Patents by Inventor Brian L. Wardle
Brian L. Wardle 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).
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Patent number: 11578404Abstract: The instant disclosure is related to the growth of carbon-based nanostructures and associated systems and products. Certain embodiments are related to carbon-based nanostructure growth using active growth materials comprises at least two components that are capable of forming a eutectic composition with each other. In some embodiments, the growth of carbon-based nanostructures is performed using active growth materials comprising at least two types of cations.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2018Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Kehang Cui, Brian L. Wardle
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Patent number: 11458718Abstract: The present invention provides methods for uniform growth of nanostructures such as nanotubes (e.g., carbon nanotubes) on the surface of a substrate, wherein the long axes of the nanostructures may be substantially aligned. The nanostructures may be further processed for use in various applications, such as composite materials. For example, a set of aligned nanostructures may be formed and transferred, either in bulk or to another surface, to another material to enhance the properties of the material. In some cases, the nanostructures may enhance the mechanical properties of a material, for example, providing mechanical reinforcement at an interface between two materials or plies. In some cases, the nanostructures may enhance thermal and/or electronic properties of a material. The present invention also provides systems and methods for growth of nanostructures, including batch processes and continuous processes.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2021Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Brian L. Wardle, Anastasios John Hart, Enrique J. Garcia, Alexander H. Slocum
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Patent number: 11438973Abstract: A multifunctional assembly having a resistive element a conductive element in electrical communication with the resistive element, the conductive element defining at least one of a plurality of multifunctional zones of the resistive element, wherein the conductive element is configured to direct a flow of electricity across at least one of the plurality of multifunctional zones of the resistive element in a preselected manner.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2015Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Metis Design CorporationInventors: Seth S. Kessler, Gregory A. Thomas, Christopher T. Dunn, Michael Borgen, Brian L. Wardle
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Publication number: 20220196542Abstract: A structural electronics wireless sensor node is provided that includes layers of electronic components fabricated from patterned nanostructures embedded in an electrically conductive matrix. In some aspects, the structural electronics wireless sensor node includes a plurality of nanostructure layers that each form individual electronic components of the structural electronics wireless sensor node. In certain embodiments, the structural electronics wireless sensor node includes electronic components such as a resistor, a inductor, a capacitor, and/or an antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2022Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicants: Analog Devices, Inc., Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Brian L. Wardle, Yosef Stein, Estelle Cohen, Michael Murray
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Publication number: 20220191978Abstract: A multifunctional assembly having a resistive element a conductive element in electrical communication with the resistive element, the conductive element defining at least one of a plurality of multifunctional zones of the resistive element, wherein the conductive element is configured to direct a flow of electricity across at least one of the plurality of multifunctional zones of the resistive element in a preselected manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2022Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: Seth S. Kessler, Gregory A. Thomas, Christopher T. Dunn, Michael Borgen, Brian L. Wardle
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Publication number: 20220177656Abstract: Methods and systems for the fabrication of composite materials are generally described. Certain inventive methods and systems can be used to fabricate composite materials with few or no defects. According to certain embodiments, composite materials are fabricated without the use of an autoclave. In some embodiments, composite materials are fabricated in low pressure environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Jeonyoon Lee, Brian L. Wardle, Diana Jean Lewis
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Publication number: 20220041450Abstract: Systems and methods for the formation and/or growth of elongated carbon-based nanostructures on copper-containing substrates, are generally described. Inventive articles comprising elongated carbon-based nanostructures and copper-containing substrates are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Brian L. Wardle, Luiz Acauan
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Publication number: 20220041451Abstract: Systems and methods for the fabrication of elongated carbon-based nanostructures on metallic substrates, including aluminum-containing substrates, are generally described. Inventive articles comprising elongated carbon-based nanostructures and metallic substrates are also described. Also described herein are articles that absorb a relatively large percentage of electromagnetic radiation over relatively broad ranges of wavelengths.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Brian L. Wardle, Kehang Cui
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Publication number: 20210328307Abstract: The use of elongated nanostructures in separators and associated devices and methods, including devices and methods for energy storage and/or use, are generally described. According to certain embodiments, the elongated nanostructures can extend from a first solid substrate to a second solid substrate. In some embodiments, the nanostructures penetrate a surface of the first solid substrate (e.g., a first electrode) and/or a surface of the second solid substrate (e.g., a second electrode). The elongated nanostructures can, according to certain embodiments, provide structural reinforcement between two substrates (e.g., between two electrodes) while maintaining electronic insulation between the two substrates.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Brian L. Wardle, Luiz Acauan, Yue Zhou
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Publication number: 20210300009Abstract: The present invention provides methods for uniform growth of nanostructures such as nanotubes (e.g., carbon nanotubes) on the surface of a substrate, wherein the long axes of the nanostructures may be substantially aligned. The nanostructures may be further processed for use in various applications, such as composite materials. For example, a set of aligned nanostructures may be formed and transferred, either in bulk or to another surface, to another material to enhance the properties of the material. In some cases, the nanostructures may enhance the mechanical properties of a material, for example, providing mechanical reinforcement at an interface between two materials or plies. In some cases, the nanostructures may enhance thermal and/or electronic properties of a material. The present invention also provides systems and methods for growth of nanostructures, including batch processes and continuous processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Brian L. Wardle, Anastasios John Hart, Enrique J. Garcia, Alexander H. Slocum
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Patent number: 11031657Abstract: The use of elongated nanostructures in separators and associated devices and methods, including devices and methods for energy storage and/or use, are generally described. According to certain embodiments, the elongated nanostructures can extend from a first solid substrate to a second solid substrate. In some embodiments, the nanostructures penetrate a surface of the first solid substrate (e.g., a first electrode) and/or a surface of the second solid substrate (e.g., a second electrode). The elongated nanostructures can, according to certain embodiments, provide structural reinforcement between two substrates (e.g., between two electrodes) while maintaining electronic insulation between the two substrates.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2018Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Brian L. Wardle, Luiz Acauan, Yue Zhou
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Patent number: 10988382Abstract: The instant disclosure is related to the growth of carbon-based nanostructures and associated systems and products. Certain embodiments are related to carbon-based nanostructure growth using active growth materials comprising alkali metals and/or alkaline earth metals. In some embodiments, the growth of carbon-based nanostructures is performed at relatively low temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Brian L. Wardle, Richard Li, Erica Freire Antunes, Andrew H. Liotta
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Patent number: 10906285Abstract: The present invention provides methods for uniform growth of nanostructures such as nanotubes (e.g., carbon nanotubes) on the surface of a substrate, wherein the long axes of the nanostructures may be substantially aligned. The nanostructures may be further processed for use in various applications, such as composite materials. For example, a set of aligned nanostructures may be formed and transferred, either in bulk or to another surface, to another material to enhance the properties of the material. In some cases, the nanostructures may enhance the mechanical properties of a material, for example, providing mechanical reinforcement at an interface between two materials or plies. In some cases, the nanostructures may enhance thermal and/or electronic properties of a material. The present invention also provides systems and methods for growth of nanostructures, including batch processes and continuous processes.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Brian L. Wardle, Anastasios John Hart, Enrique J. Garcia, Alexander H. Slocum
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Publication number: 20200365335Abstract: Systems and methods involving nanomaterial-based electrodes, such as supercapacitor and battery electrodes that can be flexible, are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicants: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Analog Devices, Inc.Inventors: Karen K. Gleason, Brian L. Wardle, Estelle Cohen, Yue Zhou, Xiaoxue Wang, Yosef Stein
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Publication number: 20200309674Abstract: A structural electronics wireless sensor node is provided that includes layers of electronic components fabricated from patterned nanostructures embedded in an electrically conductive matrix. In some aspects, the structural electronics wireless sensor node includes a plurality of nanostructure layers that each form individual electronic components of the structural electronics wireless sensor node. In certain embodiments, the structural electronics wireless sensor node includes electronic components such as a resistor, a inductor, a capacitor, and/or an antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicants: Analog Devices, Inc., Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Brian L. Wardle, Yosef Stein, Estelle Cohen, Michael Murray
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Publication number: 20200299135Abstract: The instant disclosure is related to the growth of carbon-based nanostructures and associated systems and products. Certain embodiments are related to carbon-based nanostructure growth using active growth materials comprising alkali metals and/or alkaline earth metals. In some embodiments, the growth of carbon-based nanostructures is performed at relatively low temperatures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: September 24, 2020Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Brian L. Wardle, Richard Li, Erica Freire Antunes, Andrew H. Liotta
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Publication number: 20200123652Abstract: The instant disclosure is related to the growth of carbon-based nanostructures and associated systems and products. Certain embodiments are related to carbon-based nanostructure growth using active growth materials comprises at least two components that are capable of forming a eutectic composition with each other. In some embodiments, the growth of carbon-based nanostructures is performed using active growth materials comprising at least two types of cations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2018Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Kehang Cui, Brian L. Wardle
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Publication number: 20200061985Abstract: The present invention provides methods for uniform growth of nanostructures such as nanotubes (e.g., carbon nanotubes) on the surface of a substrate, wherein the long axes of the nanostructures may be substantially aligned. The nanostructures may be further processed for use in various applications, such as composite materials. For example, a set of aligned nanostructures may be formed and transferred, either in bulk or to another surface, to another material to enhance the properties of the material. In some cases, the nanostructures may enhance the mechanical properties of a material, for example, providing mechanical reinforcement at an interface between two materials or plies. In some cases, the nanostructures may enhance thermal and/or electronic properties of a material. The present invention also provides systems and methods for growth of nanostructures, including batch processes and continuous processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Brian L. Wardle, Anastasios John Hart, Enrique J. Garcia, Alexander H. Slocum
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Publication number: 20190336948Abstract: The present invention provides methods for uniform growth of nanostructures such as nanotubes (e.g., carbon nanotubes) on the surface of a substrate, wherein the long axes of the nanostructures may be substantially aligned. The nanostructures may be further processed for use in various applications, such as composite materials. For example, a set of aligned nanostructures may be formed and transferred, either in bulk or to another surface, to another material to enhance the properties of the material. In some cases, the nanostructures may enhance the mechanical properties of a material, for example, providing mechanical reinforcement at an interface between two materials or plies. In some cases, the nanostructures may enhance thermal and/or electronic properties of a material. The present invention also provides systems and methods for growth of nanostructures, including batch processes and continuous processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Anastasios John Hart, Brian L. Wardle, Enrique J. Garcia, Alexander H. Slocum
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Patent number: 10399316Abstract: The present invention provides methods for uniform growth of nanostructures such as nanotubes (e.g., carbon nanotubes) on the surface of a substrate, wherein the long axes of the nanostructures may be substantially aligned. The nanostructures may be further processed for use in various applications, such as composite materials. For example, a set of aligned nanostructures may be formed and transferred, either in bulk or to another surface, to another material to enhance the properties of the material. In some cases, the nanostructures may enhance the mechanical properties of a material, for example, providing mechanical reinforcement at an interface between two materials or plies. In some cases, the nanostructures may enhance thermal and/or electronic properties of a material. The present invention also provides systems and methods for growth of nanostructures, including batch processes and continuous processes.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2012Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Brian L. Wardle, Anastasios John Hart, Enrique J. Garcia, Alexander H. Slocum