Patents by Inventor Katherine M. Palmer

Katherine M. Palmer 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: 20240090600
    Abstract: An electronic garment includes an elastic textile garment configured to be worn on anatomy of an associated wearer. The elastic textile garment has an inner surface arranged to contact the anatomy when the elastic textile garment is worn on the anatomy. Electrodes are secured to the inner surface of the elastic textile garment. Each electrode includes at least an exposed portion of an insulated electrically conductive thread that is sewn onto or into the elastic textile garment. An electrically conductive polymer electrode material, such as a mixed ionic-electronic conducting (MIEC) material, is arranged to contact the electrodes, for example as an inner compression sleeve liner coated or infused with the MIEC material. The elastic textile garment and the electrically conductive threads may be formed together by three-dimensional (3D) knitting. A scent may be added to the elastic textile garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Colachis, Katherine M. Palmer, Nicholas Annetta, Samuel Colachis, Charli Ann Hooper
  • Patent number: 11937342
    Abstract: A device is described in which the shape of a resistive heater material is configured to provide rapid and strong heating of a small area. The resistive heating material is heated unevenly while efficiently using power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Katherine M. Palmer, Kurt Bosworth, Kevin Yugulis, Amy M. Heintz, Jeffrey L. Ellis
  • Publication number: 20230355176
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a variety of devices, systems, and methods of utilizing mixed-ionic-electronic conductor (MIEC) materials which are adapted to function with an applied current or potential. The materials, as part of a circuit, can placed in contact with a part of a human or nonhuman animal body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew Colachis, Katherine M. Palmer, Samuel Colachis, Amy M. Heintz, Charli Ann Hooper, Collin Dunlap, Nicholas Annetta
  • Publication number: 20230269833
    Abstract: A CNT heater is described comprising, in sequence, a first substrate, an adhesive layer, a protective layer, a CNT network layer, and a second substrate. Resistive heating is generated when a current passes through the CNT layer. The system has been found to provide improved stability and stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Amy Heintz, Katherine M. Palmer, Kurt Bosworth, Anthony D. Duong
  • Patent number: 11633587
    Abstract: The invention provides a variety of novel devices, systems, and methods of utilizing mixed-ionic-electronic conductor (MIEC) materials adapted to function with an applied current or potential. The materials, as part of a circuit, are placed in contact with a part of a human or nonhuman animal body. A sodium selective membrane system utilizing the MIEC is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Amy M. Heintz, Krenar Shqau, Ramanathan Lalgudi, Katherine M. Palmer
  • Patent number: 11499058
    Abstract: A method of coating a carbon nanotube material with a solventless coating composition is described. The resulting coating has been shown to preserve the conductivity of the conductive layer and protect the conductive layer from the effects of subsequent coating compositions. Examples are shown in which the coating formulation comprises a polyol and an isocyanate. A layer material comprising a polyurethane coating on a carbon nanotube network layer is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Katherine M. Palmer, Amy M. Heintz, Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes
  • Publication number: 20220143395
    Abstract: This invention addresses the need for efficient dry skin electrodes. Robust, flexible Mixed Ionic Electronic Conductor (MIEC) electrodes were prepared by an aqueous solution route resulting in electrically conductive networks of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and ionically conductive elastic matrix. The flexible electrode was characterized in terms of conductivity, ionic charge transfer resistance, and water uptake. The flexible electrode maintained low resistance even after multiple cycles of 50% extension and contraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Amy M. Heintz, Krenar Shqau, Ramanathan Lalgudi, Katherine M. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20220090895
    Abstract: Various methods and devices have been invented to remove IEDs and tracking devices from substrates such as the body of vehicles. For example, highly localized heat can be used to denature strong magnets or weaken applied adhesives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventor: Katherine M. Palmer
  • Patent number: 11266827
    Abstract: This invention addresses the need for efficient dry skin electrodes. Robust, flexible Mixed Ionic Electronic Conductor (MIEC) electrodes were prepared by an aqueous solution route resulting in electrically conductive networks of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and ionically conductive elastic matrix. The flexible electrode was characterized in terms of conductivity, ionic charge transfer resistance, and water uptake. The flexible electrode maintained low resistance even after multiple cycles of 50% extension and contraction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Amy M. Heintz, Krenar Shqau, Ramanathan Lalgudi, Katherine M Palmer
  • Publication number: 20210112627
    Abstract: A device is described in which the shape of a resistive heater material is configured to provide rapid and strong heating of a small area. The resistive heating material is heated unevenly while efficiently using power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Katherine M. Palmer, Kurt Bosworth, Kevin Yugulis, Amy M. Heintz, Jeffrey L. Ellis
  • Publication number: 20200238073
    Abstract: This invention addresses the need for efficient dry skin electrodes. Robust, flexible Mixed Ionic Electronic Conductor (MIEC) electrodes were prepared by an aqueous solution route resulting in electrically conductive networks of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and ionically conductive elastic matrix. The flexible electrode was characterized in terms of conductivity, ionic charge transfer resistance, and water uptake. The flexible electrode maintained low resistance even after multiple cycles of 50% extension and contraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Amy M. Heintz, Krenar Shqau, Ramanathan Lalgudi, Katherine M Palmer
  • Publication number: 20200038648
    Abstract: The invention provides a variety of novel devices, systems, and methods of utilizing mixed-ionic-electronic conductor (MIEC) materials adapted to function with an applied current or potential. The materials, as part of a circuit, are placed in contact with a part of a human or nonhuman animal body. A sodium selective membrane system utilizing the MIEC is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Amy M. Heintz, Krenar Shqau, Ramanathan Lalgudi, Katherine M. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20190322880
    Abstract: A method of coating a carbon nanotube material with a solventless coating composition is described. The resulting coating has been shown to preserve the conductivity of the conductive layer and protect the conductive layer from the effects of subsequent coating compositions. Examples are shown in which the coating formulation comprises a polyol and an isocyanate. A layer material comprising a polyurethane coating on a carbon nanotube network layer is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Katherine M. Palmer, Amy M. Heintz, Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes
  • Patent number: 10358562
    Abstract: A method of coating a carbon nanotube material with a solventless coating composition is described. The resulting coating has been shown to preserve the conductivity of the conductive layer and protect the conductive layer from the effects of subsequent coating compositions. Examples are shown in which the coating formulation comprises a polyol and an isocyanate. A layer material comprising a polyurethane coating on a carbon nanotube network layer is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Katherine M. Palmer, Amy M. Heintz, Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes