Patents by Inventor Ilker S. Bayer
Ilker S. Bayer 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: 11767439Abstract: Cellulose-based composite material comprising an electrically conductive material dispersed in a matrix comprising at least one plant-derived protein and a polymer of aleuritic acid, said composite material being obtainable by a process comprising the steps of dissolving at least one plant-derived protein and aleuritic acid in a dissolving solution to achieve a first mixture, dispersing an electrically conductive material in said first mixture to achieve a conductive ink, distributing said conductive ink on at least one side of a cellulose substrate to achieve a coated cellulose substrate, hot-pressing said coated cellulose substrate to obtain i) impregnation of the cellulose substrate with said conductive ink and ii) polymerization of aleuritic acid.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2019Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Fondazione Istituto Italiano di TecnologiaInventors: Ilker S. Bayer, Pietro Cataldi, Athanasia Athanasiou
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Publication number: 20210309872Abstract: Cellulose-based composite material comprising an electrically conductive material dispersed in a matrix comprising at least one plant-derived protein and a polymer of aleuritic acid, said composite material being obtainable by a process comprising the steps of dissolving at least one plant-derived protein and aleuritic acid in a dissolving solution to achieve a first mixture, dispersing an electrically conductive material in said first mixture to achieve a conductive ink, distributing said conductive ink on at least one side of a cellulose substrate to achieve a coated cellulose substrate, hot-pressing said coated cellulose substrate to obtain i) impregnation of the cellulose substrate with said conductive ink and ii) polymerization of aleuritic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2019Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Ilker S. BAYER, Pietro CATALDI, Athanasia ATHANASIOU
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Patent number: 10865317Abstract: A composition configured to create a superhydrophobic surface includes a fluorinated hydrophobic component dispersible in an aqueous dispersion; cellulosic elements of a size ranging from 100 nm to 100 ?m; and water. The hydrophobic component is selected from the group consisting of fluorinated polymers, perfluorinated polymers, and mixtures thereof; and the cellulosic elements are micro- and nano-fibrillated cellulose. A disposable absorbent article includes a substrate having a surface, the surface including a composition including a fluorinated hydrophobic component dispersible in an aqueous dispersion; cellulosic elements of a size ranging from 100 nm to 100 ?m; and water, wherein the surface exhibits a contact angle greater than 150 degrees.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Constantine Michael Megaridis, Jared Morrissette, Patrick Carroll, Ilker S. Bayer, Jian Qin, Donald E. Waldroup
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Publication number: 20200216681Abstract: A superhydrophobic surface includes a substrate treated with a composition including a hydrophobic matrix component free of fluorine; filler particles, wherein the filler particles are plant-based elements of a size ranging from 100 nm to 100 ?m; and water, wherein the hydrophobic component is in an aqueous dispersion, and wherein the surface exhibits a water contact angle of 150° or greater. Also, a disposable absorbent article includes a substrate having a surface, the surface including a composition including a hydrophobic matrix component free of fluorine; filler particles, wherein the filler particles are plant-based elements of a size ranging from 100 nm to 100 ?m, wherein the plant-based elements include micro- and nano-fibrillated cellulose; and water, wherein the hydrophobic component is in an aqueous dispersion, and wherein the surface exhibits a water contact angle of 150° or greater.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2017Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Jian Qin, Donald E. Waldroup, Corey T. Cunningham, Constantine Michael Megaridis, Jared Morrissette, Patrick Carroll, Ilker S. Bayer
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Publication number: 20200181422Abstract: A non-fluorinated composition configured to create a superhydrophobic surface includes a hydrophobic matrix component free of fluorine; filler particles, wherein the filler particles are plant-based elements of a size ranging from 100 nm to 100 ?m; and water, wherein the hydrophobic matrix component is in an aqueous dispersion. Also, a non-fluorinated composition configured to create a superhydrophobic surface includes a hydrophobic matrix component free of fluorine, wherein the hydrophobic matrix component includes a polyolefin, a natural wax, or a synthetic wax; filler particles, wherein the filler particles are plant-based elements of a size ranging from 100 nm to 100 ?m; an emulsifier; and water, wherein the hydrophobic component is in an aqueous dispersion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2017Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Constantine Michael Megaridis, Jared Morrissette, Patrick Carroll, Ilker S. Bayer, Jian Qin, Donald E. Waldroup, Corey T. Cunningham
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Publication number: 20190062570Abstract: A composition configured to create a superhydrophobic surface includes a fluorinated hydrophobic component dispersible in an aqueous dispersion; cellulosic elements of a size ranging from 100 nm to 100 ?m; and water. The hydrophobic component is selected from the group consisting of fluorinated polymers, perfluorinated polymers, and mixtures thereof; and the cellulosic elements are micro- and nano-fibrillated cellulose. A disposable absorbent article includes a substrate having a surface, the surface including a composition including a fluorinated hydrophobic component dispersible in an aqueous dispersion; cellulosic elements of a size ranging from 100 nm to 100 ?m; and water, wherein the surface exhibits a contact angle greater than 150 degrees.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2017Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Constantine Michael Megaridis, Jared Morrissette, Patrick Carroll, Ilker S. Bayer, Jian Qin, Donald E. Waldroup
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Patent number: 10188999Abstract: Globular microstructures comprising a liquid core and a solid shell that envelops the core comprising polymeric micro- or nanofibers, preferably obtained by electrospinning, comprising a hydrophobic polymer or a mixture of hydrophobic polymer with polymers derived from cellulose or with polyacrylates; the microstructures may have a further coating of nanoparticles or polymeric coating. The microstructures have applications similar to those of “liquid marbles” with improved mechanical properties.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2014Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Fondazione Istituto Italiano di TechnologiaInventors: Elisa Mele, Ilker S. Bayer, Pier Paolo Pompa, Gabriele Maiorano, Athanasia Athanasiou, Roberto Cingolani
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Patent number: 10087311Abstract: Process for producing a hydrophobic composite bioelastomer, comprising a cross-linked bioelastomer matrix in which an organic phase is dispersed, comprising the reaction of cross-linking of a hydroxyl-terminated polysiloxane with a silane coupling agent, comprising an acetoxysilane, to obtain a cross-linked polysiloxane with release of acetic acid. The reaction of cross-linking is carried out in the presence of starch to cause at least partial in situ acetylation by the acetic acid released from said starch that is incorporated in the cross-linked bioelastomer matrix.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2014Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: FONDAZIONE ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECHNOLOGIAInventors: Ilker S. Bayer, Elisa Mele, Despina Fragouli, Roberto Cingolani, Athanasia Athanasiou
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Patent number: 10005917Abstract: A superhydrophobic non-fluorinated composition includes a hydrophobic component free of fluorine; a filler particle; and water, wherein the composition is at a pH greater than 7, and wherein the hydrophobic component is in an aqueous dispersion. The superhydrophobic non-fluorinated composition alternatively includes a hydrophobic polymer free of fluorine; an exfoliated graphite filler particle including acid functional groups; water; and a stabilizing compound, wherein the composition is at a pH greater than 7, and wherein the hydrophobic polymer is in an aqueous dispersion. The superhydrophobic non-fluorinated composition alternatively includes a hydrophobic component free of fluorine; a filler particle including an acid functional group; and water, wherein the composition is at a pH greater than 7, and wherein the hydrophobic component is in an aqueous dispersion.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2013Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Constantine M. Megaridis, Thomas M. Schutzius, Ilker S. Bayer, Jian Qin, Donald Eugene Waldroup
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Patent number: 9931444Abstract: A composite material for the production of a medical device having an antiseptic action includes a matrix of alginate in which the complex of iodopovidone is dispersed. The composite material is used particularly for the production of films, micro-capsules, and suture threads with iodine controlled release.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2013Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: FONDAZIONE ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIAInventors: Athanasia Athanasiou, Ilker S. Bayer, Ioannis Liakos, Loris Rizzello, Roberto Cingolani, Stefania Sabella, Pier Paolo Pompa
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Patent number: 9803100Abstract: A superhydrophobic surface includes a substrate treated with a non-fluorinated composition, the composition including a hydrophobic component free of fluorine; a filler particle; and water, wherein the composition is at a pH greater than 7, and wherein the hydrophobic component is in an aqueous dispersion. The superhydrophobic surface alternatively includes a substrate treated with a non-fluorinated composition, the composition including a hydrophobic polymer free of fluorine; an exfoliated graphite filler particle including acid functional groups; water; and a stabilizing compound, wherein the composition is at a pH greater than 7, and wherein the hydrophobic polymer is in an aqueous dispersion.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2013Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Jian Qin, Donald Eugene Waldroup, Constantine M. Megaridis, Thomas M. Schutzius, Ilker S. Bayer
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Patent number: 9758643Abstract: Methods for the production of a biodegradable plastics material obtained from plant waste materials are provided which include the steps of dissolving plant waste material in an anhydrous solvent which includes anhydrous trifluoroacetic acid in order to dissolve a cellulose fraction of the material, the waste material being at least partly dehydrated in such a way that its water content is not likely to cause hydrolysis of the cellulose fraction, and removing the solvent from the solution containing the non-hydrolyzed cellulose fraction.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: FONDAZIONE ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TENOLOGIAInventors: Ilker S. Bayer, Elisa Mele, Despina Fragouli, Roberto Cingolani, Athanasia Athanasiou
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Patent number: 9624397Abstract: Methods are provided for the production of poly(cyanoacrylate) micro- or nanofibers which include mixing the cyanoacrylate monomer with a dipolar aprotic solvent to form a poly(cyanoacrylate) gel, dissolving the gel in a solvent for acrylates to form a solution suitable for electrospinning, and submitting the solution thus obtained to electrospinning to form said micro- or nanofibers. The micro- or nanofibers thus obtained can be used to form coatings that adhere to a substrate as a result of thermal treatment.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: FONDAZIONE ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIAInventors: Ilker S. Bayer, Elisa Mele, Roberto Cingolani, Athanasia Athanasiou
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Publication number: 20160325258Abstract: Globular microstructures comprising a liquid core and a solid shell that envelops the core comprising polymeric micro- or nanofibres, preferably obtained by electrospinning, comprising a hydrophobic polymer or a mixture of hydrophobic polymer with polymers derived from cellulose or with polyacrylates; the microstructures may have a further coating of nanoparticles or polymeric coating. The microstructures have applications similar to those of “liquid marbles” with improved mechanical properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2014Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: Fondazione Istituto Italiano di TecnologiaInventors: Elisa Mele, Ilker S. Bayer, Pier Paolo Pompa, Gabriele Maiorano, Athanasia Athanasiou, Roberto Cingolani
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Publication number: 20160251501Abstract: Methods for the production of a biodegradable plastics material obtained from plant waste materials are provided which include the steps of dissolving plant waste material in an anhydrous solvent which includes anhydrous trifluoroacetic acid in order to dissolve a cellulose fraction of the material, the waste material being at least partly dehydrated in such a way that its water content is not likely to cause hydrolysis of the cellulose fraction, and removing the solvent from the solution containing the non-hydrolysed cellulose fraction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2014Publication date: September 1, 2016Applicant: FONDAZIONE ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECHNOLOGIAInventors: Ilker S. BAYER, Elisa MELE, Despina FRAGOULI, Roberto CINGOLANI, Athanasia ATHANASIOU
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Patent number: 9364859Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface of a substrate, or the substrate itself, exhibiting superhydrophobic characteristics when treated with a formulation comprising a hydrophobic component, nano-structured particles and water. The superhydrophobicity can be applied either over the entire surface, patterned throughout or on the substrate material, and/or directly penetrated through the z-directional thickness of the substrate material.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2011Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Jian Qin, Donald E. Waldroup, Constantine M. Megaridis, Thomas M. Schutzius, Ilker S. Bayer
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Publication number: 20160160011Abstract: Process for producing a hydrophobic composite bioelastomer, comprising a cross-linked bioelastomer matrix in which an organic phase is dispersed, comprising the reaction of cross-linking of a hydroxyl-terminated polysiloxane with a silane coupling agent, comprising an acetoxysilane, to obtain a cross-linked polysiloxane with release of acetic acid. The reaction of cross-linking is carried out in the presence of starch to cause at least partial in situ acetylation by the acetic acid released from said starch that is incorporated in the cross-linked bioelastomer matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2014Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Ilker S. BAYER, Elisa MELE, Despina FRAGOULI, Roberto CINGOLANI, Athanasia THANASIOU
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Publication number: 20160115339Abstract: Methods are provided for the production of poly(cyanoacrylate) micro- or nanofibers which include mixing the cyanoacrylate monomer with a dipolar aprotic solvent to form a poly(cyanoacrylate) gel, dissolving the gel in a solvent for acrylates to form a solution suitable for electrospinning, and submitting the solution thus obtained to electrospinning to form said micro- or nanofibers. The micro- or nanofibers thus obtained can be used to form coatings that adhere to a substrate as a result of thermal treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2014Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Ilker S. BAYER, Elisa MELE, Roberto CINGOLANI, Athanasia ATHANASIOU
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Patent number: 9217094Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable dispersion comprising at least, but not limited to, three key elements that, when combined accordingly, can achieve the desired superhydrophobic results; the at least three elements being a hydrophobic component, nano-structured particles and water.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2011Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of IllinoisInventors: Constantine M. Megaridis, Thomas M. Schutzius, Ilker S. Bayer, Jian Qin
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Patent number: 9139739Abstract: Provided herein are methods and materials for the production of hydrophobic coatings, which may be thermally treated to produce binary hydrophobic-hydrophilic regions.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOISInventors: Constantine M. Megaridis, Thomas M. Schutzius, Ilker S. Bayer