Patents by Inventor Sarah M. Simon

Sarah M. Simon 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).

  • Patent number: 10980919
    Abstract: Two-dimensional materials, particularly graphene-based materials, having a plurality of apertures thereon can be formed into enclosures for various substances and introduced to an environment, particularly a biological environment (in vivo or in vitro). One or more selected substances can be released into the environment, one or more selected substances from the environment can enter the enclosure, one or more selected substances from the environment can be prevented from entering the enclosure, one or more selected substances can be retained within the enclosure, or combinations thereof. The enclosure can for example allow a sense-response paradigm to be realized. The enclosure can for example provide immunoisolation for materials, such as living cells, retained therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Sarah M. Simon, Jacob L. Swett
  • Patent number: 10981120
    Abstract: A method for the repair of defects in a graphene or other two-dimensional material through interfacial polymerization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Han Liu, Sarah M. Simon, Steven Lloyd Sinsabaugh
  • Patent number: 10653824
    Abstract: Various systems and methods relating to two-dimensional materials such as graphene. A membrane include a cross-linked graphene platelet polymer that includes a plurality of cross-linked graphene platelets. The cross-linked graphene platelets include a graphene portion and a cross-linking portion. The cross-linking portion contains a 4 to 10 atom link. The cross-linked graphene platelet polymer is produced by reaction of an epoxide functionalized graphene platelet and a (meth)acrylate or (meth)acrylamide functionalized cross-linker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Peter V. Bedworth, Steven Edward Bullock, Sarah M. Simon, Steven W. Sinton, John B. Stetson, Jr., Jacob L. Swett, Scott E. Heise
  • Patent number: 10418143
    Abstract: Sheets of graphene-based material comprising single layer graphene and suitable for formation of a plurality of perforations in the single layer graphene are provided. In an aspect, the sheets of graphene-based material are formed by chemical vapor deposition followed by one or more conditioning steps. In a further aspect, the sheets of graphene-based material include non-graphenic carbon-based material and may be characterized the amount, mobility and/or volatility of the non-graphenic carbon-based material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob L. Swett, Peter V. Bedworth, Scott E. Heise, Steven W. Sinton, Sarah M Simon
  • Patent number: 10376845
    Abstract: Some embodiments comprise membranes comprising a first layer comprising a porous graphene-based material; a second layer comprising a porous graphene-based material; a channel positioned between the first layer and the second layer, wherein the channel has a tunable channel diameter; and at least one spacer substance positioned in the channel, wherein the spacer substance is responsive to the environmental stimulus. In some cases, the membranes have more than two layers of porous graphene-based material. Permeability of a membrane can be altered by exposing the membrane to an environmental stimulus. Membranes can be used in methods of water filtration, immune-isolation, timed drug release (e.g., sustained or delayed release), hemodialysis, or hemofiltration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob Louis Swett, Sarah M. Simon, Peter V. Bedworth
  • Publication number: 20190143276
    Abstract: A method for the repair of defects in a graphene or other two-dimensional material through interfacial polymerization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Han Liu, Sarah M. Simon, Steven Lloyd Sinsabaugh
  • Patent number: 10213746
    Abstract: A method for the repair of defects in a graphene or other two-dimensional material through interfacial polymerization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Han Liu, Sarah M. Simon, Steven Lloyd Sinsabaugh
  • Patent number: 10015844
    Abstract: A condensation inhibiting device includes a condensation inhibiting unit for inhibiting condensation on a first surface, and a thermoelectric generator which powers the condensation inhibiting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Steven E. Bullock, Sarah M. Simon, John B. Stetson, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20170298191
    Abstract: Provided herein are cross-linked graphene platelet polymers, compositions thereof, filtration devices comprising the cross-linked graphene platelet polymers and/or compositions thereof and method is using and making the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Edward Bullock, Sarah M. Simon, John B. Stetson,, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170296979
    Abstract: Some embodiments comprise membranes comprising a first layer comprising a porous graphene-based material; a second layer comprising a porous graphene-based material; a channel positioned between the first layer and the second layer, wherein the channel has a tunable channel diameter; and at least one spacer substance positioned in the channel, wherein the spacer substance is responsive to the environmental stimulus. In some cases, the membranes have more than two layers of porous graphene-based material. Permeability of a membrane can be altered by exposing the membrane to an environmental stimulus. Membranes can be used in methods of water filtration, immune-isolation, timed drug release (e.g., sustained or delayed release), hemodialysis, or hemofiltration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob Louis SWETT, Sarah M. Simon, Peter V. Bedworth
  • Publication number: 20170296706
    Abstract: Two-dimensional materials, particularly graphene-based materials, having a plurality of apertures thereon can be formed into enclosures for various substances and introduced to an environment, particularly a biological environment (in vivo or in vitro). One or more selected substances can be released into the environment, one or more selected substances from the environment can enter the enclosure, one or more selected substances from the environment can be prevented from entering the enclosure, one or more selected substances can be retained within the enclosure, or combinations thereof. The enclosure can for example allow a sense-response paradigm to be realized. The enclosure can for example provide immunoisolation for materials, such as living cells, retained therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Sarah M. SIMON, Jacob L. SWETT
  • Publication number: 20170296972
    Abstract: Two-dimensional materials having apertures in their basal planes are described, where at least a portion of the apertures are occluded with a selectively introduced occluding moiety. Occluding moieties that pass into apertures function to occlude apertures. Composite membranes are described having a porous substrate with a two-dimensional material disposed on the membrane and covering only a portion of the pores, wherein at least a portion of uncovered substrate pores are occluded. Pore occlusion can be achieved by introduction of an occluding particle optionally followed by chemical reaction, deformation or swelling of the particle to facilitate occlusion of pores. Two-dimensional materials covering substrate pores can be size-selected and optionally functionalized providing for selective permeability through composite membranes. Methods for occluding defects and apertures in two-dimensional materials and for selectively occluding pores in composite membranes are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Steven W. Sinton, Peter V. Bedworth, Sarah M. Simon, Jacob Louis Swett, Scott E. Heise
  • Publication number: 20170296976
    Abstract: A method for the repair of defects in a graphene or other two-dimensional material through interfacial polymerization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Han Liu, Sarah M. Simon, Steven Lloyd Sinsabaugh
  • Publication number: 20170040082
    Abstract: Sheets of graphene-based material comprising single layer graphene and suitable for formation of a plurality of perforations in the single layer graphene are provided. In an aspect, the sheets of graphene-based material are formed by chemical vapor deposition followed by one or more conditioning steps. In a further aspect, the sheets of graphene-based material include non-graphenic carbon-based material and may be characterized the amount, mobility and/or volatility of the non-graphenic carbon-based material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob L. SWETT, Peter V. BEDWORTH, Scott E. HEISE, Steven W. SINTON, Sarah M. SIMON
  • Publication number: 20170037356
    Abstract: Two-dimensional materials, particularly graphene-based materials, having a plurality of apertures therein can be formed into enclosures for various substances and a fibrous layer can be provided on an outside and/or on an inside of the enclosure. The enclosures can be exposed to an environment, such as a biological environment (in vivo or in vitro), where the fibrous layer can promote vascular ingrowth. One or more substances within the enclosure can be released into the environment, one or more selected substances from the environment can enter the enclosure, one or more selected substances from the environment can be prevented from entering the enclosure, one or more selected substances can be retained within the enclosure, or combinations thereof. The enclosure can, for example, allow a sense-response paradigm to be realized. The enclosure can, for example, provide immunoisolation for materials, such as living cells, retained therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Sarah M. Simon, Steven Lloyd Sinsabaugh, Jacob Louis Swett
  • Publication number: 20170036911
    Abstract: Perforated sheets of graphene-based material having a plurality of perforations are provided. The perforated sheets may include perforated single layer graphene. The perforations may be located over greater than 10% of said area of said sheet of graphene-based material and the mean pore size of the perforations selected from the range of 0.3 nm to 1 ?m. Methods for making the perforated sheets are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob L. SWETT, Peter V. BEDWORTH, Scott E. HEISE, Steven W. SINTON, Sarah M. SIMON
  • Publication number: 20170035943
    Abstract: Two-dimensional materials can be formed into enclosures for various substances and a substrate layer can be provided on an outside and/or on an inside of the enclosure, wherein the enclosure is not cytotoxic. The enclosures can be exposed to an environment, such as a biological environment (in vivo or in vitro), where the fibrous layer can promote vascular ingrowth. One or more substances within the enclosure can be released into the environment, one or more selected substances from the environment can enter the enclosure, one or more selected substances from the environment can be prevented from entering the enclosure, one or more selected substances can be retained within the enclosure, or combinations thereof. The enclosure can, for example, allow a sense-response paradigm to be realized. The enclosure can, for example, provide immunoisolation for materials, such as living cells, retained therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Sarah M. SIMON, Jacob L. Swett, Peter V. Bedworth, Scott E. Heise
  • Publication number: 20170001599
    Abstract: A condensation inhibiting device includes a condensation inhibiting unit for inhibiting condensation on a first surface, and a thermoelectric generator which powers the condensation inhibiting unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Steven E. Bullock, Sarah M. Simon, John B. Stetson, JR.
  • Patent number: 9507145
    Abstract: A condensation inhibiting layer includes an electrostrictive actuator film, and a treated surface formed on the electrostrictive actuator film and including a plurality of channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Steven E. Bullock, Sarah M. Simon, John B. Stetson, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20160339160
    Abstract: Various systems and methods relating to two-dimensional materials such as graphene. A membrane include a cross-linked graphene platelet polymer that includes a plurality of cross-linked graphene platelets. The cross-linked graphene platelets include a graphene portion and a cross-linking portion. The cross-linking portion contains a 4 to 10 atom link. The cross-linked graphene platelet polymer is produced by reaction of an epoxide functionalized graphene platelet and a (meth)acrylate or (meth)acrylamide functionalized cross-linker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Peter V. Bedworth, Steven Edward Bullock, Sarah M. Simon, Steven W. Sinton, John. B. Stetson, Jacob L. Swett, Scott E. Heise