Patents by Inventor Clovis Alan Linkous

Clovis Alan Linkous 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).

  • Surfaces of thermoplastic sheets and structures modified with photocatalytic materials
    Patent number: 7897252
    Abstract: Thermoplastic surface modification is achieved with photocatalysts, such as titanium dioxide, tungsten oxide and mixtures thereof. A uniform coating of a powdered photocatalyst is applied to a thermoplastic surface that is wetted with an organic solvent. The coating is in a range between approximately 1.5 mg/cm2 to approximately 2.5 mg/cm2. After the uniform coating of photocatalyst is dried, the thermoplastic surface is heated to a temperature above its softening temperature, usually in a range between approximately 80° C. to approximately 130° C.; then, a mild pressure is applied to imbed the photocatalyst into the surface of the thermoplastic sheet. The method of modification is inexpensive, long-lasting and non-detrimental to the thermoplastic surface. A surface is provided with improved aesthetic appearance, extended lifetime and sustained protection from undesirable growth of nuisance organisms, such as algae, fungus, bacteria, mold, mildew and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Clovis Alan Linkous
  • Catalysts for the evolution of hydrogen from borohydride solution
    Patent number: 7842276
    Abstract: Organic pigments are capable of catalyzing the decomposition reaction of hydrogen-rich, stabilized, borohydride solutions to generate hydrogen gas on-board an operable hydrogen-consuming device such as a motor vehicle or other combustion engine. The organic pigments are used in hydrogen generating systems and in methods for controlling the generation of hydrogen gas from metal hydride solutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Clovis Alan Linkous, Darlene Kay Slattery, Danielle Delong Nangle
  • Catalysts for the evolution of hydrogen from borohydride solution
    Patent number: 7722853
    Abstract: Organic pigments are capable of catalyzing the decomposition reaction of hydrogen-rich, stabilized, borohydride solutions to generate hydrogen gas on-board an operable hydrogen-consuming device such as a motor vehicle or other combustion engine. The organic pigments are used in hydrogen generating systems and in methods for controlling the generation of hydrogen gas from metal hydride solutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Clovis Alan Linkous, Darlene Kay Slattery, Danielle Delong Nangle
  • Catalysts for the evolution of hydrogen from borohydride solution
    Publication number: 20100008848
    Abstract: Organic pigments are capable of catalyzing the decomposition reaction of hydrogen-rich, stabilized, borohydride solutions to generate hydrogen gas on-board an operable hydrogen-consuming device such as a motor vehicle or other combustion engine. The organic pigments are used in hydrogen generating systems and in methods for controlling the generation of hydrogen gas from metal hydride solutions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Clovis Alan Linkous, Darlene Kay Slattery, Danielle Delong Nangle
  • Method of applying photocatalysts to thermoplastic surfaces
    Patent number: 7641940
    Abstract: Thermoplastic surface modification is achieved with photocatalysts, such as titanium dioxide, tungsten oxide and mixtures thereof. A uniform coating of a powdered photocatalyst is applied to a thermoplastic surface that is wetted with an organic solvent. The coating is in a range between approximately 1.5 mg/cm2 to approximately 2.5 mg/cm2. After the uniform coating of photocatalyst is dried, the thermoplastic surface is heated to a temperature above its softening temperature, usually in a range between approximately 80° C. to approximately 130° C.; then, a mild pressure is applied to imbed the photocatalyst into the surface of the thermoplastic sheet. The method of modification is inexpensive, long-lasting and non-detrimental to the thermoplastic surface. A surface is provided with improved aesthetic appearance, extended lifetime and sustained protection from undesirable growth of nuisance organisms, such as algae, fungus, bacteria, mold, mildew and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Clovis Alan Linkous
  • Catalysts for the evolution of hydrogen from borohydride solution
    Patent number: 7591864
    Abstract: Organic pigments are capable of catalyzing the decomposition reaction of hydrogen-rich, stabilized, borohydride solutions to generate hydrogen gas on-board an operable hydrogen-consuming device such as a motor vehicle or other combustion engine. The organic pigments are used in hydrogen generating systems and in methods for controlling the generation of hydrogen gas from metal hydride solutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Clovis Alan Linkous, Darlene Kay Slattery, Danielle Delong Nangle