Patents by Inventor Lance R. Brockway

Lance R. Brockway 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).

  • Coincident Surface Modifications and Methods of Preparation Thereof
    Publication number: 20250256489
    Abstract: Methods are described for modification of a substrate with a surface modification material that includes a conversion layer deposited on the substrate surface and a deposited layer that is situated over the conversion layer. The methods include a conversion step and a deposition step that occur without intermediate processing steps in a process fluid that includes a metal and an organic substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2025
    Publication date: August 14, 2025
    Inventors: Lance R. Brockway, David C. Walther
  • ASSEMBLIES OF FUNCTIONALIZED TEXTILE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20250229505
    Abstract: Assemblies of stacked layers of materials are described. The assemblies include functional and structural layers. Functional layers include binderless ceramic materials on woven or non-woven substrates of natural, synthetic, or metallic materials. The layers of functional and structural materials may be configured to transport moisture or heat from an inner surface to an outer surface that is exposed to an ambient environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2025
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Inventors: Nicholas Joseph Montes, Cody D. Oliver, Lance R. Brockway, David C. Walther
  • HIERARCHICAL STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20250187988
    Abstract: Compositions are provided that include a porous first material and a particulate second material that at least partially fills the pores of the first material. Methods of producing the compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2023
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: Lance R. Brockway, David C. Walther, Brian P. Sweeney
  • Coincident surface modifications and methods of preparation thereof
    Patent number: 12311641
    Abstract: Methods are described for modification of a substrate with a surface modification material that includes a conversion layer deposited on the substrate surface and a deposited layer that is situated over the conversion layer. The methods include a conversion step and a deposition step that occur without intermediate processing steps in a process fluid that includes a metal and an organic substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: NELUMBOINC.
    Inventors: Lance R. Brockway, David C. Walther
  • Assemblies of functionalized textile materials and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 12263666
    Abstract: Assemblies of stacked layers of materials are described. The assemblies include functional and structural layers. Functional layers include binderless ceramic materials on woven or non-woven substrates of natural, synthetic, or metallic materials. The layers of functional and structural materials may be configured to transport moisture or heat from an inner surface to an outer surface that is exposed to an ambient environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: NELUMBO INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas Joseph Montes, Cody D. Oliver, Lance R. Brockway, David C. Walther
  • Functionalized Textile Compositions and Artilces
    Publication number: 20250033322
    Abstract: Functionalized textile materials are provided. At least a portion of a textile surface in includes a ceramic material, such as a binderless porous structured ceramic, and optionally, one or more functional layer is applied, resulting in a textile material with one or more desirable functional properties, such as hydrophilicity, hydrophobicity, flame retardancy, photocatalysis, anti-fouling, and/or deodorant properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Lance R. Brockway, David C. Walther, Josh Rafshoon
  • Functionalized textile compositions and articles
    Patent number: 12145350
    Abstract: Functionalized textile materials are provided. At least a portion of a textile surface in includes a ceramic material, such as a binderless porous structured ceramic, and optionally, one or more functional layer is applied, resulting in a textile material with one or more desirable functional properties, such as hydrophilicity, hydrophobicity, flame retardancy, photocatalysis, anti-fouling, and/or deodorant properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: NELUMBO INC.
    Inventors: Lance R. Brockway, David C. Walther, Josh Rafshoon
  • Phase Change Barriers and Methods of Use Thereof
    Publication number: 20240288215
    Abstract: Modified surfaces and methods of use thereof are provided for preventing or delaying onset of phase changes, such as condensation or frost formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Lance R. Brockway, David C. Walther
  • TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY CONTROLLER
    Publication number: 20240175598
    Abstract: Control systems are provided that provide thermodynamically decoupled control of temperature and relative humidity and/or reduce or prevent frost formation or remove previously-formed frost. The control systems herein may be included as a component of a heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration system that includes a heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Lance R. Brockway, David C. Walther, James Ma
  • Ceramic Surface Modification Materials
    Publication number: 20240149557
    Abstract: Porous, binderless ceramic surface modification materials are described, and applications of use thereof. The ceramic surface material is in the form of an interconnected network of porous ceramic material on a substrate. The ceramic material may include a metal oxide, a metal hydroxide, and/or hydrates thereof, or a metal carbonate or metal phosphate, on a substrate surface. The substrate may be in the form of a metal or polymer particulate, powder, extrudate, or flakes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Josh Rafshoon, Lance R. Brockway, David C. Walther
  • Droplet Ejecting Coatings
    Publication number: 20240102750
    Abstract: Coating compositions are provided that eject droplets of condensed fluid from a surface. The coatings include a nanostructured coating layer and in some embodiments, also include a hydrophobic layer deposited thereon. The coating materials eject droplets from the surface in the presence of non-condensing gases such as air and may be deployed under conditions of supersaturation of the condensed fluid to be ejected. A heat exchanger design utilizing the coating is described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Lance R. Brockway, David C. Walther
  • Temperature and relative humidity controller
    Patent number: 11879657
    Abstract: Control systems are provided that provide thermodynamically decoupled control of temperature and relative humidity and/or reduce or prevent frost formation or remove previously-formed frost. The control systems herein may be included as a component of a heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration system that includes a heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: NELUMBO INC.
    Inventors: Lance R. Brockway, David C. Walther, James Ma
  • Droplet ejecting coatings
    Patent number: 11808531
    Abstract: Coating compositions are provided that eject droplets of condensed fluid from a surface. The coatings include a nanostructured coating layer and in some embodiments, also include a hydrophobic layer deposited thereon. The coating materials eject droplets from the surface in the presence of non-condensing gases such as air and may be deployed under conditions of supersaturation of the condensed fluid to be ejected. A heat exchanger design utilizing the coating is described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: NELUMBO INC.
    Inventors: Lance R. Brockway, David C. Walther
  • Nanostructure Coating Materials and Methods of Use Thereof
    Publication number: 20230235977
    Abstract: Nanostructured coating materials, methods of their production, and methods of use in a variety of applications are described. The nanostructured materials described herein include one or more 2+ and/or 3+ metal ion(s), optionally in a ternary phase, on a substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicant: Nelumbo Inc.
    Inventors: Lance R. Brockway, David C. Walther
  • Temperature and Relative Humidity Controller
    Publication number: 20230076087
    Abstract: Control systems are provided that provide thermodynamically decoupled control of temperature and relative humidity and/or reduce or prevent frost formation or remove previously-formed frost. The control systems herein may be included as a component of a heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration system that includes a heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Lance R. Brockway, David C. Walther, James Ma
  • Nanostructure coating materials and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 11592246
    Abstract: Nanostructured coating materials, methods of their production, and methods of use in a variety of applications are described. The nanostructured materials described herein include one or more 2+ and/or 3+ metal ion(s), optionally in a ternary phase, on a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Nelumbo Inc.
    Inventors: Lance R. Brockway, David C. Walther
  • Ceramic Surface Modification Materials
    Publication number: 20230032108
    Abstract: Porous, binderless ceramic surface modification materials are described, and applications of use thereof. The ceramic surface material is in the form of an interconnected network of porous ceramic material on a substrate. The ceramic material may include a metal oxide, a metal hydroxide, and/or hydrates thereof, or a metal carbonate or metal phosphate, on a substrate surface. The substrate may be in the form of a metal or polymer particulate, powder, extrudate, or flakes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Josh Rafshoon, Lance R. Brockway, David C. Walther
  • Selectively Applied Gradient Coating Compositions
    Publication number: 20230031778
    Abstract: Surface modifications and coating materials are provided that may be applied to a substrate to reduce or eliminate damage that would accrue to do environmental effects or operational stress when incorporated into a device such as a heat exchanger. Structured ceramic surface modification materials may be incorporated into the surface modification and may optionally include a gradient in one or more physical or chemical property.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Michael A. Ung, James M. Ma, David C. Walther, Lance R. Brockway
  • Ceramic Composite Materials
    Publication number: 20230031173
    Abstract: Composite ceramic materials are disclosed in which an interconnected network of ceramic material on a substrate contains pores with an accessible pore volume that is at least partially filled with a polymer, resin, and/or wax.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Montes, David C. Walther, Lance R. Brockway, Eric L. Dias, Abhishek Tyagi
  • Functionalized Textile Compositions and Artilces
    Publication number: 20230002960
    Abstract: Functionalized textile materials are provided. At least a portion of a textile surface in includes a ceramic material, such as a binderless porous structured ceramic, and optionally, one or more functional layer is applied, resulting in a textile material with one or more desirable functional properties, such as hydrophilicity, hydrophobicity, flame retardancy, photocatalysis, anti-fouling, and/or deodorant properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Lance R. Brockway, David C. Walther, Josh Rafshoon