Patents by Inventor James T. Gleeson
James T. Gleeson 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: 8595923Abstract: There are provided methods for creating energy conversion devices based on the giant flexoelectric effect in non-calamitic liquid crystals. By preparing a substance comprising at least one type of non-calamitic liquid crystal molecules and stabilizing the substance to form a mechanically flexible material, flexible conductive electrodes may be applied to the material to create an electro-mechanical energy conversion device which relies on the giant flexoelectric effect to produce electrical and/or mechanical energy that is usable in such applications as, for example, power sources, energy dissipation, sensors/transducers, and actuators.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Kent State UniversityInventors: Antal I. Jakli, John Ernest Harden, Jr., Samuel Sprunt, James T. Gleeson, Peter Palffy-Muhoray
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Patent number: 8035279Abstract: There are provided methods for creating energy conversion devices based on the giant flexoelectric effect in non-calamitic liquid crystals. By preparing a substance comprising at least one type of non-calamitic liquid crystal molecules and stabilizing the substance to form a mechanically flexible material, flexible conductive electrodes may be applied to the material to create an electro-mechanical energy conversion device which relies on the giant flexoelectric effect to produce electrical and/or mechanical energy that is usable in such applications as, for example, power sources, energy dissipation, sensors/transducers, and actuators.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2010Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Kent State UniversityInventors: Antal I. Jakli, John Ernest Harden, Jr., Samuel Sprunt, James T. Gleeson, Peter Palffy-Muhoray
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Patent number: 7832093Abstract: There are provided methods for creating energy conversion devices based on the giant flexoelectric effect in non-calamitic liquid crystals. By preparing a substance comprising at least one type of non-calamitic liquid crystal molecules and stabilizing the substance to form a mechanically flexible material, flexible conductive electrodes may be applied to the material to create an electro-mechanical energy conversion device which relies on the giant flexoelectric effect to produce electrical and/or mechanical energy that is usable in such applications as, for example, power sources, energy dissipation, sensors/transducers, and actuators.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Kent State UniversityInventors: Antal I. Jakli, John Ernest Harden, Jr., Samuel Sprunt, James T. Gleeson, Peter Palffy-Muhoray
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Publication number: 20100207493Abstract: There are provided methods for creating energy conversion devices based on the giant flexoelectric effect in non-calamitic liquid crystals. By preparing a substance comprising at least one type of non-calamitic liquid crystal molecules and stabilizing the substance to form a mechanically flexible material, flexible conductive electrodes may be applied to the material to create an electro-mechanical energy conversion device which relies on the giant flexoelectric effect to produce electrical and/or mechanical energy that is usable in such applications as, for example, power sources, energy dissipation, sensors/transducers, and actuators.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: KENT STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: Antal I. Jakli, John Ernest Harden, JR., Samuel Sprunt, James T. Gleeson
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Publication number: 20100182026Abstract: There are provided methods for creating energy conversion devices based on the giant flexoelectric effect in non-calamitic liquid crystals. By preparing a substance comprising at least one type of non-calamitic liquid crystal molecules and stabilizing the substance to form a mechanically flexible material, flexible conductive electrodes may be applied to the material to create an electro-mechanical energy conversion device which relies on the giant flexoelectric effect to produce electrical and/or mechanical energy that is usable in such applications as, for example, power sources, energy dissipation, sensors/transducers, and actuators.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: KENT STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: Antal I. Jakli, John Ernest Harden, JR., Samuel Sprunt, James T. Gleeson
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Publication number: 20080303376Abstract: Devices and methods for energy conversion based on the giant flexoelectric effect in non-calamitic liquid crystals. By preparing a substance comprising at least one type of non-calamitic liquid crystal molecules and stabilizing the substance to form a mechanically flexible material, flexible conductive electrodes may be applied to the material to create an electro-mechanical energy conversion device which relies on the giant flexoelectric effect to produce electrical and/or mechanical energy that is usable in such applications as, for example, power sources, energy dissipation, sensors/transducers, and actuators. The ability to directly and accurately measure the giant flexoelectric effect for different types of non-calamitic liquid crystal molecules is important for identifying molecules that may be effective for particular applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: KENT STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: Antal I. JAKLI, John Ernest HARDEN, Jr., Samuel SPRUNT, James T. GLEESON
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Patent number: 7315345Abstract: A method for producing a diffraction grating is provided. First, a mixture including nematic liquid crystal, dopant, and polymerizable precursor is introduced between two electrically conductive substrates having alignment layers for inducing orientation of the liquid crystal director. A potential difference is applied across the liquid crystal to cause a spontaneous self-assembly of the liquid crystal into an array of convective rolls. Thereafter, the roll structure is stabilized by the creation of a polymeric network through polymerization and/or cross-linking of the polymerizable precursor. The convective roll structure serves as a template for the formation of the polymeric network.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2003Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: Kent State UniversityInventors: James T Gleeson, Joshua S Martin
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Patent number: 6947559Abstract: A method for generating random numbers includes the steps of providing a liquid crystal cell containing a liquid crystal material, wherein a potential difference is applied across said liquid crystal material to cause a chaotic turbulent flow. The resulting flow or physical result of the liquid crystal material is measured to generate a baseline measurement, and subsequently the at least one physical property is measured again to generate a plurality of reading measurements. Determining the difference between each of the reading measurements and the baseline measurement, and setting bits based on the differences generates a sequence of random numbers. An apparatus for generating random numbers is also disclosed. These truly random numbers may then be used to encrypt data prior to transmission.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2001Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Kent State UniversityInventor: James T. Gleeson
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Publication number: 20040263772Abstract: A method for producing a diffraction grating is provided. First, a mixture including nematic liquid crystal, dopant, and polymerizable precursor is introduced between two electrically conductive substrates having alignment layers for inducing orientation of the liquid crystal director. A potential difference is applied across the liquid crystal to cause a spontaneous self-assembly of the liquid crystal into an array of convective rolls. Thereafter, the roll structure is stabilized by the creation of a polymeric network through polymerization and/or cross-linking of the polymerizable precursor. The convective roll structure serves as a template for the formation of the polymeric network.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2003Publication date: December 30, 2004Applicant: Kent State UniversityInventors: James T. Gleeson, Joshua S. Martin
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Publication number: 20010046293Abstract: A method for generating random numbers includes the steps of providing a liquid crystal cell containing a liquid crystal material, wherein a potential difference is applied across said liquid crystal material to cause a chaotic turbulent flow. The resulting flow or physical result of the liquid crystal material is measured to generate a baseline measurement, and subsequently the at least one physical property is measured again to generate a plurality of reading measurements. Determining the difference between each of the reading measurements and the baseline measurement, and setting bits based on the differences generates a sequence of random numbers. An apparatus for generating random numbers is also disclosed. These truly random numbers may then be used to encrypt data prior to transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2001Publication date: November 29, 2001Applicant: Kent State UniversityInventor: James T. Gleeson