Patents by Inventor Curtis J. Larimer
Curtis J. Larimer 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: 11525153Abstract: Described herein are methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable media to non-destructively acquire three-dimensional profiles of cellular microbiological samples growing on the surface of a solid growth medium. Acquisitions can be performed by an optical microscope that includes a vertical scanning interferometer. The three-dimensional profiles can enable measurement of sample parameters of microcolonies, which can be made of microbial colony forming units. The methods and systems enable early and rapid detection and quantification of microbes.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2018Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Curtis J. Larimer, Raymond S. Addleman
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Patent number: 11168276Abstract: Compositions and processes are disclosed for forming hydrophobic coatings and lubricant-infused surface coatings. Coatings may be applied to various substrates without prior chemical or temperature treatment of the substrates and over large and irregular surfaces. Coatings are self-healing, antifouling, and have enhanced lifetimes.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2017Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Curtis J. Larimer, Raymond S. Addleman
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Patent number: 10577511Abstract: Hydrophobic materials, processes for their production, and uses thereof are described. The materials can be made with silica or polytetrafluoroethylene particles embedded into a liquid polymer. The hydrophobic materials are stretchable.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2017Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Curtis J. Larimer, Raymond S. Addleman, Michelle R. Brann, George T. Bonheyo, Eric M. Winder
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Publication number: 20200024634Abstract: Described herein are methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable media to non-destructively acquire three-dimensional profiles of cellular microbiological samples growing on the surface of a solid growth medium. Acquisitions can be performed by an optical microscope that includes a vertical scanning interferometer. The three-dimensional profiles can enable measurement of sample parameters of microcolonies, which can be made of microbial colony forming units. The methods and systems enable early and rapid detection and quantification of microbes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Curtis J. Larimer, Raymond S. Addleman
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Publication number: 20190271669Abstract: Methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media having programs are described for monitoring an ultrasonic bonding operation via acoustic and/or vibration measurements and analyzing the measurements in order to predict and/or characterize the quality of a weld resulting from the bonding operation. The measurements are non-destructively acquired and the characterization is expressed as a bond quality index value.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Jonathan D. Suter, Curtis J. Larimer, Kayte M. Denslow, Michael S. Hughes, Wilaiwan Chouyyok, Francesco Luzi
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Patent number: 10360667Abstract: Biological material fouling assessment systems and methods are described. According to one aspect, a biological material fouling assessment system includes processing circuitry configured to access image data of an image of a surface of a substrate which has been fouled with biological material, wherein the image data comprises intensity information regarding a plurality of pixels of the image, and wherein the processing circuitry is further configured to process the intensity information regarding the pixels of the image to generate information which is indicative of an amount of the fouling of the biological material upon the surface of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2016Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: George T. Bonheyo, Curtis J. Larimer, Eric M. Winder, Raymond S. Addleman, Robert T. Jeters, Matthew S. Prowant, Anthony D. Cinson
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Paintable hydrophobic and lubricant-infused surface coatings and processes for making and using same
Patent number: 10221321Abstract: Compositions and processes are disclosed for forming hydrophobic coatings and lubricant-infused surface coatings. Coatings may be applied to various substrates without prior chemical or temperature treatment of the substrates and over large and irregular surfaces. Coatings are self-healing, anti-fouling, and have enhanced lifetimes.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2015Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Raymond S. Addleman, Curtis J. Larimer, Christopher A. Barrett, George T. Bonheyo, Robert T. Jeters, Eric M. Winder -
Publication number: 20180274905Abstract: An apparatus and method of measuring biofilm and biological activity on a surface is disclosed. The apparatus includes a biofilm, which includes one or more microorganisms, grown on a substrate. A viewing window is placed on a surface of the biofilm and a gas bubble is introduced between the viewing window and the surface of the biofilm. The space between the substrate and the viewing window may be enclosed in a casing that has an inlet and an outlet, forming a flow cell. A microscope system, such as a white light interferometer, captures data of the biofilm in situ and non-destructively. The 3D images of biofilm surface have high resolution while maintaining a large field of view. This invention will be useful for fundamental studies of biofilms, biomedical and environmental screening, and many other applications in biology and the life sciences.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Curtis J. Larimer, Jonathan D. Suter, Raymond S. Addleman, George T. Bonheyo, Michelle R. Brann
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Patent number: 10005999Abstract: An apparatus and method of measuring biofilm and biological activity on a surface is disclosed. The apparatus includes a biofilm, which includes one or more microorganisms, grown on a substrate. A viewing window is placed on a surface of the biofilm and a gas bubble is introduced between the viewing window and the surface of the biofilm. The space between the substrate and the viewing window may be enclosed in a casing that has an inlet and an outlet, forming a flow cell. A microscope system, such as a white light interferometer, captures data of the biofilm in situ and non-destructively. The 3D images of biofilm surface have high resolution while maintaining a large field of view. The apparatuses and methods will be useful for fundamental studies of biofilms, biomedical and environmental screening, and many other applications in biology and the life sciences.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Curtis J. Larimer, Jonathan D. Suter, Raymond S. Addleman, George T. Bonheyo, Michelle R. Brann
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Publication number: 20180094204Abstract: Compositions and processes are disclosed for forming hydrophobic coatings and lubricant-infused surface coatings. Coatings may be applied to various substrates without prior chemical or temperature treatment of the substrates and over large and irregular surfaces. Coatings are self-healing, antifouling, and have enhanced lifetimes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Applicant: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Curtis J. Larimer, Raymond S. Addleman
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Publication number: 20170204279Abstract: Hydrophobic materials, processes for their production, and uses thereof are described. The materials can be made with silica or polytetrafluoroethylene particles embedded into a liquid polymer. The hydrophobic materials are stretchable.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Inventors: Curtis J. Larimer, Raymond S. Addleman, Michelle R. Brann, George T. Bonheyo, Eric M. Winder
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PAINTABLE HYDROPHOBIC AND LUBRICANT-INFUSED SURFACE COATINGS AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING AND USING SAME
Publication number: 20170058130Abstract: Compositions and processes are disclosed for forming hydrophobic coatings and lubricant-infused surface coatings. Coatings may be applied to various substrates without prior chemical or temperature treatment of the substrates and over large and irregular surfaces. Coatings are self-healing, anti-fouling, and have enhanced lifetimes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2015Publication date: March 2, 2017Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Raymond S. Addleman, Curtis J. Larimer, Christopher A. Barrett, George T. Bonheyo, Robert T. Jeters, Eric M. Winder -
Publication number: 20170053391Abstract: Biological material fouling assessment systems and methods are described. According to one aspect, a biological material fouling assessment system includes processing circuitry configured to access image data of an image of a surface of a substrate which has been fouled with biological material, wherein the image data comprises intensity information regarding a plurality of pixels of the image, and wherein the processing circuitry is further configured to process the intensity information regarding the pixels of the image to generate information which is indicative of an amount of the fouling of the biological material upon the surface of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Applicant: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: George T. Bonheyo, Curtis J. Larimer, Eric M. Winder, Raymond S. Addleman, Robert T. Jeters, Matthew S. Prowant, Anthony D. Cinson
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Publication number: 20160272933Abstract: An apparatus and method of measuring biofilm and biological activity on a surface is disclosed. The apparatus includes a biofilm, which includes one or more microorganisms, grown on a substrate. A viewing window is placed on a surface of the biofilm and a gas bubble is introduced between the viewing window and the surface of the biofilm. The space between the substrate and the viewing window may be enclosed in a casing that has an inlet and an outlet, forming a flow cell. A microscope system, such as a white light interferometer, captures data of the biofilm in situ and non-destructively. The 3D images of biofilm surface have high resolution while maintaining a large field of view. This invention will be useful for fundamental studies of biofilms, biomedical and environmental screening, and many other applications in biology and the life sciences.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Curtis J. Larimer, Jonathan D. Suter, Raymond S. Addleman, George T. Bonheyo, Michelle R. Brann