Patents by Inventor Christopher Brooks

Christopher Brooks 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).

  • Publication number: 20260012755
    Abstract: Communication between an owner of a lost tracking device and a finder of a lost tracking device is established. A tracking system receives an identifier of a tracking device and a request for a web page from a mobile device that has captured an image of a smart code on the tracking device. The smart code is embedded with a URL to the web page. The system displays the web page on the mobile device and prompts the user to provide a location of the mobile device. The location is associated with the identifier of the tracking device. A notification indicating the location of the tracking device is generated for the owner. The owner is prompted to provide information to establish contact with the finder of the device, and the web page is populated with the owner's provided information for display on the finder's mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2025
    Publication date: January 8, 2026
    Inventors: Omar Leyva, Christopher Brooks, Steven R. Klinkner, Cihang Yang, Eric Chiquillo, Andre Gatti
  • Patent number: 12512462
    Abstract: A method of making core-shell and yolk-shell nanoparticles, and to electrodes comprising the same. The core-shell and yolk-shell nanoparticles and electrodes having the same are suitable for use in electrochemical cells, such as fluoride shuttle batteries. The shell may protect the metal core from oxidation, including in an electrochemical cell. In some embodiments, an electrochemically active structure includes a dimensionally changeable active material forming a particle that expands or contracts upon reaction with or release of fluoride ions. One or more particles are at least partially surrounded with a fluoride-conducting encapsulant and optionally one or more voids are formed between the active material and the encapsulant using sacrificial layers or selective etching. When the electrochemically active structures are used in secondary batteries, the presence of voids can accommodate dimensional changes of the active material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2025
    Assignees: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD., CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Nam Hawn Chou, Kaoru Omichi, Ryan McKenney, Qingmin Xu, Christopher Brooks, Simon C. Jones, Isabelle M. Darolles, Hongjin Tan
  • Publication number: 20250234161
    Abstract: Communication between an owner of a lost tracking device and a finder of a lost tracking device is established. A tracking system receives an identifier of a tracking device and a request for a web page from a mobile device that has captured an image of a smart code on the tracking device. The smart code is embedded with a URL to the web page. The system displays the web page on the mobile device and prompts the user to provide a location of the mobile device. The location is associated with the identifier of the tracking device. A notification indicating the location of the tracking device is generated for the owner. The owner is prompted to provide information to establish contact with the finder of the device, and the web page is populated with the owner's provided information for display on the finder's mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2025
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Inventors: Omar Leyva, Christopher Brooks, Steven R. Klinkner, Cihang Yang, Eric Chiquillo, Andre Gatti
  • Patent number: 12357678
    Abstract: Provided herein are cancer stem cell targeted cancer vaccines and methods for treating and vaccinating against cancer. Also contained herein are regimens by which cancer stem cell targeted cancer vaccines are administered, such regimens comprising peptides, compositions, immunomodulatory agents, and emulsifiers. Also provided are the patient populations to which the regimens are to be administered, and the dosages, schedules, and route of administration for the regimens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivan Bergstein, Christopher Brooks, Thomas P. Cirrito
  • Patent number: 12294914
    Abstract: Communication between an owner of a lost tracking device and a finder of a lost tracking device is established. A tracking system receives an identifier of a tracking device and a request for a web page from a mobile device that has captured an image of a smart code on the tracking device. The smart code is embedded with a URL to the web page. The system displays the web page on the mobile device and prompts the user to provide a location of the mobile device. The location is associated with the identifier of the tracking device. A notification indicating the location of the tracking device is generated for the owner. The owner is prompted to provide information to establish contact with the finder of the device, and the web page is populated with the owner's provided information for display on the finder's mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Tile, Inc.
    Inventors: Omar Leyva, Christopher Brooks, Steven R. Klinkner, Cihang Yang, Eric Chiquillo, Andre Gatti
  • Patent number: 12218315
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of making core-shell and yolk-shell nanoparticles, and to electrodes comprising the same. The core-shell and yolk-shell nanoparticles and electrodes comprising them are suitable for use in electrochemical cells, such as fluoride shuttle batteries. The shell may protect the metal core from oxidation, including in an electrochemical cell. In some embodiments, an electrochemically active structure includes a dimensionally changeable active material forming a particle that expands or contracts upon reaction with or release of fluoride ions. One or more particles are at least partially surrounded with a fluoride-conducting encapsulant and optionally one or more voids are formed between the active material and the encapsulant using sacrificial layers or selective etching. The fluoride-conducting encapsulant may comprise one or more metals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignees: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD., CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Nam Hawn Chou, Kaoru Omichi, Ryan McKenney, Qingmin Xu, Christopher Brooks, Simon C. Jones, Isabelle M. Darolles, Hongjin Tan
  • Publication number: 20240375113
    Abstract: The invention relates to a container for holding at least two vials. The container includes a back plate, a top wall, a bottom wall, a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The container also includes a clip disposed on a surface of the back plate, a first plurality of knobs and a second plurality of knobs. The container further includes cutouts in the bottom wall, the first sidewall and the second sidewall to allow access to the at least two vials within the container. The clip, the first plurality of knobs, and the second plurality of knobs are configured to retain the at least two vials within the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Isaac MIRANDA, Christopher BROOKS, Nataliya LAVRYKOVA-MARRAIN, Alan KISHBAUGH
  • Patent number: 12136735
    Abstract: An electrochemically active structure having a core and a shell at least partially surrounding the core. Also a method of making the electrochemically active structure as described herein as well as electrochemical cells comprising the electrochemically active structure as described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignees: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD., California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Qingmin Xu, Christopher Brooks, Ryan McKenney, Thomas Miller, III, Simon C. Jones, Steve Munoz, Victoria Davis
  • Publication number: 20240349017
    Abstract: Communication between an owner of a lost tracking device and a finder of a lost tracking device is established. A tracking system receives an identifier of a tracking device and a request for a web page from a mobile device that has captured an image of a smart code on the tracking device. The smart code is embedded with a URL to the web page. The system displays the web page on the mobile device and prompts the user to provide a location of the mobile device. The location is associated with the identifier of the tracking device. A notification indicating the location of the tracking device is generated for the owner. The owner is prompted to provide information to establish contact with the finder of the device, and the web page is populated with the owner's provided information for display on the finder's mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Omar Leyva, Christopher Brooks, Steven R. Klinkner, Cihang Yang, Eric Chiquillo, Andre Gatti
  • Patent number: 12052637
    Abstract: Communication between an owner of a lost tracking device and a finder of a lost tracking device is established. A tracking system receives an identifier of a tracking device and a request for a web page from a mobile device that has captured an image of a smart code on the tracking device. The smart code is embedded with a URL to the web page. The system displays the web page on the mobile device and prompts the user to provide a location of the mobile device. The location is associated with the identifier of the tracking device. A notification indicating the location of the tracking device is generated for the owner. The owner is prompted to provide information to establish contact with the finder of the device, and the web page is populated with the owner's provided information for display on the finder's mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: Tile, Inc.
    Inventors: Omar Leyva, Christopher Brooks, Steven R. Klinkner, Cihang Yang, Eric Chiquillo, Andre Gatti
  • Publication number: 20240115677
    Abstract: Provided herein are cancer stem cell targeted cancer vaccines and methods for treating and vaccinating against cancer. Also contained herein are regimens by which cancer stem cell targeted cancer vaccines are administered, such regimens comprising peptides, compositions, immunomodulatory agents, and emulsifiers. Also provided are the patient populations to which the regimens are to be administered, and the dosages, schedules, and route of administration for the regimens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivan Bergstein, Christopher Brooks, Thomas P. Cirrito
  • Patent number: 11881581
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of making core-shell and yolk-shell nanoparticles, and to electrodes comprising the same. The core-shell and yolk-shell nanoparticles and electrodes comprising them are suitable for use in electrochemical cells, such as fluoride shuttle batteries. The shell may protect the metal core from oxidation, including in an electrochemical cell. In some embodiments, an electrochemically active structure includes a dimensionally changeable active material forming a particle that expands or contracts upon reaction with or release of fluoride ions. One or more particles are at least partially surrounded with a fluoride-conducting encapsulant and optionally one or more voids are formed between the active material and the encapsulant using sacrificial layers or selective etching. When the electrochemically active structures are used in secondary batteries, the presence of voids can accommodate dimensional changes of the active material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignees: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD., CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Nam Hawn Chou, Kaoru Omichi, Ryan McKenney, Qingmin Xu, Christopher Brooks, Simon C. Jones, Isabelle M. Darolles, Hongjin Tan
  • Patent number: 11830983
    Abstract: Electrolyte solutions including at least one anhydrous fluoride salt and at least one non-aqueous solvent are presented. The fluoride salt includes an organic cation having a charge center (e.g., N, P, S, or O) that does not possess a carbon in the ?-position or does not possess a carbon in the ?-position having a bound hydrogen. This salt structure facilitates its ability to be made anhydrous without decomposition. Example anhydrous fluoride salts include (2,2-dimethylpropyl)trimethylammonium fluoride and bis(2,2-dimethylpropyl)dimethylammonium fluoride. Combining these fluoride salts with at least one fluorine-containing non-aqueous solvent (e.g., bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)ether; (BTFE)) promotes solubility of the salt within the non-aqueous solvents. The solvent may be a mixture of at least one non-aqueous, fluorine-containing solvent and at least one other non-aqueous, fluorine or non-fluorine containing solvent (e.g., BTFE and propionitrile or dimethoxyethane).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignees: California Institute of Technology, Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Simon C. Jones, Victoria K. Davis, Christopher M. Bates, Nebojsa Momcilovic, Brett M. Savoie, Michael A. Webb, Thomas F. Miller, III, Robert H. Grubbs, Christopher Brooks, Kaoru Omichi
  • Publication number: 20230374152
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for treating cancer in a subject comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a peptide derived from the EphA2 protein and/or the IL-13R?2 protein and monitoring the amount of cancer stem cells in the subject. Also provided herein are methods for monitoring the efficacy of an EphA2 peptide-based cancer treatment or an IL-13R?2 peptide-based cancer treatment in a patient with cancer, comprising monitoring the amount of cancer stem cells in the subject prior to, during, and/or following cancer treatment of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas P. Cirrito, Ivan Bergstein, Christopher Brooks
  • Patent number: 11824161
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electrochemical cell which may be used, for example, in a rechargeable battery based on the reversible transfer of halide anions, and a method for making an electrolyte composition for use in the same. The electrochemical cell includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and an electrolyte composition positioned between the two electrodes, where the electrolyte composition contains a crown ether-metal halide complex in a solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kaoru Omichi, Christopher Brooks, Ryan Mckenney
  • Publication number: 20230283992
    Abstract: Communication between an owner of a lost tracking device and a finder of a lost tracking device is established. A tracking system receives an identifier of a tracking device and a request for a web page from a mobile device that has captured an image of a smart code on the tracking device. The smart code is embedded with a URL to the web page. The system displays the web page on the mobile device and prompts the user to provide a location of the mobile device. The location is associated with the identifier of the tracking device. A notification indicating the location of the tracking device is generated for the owner. The owner is prompted to provide information to establish contact with the finder of the device, and the web page is populated with the owner's provided information for display on the finder's mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Omar Leyva, Christopher Brooks, Steven R. Klinkner, Cihang Yang, Eric Chiquillo, Andre Gatti
  • Patent number: 11728485
    Abstract: An anode for a fluoride ion electrochemical cell is provided and includes a layered material of hard carbon, nitrogen doped graphite, boron doped graphite, TiS2, MoS2, TiSe2, MoSe2, VS2, VSe2, electrides of alkali earth metal nitrides, electrides of metal carbides, or combinations thereof. The anode may be included in a fluoride ion electrochemical cell, which additionally includes a cathode and a fluoride ion electrolyte arranged between the cathode and the anode. At least one of the cathode and the anode reversibly exchange the fluoride ions with the electrolyte during charging or discharging of the electrochemical cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kaoru Omichi, Qingmin Xu, Christopher Brooks
  • Patent number: 11710825
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to electrochemically active structures and methods of making thereof. More specifically, the invention relates to electrochemically active structure comprising a crystalline electride comprising a nitride or carbide of at least one of: an alkaline earth metal, a transition metal, a lanthanide metal, or a combination thereof, wherein the electride has a lattice capable of intercalating at least one ion, thereby releasing at least one electron into an external circuit; and wherein a change in lattice volume of the electride upon intercalating the at least one ion is less than about 40%. Further, methods of making these electrochemically active structures are disclosed. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignees: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Scott C. Warren, Daniel L. Druffel, Jacob Pawlik, Adam H. Woomer, Qingmin Xu, Kaoru Omichi, Christopher Brooks
  • Patent number: 11689891
    Abstract: Communication between an owner of a lost tracking device and a finder of a lost tracking device is established. A tracking system receives an identifier of a tracking device and a request for a web page from a mobile device that has captured an image of a smart code on the tracking device. The smart code is embedded with a URL to the web page. The system displays the web page on the mobile device and prompts the user to provide a location of the mobile device. The location is associated with the identifier of the tracking device. A notification indicating the location of the tracking device is generated for the owner. The owner is prompted to provide information to establish contact with the finder of the device, and the web page is populated with the owner's provided information for display on the finder's mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Tile, Inc.
    Inventors: Omar Leyva, Christopher Brooks, Steven R. Klinkner, Cihang Yang, Eric Chiquillo, Andre Gatti
  • Patent number: 11672847
    Abstract: Provided herein are cancer stem cell targeted cancer vaccines and methods for treating and vaccinating against cancer. Also contained herein are regimens by which cancer stem cell targeted cancer vaccines are administered, such regimens comprising peptides, compositions, immunomodulatory agents, and emulsifiers. Also provided are the patient populations to which the regimens are to be administered, and the dosages, schedules, route of administration for the regimens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivan Bergstein, Christopher Brooks, Thomas P. Cirrito