Patents by Inventor Andrew E. Maher

Andrew E. Maher 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).

  • Synthesis of polyphosphazenes with sulfonimide side groups
    Publication number: 20040225153
    Abstract: The invention relates to sulfonimide bearing phenolic compounds and the use of those compounds to produce polyphosphazenes functionalized by one or more of those compounds alone, or in combination with cosubstituents. The invention also relates to blends of sulfonimide functionalized phosphazene polymers with other polymers, membranes formed of the functionalized polymers, and the use of those membranes in devices such as fuel cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Applicant: The Penn State Research Foundation
    Inventors: Harry R. Allcock, Michael A. Hofmann, Catherine M. Ambler, Andrew E. Maher, Richard M. Wood, Daniel T. Welna