Patents by Inventor Claus G. Rebholz

Claus G. Rebholz 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).

  • Patent number: 9078294
    Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for making nano structures such a nanoheater. In one embodiment, the nanoheater element comprises a first reactive member and interlayer disposed in communication with at least a portion thereof. Preferably, contact between the first and second reactive members of the nanoheater element can yield at least one exothermic reaction. A nanoheater device of the invention can optionally comprise a substrate on which the first reactive member is positioned in combination with other components. The invention also provides a nanoheater system comprising a plurality of nanoheater elements. Exemplary nanoheater elements and systems can be used to perform a method of the invention in which heat is produced. Methods includes processes for fabricating nanostructures such as layered devices, nanorods and nanowires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignees: University of Massachusetts, Northeastern University
    Inventors: Charalabos C. Doumanidis, Teiichi Ando, Julie Chen, Claus G. Rebholz
  • Publication number: 20090235915
    Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for making nano structures such a nanoheater In one embodiment, the nanoheater element comprises a first reactive member and interlayer disposed in communication with at least a portion thereof. Preferably, contact between the first and second reactive members of the nanoheater element can yield at least one exothermic reaction. A nanoheater device of the invention can optionally comprise a substrate on which the first reactive member is positioned in combination with other components. The invention also provides a nanoheater system comprising a plurality of nanoheater elements. Exemplary nanoheater elements and systems can be used to perform a method of the invention in which heat is produced. Methods includes processes for fabricating nanostructures such as layered devices, nanorods and nanowires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Charalabos C. Doumanidis, Teiichi Ando, Julie Chen, Claus G. Rebholz