Patents by Inventor Dennis J. Leyble

Dennis J. Leyble 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).

  • Self-decontaminating inorganic coatings containing semiconductor metal oxide nanoparticles
    Patent number: 8691376
    Abstract: UV resistant inorganic coatings which exhibit photochemical activity that destroys toxic biological and chemical agents are disclosed. The inorganic coatings include semiconductor metal oxide nanoparticles that are photo-chemically active dispersed in an inorganic binder. In one embodiment, anatase titanium dioxide nanoparticles are dispersed in a silicon dioxide or silicate binder. Applications may include spacecraft, aircraft, ships, military vehicles, high value equipment and buildings such as subway stations, hospitals, railroad stations and stadiums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
    Inventors: John Douglas Weir, Ronald Gary Pirich, Donald DiMarzio, Dennis J. Leyble, Steven Chu
  • Self-Cleaning Coating for Protection Against Hazardous Biopathogens and Toxic Chemical Agents Utilizing Both Super Hydrophobic Effects and Suitable Oxide Interfaces
    Publication number: 20110220855
    Abstract: A dual action self-cleaning and self-decontaminating coating consisting of a superhydrophobic aspect capable of cleaning the surface by having water droplets moving along the surface remove contaminants and a photochemically active aspect capable of disinfecting the surface by producing hydroxyl radicals in the presence of UV radiation and moisture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: John D. Weir, Ronald G. Pirich, Dennis J. Leyble, Leonard G. Chorosinski, J. Donald Gardner, JR., Steven Chu
  • Self-Decontaminating Inorganic Coatings Containing Semiconductor Metal Oxide Nanoparticles
    Publication number: 20100003498
    Abstract: UV resistant inorganic coatings which exhibit photochemical activity that destroys toxic biological and chemical agents are disclosed. The inorganic coatings include semiconductor metal oxide nanoparticles that are photo-chemically active dispersed in an inorganic binder. In one embodiment, anatase titanium dioxide nanoparticles are dispersed in a silicon dioxide or silicate binder. Applications may include spacecraft, aircraft, ships, military vehicles, high value equipment and buildings such as subway stations, hospitals, railroad stations and stadiums.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: John Douglas Weir, Ronald Gary Pirich, Donald DiMarzio, Dennis J. Leyble, Steven Chu