Patents Assigned to THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF NAVY
  • Self-Decontaminating Surface Coatings and Articles Prepared Therefrom
    Publication number: 20080050410
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a self-decontaminating surface coating, which when cured has a partially hydrophobic surface. The coating comprises a polymeric coating resin which, when cured, is hydrophilic. The coating also comprises a biocide, a germinating agent, and a hydrophobic micro/nano particulate material. The coating is suitable for application to ceramics, metals, and polymer substrates. Articles coated with the coating of the present invention are resistant to spores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicants: LUNA INNOVATIONS INCORPORATED, THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
    Inventors: Martin Rogers, Janice Phillips, Bryan Koene, Marc Hirsch, James Wynne
  • Process for preparing a vinyl terminated polymer
    Patent number: 5952458
    Abstract: Synthesis of a vinyl terminated polymer by reacting a cationically polymerizable monomer in the form of a cyclic ether with an acid chloride in a suitable solvent and in the presence of a Lewis acid. The vinyl-terminated polymers can be polymerized with other appropriate monomers resulting in thermoplastic elastomers having suitable properties for use as binders for explosives and propellants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: The Government of the United States as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Mostafa A. H. Talukder