Patents Assigned to Lewis & Clark College
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Patent number: 10533026Abstract: The invention relates to degradation of organophosphate neurotoxins with molybdenum complexes. In particular, the degradation of phosphate ester neurotoxins can be performed with molybdenum peroxo complexes resulting in recoverable phosphorus-containing compounds.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Lewis & Clark CollegeInventor: Louis Kuo
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Patent number: 9024106Abstract: Degradation of phosphate esters, particularly neurotoxins and pesticides, is performed using high oxidative state molybdenum complexes, more particularly molybdenum(VI) complexes. A molybdenum(VI) complex is dissolved in water and then reacted with a phosphate ester. The phosphate esters can include, but are not limited to, VX, VE, VG, VM, GB, GD, GA, GF, parathion, paraoxon, triazophos, oxydemeton-methyl, chlorpyrifos, fenitrothion and pirimiphos-methyl, representing both chemical warfare agents as well as pesticides and insecticides.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Lewis & Clark CollegeInventors: Louis Y. Kuo, Yusef A. Shari'ati
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Publication number: 20140357928Abstract: Degradation of phosphate esters, particularly neurotoxins and pesticides, is performed using high oxidative state molybdenum complexes, more particularly molybdenum(VI) complexes. A molybdenum(VI) complex is dissolved in water and then reacted with a phosphate ester. The phosphate esters can include, but are not limited to, VX, VE, VG, VM, GB, GD, GA, GF, parathion, paraoxon, triazophos, oxydemeton-methyl, chlorpyrifos, fenitrothion and pirimiphos-methyl, representing both chemical warfare agents as well as pesticides and insecticides.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: Lewis & Clark CollegeInventors: Louis Y. Kuo, Yusef A. Shari'ati
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Patent number: 8815385Abstract: A fabricated microstructure includes a base and one or more nano-structures disposed on one or more portions of the base to adhere to a contact surface. The one or more portions of the base with the one or more nano-structures are located on the base such that, when the one or more nano-structures adhere to the contact surface and an external force is applied to peel the base from the contact surface, the one or more nano-structures in the one or more portions of the base facilitate or resist peeling of the nano-structures from the contact surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2005Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Lewis & Clark CollegeInventors: Ronald Fearing, Kellar Autumn
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Patent number: 8610290Abstract: An integrated circuit chip has one or more electrically conductive nano-fibers formed on one or more contact pads of the integrated circuit chip. The one or more electrically conductive nano-fibers are configured to provide an adhesive force by intermolecular forces and establish an electrical connection with one or more contact pads disposed on the surface of a chip package.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2009Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignees: Lewis & Clark College, The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Kellar Autumn, Ronald S. Fearing, Steven D. Jones
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Patent number: 7921858Abstract: An apparatus for transporting an object from one workstation to another, where the object or workstations may be contaminated with unwanted dirt or dust particles. A movable transfer arm connected to a control unit has an end effector including an array of nano-scale projections, where each projection provides one or more distal contact ends. The density of the contact ends is such as to grip a surface of the object with an intermolecular force sufficient to hold the object for movement in accordance with a control unit program. In accordance with a control unit program, after moving the gripped object to the workstation, the end effector is manipulated to release the gripped object, and before, during or after transport of the object, bring the arm's end effector into contact with a cleaning surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2010Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Lewis & Clark CollegeInventors: Kellar Autumn, Wendy R. Hansen
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Patent number: 7868220Abstract: Degradation of phosphate esters, particularly neurotoxins and pesticides, is performed using metallocene derivatives, more particularly molybdocene and tungstocene derivatives. A metallocene derivative is hydrolyzed and then reacted with a phosphate ester. The preferred metallocene derivatives are molybdocene and tungstocene derivatives. The phosphate esters can include, but are not limited to, VX, VE, VG, VM, GB, GD, GA, GF, parathion, paraoxon, triazophos, oxydemeton-methyl, chlorpyrifos, fenitrothion and pirimiphos-methyl, representing both chemical warfare agents as well as pesticides and insecticides.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2007Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Lewis & Clark CollegeInventor: Louis Kuo
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Patent number: 7785422Abstract: A method and apparatus for transporting an object from one workstation to another, where the object or workstations may be contaminated with unwanted dirt or dust particles, are disclosed. The object is gripped at one work station with a movable transfer arm. The movable transfer arm has an end effector including an array of nano-scale projections, where each projection provides one or more distal contact ends. The density of the contact ends is such as to grip a surface of the object with an intermolecular force sufficient to hold the object for movement After moving the gripped object to the workstation, the end effector is manipulated to release the gripped object. Before, during or after transport of the object, the arm's end effector is brought into contact with a cleaning surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2005Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Lewis & Clark CollegeInventors: Kellar Autumn, Wendy R. Hansen
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Publication number: 20100137672Abstract: Degradation of phosphate esters, particularly neurotoxins and pesticides, is performed using metallocene derivatives, more particularly molybdocene and tungstocene derivatives. A metallocene derivative is hydrolyzed and then reacted with a phosphate ester. The preferred metallocene derivatives are molybdocene and tungstocene derivatives. The phosphate esters can include, but are not limited to, VX, VE, VG, VM, GB, GD, GA, GF, parathion, paraoxon, triazophos, oxydemeton-methyl, chlorpyrifos, fenitrothion and pirimiphos-methyl, representing both chemical warfare agents as well as pesticides and insecticides.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2007Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: LEWIS & CLARK COLLEGEInventor: LOUIS KUO
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Publication number: 20090146320Abstract: An integrated circuit chip has one or more electrically conductive nano-fibers formed on one or more contact pads of the integrated circuit chip. The one or more electrically conductive nano-fibers are configured to provide an adhesive force by intermolecular forces and establish an electrical connection with one or more contact pads disposed on the surface of a chip package.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2009Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicants: The Regents of the University of California, Lewis & Clark CollegeInventors: Kellar Autumn, Ronald S. Fearing, Steven D. Jones
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Publication number: 20080308953Abstract: An integrated circuit chip has one or more electrically conductive nano-fibers formed on one or more contact pads of the integrated circuit chip. The one or more electrically conductive nano-fibers are configured to provide an adhesive force by intermolecular forces and establish an electrical connection with one or more contact pads disposed on the surface of a chip package.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2006Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicants: The Regents of the University of California, Lewis & Clark CollegeInventors: Kellar Autumn, Ronald S. Fearing, Steven D. Jones
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Patent number: 7335271Abstract: A fabricated microstructure includes a plurality of protrusions. The protrusions are capable of providing substantially parallel adhesive force at a surface of between about 60 and 2000 nano-Newtons. A flexible shaft supports the protrusions, and a flexible member or beam is attached to the shaft to form a manipulator or gripper device.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2002Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Lewis & Clark CollegeInventor: Kellar Autumn