Patents by Inventor Kenneth Balkus

Kenneth Balkus 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).

  • Low vapor pressure fuels for use in catalytic burners
    Publication number: 20080014539
    Abstract: Low vapor pressure compound-based fuels are provided. These fuels are useful in catalytic burner systems that can be used to disperse fragrances, insecticides, insect repellants (e.g., citronella), aromatherapy compounds, medicinal compounds, deodorizing compounds, disinfectant compositions, fungicides and herbicides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas Pisklak, Kenneth Balkus
  • Catalytic burner for combustion of liquid fuels
    Publication number: 20070202450
    Abstract: Flameless catalytic burner systems made of zeolites that have a higher working temperature and greater flow rate than existing flameless catalytic burners have been developed. The burner systems comprise wicks that are capable of wicking low vapor pressure fuels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Thomas Pisklak, Kenneth Balkus
  • Mesoporous compositions for use in drug delivery
    Publication number: 20070104790
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses novel mesoporous compositions comprising vitamin E and alumina, and methods for their synthesis. The mesoporous compositions of the present invention have applications as drug-delivery vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Ying Ma, Kenneth Balkus
  • Polymer electrolyte and fuel cell using the same
    Publication number: 20060159975
    Abstract: A polymer electrolyte forming composition includes a trialkoxysilane containing an epoxy group, polyethyleneimine, and at least one of heteropolyacid and trifluoromethanesulfoneimid
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: Hae-Kyoung Kim, Kenneth Balkus, Hyuk Chang, John Ferraris, Duck Yang, Zhiwei Yang
  • Method of coating three dimensional objects with molecular sieves
    Publication number: 20010033951
    Abstract: A method of coating a substrate with an oriented film. A target is ablated to create a plume. The substrate is manipulated, which may be by vibration, in the plume to coat the substrate with a film. The film is heated in a synthesis gel of the target to form the oriented film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Kenneth Balkus, Mary E. Kinsel, Ashley S. Scott