Patents Assigned to Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20200001303
    Abstract: Milling methods that use grinding media particles formed of a ceramic material having an interlamellar spacing of less than 1250 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Dobbs
  • Patent number: 10195612
    Abstract: Milling methods that use grinding media particles formed of a ceramic material having an interlamellar spacing of less than 1250 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Dobbs
  • Publication number: 20150152303
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Dobbs
  • Patent number: 8643027
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Archit Lal, Robert J. Dobbs
  • Publication number: 20130122300
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
    Inventor: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8377509
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Dobbs, Archit Lal
  • Publication number: 20110049421
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Dobbs, Sandra Brosious, Archit Lal
  • Publication number: 20100136225
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Archit Lal, Robert J. Dobbs
  • Patent number: 7665678
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Dobbs
  • Publication number: 20090212267
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Dobbs, Archit Lal, Sandra Brosious
  • Patent number: 7578457
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Dobbs
  • Publication number: 20080280141
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Dobbs, Archit Lal
  • Patent number: 7416141
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Dobbs
  • Patent number: 7329303
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Dobbs
  • Patent number: 7267292
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Dobbs, Leonard E. Dolhert
  • Publication number: 20070178306
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Archit Lal, Robert Dobbs
  • Patent number: 7213776
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Dobbs
  • Publication number: 20070098803
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Applicant: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Dobbs, Archit Lal
  • Publication number: 20070028509
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Dobbs, Leonard Dolhert
  • Patent number: 7140567
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Primet Precision Materials, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Dobbs