquid layer containing the highest concentration of carbon dioxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Carlos A. Valdez, Joe H. Satcher, JR., Roger D. Aines, Sergio E. Wong, Sarah E. Baker, Felice C. Lighstone, Joshuah K. Stolaroff
  • Publication number: 20110293496
    Abstract: Various methods and structures of complexes and molecules are described herein related to a zinc-centered catalyst for removing carbon dioxide from atmospheric or aqueous environments. According to one embodiment, a method for creating a tris(triazolyl)pentaerythritol molecule includes contacting a pentaerythritol molecule with a propargyl halide molecule to create a trialkyne molecule, and contacting the trialkyne molecule with an azide molecule to create the tris(triazolyl)pentaerythritol molecule. In another embodiment, a method for creating a tris(imidazolyl)pentaerythritol molecule includes alkylating an imidazole 2-carbaldehyde molecule to create a monoalkylated aldehyde molecule, reducing the monoalkylated aldehyde molecule to create an alcohol molecule, converting the alcohol molecule to create an alkyl halide molecule using thionyl halide, and reacting the alkyl halide molecule with a pentaerythritol molecule to create a tris(imidazolyl)pentaerythritol molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Carlos A. Valdez, Joe H. Satcher, JR., Roger D. Aines, Sarah E. Baker
  • Publication number: 20090186393
    Abstract: Provided herein are nanolipoprotein particles that comprise a membrane associated hydrogenase and related assemblies, devices, methods and systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: Sarah E. Baker, Brett A. Chromy, Paul Henderson, Paul D. Hoeprich, JR.