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).
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Publication number: 20220235075Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Applicant: Akita Innovations LLCInventors: Kevin M. Bardon, Richard A. Minns, Scott D. Selfridge, Larry Takiff, Timothy Adams
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Patent number: 11332484Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 2, 2018Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Akita Innovations LLCInventors: Kevin M. Bardon, Richard A. Minns, Scott D. Selfridge, Larry Takiff, Timothy Adams
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Publication number: 20200071342Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2018Publication date: March 5, 2020Applicant: Akita Innovations LLCInventors: Kevin M. Bardon, Richard A. Minns, Scott D. Selfridge, Larry Takiff, Timothy Adams
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Patent number: 9005524Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 9, 2010Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Nomadics, Inc.Inventors: Robert Deans, Aimee Rose, Kevin M. Bardon, Lawrence F. Hancock, Timothy M. Swager
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Patent number: 8968875Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 21, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Inventors: Larry Takiff, Kevin M. Bardon, Charles Lysogorski, Oliver Pentenrieder
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Publication number: 20130252000Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Revision Military, Ltd.Inventors: Larry Takiff, Kevin M. Bardon, Charles Lysogorski, Oliver Pentenrieder
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Patent number: 8486311Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 21, 2012Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Revision Military, Ltd.Inventors: Larry Takiff, Kevin M. Bardon, Charles Lysogorski, Oliver Pentenrieder
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Publication number: 20120107946Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: Nomadics, Inc.Inventors: Robert Deans, Aimee Rose, Kevin M. Bardon, Lawrence F. Hancock, Timothy M. Swager
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Patent number: 7799573Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 5, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Normadics, Inc.Inventors: Robert Deans, Aimee Rose, Kevin M. Bardon, Lawrence F. Hancock, Timothy M. Swager
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Publication number: 20080248578Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2007Publication date: October 9, 2008Applicant: Nomadics, Inc.Inventors: Robert Deans, Aimee Rose, Kevin M. Bardon, Lawrence F. Hancock, Timothy M. Swager