Patents by Inventor Brett R. Burton

Brett R. Burton 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).

  • Flexible Foam Resistive Heaters and Methods of Making Flexible Resistive Heaters
    Publication number: 20230391049
    Abstract: Flexible foam resistive heaters prepared with conductive coatings are described. The invention also includes methods of making flexible lead (busbar) connections with low contact resistance for superior uniformity and lower power utilization than conventional technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Katherine Palmer, Amy M. Heintz, Brett R. Burton, Scott Danhof, Jeff Ellis
  • Flexible foam resistive heaters and methods of making flexible resistive heaters
    Patent number: 11760056
    Abstract: Flexible foam resistive heaters prepared with conductive coatings are described. The invention also includes methods of making flexible lead (busbar) connections with low contact resistance for superior uniformity and lower power utilization than conventional technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Katherine Palmer, Amy M. Heintz, Brett R. Burton, Scott Danhof, Jeff Ellis
  • Solventless coated carbon nanotube network
    Patent number: 11499058
    Abstract: A method of coating a carbon nanotube material with a solventless coating composition is described. The resulting coating has been shown to preserve the conductivity of the conductive layer and protect the conductive layer from the effects of subsequent coating compositions. Examples are shown in which the coating formulation comprises a polyol and an isocyanate. A layer material comprising a polyurethane coating on a carbon nanotube network layer is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Katherine M. Palmer, Amy M. Heintz, Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes
  • Flexible Foam Resistive Heaters and Methods of Making Flexible Resistive Heaters
    Publication number: 20200189229
    Abstract: Flexible foam resistive heaters prepared with conductive coatings are described. The invention also includes methods of making flexible lead (busbar) connections with low contact resistance for superior uniformity and lower power utilization than conventional technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Katherine Palmer, Amy M. Heintz, Brett R. Burton, Scott Danhof, Jeff Ellis
  • SOLVENTLESS METHODS OF COATING A CARBON NANOTUBE NETWORK
    Publication number: 20190322880
    Abstract: A method of coating a carbon nanotube material with a solventless coating composition is described. The resulting coating has been shown to preserve the conductivity of the conductive layer and protect the conductive layer from the effects of subsequent coating compositions. Examples are shown in which the coating formulation comprises a polyol and an isocyanate. A layer material comprising a polyurethane coating on a carbon nanotube network layer is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Katherine M. Palmer, Amy M. Heintz, Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes
  • Solventless methods of coating a carbon nanotube network and carbon nanotube networks coated with a polymer
    Patent number: 10358562
    Abstract: A method of coating a carbon nanotube material with a solventless coating composition is described. The resulting coating has been shown to preserve the conductivity of the conductive layer and protect the conductive layer from the effects of subsequent coating compositions. Examples are shown in which the coating formulation comprises a polyol and an isocyanate. A layer material comprising a polyurethane coating on a carbon nanotube network layer is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Katherine M. Palmer, Amy M. Heintz, Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes
  • Anti-icing, de-icing, and heating configuration, integration, and power methods for aircraft, aerodynamic, and complex surfaces
    Publication number: 20190112055
    Abstract: Anti-icing methods and aerodynamic structures having laminated resistive heaters for de-icing are described. Several of the inventive aspects utilize laminated resistive heaters comprising a carbon nanotube layer and/or capacitors to store and supply electricity. The invention also includes methods of making aerodynamic structures having de-icing or anti-icing functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes
  • Anti-icing, de-icing, and heating configuration, integration, and power methods for aircraft, aerodynamic, and complex surfaces
    Patent number: 10155593
    Abstract: Anti-icing methods and aerodynamic structures having laminated resistive heaters for de-icing are described. Several of the inventive aspects utilize laminated resistive heaters comprising a carbon nanotube layer and/or capacitors to store and supply electricity. The invention also includes methods of making aerodynamic structures having de-icing or anti-icing functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes
  • Carbon nanotube thin film laminate resistive heater
    Patent number: 10109400
    Abstract: Laminated resistive heaters comprising a carbon nanotube layer are described. The invention also includes methods of making laminated resistive heaters and applications using the resistive heaters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Amy M. Heintz, Katherine P. Mitchell, Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes, Beth Muszynski
  • SOLVENTLESS METHODS OF COATING A CARBON NANOTUBE NETWORK AND CARBON NANOTUBE NETWORKS COATED WITH A POLYMER
    Publication number: 20180037756
    Abstract: A method of coating a carbon nanotube material with a solventless coating composition is described. The resulting coating has been shown to preserve the conductivity of the conductive layer and protect the conductive layer from the effects of subsequent coating compositions. Examples are shown in which the coating formulation comprises a polyol and an isocyanate. A layer material comprising a polyurethane coating on a carbon nanotube network layer is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Katherine P. Mitchell, Amy M. Heintz, Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes
  • Solventless methods of coating a carbon nanotube network and carbon nanotube networks coated with a polymer
    Patent number: 9732238
    Abstract: A method of coating a carbon nanotube material with a solventless coating composition is described. The resulting coating has been shown to preserve the conductivity of the conductive layer and protect the conductive layer from the effects of subsequent coating compositions. Examples are shown in which the coating formulation comprises a polyol and an isocyanate. A layer material comprising a polyurethane coating on a carbon nanotube network layer is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Katherine P. Mitchell, Amy M. Heintz, Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes
  • Carbon Nanotube Thin Film Laminate Resistive Heater
    Publication number: 20160379740
    Abstract: Laminated resistive heaters comprising a carbon nanotube layer are described. The invention also includes methods of making laminated resistive heaters and applications using the resistive heaters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Amy M. Heintz, Katherine P. Mitchell, Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes, Beth Muszynski
  • Carbon nanotube thin film laminate resistive heater
    Patent number: 9468043
    Abstract: Laminated resistive heaters comprising a carbon nanotube layer are described. The invention also includes methods of making laminated resistive heaters and applications using the resistive heaters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Amy M. Heintz, Katherine P. Mitchell, Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes, Beth Muszynski
  • ANTI-ICING, DE-ICING, AND HEATING CONFIGURATION, INTEGRATION, AND POWER METHODS FOR AIRCRAFT, AERODYNAMIC, AND COMPLEX SURFACES
    Publication number: 20140070054
    Abstract: Anti-icing methods and aerodynamic structures having laminated resistive heaters for de-icing are described. Several of the inventive aspects utilize laminated resistive heaters comprising a carbon nanotube layer and/or capacitors to store and supply electricity. The invention also includes methods of making aerodynamic structures having de-icing or anti-icing functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes
  • CARBON NANOTUBE THIN FILM LAMINATE RESISTIVE HEATER
    Publication number: 20140034633
    Abstract: Laminated resistive heaters comprising a carbon nanotube layer are described. The invention also includes methods of making laminated resistive heaters and applications using the resistive heaters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Amy M. Heintz, Katherine P. Mitchell, Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes, Beth Muszynski
  • Solventless Methods Of Coating A Carbon Nanotube Network And Carbon Nanotube Networks Coated With A Polymer
    Publication number: 20120138589
    Abstract: A method of coating a carbon nanotube material with a solventless coating composition is described. The resulting coating has been shown to preserve the conductivity of the conductive layer and protect the conductive layer from the effects of subsequent coating compositions. Examples are shown in which the coating formulation comprises a polyol and an isocyanate. A layer material comprising a polyurethane coating on a carbon nanotube network layer is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Katherine P. Mitchell, Amy M. Heintz, Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes
  • Detonation / deflagration sootblower
    Patent number: 7360508
    Abstract: A sootblower for cleaning a plurality of surfaces within an interior volume of a combustion device is provided. The sootblower includes a combustion assembly configured to generate a pressure wave and a delivery assembly having an outlet for delivering the pressure wave into the interior volume of the combustion device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Diamond Power International, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony F. Habib, Brett R. Burton, Steven L. Shover, James H. Hipple