Patents by Inventor Linda Hirst

Linda Hirst 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).

  • Solid foam comprising mesogenic ligand-functionalized nanoparticles and methods of making and using the same
    Patent number: 11891558
    Abstract: Solid foam structures having multiple compartments comprising mesogenic ligand-functionalized nanoparticles are provided. Compositions that include these structures, as well as methods of making the structures are also provided. The structures, compositions and methods find use in a variety of applications, such as, photonics, luminescent coatings and multi-compartment encapsulation technologies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Linda Hirst, Tayebeh Riahinasab, Benjamin J. Stokes
  • Three-dimensional structures of mesogenic ligand-functionalized nanoparticles and methods of making and using the same
    Patent number: 10774262
    Abstract: Three-dimensional structures of stably associated mesogenic ligand-functionalized nanoparticles are provided. Compositions that include these structures, as well as methods of making the structures are also provided. The structures, compositions and methods find use in a variety of applications, such as light emitting devices (e.g., video displays, lights, etc.), inks, photonics and encapsulation technologies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Linda Hirst, Jason Hein, Sayantani Ghosh, Andrea Rodarte
  • Solid Foam Comprising Mesogenic Ligand-Functionalized Nanoparticles and Methods of Making and Using the Same
    Publication number: 20200239781
    Abstract: Solid foam structures having multiple compartments comprising mesogenic ligand-functionalized nanoparticles are provided. Compositions that include these structures, as well as methods of making the structures are also provided. The structures, compositions and methods find use in a variety of applications, such as, photonics, luminescent coatings and multi-compartment encapsulation technologies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Linda Hirst, Tayebeh Riahinasab, Benjamin J. Stokes
  • Three-dimensional Structures of Mesogenic Ligand-functionalized Nanoparticles and Methods of Making and Using the Same
    Publication number: 20170362504
    Abstract: Three-dimensional structures of stably associated mesogenic ligand-functionalized nanoparticles are provided. Compositions that include these structures, as well as methods of making the structures are also provided. The structures, compositions and methods find use in a variety of applications, such as light emitting devices (e.g., video displays, lights, etc.), inks, photonics and encapsulation technologies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Linda Hirst, Hein Jason, Sayantani Ghosh, Andrea Rodarte