Patents by Inventor Kenneth J Balkus, Jr.
Kenneth J Balkus, Jr. 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).
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Publication number: 20210087063Abstract: The inventive concept described herein relates to nanostructured carbons having improved characteristics, and method of preparing the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicant: Board of Regents, the University of Texas SystemInventors: Kenneth J. Balkus, JR., Alexander T. Brown
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Patent number: 10195297Abstract: Iron garnet nanoparticles and or iron garnet particles containing various activatable nuclides, such as holmium-165 (165Ho) and dysprosium-164 (164Dy), are disclosed in this application. The iron garnet (e.g., HoIG and DyIG) nanoparticles and iron garnet particles can prepared using hydroxide co-precipitation methods. In some embodiments, radiosensitizers can be loaded on radioactive magnetic nanoparticles or radioactive iron garnet particles and, optionally, coated with suitable lipid bilayers. Methods of using the disclosed nanoparticles and particles for mediating therapeutic benefit in diseases responsive to radiation therapy are also provided. Another aspect of the invention provides films, electrospun fabrics or bandage coverings for the delivery of radiation to the site of a skin lesion amenable to treatment with radiation (e.g., skin cancers or psoriasis).Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2017Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignees: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FORT WORTHInventors: Anthony J. Di Pasqua, Kenneth J. Balkus, Jr., Imalka S. Munaweera, Yi Shi
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Patent number: 10046284Abstract: In some aspects, the present disclosure provides a polymer composition which comprises two polymer molecules and a compatibilizing agent. In some embodiments, the polymer composition is useful for the preparation of membranes used in the separation of two or more gases. In some embodiments, the polymer composition comprises a polyimide polymer and a polybenzimidazole polymer which have been compatibilizing with a small molecule or a metal organic framework.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEMInventors: John P. Ferraris, Nimanka Panapitiya, Sumudu Wijenayake, Inga H. Musselman, Chamaal Karunaweera, Kenneth J. Balkus, Jr.
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Publication number: 20180055954Abstract: Iron garnet nanoparticles and or iron garnet particles containing various activatable nuclides, such as holmium-165 (165Ho) and dysprosium-164 (164Dy), are disclosed in this application. The iron garnet (e.g., HoIG and DyIG) nanoparticles and iron garnet particles can prepared using hydroxide co-precipitation methods. In some embodiments, radiosensitizers can be loaded on radioactive magnetic nanoparticles or radioactive iron garnet particles and, optionally, coated with suitable lipid bilayers. Methods of using the disclosed nanoparticles and particles for mediating therapeutic benefit in diseases responsive to radiation therapy are also provided. Another aspect of the invention provides films, electrospun fabrics or bandage coverings for the delivery of radiation to the site of a skin lesion amenable to treatment with radiation (e.g., skin cancers or psoriasis).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: ANTHONY J. DI PASQUA, KENNETH J. BALKUS, JR., IMALKA S. MUNAWEERA, YI SHI
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Patent number: 9808543Abstract: Iron garnet nanoparticles and or iron garnet particles containing various activatable nuclides, such as holmium-165 (165Ho) and dysprosium-164 (164Dy), are disclosed in this application. The iron garnet (e.g., HoIG and DyIG) nanoparticles and iron garnet particles can prepared using hydroxide co-precipitation methods. In some embodiments, radiosensitizers can be loaded on radioactive magnetic nanoparticles or radioactive iron garnet particles and, optionally, coated with suitable lipid bilayers. Methods of using the disclosed nanoparticles and particles for mediating therapeutic benefit in diseases responsive to radiation therapy are also provided. Another aspect of the invention provides films, electrospun fabrics or bandage coverings for the delivery of radiation to the site of a skin lesion amenable to treatment with radiation (e.g., skin cancers or psoriasis).Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignees: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FORT WORTH, THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEMInventors: Anthony J. Di Pasqua, Kenneth J. Balkus, Jr., Imalka S. Munaweera, Yi Shi
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Publication number: 20160263534Abstract: In some aspects, the present disclosure provides a polymer composition which comprises two polymer molecules and a compatibilizing agent. In some embodiments, the polymer composition is useful for the preparation of membranes used in the separation of two or more gases. In some embodiments, the polymer composition comprises a polyimide polymer and a polybenzimidazole polymer which have been compatibilizing with a small molecule or a metal organic framework.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas SystemInventors: John P. FERRARIS, Nimanka PANAPITIYA, Sumudu WIJENAYAKE, Inga H. MUSSELMAN, Chamaal Karunaweera, JR., Kenneth J. Balkus, JR.
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Patent number: 9331352Abstract: An aspect of the invention is directed to a polymer comprising a sulfonated perfluorocyclopentyl compound. Another aspect of the invention is directed to a sulfonated copolymer comprising one or more sulfonated polymers. A further aspect of the invention is directed to membranes prepared from the polymers of the claimed invention.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2013Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas SystemInventors: Dennis W. Smith, Jr., Daniel K. Dei, John P. Ferraris, Kenneth J. Balkus, Jr., Inga H. Musselman, Duck J. Yang, Grace Jones D. Kalaw, Babloo Sharma
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Patent number: 9278113Abstract: The present disclosure describes compositions operable for releasing nitric oxide under photochemical conditions. The compositions include a titanium dioxide nanomaterial and a nitric oxide-releasing compound deposited on the titanium dioxide nanomaterial that is operable to release nitric oxide under photochemical conditions. Titanium dioxide nanomaterials include, for example, titanium dioxide nanotubes. To facilitate the photochemical release of nitric oxide, some embodiments of the compositions further include a semiconductor that is deposited on the titanium dioxide nanotubes. Both the semiconductor and the nitric oxide-releasing compound may be deposited on the interior surface, exterior surface, or both of the titanium dioxide nanotubes. A polymer may wrap the titanium dioxide nanotubes to protect the nitric oxide-releasing compounds from moisture. Also disclosed herein are methods for producing such compositions and medical devices obtained therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2010Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEMInventors: Kenneth J. Balkus, Jr., Chalita Ratanatawanate
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Patent number: 9216198Abstract: The present disclosure describes compositions providing for controlled release of nitric oxide (NO) and methods for production of these compositions. In some embodiments, the compositions may include a biodegradable polymer and a nitric oxide-releasing material at least partially encapsulated by the biodegradable polymer. Nitric oxide-releasing materials may include, for example, diazeniumdiolates and nitric oxide contained within a zeolite, metal-organic framework or other porous material. In general, the compositions are spun into a porous fiber, which may be further annealed by heating in order to densify the fiber. Annealing may prolong the NO release profile. Medical devices containing the compositions described herein are also contemplated by the present disclosure. Medical devices include, for example, textiles, bandages and articles of clothing.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2010Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEMInventors: Kenneth J. Balkus, Jr., Harvey A. Liu
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Publication number: 20150202337Abstract: Iron garnet nanoparticles and or iron garnet particles containing various activatable nuclides, such as holmium-165(165Ho) and dysprosium-164 (164Dy), are disclosed in this application. The iron garnet (e.g., HoIG and DyIG) nanoparticles and iron garnet particles can prepared using hydroxide co-precipitation methods. In some embodiments, radiosensitizers can be loaded on radioactive magnetic nanoparticles or radioactive iron garnet particle and, optionally, coated with suitable lipid bilayers. Methods of using the disclosed nanoparticles and particles for mediating therapeutic benefit in diseases responsive to radiation therapy are also provided. Another aspect of the invention provides films, electrospun fabrics or bandages coverings for the delivery of radiation to the site of a skin lesion amenable to treatment with radiation (e.g., skin cancers or psoriasis).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2015Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: ANTHONY J. DI PASQUA, KENNETH J. BALKUS, JR., IMALKA S. MUNAWEERA, YI SHI
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Patent number: 9017653Abstract: The invention relates to nitric oxide-releasing compositions comprising polyacrylonitrile polymers that are diazeniumdiolated, and to medical devices comprising such compositions, as well as to methods of making and using the compositions and medical devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2013Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas SystemInventors: Kenneth J. Balkus, Jr., Wenjin Deng, Alysia Lowe, Dennis W. Smith, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130337033Abstract: The invention relates to nitric oxide-releasing compositions comprising polyacrylonitrile polymers that are diazeniumdiolated, and to medical devices comprising such compositions, as well as to methods of making and using the compositions and medical devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: Kenneth J. Balkus, JR., Wenjin Deng, Alysia Lowe, Dennis W. Smith, JR.
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Patent number: 8062389Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas SystemInventors: Thomas J. Pisklak, Kenneth J. Balkus, Jr.
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Publication number: 20100285100Abstract: The present disclosure describes compositions providing for controlled release of nitric oxide (NO) and methods for production of these compositions. In some embodiments, the compositions may include a biodegradable polymer and a nitric oxide-releasing material at least partially encapsulated by the biodegradable polymer. Nitric oxide-releasing materials may include, for example, diazeniumdiolates and nitric oxide contained within a zeolite, metal-organic framework or other porous material. In general, the compositions are spun into a porous fiber, which may be further annealed by heating in order to densify the fiber. Annealing may prolong the NO release profile. Medical devices containing the compositions described herein are also contemplated by the present disclosure. Medical devices include, for example, textiles, bandages and articles of clothing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventors: Kenneth J. Balkus, JR., Harvey A. Liu
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Publication number: 20100247611Abstract: The present disclosure describes compositions operable for releasing nitric oxide under photochemical conditions. The compositions include a titanium dioxide nanomaterial and a nitric oxide-releasing compound deposited on the titanium dioxide nanomaterial that is operable to release nitric oxide under photochemical conditions. Titanium dioxide nanomaterials include, for example, titanium dioxide nanotubes. To facilitate the photochemical release of nitric oxide, some embodiments of the compositions further include a semiconductor that is deposited on the titanium dioxide nanotubes. Both the semiconductor and the nitric oxide-releasing compound may be deposited on the interior surface, exterior surface, or both of the titanium dioxide nanotubes. A polymer may wrap the titanium dioxide nanotubes to protect the nitric oxide-releasing compounds from moisture. Also disclosed herein are methods for producing such compositions and medical devices obtained therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: Kenneth J. Balkus, JR., Chalita Ratanatawanate
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Patent number: 7794833Abstract: Electrospun fibers comprising mesoporous molecular sieve materials are described. In an aspect of the invention, fibers are electrospun from a conducting solution to which a high voltage electric current is applied. The apparatus includes in one aspect one or more conducting solution introduction devices for providing a quantity of conducting solution, said conducting solution introduction devices being electrically charged thereby establishing an electric field between said conducting solution introduction devices and a target, and means for controlling the flow characteristics of conducting solution from said one or more conducting solution introduction devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2003Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: Kenneth J. Balkus, Jr., John P. Ferraris, Sudha Madhugiri, Ashley S. Scott
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Patent number: 7622220Abstract: A polymer electrolyte forming composition includes a trialkoxysilane containing an epoxy group, polyethyleneimine, and at least one of heteropolyacid and trifluoromethanesulfoneimide.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2006Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignees: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd., The University of Texas System Board of RegentsInventors: Hae-kyoung Kim, Kenneth J. Balkus, Jr., Hyuk Chang, John Patrick Ferraris, Duck Joo Yang, Zhiwei Yang
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Patent number: 7579014Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 27, 2006Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Board of Regents the University of Texas SystemInventors: Ying Ma, Kenneth J. Balkus, Jr.
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Patent number: 7390452Abstract: The invention is directed to an apparatus and methods for electrospinning composite fibers including polymeric material and mesoporous molecular sieve material. The methods include in one aspect electrospinning fibers from a conducting solution to which a high voltage electric current is applied. The apparatus includes in one aspect one or more conducting solution introduction devices for providing a quantity of conducting solution, the conducting solution introduction devices being electrically charged thereby establishing an electric field between the conduction solution introduction devices and a target, and means for controlling the flow characteristics of conducting solution from the conducting solution introduction devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2003Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: Kenneth J. Balkus, Jr., John P. Ferraris, Sudha Madhugiri
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Patent number: 7172770Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 19, 2002Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: Ying Ma, Kenneth J. Balkus, Jr.