Patents by Inventor Eric C. Sher

Eric C. Sher 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).

  • Shaped nanocrystal particles and methods for working the same
    Patent number: 7311774
    Abstract: Shaped nanocrystal particles and methods for making shaped nanocrystal particles are disclosed. One embodiment includes a method for forming a branched, nanocrystal particle. It includes (a) forming a core having a first crystal structure in a solution, (b) forming a first arm extending from the core having a second crystal structure in the solution, and (c) forming a second arm extending from the core having the second crystal structure in the solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: A. Paul Alivisatos, Eric C. Sher, Liberato Manna