Patents Assigned to Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
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Publication number: 20200001303Abstract: Milling methods that use grinding media particles formed of a ceramic material having an interlamellar spacing of less than 1250 nm.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Applicant: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.Inventor: Robert J. Dobbs
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Patent number: 10195612Abstract: Milling methods that use grinding media particles formed of a ceramic material having an interlamellar spacing of less than 1250 nm.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2014Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.Inventor: Robert J. Dobbs
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Publication number: 20150152303Abstract: Small particle compositions are provided. The particles may have one or more desired features related to particle morphology, topology and crystallographic orientation. The small particle size coupled with such feature(s) can lead to significant property advantages in a variety of different applications including catalytic applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: June 4, 2015Applicant: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.Inventor: Robert J. Dobbs
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Patent number: 8643027Abstract: Small particle compositions including nanoparticle compositions are provided. The particle compositions, in some cases, are characterized by having an extremely small average particle size (e.g., 150 nanometers or less). The small particles may comprise a semiconductor material and/or a light-emitting material. In some embodiments, the particles may be in the form a preferred shape including platelets, amongst others. The small particle compositions may be produced in a milling process. In some embodiments, the milling process uses preferred types of grinding media to form milled particles having desired characteristics (e.g., particle size, shape). The small (or nano) particle compositions may be used in a variety of different applications including light-emitting applications. In certain applications, it may be desirable to form thin films from the small particle compositions.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2006Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.Inventors: Archit Lal, Robert J. Dobbs
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Publication number: 20130122300Abstract: Lithium-based compound small particle compositions, as well as methods and structures associated with the same, are provided. The particle compositions, in some cases, are characterized by having an nano-size particles. The particle compositions may be produced in a milling process. In some embodiments, the particles may be coated with a coating that may enhance certain properties of the particle composition (e.g., electrical conductivity).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.Inventor: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
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Patent number: 8377509Abstract: Lithium-based compound small particle compositions, as well as methods and structures associated with the same, are provided. The particle compositions, in some cases, are characterized by having an nano-size particles. The particle compositions may be produced in a milling process. In some embodiments, the particles may be coated with a coating that may enhance certain properties of the particle composition (e.g., electrical conductivity).Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Dobbs, Archit Lal
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Publication number: 20110049421Abstract: Compositions and processes of for forming the same are described. In some embodiments, the compositions include lithium-based compounds which may be used as electrode materials in electrochemical cells including batteries.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Dobbs, Sandra Brosious, Archit Lal
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Publication number: 20100136225Abstract: Group IVA (e.g., silicon, germanium) small particle compositions and related methods are described. In some embodiments, the small particle compositions and related methods are used to form a layer on a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.Inventors: Archit Lal, Robert J. Dobbs
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Patent number: 7665678Abstract: Grinding media, including shaped media such as spheres or rods ranging in size from about 0.5 micron to 100 mm in diameter, are formed from a multi-carbide material consisting essentially of two or more carbide-forming elements and carbon, with or without carbide-forming elements in their free elemental state. The media have extremely high mass density, extreme hardness, and extreme mechanical toughness.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2005Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.Inventor: Robert Dobbs
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Publication number: 20090212267Abstract: Small particles, precursors used to produce the same, and methods associated with the same are described. In some embodiments, the particles are electrode materials (e.g., such as lithium-based compounds) that may be used in electrochemical cells including batteries.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2008Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Dobbs, Archit Lal, Sandra Brosious
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Patent number: 7578457Abstract: Grinding media, including shaped media such as spheres or rods ranging in size from about 0.5 micron to 100 mm in diameter, are formed from a multi-carbide material consisting essentially of two or more carbide-forming elements and carbon, with or without carbide-forming elements in their free elemental state. The media have extremely high mass density, extreme hardness, and extreme mechanical toughness.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2005Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.Inventor: Robert Dobbs
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Publication number: 20080280141Abstract: Lithium-based compound small particle compositions, as well as methods and structures associated with the same, are provided. The particle compositions, in some cases, are characterized by having an nano-size particles. The particle compositions may be produced in a milling process. In some embodiments, the particles may be coated with a coating that may enhance certain properties of the particle composition (e.g., electrical conductivity).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Dobbs, Archit Lal
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Patent number: 7416141Abstract: Grinding media, including shaped media such as spheres or rods ranging in size from about 0.5 micron to 100 mm in diameter, are formed from a multi-carbide material consisting essentially of two or more carbide-forming elements and carbon, with or without carbide-forming elements in their free elemental state. The media have extremely high mass density, extreme hardness, and extreme mechanical toughness.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2005Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.Inventor: Robert Dobbs
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Patent number: 7329303Abstract: Grinding media, including shaped media such as spheres or rods ranging in size from about 0.5 micron to 100 mm in diameter, are formed from a multi-carbide material consisting essentially of two or more carbide-forming elements and carbon, with or without carbide-forming elements in their free elemental state. The media have extremely high mass density, extreme hardness, and extreme mechanical toughness.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2005Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.Inventor: Robert Dobbs
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Patent number: 7267292Abstract: Grinding media, including shaped media such as spheres or rods ranging in size from about 0.5 micron to 100 mm in diameter, are formed from a multi-carbide material consisting essentially of two or more carbide-forming elements and carbon, with or without carbide-forming elements in their free elemental state. The media have extremely high mass density, extreme hardness, and extreme mechanical toughness.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2005Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Assignee: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.Inventors: Robert Dobbs, Leonard E. Dolhert
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Publication number: 20070178306Abstract: Small particle compositions including nanoparticle compositions are provided. The particle compositions, in some cases, are characterized by having an extremely small average particle size (e.g., 150 nanometers or less). The small particles may comprise a semiconductor material and/or a light-emitting material. In some embodiments, the particles may be in the form a preferred shape including platelets, amongst others. The small particle compositions may be produced in a milling process. In some embodiments, the milling process uses preferred types of grinding media to form milled particles having desired characteristics (e.g., particle size, shape). The small (or nano) particle compositions may be used in a variety of different applications including light-emitting applications. In certain applications, it may be desirable to form thin films from the small particle compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.Inventors: Archit Lal, Robert Dobbs
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Patent number: 7213776Abstract: Grinding media, including shaped media such as spheres or rods ranging in size from about 0.5 micron to 100 mm in diameter, are formed from a multi-carbide material consisting essentially of two or more carbide-forming elements and carbon, with or without carbide-forming elements in their free elemental state. The media have extremely high mass density, extreme hardness, and extreme mechanical toughness.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2005Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.Inventor: Robert Dobbs
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Publication number: 20070098803Abstract: Small particle compositions are provided. The particles may have one or more desired features related to particle morphology, topology and crystallographic orientation. The small particle size coupled with such feature(s) can lead to significant property advantages in a variety of different applications including catalytic applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.Inventors: Robert Dobbs, Archit Lal
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Publication number: 20070028509Abstract: Coal particle compositions are provided. The coal particle compositions, in some cases, are characterized by having an extremely small average particle size (e.g., 1.0 micron or less) and a high average surface area (e.g., greater than 3 m2/g). The small particle size and high surface area can lead to significant property advantages including more efficient combustion, more effective fractional distillation, and enhanced pollution separation, amongst others. The coal particle compositions may be produced in a milling process that uses preferred grinding media (e.g., high density grinding media) to reduce feed coal particles to a desired final particle size. The coal particle compositions may be used in a variety of different applications including fuel and non-fuel uses.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2006Publication date: February 8, 2007Applicant: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.Inventors: Robert Dobbs, Leonard Dolhert
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Patent number: 7140567Abstract: Grinding media, including shaped media such as spheres or rods ranging in size from about 0.5 micron to 100 mm in diameter, are formed from a multi-carbide material consisting essentially of two or more carbide-forming elements and carbon, with or without carbide-forming elements in their free elemental state. The media have extremely high mass density, extreme hardness, and extreme mechanical toughness.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2004Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.Inventor: Robert Dobbs