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).

  • Publication number: 20190161350
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt W. Swogger, Clive P. Bosnyak, Nancy Henderson, Malcolm Finlayson, Bryce Daniel Sturtevant, Steve Hoenig
  • Publication number: 20190151240
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLC
    Inventors: Clive P. Bosnyak, Kurt W. Swogger, Nancy Henderson, Paul Everill
  • Publication number: 20190110382
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLC
    Inventors: Clive P. Bosnyak, Kurt W. Swogger
  • Patent number: 10253162
    Abstract: In various embodiments a urethane/molecular rebar formulation comprising a specific composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a urethane polymer or prepolymer/discrete carbon nanotube formulation. Utility of the urethane/molecular rebar composition includes improved foams and adhesives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Molecular Rebar Design, LLC
    Inventors: Clive P. Bosnyak, Kurt W. Swogger
  • Patent number: 10153483
    Abstract: Compositions, and methods of obtaining them, useful for lithium ion batteries comprising discrete oxidized carbon nanotubes having attached to their surface lithium ion active materials in the form of nanometer sized crystals or layers. The composition can further comprise graphene or oxygenated graphene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Molecular Rebar Design, LLC
    Inventors: Clive P. Bosnyak, Kurt W. Swogger
  • Publication number: 20180339904
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLC
    Inventors: Clive P. Bosnyak, Kurt W. Swogger, Nancy Henderson, Paul Everill
  • Publication number: 20180298221
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt W. Swogger, Clive P. Bosnyak
  • Patent number: 10086086
    Abstract: In various embodiments a payload molecule or drug molecule delivery system is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of functionalized discrete carbon nanotubes having specific properties. The composition can comprise a plurality of discrete carbon nanotubes that have at least a portion of the carbon nanotubes with a number average (ratio of number average contour length to end to end length) of greater than 1.1 and up to about 3. These discrete carbon nanotubes having the specified ratio of number average (tube contour length (TCL) to number average tube end-end length (TEE)) ratio are not only discrete (separated) from one another, but are also controlled in their alignment such that processability and mechanical strength properties are both enhanced. Utility of the molecular rebar composition includes, but is not limited to improved payload molecule delivery, such as drug delivery, into body of an animal, such as human.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Molecular Rebar Design, LLC
    Inventors: Clive P. Bosnyak, Kurt W. Swogger, Nancy Henderson, Paul Everill
  • Publication number: 20180261884
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLC
    Inventors: Clive P. Bosnyak, Kurt W. Swogger, Milos Marinkovic
  • Patent number: 10000653
    Abstract: This present invention relates to oxidized, discrete carbon nanotubes in dispersions, especially for use in printing inks. 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 that are electrically conductive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Molecular rebar Design, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt W. Swogger, Clive P. Bosnyak
  • Patent number: 9997785
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of producing discrete nanotubes and nanoplates and a method for their production. The discrete nanotube/nanoplate compositions are useful in fabricated articles to provide superior mechanical and electrical performance. They are also useful as catalysts and catalyst supports for chemical reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Molecular Rebar Design, LLC
    Inventors: Clive P. Bosnyak, Kurt W. Swogger
  • Publication number: 20180151885
    Abstract: A composition comprising discrete functionalized carbon nanotubes attached to microfibrillated fibers and a plurality of the discrete carbon nanotubes are opened ended is disclosed. The composition may further comprise electroactive, photoactive, magnetic or catalyst particles. These new compositions can be used in energy storage or energy collection devices such as batteries, capacitors, photovoltaics and sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN LLC
    Inventors: Clive P. Bosnyak, Malcolm Francis Finlayson, Matthew James Jungman, Jerzy Gazda, Vinay Bhat
  • Publication number: 20180112094
    Abstract: This present invention relates to oxidized, discrete carbon nanotubes in dispersions, especially for use in printing inks. 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 that are electrically conductive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt W. Swogger, Clive P. Bosnyak
  • Patent number: 9912009
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Molecular Rebar Design, LLC
    Inventors: Clive P. Bosnyak, Kurt W. Swogger, Milos Marinkovic
  • Publication number: 20180037459
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt W. Swogger, Clive P. Bosnyak, Nancy Henderson, Malcolm Finlayson, Bryce Sturtevant, Steve Hoenig
  • Patent number: 9806343
    Abstract: Compositions of discrete carbon nanotubes for improved performance lead acid batteries. Further disclosed is a method to form a lead-acid battery with discrete carbon nanotubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Molecular Rebar Design, LLC
    Inventors: Clive P. Bosnyak, Kurt W. Swogger
  • Publication number: 20170291818
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt W. Swogger, Clive P. Bosnyak, Nancy Henderson, Malcolm Finlayson, Bryce D. Sturtevant, Steve Hoenig
  • Publication number: 20170226363
    Abstract: This present invention relates to oxidized, discrete carbon nanotubes in dispersions, especially for use in printing inks. 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 that are electrically conductive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt W. Swogger, Clive P. Bosnyak
  • Patent number: 9663630
    Abstract: In various embodiments a urethane/MOLECULAR REBAR formulation comprising a specific composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a urethane polymer or prepolymer/discrete carbon nanotube formulation. Utility of the urethane/MOLECULAR REBAR composition includes improved foams and adhesives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Molecular Rebar Design, LLC
    Inventors: Clive P. Bosnyak, Kurt W. Swogger
  • Patent number: 9636649
    Abstract: This present invention relates to the carbon nanotubes as composites with 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 concentrate of carbon nanotubes with an elastomer wherein the concentrate can be further diluted with an elastomer and other polymers and fillers using conventional melt mixing equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Molecular Rebar Design, LLC
    Inventors: Clive P. Bosnyak, Kurt W. Swogger