Patents by Inventor Jennifer Sippel-Oakley

Jennifer Sippel-Oakley 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: 20060213251
    Abstract: A multi-layer H2 sensor includes a carbon nanotube layer, and a ultra-thin metal or metal alloy layer in contact with the nanotube layer. The ultra-thin metal or metal alloy layer is preferably from 10 to 50 angstroms thick. An electrical resistance of the layered sensor increases upon exposure to H2 and can provide detection of hydrogen gas (H2) down to at least 10 ppm, The metal or metal alloy layer is preferably selected from the group consisting of Ni, Pd and Pt, or mixtures thereof. Multi-layered sensors and can be conveniently operated at room temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2005
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Inventors: Andrew Rinzler, Jennifer Sippel-Oakley, Byoung Kang, Hung-Ta Wang, Fan Ren, Stephen Pearton