Patents by Inventor Melynda Calves

Melynda Calves 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).

  • Hydrogen storage nano-foil and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 8083907
    Abstract: A hydrogen storage system using a coiled nano-foil hydride and methods for forming the hydrogen absorbing nano-foil coil without backing materials. Intercalation of hydrogen in metal hydrides allows for large amounts of hydrogen to be stored at atmospheric temperatures and pressures. Nano-films provide a large surface area for storage of hydrogen. Excessive heating of the system is avoided by use of a modified magnetron source, and the deposition rate is increased by employing stronger magnetic fields. The foil formed is capable of storage and of mechanical self-support without breakage and expansion up to 20% of its initial volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: University of South Florida
    Inventors: Shinzo Onishi, Melynda Calves
  • Method and apparatus for continuous measurement of the refractive index of fluid
    Patent number: 7453572
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are herein disclosed which utilize a ratio based on a varied angle of incidence of light on an optical fiber analysis system. By calculating the ration of light incident on the sample element, variations in the system parameters which can provide deleterious effects are obviated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: University of South Florida
    Inventors: Andres M. Cardenas-Valencia, Eric T. Steimle, Robert H. Byrne, Melynda Calves
  • Micro-Aluminum Galvanic Cells and Method for Constructing the Same
    Publication number: 20070111090
    Abstract: The present invention in directed to the fabrication of thin aluminum anode batteries using a highly reproducible process that enables high volume manufacturing of the galvanic cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
    Inventors: Andres Cardenas-Valencia, Jay Dlutowski, Melynda Calves, John Bumgarner, Larry Langebrake
  • Method and apparatus for continuous measurement of the refractive index of fluid
    Patent number: 7024060
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are herein disclosed which utilize a ratio based on a varied angle of incidence of light on an optical fiber analysis system. By calculating the ration of light incident on the sample element, variations in the system parameters which can provide deleterious effects are obviated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: University of South Florida
    Inventors: Andres M. Cardenas-Valencia, Eric Toby Steimle, Robert H. Byrne, Melynda Calves