Patents by Inventor Gino DiLabio

Gino DiLabio 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).

  • Patent number: 9704101
    Abstract: A quantum device is provided that includes controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds extending from a surface of a semiconductor material. Each of the controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds has a separation of at least one atom of the semiconductor material. At least one electrode is provided for selectively modifying an electronic state of the controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds. By providing at least one additional electron within the controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds with the proviso that there exists at least one unoccupied dangling bond for each one additional electron present, the inventive device is operable at least to 293 degrees Kelvin and is largely immune to stray electrostatic perturbations. Room temperature operable quantum cellular automata and qubits are constructed therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignees: National Research Council of Canada, The Governors of the University of Alberta
    Inventors: Gino A. Dilabio, Robert A. Wolkow, Jason L. Pitters, Paul G. Piva
  • Publication number: 20160307112
    Abstract: A quantum device is provided that includes controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds extending from a surface of a semiconductor material. Each of the controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds has a separation of at least one atom of the semiconductor material. At least one electrode is provided for selectively modifying an electronic state of the controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds. By providing at least one additional electron within the controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds with the proviso that there exists at least one unoccupied dangling bond for each one additional electron present, the inventive device is operable at least to 293 degrees Kelvin and is largely immune to stray electrostatic perturbations. Room temperature operable quantum cellular automata and qubits are constructed therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Gino A. Dilabio, Robert A. Wolkow, Jason L. Pitters, Paul G. Piva
  • Patent number: 9400957
    Abstract: A quantum device is provided that includes controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds extending from a surface of a semiconductor material. Each of the controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds has a separation of at least one atom of the semiconductor material. At least one electrode is provided for selectively modifying an electronic state of the controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds. By providing at least one additional electron within the controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds with the proviso that there exists at least one unoccupied dangling bond for each one additional electron present, the inventive device is operable at least to 293 degrees Kelvin and is largely immune to stray electrostatic perturbations. Room temperature operable quantum cellular automata and qubits are constructed therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignees: National Research Council of Canada, The Governors of the University of Alberta
    Inventors: Gino A. Dilabio, Robert A. Wolkow, Jason L. Pitters, Paul G. Piva
  • Publication number: 20160140450
    Abstract: A quantum device is provided that includes controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds extending from a surface of a semiconductor material. Each of the controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds has a separation of at least one atom of the semiconductor material. At least one electrode is provided for selectively modifying an electronic state of the controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds. By providing at least one additional electron within the controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds with the proviso that there exists at least one unoccupied dangling bond for each one additional electron present, the inventive device is operable at least to 293 degrees Kelvin and is largely immune to stray electrostatic perturbations. Room temperature operable quantum cellular automata and qubits are constructed therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Gino A. Dilabio, Robert A. Wolkow, Jason L. Pitters, Paul G. Piva
  • Patent number: 9213945
    Abstract: A quantum device is provided that includes controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds extending from a surface of a semiconductor material. Each of the controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds has a separation of at least one atom of the semiconductor material. At least one electrode is provided for selectively modifying an electronic state of the controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds. By providing at least one additional electron within the controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds with the proviso that there exists at least one unoccupied dangling bond for each one additional electron present, the inventive device is operable at least to 293 degrees Kelvin and is largely immune to stray electrostatic perturbations. Room temperature operable quantum cellular automata and qubits are constructed thereform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignees: National Research Council of Canada, The Governors of The University of Alberta
    Inventors: Gino A. Dilabio, Robert A. Wolkow, Jason L. Pitters, Paul G. Piva
  • Patent number: 9065059
    Abstract: Asphaltene components are useful as organic electronic materials, especially in the form of thin films, in organic electronic devices, such as optoelectronic devices, for example, photodiodes (e.g., photovoltaic cells), phototransistors, photomultipliers, integrated optical circuits, photoresistors, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: National Research Council of Canada
    Inventors: Gino A. Dilabio, Iain Mackie, Heather Diane Dettman
  • Publication number: 20150060771
    Abstract: A quantum device is provided that includes controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds extending from a surface of a semiconductor material. Each of the controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds has a separation of at least one atom of the semiconductor material. At least one electrode is provided for selectively modifying an electronic state of the controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds. By providing at least one additional electron within the controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds with the proviso that there exists at least one unoccupied dangling bond for each one additional electron present, the inventive device is operable at least to 293 degrees Kelvin and is largely immune to stray electrostatic perturbations. Room temperature operable quantum cellular automata and qubits are constructed thereform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicants: The Governors of the University of Alberta, National Research Council of Canada
    Inventors: Gino A. Dilabio, Robert A. Wolkow, Jason L. Pitters, Paul G. Piva
  • Patent number: 8816479
    Abstract: A quantum device is provided that includes controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds extending from a surface of a semiconductor material. Each of the controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds has a separation of at least one atom of the semiconductor material. At least one electrode is provided for selectively modifying an electronic state of the controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds. By providing at least one additional electron within the controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds with the proviso that there exists at least one unoccupied dangling bond for each one additional electron present, the inventive device is operable at least to 293 degrees Kelvin and is largely immune to stray electrostatic perturbations. Room temperature operable quantum cellular automata and qubits are constructed therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignees: National Research Council of Canada, The Governors of The University of Alberta
    Inventors: Gino A. Dilabio, Robert A. Wolkow, Jason L. Pitters, Paul G. Piva
  • Publication number: 20130043462
    Abstract: Asphaltene components are useful as organic electronic materials, especially in the form of thin films, in organic electronic devices, such as optoelectronic devices, for example, photodiodes (e.g., photovoltaic cells), phototransistors, photomultipliers, integrated optical circuits, photoresistors, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventors: Gino A. Dilabio, Iain MacKie, Heather Diane Dettman
  • Patent number: 8278654
    Abstract: An atomic scale electroconductivity device with electrostatic regulation includes a perturbing species having a localized electronic charge. A sensing species having an electronic conductivity is placed in proximity to the perturbing species at a distance sufficient to induce a change in the electronic conductivity associated with the localized electronic charge. Electronics are provided to measure the conductivity via the sensing species. A temporally controlled atomic scale transistor is provided by biasing a substrate to a substrate voltage with respect to ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignees: National Research Council of Canada, The Governors of the University of Alberta
    Inventors: Robert A. Wolkow, Paul G. Piva, Jason L. Pitters, Gino A. Dilabio
  • Publication number: 20120013324
    Abstract: An atomic scale electroconductivity device with electrostatic regulation includes a perturbing species having a localized electronic charge. A sensing species having an electronic conductivity is placed in proximity to the perturbing species at a distance sufficient to induce a change in the electronic conductivity associated with the localized electronic charge. Electronics are provided to measure the conductivity via the sensing species. A temporally controlled atomic scale transistor is provided by biasing a substrate to a substrate voltage with respect to ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Robert A. Wolkow, Paul G. Piva, Jason L. Pitters, Gino A. Dilabio
  • Patent number: 8076668
    Abstract: An atomic scale electroconductivity device with electrostatic regulation is provided that includes a perturbing species having a localized electronic charge ol a dangling bond. A sensing species having an electronic conductivity is placed in proximity to the perturbing species at a distance sufficient to induce a change in the electronic conductivity associated with the localized electronic charge. Electronics are provided to measure the conductivity via the sensing species. The dangling bond functions as a single atom gate electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignees: The Governers of the University of Alberta, National Research Council of Canada
    Inventors: Robert A. Wolkow, Paul G. Piva, Jason L. Pitters, Gino A. Dilabio
  • Publication number: 20110084251
    Abstract: A quantum device is provided that includes controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds extending from a surface of a semiconductor material. Each of the controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds has a separation of at least one atom of the semiconductor material. At least one electrode is provided for selectively modifying an electronic state of the controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds. By providing at least one additional electron within the controllably quantum mechanically coupled dangling bonds with the proviso that there exists at least one unoccupied dangling bond for each one additional electron present, the inventive device is operable at least to 293 degrees Kelvin and is largely immune to stray electrostatic perturbations. Room temperature operable quantum cellular automata and qubits are constructed therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: National Research Council of Canada
    Inventors: Gino A. Dilabio, Robert A. Wolkow, Jason L. Pitlers
  • Publication number: 20100041683
    Abstract: Compounds, preferably 5-pyrimidinol and 3-pyridinol derivatives, that act as effective chain breaking antioxidants of both the lipid and water-soluble variety (analogous to the natural Vitamins E and C), many of which are more reactive toward peroxyl radicals than the most potent form of Vitamin E. These compounds may exhibit many chemopreventive effects associated with conditions in which free radical-mediated cellular damage or disruption is implicated and Vitamins E and C are shown to have protective effects. Additionally, these compounds should be excellent oxidation inhibitors as additives to fuels, lubricants, rubber, polymers, chemicals, solvents and foodstuffs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventors: Derek A. Pratt, Luca Valgimigli, Gino A. DiLabio
  • Patent number: 7547709
    Abstract: Compounds, preferably 5-pyrimidinol and 3-pyridinol derivatives, that act as effective chain breaking antioxidants of both the lipid and water-soluble variety (analogous to the natural Vitamins E and C), many of which are more reactive toward peroxyl radicals than the most potent form of Vitamin E. These compounds may exhibit many chemopreventive effects associated with conditions in which free radical-mediated cellular damage or disruption is implicated and Vitamins E and C are shown to have protective effects. Additionally, these compounds should be excellent oxidation inhibitors as additives to fuels, lubricants, rubber, polymers, chemicals, solvents and foodstuffs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: Derek A. Pratt, Luca Valgimigli, Gino A. DiLabio
  • Publication number: 20080191718
    Abstract: An atomic scale electroconductivity device with electrostatic regulation includes a perturbing species having a localized electronic charge. A sensing species having an electronic conductivity is placed in proximity to the perturbing species at a distance sufficient to induce a change in the electronic conductivity associated with the localized electronic charge. Electronics are provided to measure the conductivity via the sensing species. A temporally controlled atomic scale transistor is provided by biasing a substrate to a substrate voltage with respect to ground. A dangling bond extending from a substrate atom has a charge state from among a charge state group. The charge state varies in units of single electron addition or withdrawal. A grounded electrical contact is provided within a localized electronic charge in proximity to the dangling bond. A sensing species having an electronic conductivity is also placed in proximity to the dangling bond.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Robert A. Wolkow, Paul G. Piva, Jason L. Pitters, Gino A. Dilabio
  • Publication number: 20050065174
    Abstract: Compounds, preferably 5-pyrimidinol and 3-pyridinol derivatives, that act as effective chain breaking antioxidants of both the lipid and water-soluble variety (analogous to the natural Vitamins E and C), many of which are more reactive toward peroxyl radicals than the most potent form of Vitamin E. These compounds may exhibit many chemopreventive effects associated with conditions in which free radical-mediated cellular damage or disruption is implicated and Vitamins E and C are shown to have protective effects. Additionally, these compounds should be excellent oxidation inhibitors as additives to fuels, lubricants, rubber, polymers, chemicals, solvents and foodstuffs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Derek Pratt, Luca Valgimigli, Gino DiLabio
  • Patent number: 6835216
    Abstract: Compounds, preferably 5-pyrimidinol and 3-pyridinol derivatives, that act as effective chain breaking antioxidants of both the lipid and water-soluble variety (analogous to the natural Vitamins E and C), many of which are more reactive toward peroxyl radicals than the most potent form of Vitamin E. These compounds may exhibit many chemopreventive effects associated with conditions in which free radical-mediated cellular damage or disruption is implicated and Vitamins E and C are shown to have protective effects. Additionally, these compounds should be excellent oxidation inhibitors as additives to fuels, lubricants, rubber, polymers, chemicals, solvents and foodstuffs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: Derek A. Pratt, Luca Valgimigli, Gino A. DiLabio
  • Publication number: 20020143025
    Abstract: Compounds, preferably 5-pyrimidinol and 3-pyridinol derivatives, that act as effective chain breaking antioxidants of both the lipid and water-soluble variety (analogous to the natural Vitamins E and C), many of which are more reactive toward peroxyl radicals than the most potent form of Vitamin E. These compounds may exhibit many chemopreventive effects associated with conditions in which free radical-mediated cellular damage or disruption is implicated and Vitamins E and C are shown to have protective effects. Additionally, these compounds should be excellent oxidation inhibitors as additives to fuels, lubricants, rubber, polymers, chemicals, solvents and foodstuffs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Derek A. Pratt, Luca Valgimigli, Gino A. DiLabio