Patents by Inventor Andrew B. Croll

Andrew B. Croll 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).

  • Switchable adhesion
    Patent number: 10676648
    Abstract: Switchable adhesion devices, systems and methods are provided. A switchable adhesion component includes a switchable body. At least one portion of the body is adapted to carry an adhesive layer and another portion a load. At least a portion of the body is switchable between one or more varying states without imparting change to the surface chemistries or area at the adhesive joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: NDSU Research Foundation
    Inventors: Andrew B. Croll, Jared Michael Risan, Fardad Azarmi
  • High capacity easy release extended use adhesive devices
    Patent number: 10150892
    Abstract: The invention provides novel devices, systems, designs, materials and fabrication methods that enable high-load capacity, easy release, and suitable for extended/repeated use in a variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Alfred J. Crosby, Michael D. Bartlett, Andrew B. Croll, Daniel King
  • HIGH CAPACITY EASY RELEASE EXTENDED USE ADHESIVE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20170306189
    Abstract: The invention provides novel devices, systems, designs, materials and fabrication methods that enable high-load capacity, easy release, and suitable for extended/repeated use in a variety of applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Alfred J. Crosby, Michael D. Bartlett, Andrew B. Croll, Daniel King
  • SWITCHABLE ADHESION
    Publication number: 20170073549
    Abstract: Switchable adhesion devices, systems and methods are provided. A switchable adhesion component includes a switchable body. At least one portion of the body is adapted to carry an adhesive layer and another portion a load. At least a portion of the body is switchable between one or more varying states without imparting change to the surface chemistries or area at the adhesive joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew B. Croll, Jared Michael Risan, Fardad Azarmi
  • High capacity easy release extended use adhesive devices
    Patent number: 9574113
    Abstract: The invention provides novel devices, systems, designs, materials and fabrication methods that enable high-load capacity, easy release, and suitable for extended/repeated use in a variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventors: Alfred J. Crosby, Michael Bartlett, Andrew B. Croll, Daniel J. King
  • HIGH CAPACITY EASY RELEASE EXTENDED USE ADHESIVE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20140030490
    Abstract: The invention provides novel devices, systems, designs, materials and fabrication methods that enable high-load capacity, easy release, and suitable for extended/repeated use in a variety of applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Alfred J. Crosby, Michael Bartlett, Andrew B. Croll, Daniel J. King