Patents by Inventor Timothy Manning Swager
Timothy Manning Swager 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).
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Publication number: 20240164432Abstract: Compositions configured to interact with organic molecules, and related articles and methods, are generally described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2022Publication date: May 23, 2024Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Timothy Manning Swager, Ruqiang Lu
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Publication number: 20240141134Abstract: Compositions, articles, and methods related to hydrogen gas sensors are generally described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Timothy Manning Swager, Lennon Shaoxiong Luo
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Patent number: 11955280Abstract: Strong and flexible electrically conductive polymers comprising hydrogen-bondable moieties are described herein. The electrically conductive polymers are formed by polymerizing an electron donating aromatic monomer in the presence of an oxidant, solvent, and/or hydrogen-bondable additive, such as an additive comprising a hydroxyl group.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: PolyJoule, Inc.Inventors: Eli Paster, Taizoon Canteenwala, Eliza Spear, Zhengguo Zhu, Timothy Manning Swager
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Publication number: 20240077420Abstract: Compositions, articles, systems, and methods for sensing and/or authentication using luminescence imaging are generally provided. In some embodiments, an article (or packaging material of an article) is associated with an emissive material comprising an emissive species (e.g., a luminescent species). In some cases, the emissive species has an emission lifetime of at least 10 nanoseconds (ns). In some cases, a characteristic of an article (e.g., identity, authenticity, age, quality, purity) may be determined by obtaining an image (or series of images) comprising time-dependent information related to an emissive species. In certain instances, for example, the emission lifetime of an emissive species may be determined from an image (or series of images). Since the emission lifetime of an emissive species may be modified by a number of factors, including but not limited to binding or proximity to other molecules (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: C2Sense, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Manning Swager, Jason R. Cox, Robert Deans
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Patent number: 11891481Abstract: Compositions and methods related to the synthesis and application of poly(aryl ether)s are generally described.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Timothy Manning Swager, Zachary Smith, Francesco Maria Benedetti, Sheng Guo
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Publication number: 20240003890Abstract: Particle-based detection of analytes including, for example, systems, kits, and methods for growth, isolation, and/or monitoring of analytes are generally disclosed. In some embodiments, the systems and methods described herein are generally directed to the capture and/or concentrating of a target species (e.g., analyte) to be detected and/or monitored. In some embodiments, the materials, systems, and methods described herein may be used to create luminescent signals in response to the presence of selected analytes such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites. In some cases, the target analyte is a pathogenic bacteria, a pathogenic virus, a pathogenic parasite, or toxin.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2021Publication date: January 4, 2024Applicant: Xibus Systems, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Manning Swager, Kent Harvey, Matthias Oberli
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Patent number: 11861437Abstract: A method of detecting a stimulus can include detecting an output from a radio frequency identification tag including a sensor. A smartphone-based sensing strategy can use chemiresponsive nanomaterials integrated into the circuitry of commercial Near Field Communication tags to achieve non-line-of-sight, portable, and inexpensive detection and discrimination of gas phase chemicals (e.g., ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, cyclohexanone, and water) at part-per-thousand and part-per-million concentrations.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2018Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Timothy Manning Swager, Joseph Michael Azzarelli, Jens Bomholdt Ravnsbæk, Katherine Andrea Mirica
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Publication number: 20230258618Abstract: Rapid detection of analytes including, for example, systems, kits, and methods for growth, isolation, and/or monitoring of analytes are generally disclosed. In some embodiments, the systems and methods described herein are generally directed to the capture and/or concentrating of a target species (e.g., analyte) to be detected and/or monitored. In some embodiments, the materials, systems, and methods described herein may be used to create luminescent signals in response to the presence of selected analytes such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites. In some cases, the target analyte is a pathogenic bacteria, a pathogenic virus, a pathogenic parasite, or toxin.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: Xibus Systems, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Manning Swager, Peter L. Antionette, Matthias Oberli, Brandon Selover, Kent Harvey
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Patent number: 11726093Abstract: Components, systems, and methods for gas sensing identification are generally disclosed. In some embodiments, a characteristic of an article (e.g., identity, authenticity, property, product associated information such as age or quality, etc.) may be determined by determining the presence (e.g., an amount) or absence of a chemical compound (or compounds) emanating from the article. For example, the presence or absence of the compound (or compounds) emanating from the article identifies a characteristic of the article. In some embodiments, the chemical compound(s) has been proactively added to the article. That is to say, in some embodiments, the chemical compound is not inherently associated with the article but is added in order to, for example, identify a characteristic of the article.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: C2Sense, Inc.Inventors: Robert Deans, John Benjamin Goods, Alexander Robertson Petty, Jan Markus Schnorr, Timothy Manning Swager, Travis Matthew Theis, Laura Jane Tschiegg, Joseph J. Walish, Nicole Katheryn Keller
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Patent number: 11726037Abstract: Compositions, articles, systems, and methods for sensing and/or authentication using luminescence imaging are generally provided. In some embodiments, an article (or packaging material of an article) is associated with an emissive material comprising an emissive species (e.g., a luminescent species). In some cases, the emissive species has an emission lifetime of at least 10 nanoseconds (ns). In some cases, a characteristic of an article (e.g., identity, authenticity, age, quality, purity) may be determined by obtaining an image (or series of images) comprising time-dependent information related to an emissive species. In certain instances, for example, the emission lifetime of an emissive species may be determined from an image (or series of images). Since the emission lifetime of an emissive species may be modified by a number of factors, including but not limited to binding or proximity to other molecules (e.g.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: C2Sense, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Manning Swager, Jason R. Cox, Robert Deans
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Patent number: 11662346Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to: sensing and/or authentication using luminescence imaging; diagnostic assays, systems, and related methods; temporal thermal sensing and related methods; and/or to emissive species, such as those excitable by white light, and related systems and methods.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: C2Sense, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Manning Swager, Jason R. Cox, Robert Deans
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Patent number: 11658322Abstract: A major challenge in the development of anion exchange membranes for fuel cells is the design and synthesis of highly stable (chemically and mechanically) and conducting membranes. Membranes that can endure highly alkaline environments while rapidly transporting hydroxides are desired. A design for using cross-linked polymer membranes is disclosed to produce ionic highways along charge delocalized pyrazolium and homoconjugated triptycenes. The ionic highway membranes show improved performance in key parameters. Specifically, a conductivity of 111.6 mS cm?1 at 80° C. was obtained with a low 7.9% water uptake and 0.91 mmol g?1 ion exchange capacity. In contrast to existing materials, these systems have higher conductivities at reduced hydration and ionic exchange capacities, emphasizing the role of the highway. The membranes retain more than 75% of initial conductivity after 30 days of alkaline stability test.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Timothy Manning Swager, Jeffrey C. Grossman, Sibo Lin, Yoonseob Kim, Yanming Wang, Arthur France-Lanord, You-Chi Wu, Yifan Li, Yichong Wang
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Patent number: 11656226Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to: sensing and/or authentication using luminescence imaging; diagnostic assays, systems, and related methods; temporal thermal sensing and related methods; and/or to emissive species, such as those excitable by white light, and related systems and methods.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: C2Sense, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Manning Swager, Jason R. Cox, Robert Deans, Zhengguo Zhu, Brian E. Fratto, Gabriel Davis
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Patent number: 11513118Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to: sensing and/or authentication using luminescence imaging; diagnostic assays, systems, and related methods; temporal thermal sensing and related methods; and/or to emissive species, such as those excitable by white light, and related systems and methods.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: C2Sense, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Manning Swager, Jason R. Cox, Robert Deans
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Patent number: 11508532Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to compositions, devices, and methods for storage of energy (e.g., electrical energy). In some cases, devices including polyacetylene-containing polymers are provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: PolyJoule, Inc.Inventors: Ian W. Hunter, Timothy Manning Swager, Zhengguo Zhu
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Publication number: 20220367884Abstract: Systems, articles, and methods directed to electrochemical systems (e.g., batteries) and the electrochemical reduction of halogenated compounds are generally described. In certain embodiments, the halogenated compound comprises a haloalkane associated with a conjugated system via at least one alkene linker or alkyne linker.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Betar Gallant, Timothy Manning Swager, Kosuke Yoshinaga, Haining Gao
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Patent number: 11499033Abstract: A polymer composite formed from an epoxy based polymer and an amino-graphene. The epoxy based polymer forms a polymer matrix and the amino graphene is dispersed throughout the polymer matrix. Further, a graphene is functionalized with 3,5-dinitrophenyl groups to form functionalized graphene and one or more amine functional groups form Meisenheimer complexes with the functionalized graphene to form the amino-graphene. An associated method of making the polymer composite is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignees: Saudi Arabian Oil Company, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Haleema A. Alamri, Timothy Manning Swager, Aziz Fihri, Ihsan Altaie, S. Sherry Zhu
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Publication number: 20220343126Abstract: A wireless sensor platform design and a single walled carbon nanotube/ionic liquid-based chemidosimeter system can incorporated into a highly sensitive and selective chemical hazard badge that can dosimetrically detect an analyte down to a sub parts-per-million concentration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2021Publication date: October 27, 2022Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Timothy Manning Swager, Joseph Michael Azzarelli, Rong Zhu
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Publication number: 20220282041Abstract: Compositions and methods related to the synthesis and application of poly(aryl ether)s are generally described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2021Publication date: September 8, 2022Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Timothy Manning Swager, Zachary Smith, Francesco Maria Benedetti, Sheng Guo
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Publication number: 20220282042Abstract: Compositions and methods related to the synthesis and application of poly(aryl ether)s are generally described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2021Publication date: September 8, 2022Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Timothy Manning Swager, Richard Liu, Sheng Guo