Patents by Inventor Kevin M. Bardon

Kevin M. Bardon 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: 20220235075
    Abstract: Voltage sensitive dyes comprising boron and related compositions and methods are provided. In some embodiments, a voltage sensitive dye comprises an electron acceptor comprising boron. The electron acceptor may be attached (e.g., covalently) to at least one electron donating group and at least one polar group. For instance, the electron acceptor may comprise optionally substituted boron dipyrromethene (e.g., optionally substituted 4,4-difluoro-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene). The point of attachment and chemical nature of the electron donating group(s) and polar group(s) may be selected to impart beneficial properties to the voltage sensitive dye. For instance, the voltage sensitive dye may have an extended difference in the dipole moment between the ground and electronic states due at least in part to the position of the electron donating group(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Akita Innovations LLC
    Inventors: Kevin M. Bardon, Richard A. Minns, Scott D. Selfridge, Larry Takiff, Timothy Adams
  • Patent number: 11332484
    Abstract: Voltage sensitive dyes comprising boron and related compositions and methods are provided. In some embodiments, a voltage sensitive dye comprises an electron acceptor comprising boron. The electron acceptor may be attached (e.g., covalently) to at least one electron donating group and at least one polar group. For instance, the electron acceptor may comprise optionally substituted boron dipyrromethene (e.g., optionally substituted 4,4-difluoro-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene). The point of attachment and chemical nature of the electron donating group(s) and polar group(s) may be selected to impart beneficial properties to the voltage sensitive dye. For instance, the voltage sensitive dye may have an extended difference in the dipole moment between the ground and electronic states due at least in part to the position of the electron donating group(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Akita Innovations LLC
    Inventors: Kevin M. Bardon, Richard A. Minns, Scott D. Selfridge, Larry Takiff, Timothy Adams
  • Publication number: 20200071342
    Abstract: Voltage sensitive dyes comprising boron and related compositions and methods are provided. In some embodiments, a voltage sensitive dye comprises an electron acceptor comprising boron. The electron acceptor may be attached (e.g., covalently) to at least one electron donating group and at least one polar group. For instance, the electron acceptor may comprise optionally substituted boron dipyrromethene (e.g., optionally substituted 4,4-difluoro-4-bora-3a,4a-diaza-s-indacene). The point of attachment and chemical nature of the electron donating group(s) and polar group(s) may be selected to impart beneficial properties to the voltage sensitive dye. For instance, the voltage sensitive dye may have an extended difference in the dipole moment between the ground and electronic states due at least in part to the position of the electron donating group(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: Akita Innovations LLC
    Inventors: Kevin M. Bardon, Richard A. Minns, Scott D. Selfridge, Larry Takiff, Timothy Adams
  • Patent number: 9005524
    Abstract: The present invention provides a series of systems, devices, and methods relating to the determination of explosives, such as peroxides or peroxide precursors, and other species. Embodiments of the invention may allow a sample suspected of containing an explosive (e.g., a peroxide) or other species to interact with a reactant, wherein the sample may react and cause light emission from the reactant. Advantages of the present invention may include the simplification of devices for determination of peroxide-based explosives, wherein the devices are portable and, in some cases, disposable. Other advantages may include relative ease of fabrication and operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Nomadics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Deans, Aimee Rose, Kevin M. Bardon, Lawrence F. Hancock, Timothy M. Swager
  • Patent number: 8968875
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein generally relate to compositions and articles including dye compounds having desirable optical properties, and related methods. In some cases, the compositions and articles may possess advantageous optical properties, including various degrees of absorbance, emission, and/or transmission at particular wavelengths or ranges of wavelength. Embodiments described herein may be useful as optical filters in protective eyewear applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventors: Larry Takiff, Kevin M. Bardon, Charles Lysogorski, Oliver Pentenrieder
  • Publication number: 20130252000
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein generally relate to compositions and articles including dye compounds having desirable optical properties, and related methods. In some cases, the compositions and articles may possess advantageous optical properties, including various degrees of absorbance, emission, and/or transmission at particular wavelengths or ranges of wavelength. Embodiments described herein may be useful as optical filters in protective eyewear applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Revision Military, Ltd.
    Inventors: Larry Takiff, Kevin M. Bardon, Charles Lysogorski, Oliver Pentenrieder
  • Patent number: 8486311
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein generally relate to compositions and articles including dye compounds having desirable optical properties, and related methods. In some cases, the compositions and articles may possess advantageous optical properties, including various degrees of absorbance, emission, and/or transmission at particular wavelengths or ranges of wavelength. Embodiments described herein may be useful as optical filters in protective eyewear applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Revision Military, Ltd.
    Inventors: Larry Takiff, Kevin M. Bardon, Charles Lysogorski, Oliver Pentenrieder
  • Publication number: 20120107946
    Abstract: The present invention provides a series of systems, devices, and methods relating to the determination of explosives, such as peroxides or peroxide precursors, and other species. Embodiments of the invention may allow a sample suspected of containing an explosive (e.g., a peroxide) or other species to interact with a reactant, wherein the sample may react and cause light emission from the reactant. Advantages of the present invention may include the simplification of devices for determination of peroxide-based explosives, wherein the devices are portable and, in some cases, disposable. Other advantages may include relative ease of fabrication and operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: Nomadics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Deans, Aimee Rose, Kevin M. Bardon, Lawrence F. Hancock, Timothy M. Swager
  • Patent number: 7799573
    Abstract: The present invention provides a series of systems, devices, and methods relating to the determination of explosives, such as peroxides or peroxide precursors, and other species. Embodiments of the invention may allow a sample suspected of containing an explosive (e.g., a peroxide) or other species to interact with a reactant, wherein the sample may react and cause light emission from the reactant. Advantages of the present invention may include the simplification of devices for determination of peroxide-based explosives, wherein the devices are portable and, in some cases, disposable. Other advantages may include relative ease of fabrication and operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Normadics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Deans, Aimee Rose, Kevin M. Bardon, Lawrence F. Hancock, Timothy M. Swager
  • Publication number: 20080248578
    Abstract: The present invention provides a series of systems, devices, and methods relating to the determination of explosives, such as peroxides or peroxide precursors, and other species. Embodiments of the invention may allow a sample suspected of containing an explosive (e.g., a peroxide) or other species to interact with a reactant, wherein the sample may react and cause light emission from the reactant. Advantages of the present invention may include the simplification of devices for determination of peroxide-based explosives, wherein the devices are portable and, in some cases, disposable. Other advantages may include relative ease of fabrication and operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: Nomadics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Deans, Aimee Rose, Kevin M. Bardon, Lawrence F. Hancock, Timothy M. Swager