Patents by Inventor Luis M. Campos
Luis M. Campos 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: 20240110150Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure provides biomaterials, systems, and methods that utilize upconversion biomaterials to stimulate optogenetic cells in three-dimensional settings. Provided is a biomaterial including chromophores capable of converting low-energy light to high-energy light embedded in biocompatible materials. This technology enables more selective stimulation of optogenetic cells in three-dimensional scaffolds and has the potential to provide critical insights into cell function and disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Luis M. CAMPOS, Rinat MEIR (MEYER)
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Publication number: 20240083840Abstract: A process, apparatus, and cyclopropenimine (CPI) material for generating metal carbonates are disclosed. Generating the metal carbonates comprises reacting carbon dioxide (CO2) with CPI. Generating the metal carbonates also comprises forming a reaction mixture comprising water, metal cations, and a product of the reacting.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Luis M. Campos, Dino Wu, Nathaniel H. Park, James L. Hedrick, Junho Kwon
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Publication number: 20240075454Abstract: A process, composition, and apparatus for carbon dioxide (CO2) conversion are disclosed. The CO2 conversion comprises reacting CO2 with a cyclopropenimine (CPI) to activate the CO2 and transferring the activated CO2 to generate a product of the transferring. The transferring also generates a conjugate acid of the CPI. The process further comprises regenerating the CPI from the conjugate acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Dino Wu, Luis M. Campos, Nathaniel H. Park, James L. Hedrick, Junho Kwon
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Publication number: 20240076448Abstract: A process, apparatus, and material for generating polymers are disclosed. Generating the polymers comprises reacting carbon dioxide (CO2) with a cyclopropenimine (CPI). Generating the polymers further comprises reacting monomers with a product of the reaction between the CPI and the CO2.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Dino Wu, Luis M. Campos, Nathaniel H. Park, James L. Hedrick, Junho Kwon
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Patent number: 11878269Abstract: A composition, process, and apparatus are disclosed. The composition includes a cyclopropeneimine-carbon dioxide (CPI-CO2) adduct. The process includes forming the CPI-CO2 adduct by reacting a CPI with CO2 gas. The apparatus includes components for providing the CPI and mixing the CPI with CO2 gas. The mixing results in formation of the CPI-CO2 adduct.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2022Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignees: International Business Machines Corporation, The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkInventors: James L. Hedrick, Nathaniel H. Park, Luis M. Campos, Dino Wu, Daniel Malinowski
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Publication number: 20230294041Abstract: A composition, process, and apparatus are disclosed. The composition includes a cyclopropeneimine-carbon dioxide (CPI-CO2) adduct. The process includes forming the CPI-CO2 adduct by reacting a CPI with CO2 gas. The apparatus includes components for providing the CPI and mixing the CPI with CO2 gas. The mixing results in formation of the CPI-CO2 adduct.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2022Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: James L. Hedrick, Nathaniel H. Park, Luis M. Campos, Dino Wu, Daniel Malinowski
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Publication number: 20230294042Abstract: A process, composition, and apparatus for carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration are disclosed. The process includes passing air containing the CO2 through a cyclopropeneimine (CPI)-functionalized material. The composition includes a CPI-functionalized material that reacts with CO2 when mixed with air containing the CO2. The apparatus includes a component for providing a CPI-functionalized material and mixing the material with CO2 gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2022Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: James L. Hedrick, Nathaniel H. Park, Luis M. Campos, Dino Wu, Daniel Malinowski
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Publication number: 20210283273Abstract: Non-viral gene delivery agents can be provided comprising a polyamine comprising a polymer containing a secondary amine, wherein the polyamine and a derivative of a cyclopropenium ion that are covalently attached. The non-viral gene delivery agents can be formed by a click reaction combining a polyamine polymer precursor backbone with a trisaminocyclopropenium polymer. The non-viral gene delivery agents can be used to deliver genetic material to cells in mammals or other organisms as part of gene therapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2017Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Luis M. CAMPOS, Tristan Hayes LAMBERT, Jessica L. FREYER, Spencer C. BRUCKS
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Patent number: 10980883Abstract: Various exemplary photoreactions can be provided, including reactions generally based on triplet-triplet annihilation upconversion. Representative photosensitizers include PdPc(OBu)8 and PtTPTNP. Representative annihilators include FDPP and TTBP. Such exemplary photoreactions, systems and methods may be used in a variety of applications, including various biological or physical applications. Exemplary methods can also be provided for making or using such systems, photoreactions, kits including such systems, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignees: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeInventors: Luis M. Campos, Daniel N. Congreve, Andrew Brian Pun, Kealan Fallon, Emily Marie Churchill, Tomislav Rovis, Benjamin Ravetz
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Publication number: 20190275151Abstract: Various exemplary photoreactions can be provided, including reactions generally based on triplet-triplet annihilation upconversion. Representative photosensitizers include PdPc(OBu)8 and PtTPTNP. Representative annihilators include FDPP and TTBP. Such exemplary photoreactions, systems and methods may be used in a variety of applications, including various biological or physical applications. Exemplary methods can also be provided for making or using such systems, photoreactions, kits including such systems, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkInventors: LUIS M. CAMPOS, DAN CONGREVE, ANDREW BRIAN PUN, KEALAN FALLON, EMILY MARIE CHURCHILL, TOMISLAV ROVIS, BEN RAVETZ
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Patent number: 10385150Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, a process for incorporating a cyclopropenium ion into a polymeric system. Processes for making cross-linked polymers, linear polymers, and dendritic polymers, as well as for incorporating a cyclopropenium ion onto a preformed polymer are also provided. Further provided are stable, polycationic compounds, various polymers that contain stable cyclopropenium cations, and substrates containing such polymers. The use of these polymers in water purification systems, antimicrobial coatings, ion-transport membranes, cell supports, drug delivery vehicles, and gene therapeutic vectors are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2017Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkInventors: Tristan Hayes Lambert, Luis M. Campos, Jeffrey Bandar, Emma Jane Dell
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Publication number: 20180215847Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, a process for incorporating a cyclopropenium ion into a polymeric system. Processes for making cross-linked polymers, linear polymers, and dendritic polymers, as well as for incorporating a cyclopropenium ion onto a preformed polymer are also provided. Further provided are stable, polycationic compounds, various polymers that contain stable cyclopropenium cations, and substrates containing such polymers. The use of these polymers in water purification systems, antimicrobial coatings, ion-transport membranes, cell supports, drug delivery vehicles, and gene therapeutic vectors are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2017Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: TRISTAN HAYES LAMBERT, LUIS M. CAMPOS, JEFFREY BANDAR, EMMA JANE DELL
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Patent number: 9758606Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, a process for incorporating a cyclopropenium ion into a polymeric system. Processes for making cross-linked polymers, linear polymers, and dendritic polymers, as well as for incorporating a cyclopropenium ion onto a preformed polymer are also provided. Further provided are stable, polycationic compounds, various polymers that contain stable cyclopropenium cations, and substrates containing such polymers. The use of these polymers in water purification systems, antimicrobial coatings, ion-transport membranes, cell supports, drug delivery vehicles, and gene therapeutic vectors are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkInventors: Tristan Hayes Lambert, Luis M Campos, Jeffrey Bandar, Emma Jane Dell
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Publication number: 20170226246Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provides compounds, compositions, and methods for their preparation or synthesis that provide polymer-based cationic particles, such as, e.g., polymer-nucleic acid complexes, for delivering molecules including biomolecules, which is particularly desirable in gene therapy. Inventive materials include positively-charged linear homopolymers and block copolymers by living free radical polymerization, and polymer-based particles by emulsion polymerization. These polymers and particles may be conjugated with a wide range of biomolecules, and may deliver molecules, including, drug molecules, contrast agents, dyes, and the like, by loading them into the interior of the particles prior to polymerization. These conjugated and/or labeled polymers and particles may be delivered to cells to administer their cargo and achieve a therapeutic response.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2015Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Kathryn Louise Killops, Luis M. Campos, Spencer D. Brucks
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Publication number: 20150175727Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, a process for incorporating a cyclopropenium ion into a polymeric system. Processes for making cross-linked polymers, linear polymers, and dendritic polymers, as well as for incorporating a cyclopropenium ion onto a preformed polymer are also provided. Further provided are stable, polycationic compounds, various polymers that contain stable cyclopropenium cations, and substrates containing such polymers. The use of these polymers in water purification systems, antimicrobial coatings, ion-transport membranes, cell supports, drug delivery vehicles, and gene therapeutic vectors are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Tristan Hayes Lambert, Luis M. Campos, Jeffrey Bandar, Emma Jane Dell
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Patent number: 8823154Abstract: An article and method of using spacer layer regions is provided, containing a gas compound, to reduce gas permeation through barrier films overlying a substrate comprising creating a spacer layer between one or more of the barrier films, wherein the spacer layer comprises at least one inert gaseous compound. In another embodiment, an article and method is provided comprising creating alternating thin films of hybridized sol-gel spin-on glass and PDMS based and olefin based elastomers.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2010Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: The Regents of The University of CaliforniaInventors: Craig J. Hawker, Jimmy Granstrom, Luis M. Campos, Jeffrey A. Gerbec, Motoko Furukawa
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Publication number: 20110062603Abstract: An article and method of using spacer layer regions is provided, containing a gas compound, to reduce gas permeation through barrier films overlying a substrate comprising creating a spacer layer between one or more of the barrier films, wherein the spacer layer comprises at least one inert gaseous compound. In another embodiment, an article and method is provided comprising creating alternating thin films of hybridized sol-gel spin-on glass and PDMS based and olefin based elastomers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventors: Craig J. Hawker, Jimmy Granstrom, Luis M. Campos, Jeffrey A. Gerbec, Motoko Furukawa
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Publication number: 20090096136Abstract: A stamp is comprised of a thiol-ene polymer, wherein the thiol-ene polymer allows for creation of micro-scale or nano-scale patterns useful in soft or imprint lithography. A patterned thiol-ene polymer is fabricated by casting a thiol-ene mixture onto a patterned mold, curing the thiol-ene mixture to form the patterned thiol-ene polymer, and peeling off the patterned thiol-ene polymer from the silicon mold. A stamp comprised of a thiol-ene polymer may be replicated by exposing the to oxygen plasma to form a hydrophilic mold, exposing the hydrophilic mold to a fluorinating agent under vacuum conditions to form a functionalized surface of the hydrophilic mold, casting a thiol-ene mixture on top of the functionalized surface, photocuring the thiolene mixture to form a replica thiol-ene polymer, and peeling off the replica thiol-ene polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Craig J. Hawker, Luis M. Campos, Ines Meinel
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METHOD FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE PATTERNING OF PHOTONIC CRYSTALS EMPLOYED FOR SOLID-STATE LIGHT EXTRACTION
Publication number: 20090098340Abstract: A method for patterning metal oxides or ceramics on surfaces, and more particularly, a method of forming photonic crystals. The patterning is done using a solution coating process and a polymer-based template made by nano-imprint lithography. The methodology to pattern a sol-gel can be used to make features without the undesired scum layer. Furthermore, the patterned photonic crystals were demonstrated to efficiently increase the light extraction efficiency of solid state devices based on GaN.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Luis M. Campos, Craig J. Hawker, Ines Meinel