Patents by Inventor John M. Crain

John M. Crain 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: 20190194477
    Abstract: Coatings comprising functionalized graphene sheets and at least one binder. In one embodiment, the coatings are electrically conductive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicants: The Trustees of Princeton University, VORBECK MATERIALS CORPORATION
    Inventors: John M. CRAIN, John S. LETTOW, llhan A. AKSAY, Robert K. PRUD'HOMME, Sibel KORKUT
  • Patent number: 10244628
    Abstract: Printed electronic device comprising a substrate onto at least one surface of which has been applied a layer of an electrically conductive ink comprising functionalized graphene sheets and at least one binder. A method of preparing printed electronic devices is further disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignees: THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, VORBECK MATERIALS CORPORATION
    Inventors: John M. Crain, John S. Lettow, Ilhan A. Aksay, Sibel Korkut, Katherine S. Chiang, Chuan-Hua Chen, Robert K. Prud'homme
  • Publication number: 20180199436
    Abstract: Printed electronic device comprising a substrate onto at least one surface of which has been applied a layer of an electrically conductive ink comprising functionalized graphene sheets and at least one binder. A method of preparing printed electronic devices is further disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Applicants: THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, VORBECK MATERIALS CORPORATION
    Inventors: John M. CRAIN, John S. LETTOW, Ilhan A. AKSAY, Sibel KORKUT, Katherine S. CHIANG, Chuan-Hua CHEN, Robert K. PRUD'HOMME
  • Patent number: 9913374
    Abstract: Printed electronic device comprising a substrate onto at least one surface of which has been applied a layer of an electrically conductive ink comprising functionalized graphene sheets and at least one binder. A method of preparing printed electronic devices is further disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignees: THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, VORBECK MATERIALS CORPORATION
    Inventors: John M. Crain, John S. Lettow, Ilhan A. Aksay, Sibel Korkut, Katherine S. Chiang, Chuan-Hua Chen, Robert K. Prud'Homme
  • Patent number: 9810350
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to fuel system components comprising polymer compositions containing functionalized graphene sheets. In one embodiment, the fuel system component can comprise a plurality of layers affixed to the fuel system component comprising one or more first layers and one or more second layers. The fuel system component in direct contact with one or more fuels or provides one or more paths to ground from one or more second components that is in direct contact with flowing fuel. The fuel can be a liquid fuel. Each first layer can comprise at least one of a metal, a fiber, and a woven material. Each second layer can comprise a composition of one or more polymers and fully exfoliated single sheets of graphene having a carbon to oxygen molar ration of at least 50:1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Inventors: John M. Crain, John S. Lettow, Kate Redmond
  • Patent number: 9625062
    Abstract: Fuel system components comprising polymer compositions containing functionalized graphene sheets. The components are formed from the polymer compositions or are coated with the polymer composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Inventors: John M. Crain, John S. Lettow, Kate Redmond
  • Publication number: 20170034912
    Abstract: Printed electronic device comprising a substrate onto at least one surface of which has been applied a layer of an electrically conductive ink comprising functionalized graphene sheets and at least one binder. A method of preparing printed electronic devices is further disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Applicants: THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, VORBECK MATERIALS CORPORATION
    Inventors: John M. CRAIN, John S. LETTOW, llhan A. AKSAY, Sibel KORKUT, Katherine S. CHIANG, Chuan-Hua CHEN, Robert K. PRUD'HOMME
  • Patent number: 9504150
    Abstract: Printed electronic device comprising a substrate onto at least one surface of which has been applied a layer of an electrically conductive ink comprising functionalized graphene sheets and at least one binder. A method of preparing printed electronic devices is further disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignees: THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, VORBECK MATERIALS CORPORATION
    Inventors: John M. Crain, John S. Lettow, Ilhan A. Aksay, Sibel Korkut, Katherine S. Chiang, Chuan-Hua Chen, Robert K. Prud'Homme
  • Publication number: 20150319859
    Abstract: Printed electronic device comprising a substrate onto at least one surface of which has been applied a layer of an electrically conductive ink comprising functionalized graphene sheets and at least one binder. A method of preparing printed electronic devices is further disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicants: The Trustees of Princeton University, Vorbeck Materials Corporation
    Inventors: John M. CRAIN, John S. LETTOW, Ilhan A. AKSAY, Sibel KORKUT, Katherine S. CHIANG, Chuan-Hua CHEN, Robert K. PRUD'HOMME
  • Patent number: 9107312
    Abstract: Printed electronic device comprising a substrate onto at least one surface of which has been applied a layer of an electrically conductive ink comprising functionalized graphene sheets and at least one binder. A method of preparing printed electronic devices is further disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignees: VORBECK MATERIALS CORPORATION, THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: John M. Crain, John S. Lettow, Ilhan A. Aksay, Sibel Korkut, Katherine S. Chiang, Chuan-Hua Chen, Robert K. Prud'Homme
  • Publication number: 20150218392
    Abstract: Coatings comprising functionalized graphene sheets and at least one binder. In one embodiment, the coatings are electrically conductive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicants: The Trustees of Princeton University, VORBECK MATERIALS CORPORATION
    Inventors: John M. CRAIN, John S. LETTOW, Ilhan A. AKSAY, Robert K. PRUD'HOMME, Sibel KORKUT
  • Patent number: 9039938
    Abstract: Coatings are provided containing functionalized graphene sheets and at least one binder. In one embodiment, the coatings are electrically conductive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignees: The Trustees of Princeton University, VORBECK MATERIALS CORPORATION
    Inventors: John M. Crain, John S. Lettow, Ilhan A. Aksay, Robert K. Prud'Homme, Sibel Korkut
  • Publication number: 20140177178
    Abstract: Printed electronic device comprising a substrate onto at least one surface of which has been applied a layer of an electrically conductive ink comprising functionalized graphene sheets and at least one binder. A method of preparing printed electronic devices is further disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicants: Vorbeck Materials Corporation, The Trustees of Princeton University
    Inventors: John M. CRAIN, John S. Lettow, IIhan A. Aksay, Sibel Korkut, Katherine S. Chiang, Chuan-Hua Chen, Robert K. Prud'Homme
  • Patent number: 8697485
    Abstract: Printed electronic device comprising a substrate onto at least one surface of which has been applied a layer of an electrically conductive ink comprising functionalized graphene sheets and at least one binder. A method of preparing printed electronic devices is further disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignees: Vorbeck Materials Corporation, The Trustees of Princeton University
    Inventors: John M. Crain, John S. Lettow, Ilhan A. Aksay, Sibel A. Korkut, Katherine S. Chiang, Chuan-Hua Chen, Robert K. Prud'Homme
  • Publication number: 20130033810
    Abstract: Printed electronic device comprising a substrate onto at least one surface of which has been applied a layer of an electrically conductive ink comprising functionalized graphene sheets and at least one binder. A method of preparing printed electronic devices is further disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicants: THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, VORBECK MATERIALS CORPORATION
    Inventors: John M. CRAIN, John S. LETTOW, Ilhan A. AKSAY, Sibel KORKUT, Katherine S. CHIANG, Chuan-Hua CHEN, Robert K. PRUD'HOMME
  • Patent number: 8278757
    Abstract: Printed electronic device comprising a substrate onto at least one surface of which has been applied a layer of an electrically conductive ink comprising functionalized graphene sheets and at least one binder. A method of preparing printed electronic devices is further disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignees: Vorbeck Materials Corporation, The Trustees of Princeton University
    Inventors: John M. Crain, John S. Lettow, Ilhan A. Aksay, Sibel A. Korkut, Katherine S. Chiang, Chuan-hua Chen, Robert K. Prud'Homme
  • Publication number: 20120244333
    Abstract: Fibers described herein comprise a composition including a polymer and graphene sheets. The fibers can be further formed into yarns, cords, and fabrics. The fibers can be in the form of polyamide, polyester, acrylic, acetate, modacrylic, spandex, lyocell fibers, and the like. Such fibers can take on a variety of forms, including, staple fibers, spun fibers, monofilaments, multifilaments, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicants: KORDSA GLOBAL ENDUSTRIYEL IPLIK VE KORD BEZI SANAYI VE TICARET A.S., VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.
    Inventors: Ilhan A. Aksay, Suat H. Bekircan, John M. Crain, Sezen Gurdag, Emine Guven, Nurcin Javaherian, John S. Lettow, Kate Redmond, Ozlem Tekmek, Ali Vatansever, Ibrahim O. Yildirim
  • Publication number: 20110114189
    Abstract: Fuel system components comprising polymer compositions containing functionalized graphene sheets. The components are formed from the polymer compositions or are coated with the polymer composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.
    Inventors: John M. Crain, John S. Lettow, Kate Redmond
  • Publication number: 20110049437
    Abstract: Coatings comprising functionalized graphene sheets and at least one binder. In one embodiment, the coatings are electrically conductive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: The Trustees of Princeton University
    Inventors: John M. Crain, John S. Lettow, Ilhan A. Aksay, Robert K. Prud'Homme, Sibel Korkut
  • Publication number: 20110042813
    Abstract: Printed electronic device comprising a substrate onto at least one surface of which has been applied a layer of an electrically conductive ink comprising functionalized graphene sheets and at least one binder. A method of preparing printed electronic devices is further disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicants: VORBECK MATERIALS CORPORATION, THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: John M. Crain, John S. Lettow, Ilhan A. Aksay, Sibel A. Korkut, Katherine S. Chiang, Chuan-hua Chen, Robert K. Prud'Homme