Patents by Inventor Mark J. Hendrickson

Mark J. Hendrickson 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).

  • Method of making zirconia-containing nanoparticles
    Patent number: 8808549
    Abstract: A method of preparing zirconia-containing nanoparticles and a method of preparing a composite material that includes the zirconia-containing nanoparticles are provided. A method of treating a zirconium carboxylate salt solution to remove alkali metal ions and alkaline earth ions is provided. The treated solution can be used as a feedstock to prepare the zirconia-containing nanoparticles. Additionally, a continuous hydrothermal reactor system is provided that can be used, for example, to prepare the zirconia-containing nanoparticles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Brant U. Kolb, Danny B. Anderson, Robert S. Davidson, Mark J. Hendrickson, James J. Leach, Taun L. McKenzie
  • TIN DIOXIDE NANOPARTCLES AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20140135206
    Abstract: Plurality of crystalline, surface modified tin oxide nanoparticles, wherein the particles have a largest dimension up to 20 nm, and wherein the surface modifier comprises at least one of an organic carboxylic acid or anion thereof, including a dispersion comprising the crystalline, surface modified tin oxide nanoparticles and methods to make the same. The crystalline surface modified doped tin oxide nanoparticles are useful, for example, for preparing transparent electrodes, heat mirrors and energy storage devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventors: Neeraj Sharma, Brant U. Kolb, Mark J. Hendrickson
  • METHOD OF MAKING ZIRCONIA-CONTAINING NANOPARTICLES
    Publication number: 20140056778
    Abstract: A method of preparing zirconia-containing nanoparticles and a method of preparing a composite material that includes the zirconia-containing nanoparticles are provided. A method of treating a zirconium carboxylate salt solution to remove alkali metal ions and alkaline earth ions is provided. The treated solution can be used as a feedstock to prepare the zirconia-containing nanoparticles. Additionally, a continuous hydrothermal reactor system is provided that can be used, for example, to prepare the zirconia-containing nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Brant U. Kolb, Danny B. Anderson, Robert S. Davidson, Mark J. Hendrickson, James J. Leach, Taun L. McKenzie
  • ZIRCONIA-BASED MATERIAL DOPED WITH YTTRIUM AND LANTHANUM
    Publication number: 20140057774
    Abstract: Sintered bodies containing zirconia-based ceramic materials and partially sintered bodies that are intermediates in the preparation of the sintered bodies are described. The zirconia-based ceramic material is doped with lanthanum and yttrium. The grain size of the zirconia-based ceramic material can be controlled by the addition of lanthanum. The crystalline phase of the zirconia-based ceramic material can be influenced by the addition of yttrium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: James P. Mathers, Kathleen M. Humpal, Brant U. Kolb, Mark J. Hendrickson, Myles L. Brostrom, Holger Hauptmann
  • Method of making zirconia-containing nanoparticles
    Patent number: 8647510
    Abstract: A method of preparing zirconia-containing nanoparticles and a method of preparing a composite material that includes the zirconia-containing nanoparticles are provided. A method of treating a zirconium carboxylate salt solution to remove alkali metal ions and alkaline earth ions is provided. The treated solution can be used as a feedstock to prepare the zirconia-containing nanoparticles. Additionally, a continuous hydrothermal reactor system is provided that can be used, for example, to prepare the zirconia-containing nanoparticles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Brant U. Kolb, Danny B. Anderson, Robert S. Davidson, Mark J. Hendrickson, James J. Leach, Taun L. McKenzie
  • Zirconia-based material doped with yttrium and lanthanum
    Patent number: 8598058
    Abstract: Sintered bodies containing zirconia-based ceramic materials and partially sintered bodies that are intermediates in the preparation of the sintered bodies are described. The zirconia-based ceramic material is doped with lanthanum and yttrium. The grain size of the zirconia-based ceramic material can be controlled by the addition of lanthanum. The crystalline phase of the zirconia-based ceramic material can be influenced by the addition of yttrium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: James P. Mathers, Kathleen M. Humpal, Brant U. Kolb, Mark J. Hendrickson, Myles L. Brostrom, Holger Hauptmann
  • ZIRCONIA-BASED MATERIAL DOPED WITH YTTRIUM AND LANTHANUM
    Publication number: 20120277088
    Abstract: Sintered bodies containing zirconia-based ceramic materials and partially sintered bodies that are intermediates in the preparation of the sintered bodies are described. The zirconia-based ceramic material is doped with lanthanum and yttrium. The grain size of the zirconia-based ceramic material can be controlled by the addition of lanthanum. The crystalline phase of the zirconia-based ceramic material can be influenced by the addition of yttrium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventors: James P. Mathers, Kathleen M. Humpal, Brant U. Kolb, Mark J. Hendrickson, Myles L. Brostrom, Holger Hauptmann
  • ZIRCONIA-BASED PARTICLES DOPED WITH A LANTHANIDE ELEMENT
    Publication number: 20120264588
    Abstract: Zirconia-based particles, sols containing the zirconia-based particles, methods of making the sols and the zirconia-based particles, composites containing the zirconia-based particles in an organic matrix, and sintered bodies prepared from the zirconia-based particles are described. The zirconia-based particles are crystalline, have a primary particles size no greater than 100 nanometers, and are doped with a lanthanide element or with both a lanthanide element and yttrium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Brant U. Kolb, Mark J. Hendrickson, James P. Mathers, Kathleen M. Humpal, Neeraj Sharma, Myles L. Brostrom
  • METHOD OF MAKING ZIRCONIA-CONTAINING NANOPARTICLES
    Publication number: 20100276374
    Abstract: A method of preparing zirconia-containing nanoparticles and a method of preparing a composite material that includes the zirconia-containing nanoparticles are provided. A method of treating a zirconium carboxylate salt solution to remove alkali metal ions and alkaline earth ions is provided. The treated solution can be used as a feedstock to prepare the zirconia-containing nanoparticles. Additionally, a continuous hydrothermal reactor system is provided that can be used, for example, to prepare the zirconia-containing nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Brant U. Kolb, Danny B. Anderson, Robert S. Davidson, Mark J. Hendrickson, James J. Leach, Taun L. McKenzie
  • Zirconia particles
    Patent number: 7674523
    Abstract: Zirconia particles, methods of making zirconia particles, composite materials that contain the zirconia particles, methods of making the composite materials, and zirconia sols that contain the zirconia particles are described. The zirconia particles are substantially non-associated and have an average size no greater than 50 nanometers and may contain yttrium. The zirconia particles are prepared by a method that includes two separate hydrothermal treatments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Robert S. Davidson, Brant U. Kolb, Danny B. Anderson, James A. Higgins, Mark J. Hendrickson, John T. Brady
  • Brightness enhancing film and methods of surface treating inorganic nanoparticles
    Patent number: 7547467
    Abstract: Presently described are (e.g. brightness enhancing film) optical articles comprising the reaction product of a polymerizable resin and surface modified inorganic nanoparticles, methods of surface modifying inorganic nanoparticles, and surface modified inorganic nanoparticles. The surface treatment comprises at least one monocarboxylic acid having a refractive index of at least 1.50 and/or at least one monocarboxylic acid having a Mn of at least 200 g/mole and an ethylenically unsaturated group and/or at least one dicarboxylic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: David B. Olson, Clinton L. Jones, Brant U. Kolb, Emily S. Goenner, Mark J. Hendrickson, Taun L. McKenzie
  • ZIRCONIA PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20080305943
    Abstract: Zirconia particles, methods of making zirconia particles, composite materials that contain the zirconia particles, methods of making the composite materials, and zirconia sols that contain the zirconia particles are described. The zirconia particles are substantially non-associated and have an average size no greater than 50 nanometers and may contain yttrium. The zirconia particles are prepared by a method that includes two separate hydrothermal treatments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Robert S. Davidson, Brant U. Kolb, Danny B. Anderson, James A. Higgins, Mark J. Hendrickson, John T. Brady
  • Zirconia particles
    Patent number: 7429422
    Abstract: Zirconia particles, methods of making zirconia particles, composite materials that contain the zirconia particles, methods of making the composite materials, and zirconia sols that contain the zirconia particles are described. The zirconia particles are substantially non-associated and have an average size no greater than 50 nanometers and may contain yttrium. The zirconia particles are prepared by a method that includes two separate hydrothermal treatments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Robert S. Davidson, Brant U. Kolb, Danny B. Anderson, James A. Higgins, Mark J. Hendrickson, John T. Brady
  • Zirconia particles
    Patent number: 7241437
    Abstract: Zirconia particles, methods of making zirconia particles, composite materials that contain the zirconia particles, methods of making the composite materials, and zirconia sols that contain the zirconia particles are described. The zirconia particles are substantially non-associated and have an average size no greater than 50 nanometers and may contain yttrium. The zirconia particles are prepared by a method that includes two separate hydrothermal treatments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Robert S. Davidson, Brant U. Kolb, Danny B. Anderson, James A. Higgins, Mark J. Hendrickson, John T. Brady