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: 12263663Abstract: A multiscale composite materials with few or no void defects are described. The composite materials include a network of porous materials. Methods and systems for the fabrication of the composite materials are generally described. According to certain embodiments, composite materials are fabricated without the use of an autoclave or low pressure environments.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2023Date of Patent: April 1, 2025Assignees: Metis Design Corporation, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Brian L. Wardle, Jeonyoon Lee, Estelle Kalfon-Cohen, Travis Hank, Seth S. Kessler, Shannon M. Cassady
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Publication number: 20250052711Abstract: The present disclosure is related to sensors, such as structural sensors, and related systems and methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2022Publication date: February 13, 2025Applicants: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Analog Devices, Inc.Inventors: Brian L. Wardle, Luiz H. Acauan, Yosef Stein, Haim Primo, Haozhe Wang, Aniruddha Ghosh
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Publication number: 20250054709Abstract: 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: July 16, 2024Publication date: February 13, 2025Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Brian L. Wardle, Luiz Acauan, Yue Zhou
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Patent number: 12215206Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 11, 2023Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Jeonyoon Lee, Brian L. Wardle, Diana Jean Lewis
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Patent number: 12087506Abstract: 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: May 6, 2021Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Brian L. Wardle, Luiz Acauan, Yue Zhou
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Publication number: 20240234042Abstract: Systems and methods involving nanomaterial-based electrodes, such as supercapacitor and battery electrodes that can be flexible, are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2023Publication date: July 11, 2024Applicants: 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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Patent number: 11977020Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 12, 2020Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignees: Analog Devices, Inc., Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Brian L. Wardle, Yosef Stein, Estelle Cohen, Michael Murray
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Publication number: 20240136126Abstract: Systems and methods involving nanomaterial-based electrodes, such as supercapacitor and battery electrodes that can be flexible, are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicants: 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: 20240117128Abstract: 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: August 11, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Jeonyoon Lee, Brian L. Wardle, Diana Jean Lewis
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Publication number: 20240090091Abstract: 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: April 14, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Seth S. Kessler, Gregory A. Thomas, Christopher T. Dunn, Michael Borgen, Brian L. Wardle
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Publication number: 20240082858Abstract: Polymeric electro spray emitters and related methods are generally described. In some embodiments, an emitter may be made from an ionic electro active polymer. The composition of the electro spray emitters described herein may enable the transport of ions and/or liquid ion sources, such as an ionic liquid or room temperature molten salt, through the bulk of the polymeric emitter. In some embodiments, the described emitters may be fabricated using a mixture of an ionic electroactive polymer, a solvent, and a liquid ion source to at least partially mitigate swelling effects of the polymer emitter that may otherwise occur when the one or more emitters are exposed to the liquid ion source during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2021Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Paulo C. Lozano, Brian L. Wardle, Michael D. Canonica, David Krejci, Yue Zhou, Andrew Adams
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Patent number: 11837403Abstract: Systems and methods involving nanomaterial-based electrodes, such as supercapacitor and battery electrodes that can be flexible, are described.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2020Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignees: 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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Patent number: 11787691Abstract: 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: March 5, 2019Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Anastasios John Hart, Brian L. Wardle, Enrique J. Garcia, Alexander H. Slocum
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Patent number: 11760848Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 14, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Jeonyoon Lee, Brian L. Wardle, Diana Jean Lewis
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Patent number: 11747265Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 9, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignees: Analog Devices, Inc., Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Brian L. Wardle, Yosef Stein, Estelle Cohen, Michael Murray
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Patent number: 11706848Abstract: 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: January 14, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Metis Design CorporationInventors: Seth S. Kessler, Gregory A. Thomas, Christopher T. Dunn, Michael Borgen, Brian L. Wardle
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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