Patents by Inventor Kevin C. Baker

Kevin C. Baker 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).

  • Supercritical carbon-dioxide processed biodegradable polymer nanocomposites
    Patent number: 8729171
    Abstract: A biodegradable nanocomposite and a method of forming a biodegradable nanocomposite are provided. In one aspect, the biodegradable nanocomposite includes a biodegradable polymer and a reinforcing agent substantially dispersed throughout the biodegradable polymer by rapid depressurization of a supercritical fluid. The biodegradable nanocomposite further includes a plurality of pores formed in the nanocomposite, the plurality of pores having an average pore size greater than about 100 ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignees: Wayne State University, William Beaumont Hospital
    Inventors: Rangaramanujam M. Kannan, Kevin C. Baker, Robert Bellair, Mihai Manitiu, Harry Herkowitz
  • Supercritical Carbon-Dioxide Processed Biodegradable Polymer Nanocomposites
    Publication number: 20110288651
    Abstract: A biodegradable nanocomposite and a method of forming a biodegradable nanocomposite are provided. In one aspect, the biodegradable nanocomposite includes a biodegradable polymer and a reinforcing agent substantially dispersed throughout the biodegradable polymer by rapid depressurization of a supercritical fluid. The biodegradable nanocomposite further includes a plurality of pores formed in the nanocomposite, the plurality of pores having an average pore size greater than about 100 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Rangaramanujam M. Kannan, Kevin C. Baker, Robert Bellair, Mihai Manitiu, Harry Herkowitz
  • Supercritical Carbon-Dioxide Processed Biodegradable Polymer Nanocomposites
    Publication number: 20110288223
    Abstract: A biodegradable film and a method of forming a biodegradable film are provided. In one aspect, the biodegradable film includes a reinforced biodegradable polymer including a biodegradable polymer and a reinforcing agent substantially dispersed throughout the biodegradable polymer by rapid depressurization of a supercritical fluid wherein the reinforced biodegradable polymer is formed into the film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Rangaramanujam M. Kannan, Kevin C. Baker, Robert Bellair, Mihai Manitiu, Harry Herkowitz