Abstract: A transparent conformable resistive heating element that is configured to be coupled to a structure to be heated to a predetermined heating range including a transparent conformable substrate with a lower surface that is configured to be coupled to the structure to be heated and an opposed upper surface, wherein the substrate is stable across the predetermined heating range, a layer of dried carbon nanotube (CNT) transparent conductive ink on at least some of the upper surface of the substrate, wherein the transparent conductive ink is stable across the predetermined heating range, and a pair of spaced electrodes each in electrical contact with the transparent conductive ink layer.

Abstract: A curable carbon nanotube ink and a transparent conductive film made using the ink. The ink includes a curable resin binder, a catalyst that is configured to be activated and cure the resin binder, a viscous to vapor diluent, and carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The CNT concentration range in the ink is from about 0.001% to about 0.2% by weight.

Abstract: This disclosure includes, and results in the creation of, a printed carbon nanotube and/or graphene hybrid antenna and/or EMI shield, comprised of a conductive layer that comprises a metal mesh (MM) layer or a nanowire layer on a substrate, with a printed Signal Enhancement Layer (SEL) on the conductive layer. The SEL includes an ink that includes one or both of carbon nanotube (CNT) and graphene. The circuit pattern results after the “exposed” conductive layer (i.e., the regions where the CNT/graphene ink is not printed) is removed via chemical etching or mechanical cutting. The structure (the antenna/EMI shield) is preferably but not necessarily transparent.

Abstract: A carbon nanotube (CNT) hybrid material that includes a blend comprising a catalyst supported on at least one of a metal, metalloid, metal oxide or carbon support, and at least one material selected from the group of materials consisting of: cementitious materials, materials used in the production of cementitious materials, and materials used to enhance cementitious materials, and CNT on the blend.

Abstract: A reactor system and a related method that are configured to produce carbon-containing material by exposure of carbon-containing reaction gas to catalyst particles. The reactor system includes a reactor that contains a heated reaction volume wherein the reaction gas is exposed to the catalyst particles, at least one reaction gas entry port into the reaction volume, and at least one catalyst particle entry into the reaction volume. The catalyst particles are heated before they contact the reaction gas.

Abstract: A transparent conductive film (10) that has a substrate (14) having a surface (14a, 14b), a nanowire layer (12, 12a) over one or more portions of the surface (14a, 14b) of the substrate (14), and a conductive layer (16, 16a) on the portions comprising the nanowire layer (12, 12a), the conductive layer (16, 16a) comprising carbon nanotubes (CNT) and a binder.

Abstract: Carbon nanotube (CNT) hybrid materials and methods of making such materials. A carbon nanotube (CNT) hybrid powder material includes a mesh of CNTs intimately interspersed with particles of a second material. In an example the material includes a blend that itself includes particles of a metal oxide supported catalyst and particles of a second material, and a mesh of CNTs is grown on the supported catalyst in the blend. The mesh of CNTs is effective to disperse the particles of the second material.

Abstract: A transparent conductive film (10) that has a substrate (14) having a surface (14a, 14b), a nanowire layer (12, 12a) over one or more portions of the surface (14a, 14b) of the substrate (14), and a conductive layer (16, 16a) on the portions comprising the nanowire layer (12, 12a), the conductive layer (16, 16a) comprising carbon nanotubes (CNT) and a binder.

Abstract: Carbon-carbon nanotube (CNT) hybrid materials, and methods of producing the hybrid materials. The hybrid materials include carbon particles and CNTs on the surface of the particles. The CNT comprises more than about 3.2 weight percent of the hybrid material.

Abstract: A transparent conductive film (10) that has a substrate (14) having a surface (14a, 14b), a nanowire layer (12, 12a) over one or more portions of the surface (14a, 14b) of the substrate (14), and a conductive layer (16, 16a) on the portions comprising the nanowire layer (12, 12a), the conductive layer (16, 16a) comprising carbon nanotubes (CNT) and a binder.

Abstract: A guest monitoring and identification system is shown. The system comprises an RFID carried by a guest and includes therein programmed predetermined data identifying a guest. An activating transmitter transmits a monitoring signal over a designated area to be traversed by a guest having the RFID. A receiver receives from the RFID a transmitted data signal containing the programmed predetermined data identifying the guest. A guest identification and service information processor receives the transmitted data signal. The processor interprets the programmed predetermined data identifying a guest and generates data/information signals providing the name and service profile for an identified guest. A communication device communicates to service staff the name and service profile for an identified guest.

Abstract: A guest monitoring and identification system is shown. The system comprises an RFID carried by a guest and includes therein programmed predetermined data identifying a guest. An activating transmitter transmits a monitoring signal over a designated area to be traversed by a guest having the RFID. A receiver receives from the RFID a transmitted data signal containing the programmed predetermined data identifying the guest. A guest identification and service information processor receives the transmitted data signal. The processor interprets the programmed predetermined data identifying a guest and generates data/information signals providing the name and service profile for an identified guest. A communication device communicates to service staff the name and service profile for an identified guest.

Abstract: A guest monitoring and identification system is shown. The system comprises an RFID carried by a guest and includes therein programmed predetermined data identifying a guest. An activating transmitter transmits a monitoring signal over a designated area to be traversed by a guest having the RFID. A receiver receives from the RFID a transmitted data signal containing the programmed predetermined data identifying the guest. A guest identification and service information processor receives the transmitted data signal. The processor interprets the programmed predetermined data identifying a guest and generates data/information signals providing the name and service profile for an identified guest. A communication device communicates to service staff the name and service profile for an identified guest.

Abstract: The invention is directed to carbon nanotube-containing compositions that have increased viscosity and stability. In particular, the invention is directed to methods for manufacturing carbon nanotube films and layers that provide superior electrical properties.

Abstract: The invention is directed to carbon nanotube-containing compositions that have increased viscosity and stability. In particular, the invention is directed to methods for manufacturing carbon nanotube films and layers that provide superior electrical properties.

Abstract: Disclosed are a polymer nanocomposite material and methods for the formation of the polymer nanocomposite material.

Abstract: A method for implementing a control function via a sensor having a touch sensitive control input surface. The method includes detecting a contact with the touch sensitive control input surface, determining a pressure value corresponding to the contact, and initiating a control function from a set of possible control functions based at least in part on the pressure value.

Abstract: Disclosed are a polymer nanocomposite material and methods for the formation of the polymer nanocomposite material.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aqueous dispersion and a method for making said dispersion, and more particularly, a dispersion that comprises a nanoclay such as a tubular clay (e.g. halloysite), a fluoropolymer and the requisite surfactants for dispersion stability. In various embodiments, and applications thereof to substrates and the like, the dispersion improves the manufacturability of articles that include coating fluoropolymer dispersions while retaining the unique properties of the fluoropolymer coating.

Abstract: A guest monitoring and identification system is shown. The system comprises an RFID carried by a guest and includes therein programmed predetermined data identifying a guest. An activating transmitter transmits a monitoring signal over a designated area to be traversed by a guest having the RFID. A receiver receives from the RFID a transmitted data signal containing the programmed predetermined data identifying the guest. A guest identification and service information processor receives the transmitted data signal. The processor interprets the programmed predetermined data identifying a guest and generates data/information signals providing the name and service profile for an identified guest. A communication device communicates to service staff the name and service profile for an identified guest.