Patents by Inventor Vincent D. McGinniss
Vincent D. McGinniss 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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Patent number: 10018853Abstract: Methods and devices for altering the power of a lens, such as an intraocular lens, are disclosed. In one method, the lens comprises a single polymer matrix containing crosslinkable pendant groups, wherein the polymer matrix increases in volume when crosslinked. The lens does not contain free monomer. Upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation, crosslinking causes the exposed portion of the lens to increase in volume, causing an increase in the refractive index. In another method, the lens comprises a polymer matrix containing photobleachable chromophores. Upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation, photobleaching causes a decrease in refractive index in the exposed portion without any change in lens thickness. These methods avoid the need to wait for diffusion to occur to change the lens shape and avoid the need for a second exposure to radiation to lock in the changes to the lens.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Steven M. Risser, Vincent D. McGinniss
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Patent number: 9827088Abstract: Methods and devices for altering the power of a lens, such as an intraocular lens, are disclosed. In one method, the lens comprises a single polymer matrix containing crosslinkable pendant groups, wherein the polymer matrix increases in volume when crosslinked. The lens does not contain free monomer. Upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation, crosslinking causes the exposed portion of the lens to increase in volume, causing an increase in the refractive index. In another method, the lens comprises a polymer matrix containing photobleachable chromophores. Upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation, photobleaching causes a decrease in refractive index in the exposed portion without any change in lens thickness. These methods avoid the need to wait for diffusion to occur to change the lens shape and avoid the need for a second exposure to radiation to lock in the changes to the lens.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Steven M. Risser, Vincent D. McGinniss
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Patent number: 9801371Abstract: Self-assembly is defined as the ability of an active ingredient (AI), when mixed with a polymer or polymers (solid or liquid state), to form either a complex or a strong attraction with the polymer/polymers, which influences the controlled release of the total system. This AI-polymer interaction or strong attraction can form in the solid state or in solution. The AI-polymer interaction also can form when applied to a filter paper, soil, seeds, or plant vegetation substrates, where the AI and polymer self-assembles into an AI-polymer-substrate matrix or complex that influences how the AI releases from the complex or matrix in a controlled manner.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Vincent D. McGinniss, Robert S. Whitmore, Jr., K. David Monson, Melissa S. Roshon, Kevin B. Spahr, Steven M. Risser
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Patent number: 9421090Abstract: Methods and devices for altering the power of a lens, such as an intraocular lens, are disclosed. In one method, the lens comprises a single polymer matrix containing crosslinkable pendant groups, wherein the polymer matrix increases in volume when crosslinked. The lens does not contain free monomer. Upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation, crosslinking causes the exposed portion of the lens to increase in volume, causing an increase in the refractive index. In another method, the lens comprises a polymer matrix containing photobleachable chromophores. Upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation, photobleaching causes a decrease in refractive index in the exposed portion without any change in lens thickness. These methods avoid the need to wait for diffusion to occur to change the lens shape and avoid the need for a second exposure to radiation to lock in the changes to the lens.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2012Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: BATTELLE MEDICAL INSTITUTEInventors: Vincent D. McGinniss, Steven M. Risser, Cynthia J. Roberts
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Publication number: 20160228238Abstract: Methods and devices for altering the power of a lens, such as an intraocular lens, are disclosed. In one method, the lens comprises a single polymer matrix containing crosslinkable pendant groups, wherein the polymer matrix increases in volume when crosslinked. The lens does not contain free monomer. Upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation, crosslinking causes the exposed portion of the lens to increase in volume, causing an increase in the refractive index. In another method, the lens comprises a polymer matrix containing photobleachable chromophores. Upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation, photobleaching causes a decrease in refractive index in the exposed portion without any change in lens thickness. These methods avoid the need to wait for diffusion to occur to change the lens shape and avoid the need for a second exposure to radiation to lock in the changes to the lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2014Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Steven M. RISSER, Vincent D. MCGINNISS
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Publication number: 20160195734Abstract: Methods and devices for altering the power of a lens, such as an intraocular lens, are disclosed. In one method, the lens comprises a single polymer matrix containing crosslinkable pendant groups, wherein the polymer matrix increases in volume when crosslinked. The lens does not contain free monomer. Upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation, crosslinking causes the exposed portion of the lens to increase in volume, causing an increase in the refractive index. In another method, the lens comprises a polymer matrix containing photobleachable chromophores. Upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation, photobleaching causes a decrease in refractive index in the exposed portion without any change in lens thickness. These methods avoid the need to wait for diffusion to occur to change the lens shape and avoid the need for a second exposure to radiation to lock in the changes to the lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Steven M. Risser, Vincent D. McGinniss
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Patent number: 9379644Abstract: Rotary motion devices (10) are provided. In one embodiment, the rotary motion devices (10) may comprise: a mass (12); a circumferential component (14); a plurality of spokes (16) connecting the mass (12) to the circumferential component (14), at least one of the spokes (16) comprising an electroactive polymer, wherein: the at least one spoke (16) has at least one input electrode and is configured to deflect upon application of an electrical potential across the at least one input electrode, and the rotary motion device (10) is configured such that deflection of the at least one spoke (16) causes the mass (12) to move, thereby causing the rotary motion device (10) to become off balance with respect to gravity, and rotate.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2011Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Jay Sayre, Mark Stasik, Chuck Plaxico, Megan Moore, Vincent D. McGinniss, James Kennedy
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Patent number: 9318272Abstract: Improved capacitors containing novel electrodes are described. One electrode composition comprises mixed metal oxides of the transition metals nickel and cobalt in a molar ratio of 0.5:1 or greater, and optionally containing a binder and carbon nanotubes. The resulting capacitors can be characterized by superior properties including higher specific capacitance values at higher voltage scan rates than the prior art. Methods of forming the electrodes that produce superior results are also described.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2010Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Steven M. Risser, Vincent D. McGinniss, Bing Tan, Kevin B. Spahr, Homero Casteneda-Lopez
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Patent number: 9232993Abstract: Methods and devices for altering the power of a lens, such as an intraocular lens, are disclosed. In one method, the lens comprises a single polymer matrix containing crosslinkable pendant groups, wherein the polymer matrix increases in volume when crosslinked. The lens does not contain free monomer. Upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation, crosslinking causes the exposed portion of the lens to increase in volume, causing an increase in the refractive index. In another method, the lens comprises a polymer matrix containing photobleachable chromophores. Upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation, photobleaching causes a decrease in refractive index in the exposed portion without any change in lens thickness. These methods avoid the need to wait for diffusion to occur to change the lens shape and avoid the need for a second exposure to radiation to lock in the changes to the lens.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2009Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Vincent D. McGinniss, Steven M. Risser, Cynthia J. Roberts
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Publication number: 20150165389Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for forming or treating reverse osmosis (RO), forward osmosis (FO), microfiltration (MF), or nanofiltration (NF) membranes, which includes a stable liquid blend of two of the following polymers: an oxygen polymer, a nitrogen polymer, and a sulfur polymer, where each polymer in a blend have matched solubility parameters; provided, that a nitrogen polymer can be in the form of a powder; where the weight ratio of polymers in each blend can range from 1:99 to 99:1; where each polymer optionally can be halogenated; where any polymer can be dispersed in a solvent for forming the blend.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Vincent D. McGinniss, Jay Randall Sayre, Olga B. Koper, Gregory R. White, David C. Masterson, Kevin B. Spahr, Jeffrey Ellis, John Dee Clay, John R. Stickel, Manfred Luttinger, Ann Lane, Jerry K. Mueller, JR.
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Patent number: 9007742Abstract: Capacitors containing novel electrodes and electrolytes are described. One electrode composition comprises an oxide of Mn and Fe in a Mn:Fe molar ratio of 3:1 to 5:1. Another electrode composition comprises an oxide comprising Ni, Co, and Fe; wherein the Ni and Co are present in a Ni/Co molar ratio in the range of 0.5 to 2 and a Fe and Ni are present in a Ni/Fe molar ratio in the range of 1.0 to 10. The resulting capacitors can be characterized by superior properties. Methods of forming the electrodes from gels are also described. An electrolyte comprising a Li salt in a carbonate solution, wherein the carbonate solution comprises 10-30% ethylene carbonate and 70-90% propylene carbonate is also described.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2010Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Steven M. Risser, Vincent D. McGinniss, Bing Tan, Kevin B. Spahr, Homero Castenada-Lopez
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Patent number: 8736942Abstract: An electrochromic device that is capable of changing the transmission of either visible or infrared radiations as a function of the polarity of a voltage applied to the device.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Steven M. Risser, Vincent D. McGinniss, Amy M. Heintz, Kevin B. Spahr, James D. Browning
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Publication number: 20130231244Abstract: Self-assembly is defined as the ability of an active ingredient (AI), when mixed with a polymer or polymers (solid or liquid state), to form either a complex or a strong attraction with the polymer/polymers, which influences the controlled release of the total system. This AI-polymer interaction or strong attraction can form in the solid state or in solution. The AI-polymer interaction also can form when applied to a filter paper, soil, seeds, or plant vegetation substrates, where the AI and polymer self-assembles into an AI-polymer-substrate matrix or complex that influences how the AI releases from the complex or matrix in a controlled manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2011Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Vincent D. McGinniss, Robert S. Whitmore, JR., K. David Monson, Melissa S. Roshon, Kevin B. Spahr, Steven B. Risser
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Publication number: 20130192910Abstract: Rotary motion devices (10) are provided. In one embodiment, the rotary motion devices (10) may comprise: a mass (12); a circumferential component (14); a plurality of spokes (16) connecting the mass (12) to the circumferential component (14), at least one of the spokes (16) comprising an electroactive polymer, wherein: the at least one spoke (16) has at least one input electrode and is configured to deflect upon application of an electrical potential across the at least one input electrode, and the rotary motion device (10) is configured such that deflection of the at least one spoke (16) causes the mass (12) to move, thereby causing the rotary motion device (10) to become off balance with respect to gravity, and rotate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2011Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Jay Sayre, Mark Stasik, Chuck Plaxico, Megan Moore, Vincent D. McGinniss, James Kennedy
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Publication number: 20130010346Abstract: An electrochromic device that is capable of changing the transmission of either visible or infrared radiations as a function of the polarity of a voltage applied to the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2011Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Steven M. Risser, Vincent D. McGinniss, Amy M. Heintz, Kevin B. Spahr, James D. Browning
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Publication number: 20120268710Abstract: Methods and devices for altering the power of a lens, such as an intraocular lens, are disclosed. In one method, the lens comprises a single polymer matrix containing crosslinkable pendant groups, wherein the polymer matrix increases in volume when crosslinked. The lens does not contain free monomer. Upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation, crosslinking causes the exposed portion of the lens to increase in volume, causing an increase in the refractive index. In another method, the lens comprises a polymer matrix containing photobleachable chromophores. Upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation, photobleaching causes a decrease in refractive index in the exposed portion without any change in lens thickness. These methods avoid the need to wait for diffusion to occur to change the lens shape and avoid the need for a second exposure to radiation to lock in the changes to the lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicants: The Ohio State University Research Foundation, Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Vincent D. McGinniss, Steven M. Risser, Cynthia J. Roberts
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Publication number: 20120249089Abstract: Improved capacitors containing novel electrodes are described. One electrode composition comprises mixed metal oxides of the transition metals nickel and cobalt in a molar ratio of 0.5:1 or greater, and optionally containing a binder and carbon nanotubes. The resulting capacitors can be characterized by superior properties including higher specific capacitance values at higher voltage scan rates than the prior art. Methods of forming the electrodes that produce superior results are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2010Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Steven M. Risser, Vincent D. McGinniss, Bing Tan, Kevin B. Spahr, Homero Castaneda-Lopez
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Publication number: 20120153887Abstract: Capacitors containing novel electrodes and electrolytes are described. One electrode composition comprises an oxide of Mn and Fe in a Mn:Fe molar ratio of 3:1 to 5:1. Another electrode composition comprises an oxide comprising Ni, Co, and Fe; wherein the Ni and Co are present in a Ni/Co molar ratio in the range of 0.5 to 2 and a Fe and Ni are present in a Ni/Fe molar ratio in the range of 1.0 to 10. The resulting capacitors can be characterized by superior properties. Methods of forming the electrodes from gels are also described. An electrolyte comprising a Li salt in a carbonate solution, wherein the carbonate solution comprises 10-30% ethylene carbonate and 70-90% propylene carbonate is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Steven M. Risser, Vincent D. McGinniss, Bing Tan, Kevin B. Spahr, Homero Castenada-Lopez
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Publication number: 20120059163Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a hyperpolarizable organic chromophore. The chromophore is a nonlinear optically active compound that includes a ?-donor conjugated to a ?-acceptor through a ?-electron conjugated bridge. In other aspects of the invention, donor structures and acceptor structures are provided. In another aspect of the invention, a chromophore-containing polymer is provided. In one embodiment, the chromophore is physically incorporated into the polymer to provide a composite. In another embodiment, the chromophore is covalently bonded to the polymer, either as a side chain polymer or through crosslinking into the polymer. In other aspects, the present invention also provides a method for making the chromophore, a method for making the chromophore-containing polymer, and methods for using the chromophore and chromophore-containing polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: Optimer Photonics, Inc.Inventors: Vincent D. McGinniss, Steven M. Risser, Elizabeth Drotleff, Edward Jiang, Kevin B. Spahr
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Publication number: 20110144747Abstract: Methods and devices for altering the power of a lens, such as an intraocular lens, are disclosed. In one method, the lens comprises a single polymer matrix containing crosslinkable pendant groups, wherein the polymer matrix increases in volume when crosslinked. The lens does not contain free monomer. Upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation, crosslinking causes the exposed portion of the lens to increase in volume, causing an increase in the refractive index. In another method, the lens comprises a polymer matrix containing photobleachable chromophores. Upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation, photobleaching causes a decrease in refractive index in the exposed portion without any change in lens thickness. These methods avoid the need to wait for diffusion to occur to change the lens shape and avoid the need for a second exposure to radiation to lock in the changes to the lens.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicants: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: Vincent D. McGinniss, Steven M. Risser, Cynthia J. Roberts