Patents by Inventor John M. Roberts

John M. Roberts 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).

  • Azolium metal-organic frameworks
    Patent number: 9512146
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are metal-organic frameworks comprising at least two azolium rings. The azolium groups are used as a strategy for controlling catenation and morphology in metal-organic frameworks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Karl A. Scheidt, John M. Roberts, Joseph T. Hupp, Omar K. Farha
  • Azolium Metal-Organic Frameworks
    Publication number: 20160024120
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are metal-organic frameworks comprising at least two azolium rings. The azolium groups are used as a strategy for controlling catenation and morphology in metal-organic frameworks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Karl A. Scheidt, John M. Roberts, Joseph T. Hupp, Omar K. Farha
  • Azolium metal-organic frameworks
    Patent number: 9090634
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are metal-organic frameworks comprising at least two azolium rings. The azolium groups are used as a strategy for controlling catenation and morphology in metal-organic frameworks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Karl A. Scheidt, John M. Roberts, Joseph T. Hupp, Omar K. Farha
  • AZOLIUM METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS
    Publication number: 20130317228
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are metal-organic frameworks comprising at least two azolium rings. The azolium groups are used as a strategy for controlling catenation and morphology in metal-organic frameworks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Karl A. Scheidt, John M. Roberts, Joseph T. Hupp, Omar K. Farha
  • Adjustable electrical box
    Publication number: 20120186871
    Abstract: An adjustable electrical box includes a box element having an enclosure with a box perimeter wall, a back wall and a front opening, a box extender telescopically received in the box opening, the box extender having a tubular body with an extender perimeter wall, an open front, an open back, and a lateral outward flange connected to a portion of the open front and extending a distance no greater than to the perimeter of the box element, and a first stop member pivotally connected to the lateral outward flange where the first stop member pivots between a first non-engaging position and a second surface-engaging position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventor: John M. Roberts
  • Socket wrench storage device
    Patent number: 5139144
    Abstract: A storage device for storage of socket wrenches thereon in end-to-end relation. The device is made of springy material and includes a body having extending arm portions with mutually engageable locking surfaces on the distal ends thereof. The locking action is accomplished as a result of one end member being biased against and retained against the second arm member as a result of the spring action of the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Inventor: John M. Robert, Jr.
  • Christmas tree stand
    Patent number: D381598
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Inventors: John M. Roberts, James L. Pellegrini