Patents by Inventor Danny B. Anderson
Danny B. Anderson 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: 8808549Abstract: A method of preparing zirconia-containing nanoparticles and a method of preparing a composite material that includes the zirconia-containing nanoparticles are provided. A method of treating a zirconium carboxylate salt solution to remove alkali metal ions and alkaline earth ions is provided. The treated solution can be used as a feedstock to prepare the zirconia-containing nanoparticles. Additionally, a continuous hydrothermal reactor system is provided that can be used, for example, to prepare the zirconia-containing nanoparticles.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Brant U. Kolb, Danny B. Anderson, Robert S. Davidson, Mark J. Hendrickson, James J. Leach, Taun L. McKenzie
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Publication number: 20140056778Abstract: A method of preparing zirconia-containing nanoparticles and a method of preparing a composite material that includes the zirconia-containing nanoparticles are provided. A method of treating a zirconium carboxylate salt solution to remove alkali metal ions and alkaline earth ions is provided. The treated solution can be used as a feedstock to prepare the zirconia-containing nanoparticles. Additionally, a continuous hydrothermal reactor system is provided that can be used, for example, to prepare the zirconia-containing nanoparticles.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Brant U. Kolb, Danny B. Anderson, Robert S. Davidson, Mark J. Hendrickson, James J. Leach, Taun L. McKenzie
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Patent number: 8647510Abstract: A method of preparing zirconia-containing nanoparticles and a method of preparing a composite material that includes the zirconia-containing nanoparticles are provided. A method of treating a zirconium carboxylate salt solution to remove alkali metal ions and alkaline earth ions is provided. The treated solution can be used as a feedstock to prepare the zirconia-containing nanoparticles. Additionally, a continuous hydrothermal reactor system is provided that can be used, for example, to prepare the zirconia-containing nanoparticles.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2008Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Brant U. Kolb, Danny B. Anderson, Robert S. Davidson, Mark J. Hendrickson, James J. Leach, Taun L. McKenzie
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Publication number: 20100276374Abstract: A method of preparing zirconia-containing nanoparticles and a method of preparing a composite material that includes the zirconia-containing nanoparticles are provided. A method of treating a zirconium carboxylate salt solution to remove alkali metal ions and alkaline earth ions is provided. The treated solution can be used as a feedstock to prepare the zirconia-containing nanoparticles. Additionally, a continuous hydrothermal reactor system is provided that can be used, for example, to prepare the zirconia-containing nanoparticles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Brant U. Kolb, Danny B. Anderson, Robert S. Davidson, Mark J. Hendrickson, James J. Leach, Taun L. McKenzie
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Publication number: 20100119429Abstract: Methods of preparing metal oxide nanoparticles are described. The methods involve the thermal decomposition of a metal-carboxylate complex within a continuous, flow-through, tubular reactor. The resulting metal oxide nanoparticles contain iron and can be magnetic, non-agglomerated, crystalline or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2007Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventors: Sarah M. Mullins, Grant F. Tiefenbruck, Danny B. Anderson
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Patent number: 7674523Abstract: Zirconia particles, methods of making zirconia particles, composite materials that contain the zirconia particles, methods of making the composite materials, and zirconia sols that contain the zirconia particles are described. The zirconia particles are substantially non-associated and have an average size no greater than 50 nanometers and may contain yttrium. The zirconia particles are prepared by a method that includes two separate hydrothermal treatments.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2008Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Robert S. Davidson, Brant U. Kolb, Danny B. Anderson, James A. Higgins, Mark J. Hendrickson, John T. Brady
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Publication number: 20080305943Abstract: Zirconia particles, methods of making zirconia particles, composite materials that contain the zirconia particles, methods of making the composite materials, and zirconia sols that contain the zirconia particles are described. The zirconia particles are substantially non-associated and have an average size no greater than 50 nanometers and may contain yttrium. The zirconia particles are prepared by a method that includes two separate hydrothermal treatments.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventors: Robert S. Davidson, Brant U. Kolb, Danny B. Anderson, James A. Higgins, Mark J. Hendrickson, John T. Brady
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Patent number: 7429422Abstract: Zirconia particles, methods of making zirconia particles, composite materials that contain the zirconia particles, methods of making the composite materials, and zirconia sols that contain the zirconia particles are described. The zirconia particles are substantially non-associated and have an average size no greater than 50 nanometers and may contain yttrium. The zirconia particles are prepared by a method that includes two separate hydrothermal treatments.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2007Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Robert S. Davidson, Brant U. Kolb, Danny B. Anderson, James A. Higgins, Mark J. Hendrickson, John T. Brady
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Patent number: 7241437Abstract: Zirconia particles, methods of making zirconia particles, composite materials that contain the zirconia particles, methods of making the composite materials, and zirconia sols that contain the zirconia particles are described. The zirconia particles are substantially non-associated and have an average size no greater than 50 nanometers and may contain yttrium. The zirconia particles are prepared by a method that includes two separate hydrothermal treatments.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2004Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Robert S. Davidson, Brant U. Kolb, Danny B. Anderson, James A. Higgins, Mark J. Hendrickson, John T. Brady
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Patent number: 6869501Abstract: A process for evaporating a portion of a colloidal solution, said process including: a) passing a colloidal solution, said colloidal solution including particles in a liquid medium, wherein at least a portion of said liquid medium includes at least one volatile component, through one or more orifices into an evaporation zone that has at least one inner surface, wherein said colloidal solution does not substantially contact said at least one inner surface of said evaporation zone as said colloidal solution is passed through said evaporation zone; b) applying pressure in said evaporation zone that is lower than the vapor pressure of said colloidal solution as it is passed into said evaporation zone, allowing for flash evaporation of at least a portion of said at least one volatile component from said colloidal solution; c) adjusting the pressure in said evaporation zone to evaporate an amount of said at least one volatile component from said colloidal solution; and d) collecting the remaining colloidal solutionType: GrantFiled: December 20, 2001Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Robert S. Davidson, Danny B. Anderson, Richard A. Gerth, David R. Holm
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Publication number: 20030131948Abstract: Described is a process for evaporating a portion of a colloidal solution, said process comprising: a) passing a colloidal solution, said colloidal solution comprising particles in a liquid medium, wherein at least a portion of said liquid medium comprises at least one volatile component, through one or more orifices into an evaporation zone that has at least one inner surface, wherein said colloidal solution does not substantially contact said at least one inner surface of said evaporation zone as said colloidal solution is passed through said evaporation zone; b) applying pressure in said evaporation zone that is lower than the vapor pressure of said colloidal solution as it is passed into said evaporation zone, allowing for flash evaporation of at least a portion of said at least one volatile component from said colloidal solution; c) adjusting the pressure in said evaporation zone to evaporate an amount of said at least one volatile component from said colloidal solution; and d) collecting the remaining coType: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2001Publication date: July 17, 2003Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Robert S. Davidson, Danny B. Anderson, Richard A. Gerth, David R. Holm
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Publication number: 20030116290Abstract: Described is a process for concentrating weak black liquor to form strong black liquor, said process comprising: a) preconcentrating said weak black liquor; b) heating said preconcentrated weak black liquor in a heating zone under sufficient pressure to prevent said preconcentrated weak black liquor from boiling in said heating zone; c) passing said preconcentrated weak black liquor, having at least one volatile component, into an evaporation zone through one or more orifices; d) applying pressure in said evaporation zone that is lower than the vapor pressure of said preconcentrated weak black liquor as it is passed into said evaporation zone, which allows for flash evaporation of at least a portion of said at least one volatile component of said preconcentrated weak black liquor from said preconcentrated weak black liquor to form strong black liquor; e) adjusting heat in said heating zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2001Publication date: June 26, 2003Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Robert S. Davidson, Danny B. Anderson, Richard A. Gerth, David R. Holm