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).
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Publication number: 20250256301Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2023Publication date: August 14, 2025Inventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Ethan T. Iverson
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Publication number: 20250233486Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2025Publication date: July 17, 2025Applicant: The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: 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
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Patent number: 12273016Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 13, 2021Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: 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
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Patent number: 11859096Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 10, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Merid Haile, Ryan Smith
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Publication number: 20230179066Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2021Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20230068799Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Merid Haile, Ryan Smith
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Patent number: 11518903Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 18, 2017Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: The Texas A & M University SystemInventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Merid Haile, Ryan Smith
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Publication number: 20200291256Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2017Publication date: September 17, 2020Applicant: The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Merid Haile, Ryan Smith
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Patent number: 10347867Abstract: Multilayer film prepared by a layer-by-layer process that is an effective barrier for humidity and oxygen.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2013Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Morgan A. Priolo
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Patent number: 10343185Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 27, 2015Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Tyler C. Guin
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Patent number: 10195642Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 28, 2012Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignees: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin, The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Morgan A. Priolo, Brian R. Bergman, John J. McHugh
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Patent number: 10150142Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 28, 2016Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Marcus Leistner, Merid M. Haile
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Patent number: 10150873Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 14, 2018Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignees: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: Eric John Schindelholz, Erik David Spoerke, Neil R. Sorensen, Jaime C. Grunlan
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Publication number: 20180298204Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: The Texas A&M University SystemInventor: Jaime C. Grunlan
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Publication number: 20180298200Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Eric John Schindelholz, Erik David Spoerke, Neil R. Sorensen, Jaime C. Grunlan
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Publication number: 20180290412Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Applicants: Compagnie Generale Des Etablissements Michelin, The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Paul Winston, John J. McHugh, Charlie Wen
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Patent number: 10016952Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 23, 2015Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignees: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin, The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Paul Winston, John J. McHugh, Charlie Wen
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Patent number: 10002983Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 24, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLCInventors: Erik David Spoerke, Margaret Ellen Gordon, Eric John Schindelholz, Kenneth Miguel Armijo, Neil R. Sorensen, Anthony Martino, Jaime C. Grunlan
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Publication number: 20180051180Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: February 22, 2018Applicant: The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Marcus Leistner
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Publication number: 20180022939Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: Jaime C. Grunlan, Marcus Leistner, Merid M. Haile