Patents by Inventor Clive P. Bosnyak
Clive P. Bosnyak 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: 11554957Abstract: High-surface area carbon nanotubes having targeted, or selective, oxidation levels and/or content on the interior and exterior of the tube walls are claimed. Such carbon nanotubes can have little to no inner tube surface oxidation, or differing amounts and/or types of oxidation between the tubes' inner and outer surfaces. Additionally, such high-surface area carbon nanotubes may have greater lengths and diameters, creating useful mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLCInventors: Malcolm Francis Finlayson, Clive P. Bosnyak, Jerzy Gazda, Vinay Bhat, Nancy Henderson, Emily Barton Cole
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Patent number: 11330744Abstract: Discrete, individualized carbon nanotubes having targeted, or selective, oxidation levels and/or content on the interior and exterior of the tube walls are claimed. Such carbon nanotubes can have little to no inner tube surface oxidation, or differing amounts and/or types of oxidation between the tubes' inner and outer surfaces. These new discrete carbon nanotubes are useful in treatment compositions for contaminated soil and ground water. Additives such as plasticizers, can be used in compounding and formulation of elastomeric, thermoplastic and thermoset composite for improvement of mechanical, electrical and thermal properties.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Molecular Rebar Design, LLCInventors: Clive P. Bosnyak, Kurt W. Swogger, Bryce Daniel Sturtevant, August Charles Krupp
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Publication number: 20210300760Abstract: High-surface area carbon nanotubes having targeted, or selective, oxidation levels and/or content on the interior and exterior of the tube walls are claimed. Such carbon nanotubes can have little to no inner tube surface oxidation, or differing amounts and/or types of oxidation between the tubes' inner and outer surfaces. Additionally, such high-surface area carbon nanotubes may have greater lengths and diameters, creating useful mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2019Publication date: September 30, 2021Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLCInventors: Malcolm Francis Finlayson, Clive P. Bosnyak, Jerzy Gazda, Vinay Bhat, Nancy Henderson, Emily Barton Cole
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Publication number: 20210284538Abstract: Dry liquid concentrates allow carbon nanotubes to be dispersed in various mediums under standard composite processing conditions. The incorporation of carbon nanotubes can enhance the physical properties of the resulting material, such as, for example, improving the anti-corrosive properties of thermosets if present, and/or improving electrical properties of transitional metal oxide composites.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLCInventors: Sateesh Kumar Peddini, August Charles Krupp, Nancy Henderson, Kurt W. Swogger, Clive P. Bosnyak
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Publication number: 20210237509Abstract: The present invention is directed to additive manufacturing compositions and methods for producing additive manufacturing composite blends with oxidized discrete carbon nanotubes with dispersion agents bonded to at least one sidewall of the oxidized discrete carbon nanotubes. Such compositions are especially useful when radiation cured, sintered or melt fused.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLCInventors: Clive P. Bosnyak, Kurt W. Swogger, Steven Lowder, Olga Ivanova
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Publication number: 20210179880Abstract: The present application pertains to dispersions comprising oxidized, discrete carbon nanotubes and high-surface area carbon nanotubes. The oxidized, discrete carbon nanotubes comprise an interior and exterior surface, each surface comprising an interior surface oxidized species content and an exterior surface oxidized species content. The interior surface oxidized species content differs from the exterior surface oxidized species content by at least 20%, and as high as 100%. The high-surface area nanotubes are generally single-wall nanotubes. The BET surface area of the high-surface area nanotubes is from about 550 m2/g to about 1500 m2/g according to ASTM D6556-16. The aspect ratio is at least about 500 up to about 6000. The dispersions comprise from about 0.1 to about 30% by weight nanotubes based on the total weight of the dispersion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLCInventors: Kurt W. Swogger, Clive P. Bosnyak, Malcolm Francis Finlayson, Jerry Gazda, Vinay Bhat, Nancy Henderson, Emily Barton Cole
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Patent number: 10934447Abstract: This present invention relates to oxidized, discrete carbon nanotubes in dispersions, especially for use in epoxy compositions. The dispersions can include materials such as elastomers, thermosets and thermoplastics or aqueous dispersions of open-ended carbon nanotubes with additives. A further feature of this invention relates to the development of a dispersion of oxidized, discrete carbon nanotubes with epoxy that are resistant to weather and/or crack propagation.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Molecular Rebar Design, LLCInventors: Kurt W. Swogger, Clive P. Bosnyak
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Publication number: 20210047185Abstract: High-surface area carbon nanotubes having targeted, or selective, species of oxygen containing species levels, types and/or content on either or both of the interior and exterior of the tube walls are claimed. Such carbon nanotubes can have little to none inner tube surface oxygen containing species, or differing amounts and/or types of oxygen containing species between the tubes' inner and outer surfaces or amongst the carbon nanotubes. Additionally, such high-surface area carbon nanotubes or their assemblages may have greater lengths and diameters, creating useful mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLCInventors: Malcolm Francis Finlayson, Clive P. Bosnyak, Jerzy Gazda, Vinay Bhat, Nancy Henderson, Emily Barton Cole
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Publication number: 20200369522Abstract: High-surface area carbon nanotubes having targeted, or selective, oxidation levels and/or content on the interior and exterior of the tube walls are claimed. Such carbon nanotubes can have little to no inner tube surface oxidation, or differing amounts and/or types of oxidation between the tubes' inner and outer surfaces. Additionally, such high-surface area carbon nanotubes may have greater lengths and diameters, creating useful mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2019Publication date: November 26, 2020Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLCInventors: Malcolm Francis Finlayson, Clive P. Bosnyak, Jerzy Gazda, Vinay Bhat, Nancy Henderson, Emily Barton Cole
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Publication number: 20200260619Abstract: Discrete, individualized carbon nanotubes having targeted, or selective, oxidation levels and/or content on the interior and exterior of the tube walls are claimed. Such carbon nanotubes can have little to no inner tube surface oxidation, or differing amounts and/or types of oxidation between the tubes' inner and outer surfaces. These new discrete carbon nanotubes are useful in treatment compositions for contaminated soil and ground water. Additives such as plasticizers, can be used in compounding and formulation of elastomeric, thermoplastic and thermoset composite for improvement of mechanical, electrical and thermal properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLCInventors: Clive P. Bosnyak, Kurt W. Swogger, Bryce Daniel Sturtevant, August Charles Krupp
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Publication number: 20200198973Abstract: Discrete, individualized carbon nanotubes having targeted, or selective, oxidation levels and/or content on the interior and exterior of the tube walls are claimed. Such carbon nanotubes can have little to no inner tube surface oxidation, or differing amounts and/or types of oxidation between the tubes' inner and outer surfaces. These new discrete carbon nanotubes are useful in plasticizers, which can then be used as an additive in compounding and formulation of elastomeric, thermoplastic and thermoset composite for improvement of mechanical, electrical and thermal properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2020Publication date: June 25, 2020Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLCInventors: Kurt W. Swogger, Clive P. Bosnyak, Nancy Henderson, Malcolm Finlayson, Bryce Sturtevant, Steve Hoenig
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Patent number: 10638649Abstract: Discrete, individualized carbon nanotubes having targeted, or selective, oxidation levels and/or content on the interior and exterior of the tube walls are claimed. Such carbon nanotubes can have little to no inner tube surface oxidation, or differing amounts and/or types of oxidation between the tubes' inner and outer surfaces. These new discrete carbon nanotubes are useful in electromagnetic and radio frequency shielding applications, especially where the shielding is essentially constant over a relatively wide range of frequencies. Additives such as plasticizers, can be used in compounding and formulation of elastomeric, thermoplastic and thermoset composite for improvement of mechanical, electrical and thermal properties.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Molecular Rebar Design, LLCInventors: Clive P. Bosnyak, Kurt W. Swogger
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Patent number: 10608282Abstract: In various embodiments an improved binder composition, electrolyte composition and a separator film composition using discrete carbon nanotubes. Their methods of production and utility for energy storage and collection devices, like batteries, capacitors and photovoltaics, is described. The binder, electrolyte, or separator composition can further comprise polymers. The discrete carbon nanotubes further comprise at least a portion of the tubes being open ended and/or functionalized. The utility of the binder, electrolyte or separator film composition includes improved capacity, power or durability in energy storage and collection devices. The utility of the electrolyte and or separator film compositions includes improved ion transport in energy storage and collection devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Molecular Rebar Design, LLCInventors: Clive P. Bosnyak, Kurt W. Swogger, Milos Marinkovic
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Patent number: 10589997Abstract: Discrete, individualized carbon nanotubes having targeted, or selective, oxidation levels and/or content on the interior and exterior of the tube walls are claimed. Such carbon nanotubes can have little to no inner tube surface oxidation, or differing amounts and/or types of oxidation between the tubes' inner and outer surfaces. These new discrete carbon nanotubes are useful in plasticizers, which can then be used as an additive in compounding and formulation of elastomeric, thermoplastic and thermoset composite for improvement of mechanical, electrical and thermal properties.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Molecular Rebar Design, LLCInventors: Kurt W. Swogger, Clive P. Bosnyak, Nancy Henderson, Malcolm Finlayson, Bryce Sturtevant, Steve Hoenig
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Patent number: 10414655Abstract: Stem cell, bone and nerve scaffolding comprising discrete carbon nanotubes is disclosed. The discrete carbon nanotubes may be have targeted, or selective oxidation levels and/or content on the interior and exterior of the tube walls. The described scaffolding may be used to guide, target and protect stem cells upon injection into the body.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Molecular Rebar Design, LLCInventors: Clive P. Bosnyak, Kurt W. Swogger, Nancy Henderson, Paul Everill
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Patent number: 10414656Abstract: Discrete, individualized carbon nanotubes having targeted, or selective, oxidation levels and/or content on the interior and exterior of the tube walls are claimed. Such carbon nanotubes can have little to no inner tube surface oxidation, or differing amounts and/or types of oxidation between the tubes' inner and outer surfaces. These new discrete carbon nanotubes are useful in plasticizers, which can then be used as an additive in compounding and formulation of elastomeric, thermoplastic and thermoset composite for improvement of mechanical, electrical and thermal properties.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Molecular Rebar Design, LLCInventors: Kurt W. Swogger, Clive P. Bosnyak, Nancy Henderson, Malcolm Finlayson, Bryce Daniel Sturtevant, Steve Hoenig
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Patent number: 10361450Abstract: In various embodiments, exfoliated carbon nanotubes are described in the present disclosure. The carbon nanotubes maintain their exfoliated state, even when not dispersed in a medium such as a polymer or a liquid solution. Methods for making the exfoliated carbon nanotubes include suspending carbon nanotubes in a solution containing a nanocrystalline material, precipitating exfoliated carbon nanotubes from the solution and isolating the exfoliated carbon nanotubes. In some embodiments, methods for making exfoliated carbon nanotubes include preparing a solution of carbon nanotubes in an acid and filtering the solution through a filter to collect exfoliated carbon nanotubes on the filter. In other various embodiments, energy storage devices and polymer composites containing exfoliated carbon nanotubes are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Designed Nanotubes, LLCInventors: Clive P. Bosnyak, Kurt W. Swogger
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Publication number: 20190161350Abstract: Discrete, individualized carbon nanotubes having targeted, or selective, oxidation levels and/or content on the interior and exterior of the tube walls are claimed. Such carbon nanotubes can have little to no inner tube surface oxidation, or differing amounts and/or types of oxidation between the tubes' inner and outer surfaces. These new discrete carbon nanotubes are useful in plasticizers, which can then be used as an additive in compounding and formulation of elastomeric, thermoplastic and thermoset composite for improvement of mechanical, electrical and thermal properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2017Publication date: May 30, 2019Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLCInventors: Kurt W. Swogger, Clive P. Bosnyak, Nancy Henderson, Malcolm Finlayson, Bryce Daniel Sturtevant, Steve Hoenig
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Publication number: 20190151240Abstract: Stem cell, bone and nerve scaffolding comprising discrete carbon nanotubes is disclosed. The discrete carbon nanotubes may be have targeted, or selective oxidation levels and/or content on the interior and exterior of the tube walls. The described scaffolding may be used to guide, target and protect stem cells upon injection into the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2017Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLCInventors: Clive P. Bosnyak, Kurt W. Swogger, Nancy Henderson, Paul Everill
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Publication number: 20190110382Abstract: Discrete, individualized carbon nanotubes having targeted, or selective, oxidation levels and/or content on the interior and exterior of the tube walls are claimed. Such carbon nanotubes can have little to no inner tube surface oxidation, or differing amounts and/or types of oxidation between the tubes' inner and outer surfaces. These new discrete carbon nanotubes are useful in electromagnetic and radio frequency shielding applications, especially where the shielding is essentially constant over a relatively wide range of frequencies. Additives such as plasticizers, can be used in compounding and formulation of elastomeric, thermoplastic and thermoset composite for improvement of mechanical, electrical and thermal properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLCInventors: Clive P. Bosnyak, Kurt W. Swogger