Patents by Inventor Diane M. Stoakley
Diane M. Stoakley 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: 8529825Abstract: A new fabrication method for nanovoids-imbedded bismuth telluride (Bi—Te) material with low dimensional (quantum-dots, quantum-wires, or quantum-wells) structure was conceived during the development of advanced thermoelectric (TE) materials. Bismuth telluride is currently the best-known candidate material for solid-state TE cooling devices because it possesses the highest TE figure of merit at room temperature. The innovative process described here allows nanometer-scale voids to be incorporated in Bi—Te material. The final nanovoid structure such as void size, size distribution, void location, etc. can be also controlled under various process conditions.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2010Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignees: National Institute of Aerospace Associates, The United States of America as represented by the Administration of NASAInventors: Sang-Hyon Chu, Sang H. Choi, Jae-Woo Kim, Yeonjoon Park, James R. Elliott, Glen C. King, Diane M. Stoakley
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Patent number: 8083986Abstract: A novel method to prepare an advanced thermoelectric material has hierarchical structures embedded with nanometer-sized voids which are key to enhancement of the thermoelectric performance. Solution-based thin film deposition technique enables preparation of stable film of thermoelectric material and void generator (voigen). A subsequent thermal process creates hierarchical nanovoid structure inside the thermoelectric material. Potential application areas of this advanced thermoelectric material with nanovoid structure are commercial applications (electronics cooling), medical and scientific applications (biological analysis device, medical imaging systems), telecommunications, and defense and military applications (night vision equipments).Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2008Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignees: National Institute of Aerospace Associates, The United States of America as represented by the Adminstration of NASAInventors: Sang Hyouk Choi, Yeonjoon Park, Sang-Hyon Chu, James R. Elliott, Glen C. King, Jae-Woo Kim, Peter T. Lillehei, Diane M. Stoakley
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Publication number: 20110117690Abstract: A new fabrication method for nanovoids-imbedded bismuth telluride (Bi—Te) material with low dimensional (quantum-dots, quantum-wires, or quantum-wells) structure was conceived during the development of advanced thermoelectric (TE) materials. Bismuth telluride is currently the best-known candidate material for solid-state TE cooling devices because it possesses the highest TE figure of merit at room temperature. The innovative process described here allows nanometer-scale voids to be incorporated in Bi—Te material. The final nanovoid structure such as void size, size distribution, void location, etc. can be also controlled under various process conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicants: National Institute of Aerospace Associates, and Space AdministrationInventors: Sang-Hyon Chu, Sang Hyouk Choi, Jae-Woo Kim, Yeonjoon Park, James R. Elliott, JR., Glen C. King, Diane M. Stoakley
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Patent number: 7758927Abstract: Self-metallizing polyimide films are created by doping polyamic acid solutions with metallic ions and solubilizing agents. Upon creating a film, the film is exposed to coherent light for a specific time and then cured. The resulting film has been found to have a metallic surface layer and a metallic subsurface layer (interlayer). The layer separating the metallic layer has a uniform dispersion of small metal particulates within the polymer. The layer below the interlayer has larger metal particulates uniformly distributed within the polymer. By varying the intensity or time of exposure to the coherent light, three-dimensional control of metal formation within the film is provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Gilda A. Miner, Diane M. Stoakley, Gregory A. Gaddy, Brent D. Koplitz, Steven M. Simpson, Michael F. Lynch, Samuel C. Ruffner
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Publication number: 20090185942Abstract: A novel method to prepare an advanced thermoelectric material has hierarchical structures embedded with nanometer-sized voids which are key to enhancement of the thermoelectric performance. Solution-based thin film deposition technique enables preparation of stable film of thermoelectric material and void generator (voigen). A subsequent thermal process creates hierarchical nanovoid structure inside the thermoelectric material. Potential application areas of this advanced thermoelectric material with nanovoid structure are commercial applications (electronics cooling), medical and scientific applications (biological analysis device, medical imaging systems), telecommunications, and defense and military applications (night vision equipments).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicants: National Institute of Aerospace Associates, Space AdminstrationInventors: Sang Hyouk Choi, SR., Yeonjoon Park, Sang-Hyon Chu, James R. Elliott, Glen C. King, Jae-Woo Kim, Peter T. Lillehei, Diane M. Stoakley
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Patent number: 7514726Abstract: A lattice matched silicon germanium (SiGe) semiconductive alloy is formed when a {111} crystal plane of a cubic diamond structure SiGe is grown on the {0001} C-plane of a single crystalline Al2O3 substrate such that a <110> orientation of the cubic diamond structure SiGe is aligned with a <1,0,?1,0> orientation of the {0001} C-plane. A lattice match between the substrate and the SiGe is achieved by using a SiGe composition that is 0.7223 atomic percent silicon and 0.2777 atomic percent germanium. A layer of Si1-xGex is formed on the cubic diamond structure SiGe. The value of X (i) defines an atomic percent of germanium satisfying 0.2277<X<1.0, (ii) is approximately 0.2777 where the layer of Si1-xGex interfaces with the cubic diamond structure SiGe, and (iii) increases linearly with the thickness of the layer of Si1-xGex.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2006Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Aministrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Yeonjoon Park, Sang H. Choi, Glen C. King, James R. Elliott, Jr., Diane M. Stoakley
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Patent number: 6372877Abstract: This invention relates generally to poly(aryl ether ketones) bearing alkylated side chains. It relates particularly to soluble, thermally stable, low dielectric poly(aryl ether ketones) with alkylated side chains and especially to films and coatings thereof. These poly(aryl ether ketones) have the following structural formula: wherein Y is selected from the group consisting of CF3 and CH3; and wherein R is CnH(2n+1) and n=11-18.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2000Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Patrick E. Cassidy, John W. Fitch, III, Scott D. Gronewald, Anne K. St. Clair, Diane M. Stoakley
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Patent number: 6019926Abstract: Self-metallizing, flexible polyimide films with highly reflective surfaces are prepared by an in situ self-metallization procedure involving thermally initiated reduction of polymer-soluble silver(I) complexes. Polyamic acid solutions are doped with silver(I) acetate and solubilizing agents. Thermally curing the silver(I)-doped resins leads to flexible, metallized films which have reflectivities as high as 100%, abrasion-resistant surfaces, thermal stability and, in some cases, electrical conductivity, rendering them useful for space applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 1998Date of Patent: February 1, 2000Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdminstrationInventors: Robin E. Southward, David W. Thompson, Anne K. St. Clair, Diane M. Stoakley
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Patent number: 5575955Abstract: An electrically conductive, thermooxidatively stable poltimide, especially a film thereof, is prepared from an intimate admixture of a particular polyimide and gold (III) ions, in an amount sufficient to provide between 17 and 21 percent by weight of gold (III) ions, based on the weight of electrically conductive, thermooxidatively stable polyimide. The particular polyimide is prepared from a polyamic acid which has been synthesized from a dianhydride/diamine combination selected from the group consisting of 3,3',4,4'-benzophenonetetracarboxylic dianhydride and 2,2-bis[4-(4 -aminophenoxy)phenyl]hexafluoropropane; 3,3',4,4'-benzophenonetetracarboxylic dianhydride and 4,4'-oxydianiline; 2,2'-bis(3,4-dicarboxyphenyl)hexafluoropropane dianhydride and 4,4'-oxydianiline; and 3,3'4,4'-benzophenonetetracarboxylic dianhydride and 2,2-bis(3-aminophenyl)hexafluoropropane.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1994Date of Patent: November 19, 1996Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Maggie L. Caplan, Diane M. Stoakley, Anne K. St. Clair
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Patent number: 5520960Abstract: Polyimides with enhanced electrical conductivity are produced by adding a silver ion-containing additive to the polyamic acid resin formed by the condensation of an aromatic dianhydride with an aromatic diamine. After thermal treatment the resulting polyimides had surface conductivities in the range of 1.7.times.10.sup.-3 4.5 .OMEGA..sup.-1 making them useful in low the electronics industry as flexible, electrically conductive polymeric films and coatings.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1994Date of Patent: May 28, 1996Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: James D. Rancourt, Diane M. Stoakley, Maggie L. Caplan, Anne K. St. Clair, Larry T. Taylor
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Patent number: 5376209Abstract: An assembly of an article and a polyimide composition is prepared. The assembly resists dimensional change, delamination, or debonding when exposed to changes in temperature. An article is provided. A polyamic acid solution which yields a polyimide having a low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) was prepared. Equimolar quantities of an aromatic diamine and an aromatic dianhydride were reacted in a solvent medium to form a polyamic acid solution. A metal ion-containing additive was added to the solution. Examples of this additive are: TbCl.sub.3, DyCl.sub.3, ErCl.sub.3, TmCl.sub.3, Al(C.sub.5 H.sub.7 O.sub.2).sub.3, and Er.sub.2 S.sub.3. The polyamic acid solution was imidized and is combined with the article to form the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1993Date of Patent: December 27, 1994Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Diane M. Stoakley, Anne K. St. Clair
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Patent number: 5272248Abstract: A process for preparing polyamides having enhanced melt flow properties is described. The process consists of heating a mixture of a high molecular weight poly(amic acid) or polyimide with a low molecular weight amic acid or imide additive in the range of 0.05 to 15% by weight of additive. The polyimide powders so obtained show improved processability, as evidenced by lower melt viscosity by capillary rheometry. Likewise, films prepared from mixtures of polymers with additives show improved processability with earlier onset of stretching by TMA.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1992Date of Patent: December 21, 1993Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the United States National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: J. Richard Pratt, Terry L. St. Clair, Diane M. Stoakley, Harold D. Burks
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Patent number: 5248519Abstract: An assembly of an article and a polyimide is prepared. The assembly resists dimensional change, delamination, or debonding when exposed to changes in temperature. An article is provided. A soluble polyimide resin solution having a low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) was prepared by dissolving the polyimide in solvent and adding a metal ion-containing additive to the solution. Examples of this additive are: Ho(OOCCH.sub.3).sub.3, Er(NPPA).sub.3, TmCl.sub.3, and Er(C.sub.5 H.sub.7 O.sub.2).sub.3. The soluble polyimide resin is combined with the article to form the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1991Date of Patent: September 28, 1993Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Diane M. Stoakley, Anne K. St. Clair
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Patent number: 5116939Abstract: A process for preparing polyimides having enhanced melt flow properties is described. The process consists of heating a mixture of a high molecular weight poly(amic acid) or polyimide with a low molecular weight amic acid or imide additive in the range of 0.05 to 15% by weight of additive. The polyimide powders so obtained show improved processability, as evidenced by lower melt viscosity by capillary rheometry. Likewise, films prepared from mixtures of polymers with additives show improved processability with earlier onset of stretching by TMA.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1987Date of Patent: May 26, 1992Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: James C. Fletcher, J. Richard Pratt, Terry L. St. Clair, Diane M. Stoakley, Harold D. Burks
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Patent number: 4895972Abstract: Linear aromatic polyimides with low dielectric constants are produced by adding a diamic acid additive to the polyamic acid resin formed by the condensation of an aromatic dianhydride with an aromatic diamine. The resulting modified polyimide is a better electrical insulator than state-of-the-art commercially available polyimides.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 1988Date of Patent: January 23, 1990Assignee: The United States of American as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Diane M. Stoakley, Anne K. St. Clair
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Patent number: 4864865Abstract: A set of film clamps and a mounting block for use in the determination of tensile modulus and damping properties of films in a manually operated or automated Rheovibron. These clamps and mounting block provide uniformity of sample gripping and alignment in the instrument. Operator dependence and data variability are greatly reduced.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1988Date of Patent: September 12, 1989Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Diane M. Stoakley, Anne K. St. Clair, Bruce D. Little
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Patent number: 4510277Abstract: A product and the process for preparing the same to improve the moisture resistance properties of epoxidized TGMDA and DGEBA resin systems by chemically incorporating chromium (III) ions therein without impairing the mechanical strength properties of the resins.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1983Date of Patent: April 9, 1985Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Anne K. St. Clair, Diane M. Stoakley, Terry L. St. Clair, Jag J. Singh
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Patent number: 4473674Abstract: A resin product useful as an adhesive, composite or casting resin and the process for preparing same to improve the flexural strength mechanical property characteristics thereof. This improved flexural strength is attained with little or no change in density, thermal stability or moisture resistance by chemically incorporating 1.2 to 10.6% by weight Co(III) ions in an epoxidized resin system.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1983Date of Patent: September 25, 1984Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Diane M. Stoakley, Anne K. St. Clair
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Patent number: 4136138Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising Components A, B and C as follows:A. a polymerizable monomeric 2-cyanoacrylate containing portion comprising1. from 60 to 90 parts by weight of allyl 2-cyanoacrylate;2. from 3 to 25 parts by weight of an alkyl 2-cyanoacrylate having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl having 60 to 10 carbon atoms; 3. FROM 0.25 TO 5 PARTS BY WEIGHT OF A DIFUNCTIONAL MONOMER DIESTER OF AN ACID FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ACRYLIC AND METHACRYLIC ACID AND AN AROMATIC DIOL; AND4. from 3 to 15 parts by weight of a 2-cyanoacrylate compatible polymeric thickener;B. from 0.05 to about 1.5 weight percent based upon the weight of component A of a cyclic imino initiator selected from 2,4,6-tri(allyloxy)-S-triazine, 2,4,6-tri(alkyloxy)-S-triazines having 1 to about 20 exocyclic carbon atoms, benzoxazole and substituted benzoxazoles; andC. an amount of an organic peroxide free radical providing compound sufficient to cause crosslinking of a difunctional monomer diester with the 2-cyanoacrylates.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 1976Date of Patent: January 23, 1979Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: John R. Dombroski, Diane M. Stoakley
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Patent number: 4134929Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising Components A, B and C as follows:A. a polymerizable monomeric allyl 2-cyanoacrylate containing portion comprising1. from about 75 to about 92 parts by weight of allyl 2-cyanoacrylate;2. from about 1 to about 12 parts by weight of a difunctional monomer diester of an acid from the group consisting of acrylic and methacrylic acid and an aromatic diol; and3. from about 3 to 20 parts by weight of a thickening agent selected from poly(methylacrylate-coacrylonitrile) polymers;B. from 0.1 to 3.0 weight percent based upon the weight of component A of a hydrophobic cyclic imino initiator selected from 2,4,6-tri(allyloxy)-S-triazine, tri(alkyloxy)-S-triazines having 1 to about 20 exocyclic carbon atoms, benzoxazole and substituted benzoxazoles; andC. an amount of an organic peroxide free radical providing compound sufficient to cause cross linking of the difunctional monomer diester with the allyl 2-cyanoacrylate.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 1976Date of Patent: January 16, 1979Assignee: Eastman Kodak CompanyInventors: Diane M. Stoakley, John R. Dombroski