Patents by Inventor Abha MISRA

Abha MISRA 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).

  • Foam structure with nominally-aligned arrays of carbon nanotubes
    Patent number: 10125022
    Abstract: A foam structure with nominally aligned arrays of carbon nanotube is described. The foam structure also includes a functionalization substance associated or attached to carbon nanotube surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Abha Misra, Chiara Daraio, Jordan R. Raney
  • Multilayer foam structures of nominally-aligned carbon nanotubes (CNTS)
    Patent number: 9616635
    Abstract: A method for making a multilayer foam structure of nominally-aligned carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is disclosed. The method comprises synthesizing a layer of CNTs and sandwiching the layer of CNTs between two polymeric layers, or between two metallic layers or foils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Chiara Daraio, Abha Misra, Jordan R. Raney
  • FOAM STRUCTURE WITH NOMINALLY-ALIGNED ARRAYS OF CARBON NANOTUBES
    Publication number: 20170029274
    Abstract: A foam structure with nominally aligned arrays of carbon nanotube is described. The foam structure also includes a functionalization substance associated or attached to carbon nanotube surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Abha MISRA, Chiara DARAIO, Jordan R. RANEY
  • Method for controlling microstructural arrangement of nominally-aligned arrays of carbon nanotubes
    Patent number: 9505615
    Abstract: A method for controlling the microstructural arrangement of nominally-aligned arrays of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and a foam structure of CNTs are disclosed. The method includes a functionalization of CNT surfaces, for example, a non-covalent functionalization. The non-covalent functionalization of CNT surfaces can be obtained by way of a wetting process, for example by the use of a solution of surfactant or silica (SiO2) nanoparticles to wet the CNTs. In particular, the CNT array is first detached from the growth substrate and then a functionalization substance (surfactant or SiO2) is added to the CNT array. The functionalization substance can be dissolved in a volatile solvent, such that CNT arrays densify after the solvent evaporates. A method for synthesizing nominally-aligned arrays of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is further disclosed, wherein the synthesizing method is combined with the wetting process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Abha Misra, Chiara Daraio, Jordan R. Raney
  • MULTILAYER FOAM STRUCTURES OF NOMINALLY-ALIGNED CARBON NANOTUBES (CNTS)
    Publication number: 20130280515
    Abstract: A method for making a multilayer foam structure of nominally-aligned carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is disclosed. The method comprises synthesizing a layer of CNTs and sandwiching the layer of CNTs between two polymeric layers, or between two metallic layers or foils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Chiara DARAIO, Abha MISRA, Jordan R. RANEY