Patents by Inventor Jaime C. Grunlan

Jaime C. Grunlan 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).

  • Publication number: 20250256301
    Abstract: A nanocomposite includes a stack that includes at least one bilayer. Each of the bilayers independently includes an anionic layer and cationic layer. The anionic layer includes a polyanionic polymer, first particles, or a combination thereof. The cationic layer includes a polycationic polymer, second particles, or a combination thereof. The anionic layer is in planar contact with the cationic layer. In each of the bilayers, the anionic layer includes the polyanionic polymer, the cationic includes the polycationic polymer, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Publication date: August 14, 2025
    Inventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Ethan T. Iverson
  • Publication number: 20250233486
    Abstract: An electric machine includes a stator comprising a plurality of stator teeth, a winding disposed on each stator tooth of the plurality of stator teeth, a heat sink mounted in thermal contact with an end winding of each winding and comprising a plurality of microchannels, a heat-transfer fluid disposed within the plurality of microchannels, and a condenser configured to exchange heat with the heat sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2025
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Hamid A. Toliyat, Matthew C. Gardner, Patrick J. Shamberger, Moble Benedict, Jaime C. Grunlan, Dion S. Antao, Bryan P. Rasmussen, Jonathan R. Felts, Prasad N. Enjeti
  • Patent number: 12273016
    Abstract: An electric machine includes a stator having a plurality of stator teeth. Each stator tooth of the plurality of stator teeth includes a winding disposed there around. Each stator tooth of the plurality of stator teeth is shaped to receive a plurality of microchannels. The microchannels contain a circulating heat-transfer fluid; Each stator tooth of the plurality of stator teeth is thermally exposed to the heat-transfer fluid via the plurality of microchannels so as to effectuate heat removal from each stator tooth of the plurality of stator teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Hamid A. Toliyat, Matthew C. Gardner, Patrick J. Shamberger, Moble Benedict, Jaime C. Grunlan, Dion S. Antao, Bryan P. Rasmussen, Jonathan R. Felts, Prasad N. Enjeti
  • Patent number: 11859096
    Abstract: A method of applying a gas-impermeable coating includes forming a polyelectrolyte complex suspension. The polyelectrolyte complex suspension is applied to a substrate. The substrate having the polyelectrolyte complex applied thereon is treated. The treating reduces salt content of the polyelectrolyte complex. The treating results in a gas-impermeable coating being formed on the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Merid Haile, Ryan Smith
  • Publication number: 20230179066
    Abstract: An electric machine includes a stator having a plurality of stator teeth. Each stator tooth of the plurality of stator teeth includes a winding disposed there around. Each stator tooth of the plurality of stator teeth is shaped to receive a plurality of microchannels. The microchannels contain a circulating heat-transfer fluid; Each stator tooth of the plurality of stator teeth is thermally exposed to the heat-transfer fluid via the plurality of microchannels so as to effectuate heat removal from each stator tooth of the plurality of stator teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Hamid A. Toliyat, Matthew C. Gardner, Patrick J. Shamberger, Moble Benedict, Jaime C. Grunlan, Dion S. Antao, Bryan P. Rasmussen, Jonathan R. Felts, Prasad N. Enjeti
  • Publication number: 20230068799
    Abstract: A method of applying a gas-impermeable coating includes forming a polyelectrolyte complex suspension. The polyelectrolyte complex suspension is applied to a substrate. The substrate having the polyelectrolyte complex applied thereon is treated. The treating reduces salt content of the polyelectrolyte complex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Merid Haile, Ryan Smith
  • Patent number: 11518903
    Abstract: A method of applying a gas-impermeable coating includes forming a polyelectrolyte complex suspension. The polyelectrolyte complex suspension is applied to a substrate. The substrate having the polyelectrolyte complex applied thereon is treated. The treating reduces salt content of the polyelectrolyte complex. The treating results in a gas-impermeable coating being formed on the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: The Texas A & M University System
    Inventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Merid Haile, Ryan Smith
  • Publication number: 20200291256
    Abstract: A method of applying a gas-impermeable coating includes forming a polyelectrolyte complex suspension. The polyelectrolyte complex suspension is applied to a substrate. The substrate having the polyelectrolyte complex applied theron is treated. The treating reduces salt content of the polyelectrolyte complex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Merid Haile, Ryan Smith
  • Patent number: 10347867
    Abstract: Multilayer film prepared by a layer-by-layer process that is an effective barrier for humidity and oxygen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Morgan A. Priolo
  • Patent number: 10343185
    Abstract: A method includes coating a substrate to provide a flame resistant substrate. In an embodiment, the method includes exposing the substrate to a cationic solution to produce a cationic layer deposited on the substrate. The cationic solution comprises cationic materials. The cationic materials comprise a polymer, a colloidal particle, a nanoparticle, a nitrogen-rich molecule, a geopolymer, a carbon-based filler, or any combinations thereof. The method also includes agitating the substrate. The method further includes exposing the cationic layer to an anionic solution to produce an anionic layer deposited on the cationic layer to produce a layer comprising the anionic layer and the cationic layer. The anionic solution comprises a layerable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Tyler C. Guin
  • Patent number: 10195642
    Abstract: A tire has a coating with a quadlayer or multiple quadlayers, and a method produces the same. In an embodiment, the method for coating a rubber substrate includes exposing the rubber substrate to a first cationic solution to produce a first cationic layer on the rubber substrate. The method also includes exposing the first cationic layer to a first anionic solution to produce a first anionic layer on the first cationic layer. In addition, the method includes exposing the first anionic layer to a second cationic solution to produce a second cationic layer on the first anionic layer. The method further includes exposing the second cationic layer to a second anionic solution to produce a second anionic layer on the second cationic layer. A quadlayer includes the first cationic layer, the first anionic layer, the second cationic layer, and the second anionic layer. The coating includes the quadlayer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignees: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin, The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Morgan A. Priolo, Brian R. Bergman, John J. McHugh
  • Patent number: 10150142
    Abstract: A method includes coating a substrate to provide a flame resistant substrate. In an embodiment, the method includes preparing an aqueous solution. The aqueous solution comprises a phosphate material, a cationic material, and a water. The method further includes exposing the substrate to the aqueous solution to produce a coating on the substrate. The coating includes the cationic material and the phosphate material. The method also includes exposing the coating on the substrate to a melamine solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Marcus Leistner, Merid M. Haile
  • Patent number: 10150873
    Abstract: Metals across all industries demand anti-corrosion surface treatments and drive a continual need for high-performing and low-cost coatings. Ordered thin films comprising aligned inorganic platelets dispersed in a polyelectrolyte polymer matrix provide a new class of transparent conformal barrier coatings for protection in corrosive atmospheres. For example, films assembled via layer-by-layer deposition, as thin as 90 nm, are shown to reduce copper corrosion rates by >1000× in an aggressive H2S atmosphere. These coatings can provide high-performing anti-corrosion treatment alternatives to costlier, more toxic, and less scalable thin films, such as graphene, hexavalent chromium, or atomic layer deposited metal oxides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignees: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Eric John Schindelholz, Erik David Spoerke, Neil R. Sorensen, Jaime C. Grunlan
  • Publication number: 20180298204
    Abstract: A method includes coating a substrate to provide a flame resistant substrate. In an embodiment, the method includes preparing a solution. The solution includes an anionic material, a cationic material, and water. The method further includes exposing the substrate to the solution to produce a coating on the substrate. The coating has cationic material and anionic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventor: Jaime C. Grunlan
  • Publication number: 20180298200
    Abstract: Metals across all industries demand anti-corrosion surface treatments and drive a continual need for high-performing and low-cost coatings. Ordered thin films comprising aligned inorganic platelets dispersed in a polyelectrolyte polymer matrix provide a new class of transparent conformal barrier coatings for protection in corrosive atmospheres. For example, films assembled via layer-by-layer deposition, as thin as 90 nm, are shown to reduce copper corrosion rates by >1000× in an aggressive H2S atmosphere. These coatings can provide high-performing anti-corrosion treatment alternatives to costlier, more toxic, and less scalable thin films, such as graphene, hexavalent chromium, or atomic layer deposited metal oxides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Eric John Schindelholz, Erik David Spoerke, Neil R. Sorensen, Jaime C. Grunlan
  • Publication number: 20180290412
    Abstract: A method is provided for forming an impermeable barrier layer on an inner tire surface of a tire. An assembly is also provided along with a kit for forming an impermeable barrier layer on an inner tire surface of a tire accordingly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicants: Compagnie Generale Des Etablissements Michelin, The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Paul Winston, John J. McHugh, Charlie Wen
  • Patent number: 10016952
    Abstract: A method is provided for forming an impermeable barrier layer on an inner tire surface of a tire. An assembly is also provided along with a kit for forming an impermeable barrier layer on an inner tire surface of a tire accordingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignees: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin, The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Paul Winston, John J. McHugh, Charlie Wen
  • Patent number: 10002983
    Abstract: Polymer-clay nanocomposites thin film coatings have improved water vapor and oxygen permeability, in addition to improved corrosion resistance, while retaining high transparency, high electrical resistivity, and excellent fire-retardant properties for use as encapsulants for photovoltaic module assemblies and barrier coatings in other photovoltaic applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC
    Inventors: Erik David Spoerke, Margaret Ellen Gordon, Eric John Schindelholz, Kenneth Miguel Armijo, Neil R. Sorensen, Anthony Martino, Jaime C. Grunlan
  • Publication number: 20180051180
    Abstract: A method includes coating a substrate to provide a flame resistant substrate. In an embodiment, the method includes exposing the substrate to a cationic solution to produce a cationic layer deposited on the substrate. The cationic solution comprises cationic materials. The cationic materials comprise a melamine. The method further includes exposing the cationic layer to an anionic solution to produce an anionic layer deposited on the cationic layer to produce a layer comprising the anionic layer and the cationic layer. The anionic solution comprises a phosphated molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Marcus Leistner
  • Publication number: 20180022939
    Abstract: A method includes coating a substrate to provide a flame resistant substrate. In an embodiment, the method includes preparing an aqueous solution. The aqueous solution comprises a phosphate material, a cationic material, and a water. The method further includes exposing the substrate to the aqueous solution to produce a coating on the substrate. The coating includes the cationic material and the phosphate material. The method also includes exposing the coating on the substrate to a melamine solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Marcus Leistner, Merid M. Haile