Patents by Inventor John S. Lettow

John S. Lettow 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: 20160327979
    Abstract: Wearable electronic devices that comprise an article of apparel that comprises at least one electronic or electrical component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.
    Inventor: JOHN S LETTOW
  • Publication number: 20160300669
    Abstract: Electrical switches or sensors that comprise (a) a first electrical pole, (b) a layer of a variable resistance material in electrical contact with the first electrical pole, and (c) a second electrical pole that is in electrical contact with the variable resistance material and is not in electrical contact with the first pole, wherein the variable resistance material comprises at least one polymer having a glass transition temperature of no higher than about 10° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.
    Inventors: JOHN S LETTOW, TERUMI N MCKENNA, DAN F SCHEFFER
  • Publication number: 20160299543
    Abstract: Thermal management device systems comprising a thermal management device component and a computing device component, wherein the thermal management device component comprises compositions that comprise graphene sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.
    Inventors: LOUISE BROOKS, JOHN S LETTOW
  • Publication number: 20160295338
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to graphene-based microphone diaphragms. In one embodiment, a acoustic wave sensor comprises a diaphragm comprised of a graphene-based composition, wherein the diaphragm has a first side at least partially covered with a reflective material. An emitter fiber is positioned proximate to the diaphragm, wherein the emitter fiber transmits light towards the first side. A collector fiber is positioned proximate to the diaphragm, wherein the collector fiber captures at least a portion of light reflected by the first side, wherein the collector fiber is in communication with a detector. A converter is in communication with the detector and converts a signal received by the detector to a digital signal for processing. The portion of light that is captured as a result of diaphragm distortion is different than the portion of light captured in the absence of diaphragm distortion. The graphene-based composition includes graphene sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.
    Inventors: JOHN S LETTOW, DAN F SCHEFFER, KENNETH E FRITSCH
  • Patent number: 9447251
    Abstract: Articles comprising a composition comprising a polymeric binder and at least one carbonaceous filler, wherein the article has a compositional gradient such that the concentration of the filler is increased or decreased in at least one direction in the article. Methods for their preparation and structures comprising the articles are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: VOBECK MATERIALS CORP.
    Inventor: John S. Lettow
  • Publication number: 20160194475
    Abstract: Polymeric article reinforced with a reinforcing component. The reinforcing component includes a composition made from at least one polymer and graphene sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicants: VORBECK MATERIALS CORPORATION, KORDSA GLOBAL ENDUSTRIYEL IPLIK VE KORD BEZI SANAYI VE TICARET A.S.
    Inventors: Ilhan A. AKSAY, Bora BUYUKDINCER, Nurcin JAVAHERIAN, John S. LETTOW, Gustavo PINO, Kate REDMOND, Ibrahim O. YILDIRIM
  • Publication number: 20160168391
    Abstract: Compositions comprising graphene sheets and at least one metal having an anodic index of no greater than about ?1.0 V. Disclosed is are coatings comprising compositions comprising graphene sheets and at least one metal having an anodic index of no greater than about ?1.0 V. Also disclosed is an object or structure coated at least in part with a coating comprising graphene sheets and at least one metal having an anodic index of no greater than about ?0.7 V and methods of coating objects and structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicants: STRUCTURAL GROUP INC., VORBECK MATERIALS
    Inventors: Jorge Costa, Peter H. Emmons, Peter A.J. Gibbs, John S. Lettow, Terumi McKenna, Sanjay Monie, Paul Noyce, Dan Scheffer
  • Patent number: 9321894
    Abstract: Polymeric article reinforced with a reinforcing component. The reinforcing component includes a composition made from at least one polymer and graphene sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignees: VORBECK MATERIALS CORPORATION, KORDSA GLOBAL ENDUSTRIYEL IPLIK VE KORD BEZI SANAYI VE TICARET A.S.
    Inventors: Ilhan A. Aksay, Bora Buyukdincer, Nurcin Javaherian, John S. Lettow, Gustavo Pino, Kate Redmond, Ibrahim O. Yildirim
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20150274925
    Abstract: Polymeric article reinforced with a reinforcing component. The reinforcing component includes a composition made from at least one polymer and graphene sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicants: VORBECK MATERIALS CORPORATION, KORDSA GLOBAL ENDUSTRIYEL IPLIK VE KORD BEZI SANAYI VE TICARET A.S.
    Inventors: Ilhan A. AKSAY, Bora BUYUKDINCER, Nurcin JAVAHERIAN, John S. LETTOW, Gustavo PINO, Kate REDMOND, Ibrahim O. YILDIRIM
  • Publication number: 20150263377
    Abstract: Flexible batteries, comprising at least two cells, wherein at least two cells are connected by flexible connectors, such that the battery can be bent. The batteries can be incorporated into clothing and gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Vorbeck Materials
    Inventors: Louise Brooks, John S. Lettow
  • 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: 9085667
    Abstract: Polymeric article reinforced with a reinforcing component. The reinforcing component includes a composition made from at least one polymer and graphene sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignees: VORBECK MATERIALS CORPORATION, KORDSA GLOBAL ENDUSTRIYEL IPLIK VE KORD BEZI SANAYI VE TICARET A.S.
    Inventors: Ilhan A. Aksay, Bora Buyukdincer, Nurcin Javaherian, John S. Lettow, Gustavo Pino, Kate Redmond, Ibrahim O. Yildirim
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20140145426
    Abstract: Multilayered security devices comprising a patterned substrate over which a graphene-based coating has been applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Vorbeck Materials Corp.
    Inventors: John S. Lettow, Dan Scheffer
  • 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: 20140050903
    Abstract: A method of printing articles having variable conductivities, including those having conductivity gradients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Vorbeck Materials Corp.
    Inventors: John S. Lettow, Christy Martin, Dan Scheffer
  • Publication number: 20130302588
    Abstract: Polymeric article reinforced with a reinforcing component. The reinforcing component includes a composition made from at least one polymer and graphene sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicants: Kordsa Global Endustriyel Iplik Ve Kord Bezi Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S., VORBECK MATERIALS CORP.
    Inventors: Ilhan A. Aksay, Bora Buyukdincer, Nurcin Javaherian, John S. Lettow, Gustavo Pino, Kate Redmond, Ibrahim O. Yildirim