Patents by Inventor Michael C. Palazzotto

Michael C. Palazzotto 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).

  • Patent number: 11345849
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composite particle that includes: a fluorescent semiconductor core/shell nanoparticle (preferably, nanocrystal); and a stabilizing homo-copolymer combined with the core/shell nanoparticle, the stabilizing (co)polymer comprising styrene monomer units and functionalized with phosphine, arsine or stibine groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Carl A. Laskowski, Saswata Chakraborty, Wayne S. Mahoney, Guy D. Joly, Michael C. Palazzotto
  • Patent number: 11149194
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composite particle that includes: a fluorescent semiconductor core/shell nanoparticle (preferably, nanocrystal); and a stabilizing homo- or copolymer combined with the core/shell nanoparticle, the stabilizing (co)polymer comprising styrene monomer units and functionalized with phosphine, arsine or stibine groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Carl A. Laskowski, Saswata Chakraborty, Wayne S. Mahoney, Guy D. Joly, Michael C. Palazzotto
  • Patent number: 10982122
    Abstract: Optically clear curable adhesive films that are heat conformable prior to setting include a reactive composition. The curable films are flexible and free-standing, and have a complex viscosity of greater than 100,000 poise (10,000 Pascal seconds) at 25° C. and less than 100 poise (10 Pascal seconds) at 85° C., prior to setting. The set film has an adhesive shear strength of greater than 100 Newtons per square centimeter (N/cm2) to a glass substrate when measured according to the Shear Adhesion Test Method. The reactive composition includes an ethylenically unsaturated polyester-containing oligomeric composition that is the reaction product of a saturated, amorphous co-polyester polyol and a compound with a terminal polyol-reactive group and a terminal ethylenically unsaturated group, a (meth)acrylate functional material, and at least one initiator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Margot A. Branigan, Thomas P. Klun, Kevin R. Schaffer, Audrey A. Sherman, Christopher J. Campbell, Lan H. Liu, Wayne S. Mahoney, Michael C. Palazzotto, Robert R. Kieschke
  • Patent number: 10899961
    Abstract: Disclosed are quantum dots and quantum dot articles stabilized by a fluorochemical copolymer having pendent arsine, stibine or phosphine stabilizing groups; and pendent fluorochemical groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Paul B. Armstrong, Saswata Chakraborty, Michael C. Palazzotto
  • Patent number: 10836960
    Abstract: A composite particle that includes: a fluorescent semiconductor core/shell nanoparticle (preferably, nanocrystal); and a stabilizing additive of the formula (I), wherein R1 is a hydrocarbyl group, including aryl, alkaryl, alkyl or aralkyl, preferably at least one of R1 is aryl or alkaryl, more preferably at least two are aryl or alkaryl; R2 is R1 when a is one and a C1-C10 divalent alkylene when a is 2; Z is P, As or Sb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael C. Palazzotto, Saswata Chakraborty, Wayne S. Mahoney, Guy D. Joly, Karissa L. Eckert
  • Patent number: 10829686
    Abstract: Disclosed are quantum dots and quantum dot articles stabilized by a stabilizing agent of the formula: wherein each R1 is a hydrocarbyl group including alkyl, aryl, alkaryl and aralkyl; R2 is a divalent hydrocarbyl group selected from alkylene, arylene, alkarylene and aralkylene; Z is P, As or Sb; Q is —CH2—S—, —CH2—O—, —CO2—, —CH2—O—CO—, —CONR3—, —NH—CO—NR3—, and —NR3, where R3 is H or C1-C4 alkyl, subscript x is 1, R6 is a divalent hydrocarbyl group selected from alkylene, arylene, alkarylene and aralkylene, subscript y is 0 or 1, Rf is a perfluoroether group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Paul B. Armstrong, Saswata Chakraborty, Michael C. Palazzotto, Guy D. Joly
  • Patent number: 10829687
    Abstract: A composite particle that includes: a fluorescent semiconductor core/shell nanoparticle (preferably, nanocrystal); and a stabilizing additive of the formula (I), wherein R1 is a hydrocarbyl group, including aryl, alkaryl, alkyl or aralkyl, preferably at least one of R1 is aryl or alkaryl, more preferably at least two are aryl or alkaryl; R2 is R1 when a is one and a C1-C10 divalent alkylene when a is 2; Z is P, As or Sb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael C. Palazzotto, Saswata Chakraborty, Wayne S. Mahoney, Guy D. Joly, Karissa L. Eckert
  • Patent number: 10759991
    Abstract: A composite particle that includes: a fluorescent semiconductor core/shell nanoparticle (preferably, nanocrystal); and a stabilizing additive of a (meth)acrylate copolymer having pendent phosphine, arsine or stibine groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Saswata Chakraborty, Jason D. Clapper, Michael C. Palazzotto, Guy D. Joly
  • Publication number: 20200115630
    Abstract: Composite particles, compositions containing the composite particles, and articles containing the composite particles are provided. The composite particles contain a fluorescent core/shell nanoparticle and a stabilizing additive that includes a phosphine compound having at least three phosphorous-containing electron donor groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Wayne S. MAHONEY, Michael C. PALAZZOTTO
  • Publication number: 20190359883
    Abstract: Disclosed are quantum dots and quantum dot articles stabilized by a stabilizing agent of the formula:
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Paul B. ARMSTRONG, Saswata CHAKRABORTY, Michael C. PALAZZOTTO, Guy D. JOLY
  • Publication number: 20190345378
    Abstract: Disclosed are quantum dots and quantum dot articles stabilized by a fluorochemical copolymer having pendent arsine, stibine or phosphine stabilizing groups; and pendent fluorochemical groups
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Paul B. ARMSTRONG, Saswata CHAKRABORTY, Michael C. PALAZZOTTO
  • Patent number: 10466219
    Abstract: A vapor sensor comprises a housing with an inlet opening in fluid communication with a sensor element within the housing. Standoff member(s) are positioned to maintain a gap between the inlet opening and a skin site. An operating circuit is in electrical communication with the sensor element and communicatively coupled to an output member. In use, the output member generates a sensory output indicative to an operator regarding concentration of alcoholic vapor in the ambient atmosphere proximate the skin site upon receiving communication from the operating circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Myungchan Kang, Michael C. Palazzotto, Stefan H. Gryska, Robert A. Asmus, Melvin Y. Wong
  • Publication number: 20190284469
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composite particle that includes: a fluorescent semiconductor core/shell nanoparticle (preferably, nanocrystal); and a stabilizing homo- or copolymer combined with the core/shell nanoparticle, the stabilizing (co)polymer comprising styrene monomer units and functionalized with phosphine, arsine or stibine groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Carl A. LASKOWSKI, Saswata CHAKRABORTY, Wayne S. MAHONEY, Guy D. JOLY, Michael C. PALAZZOTTO
  • Publication number: 20190241800
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composite particle that includes: a fluorescent semiconductor core/shell nanoparticle (preferably, nanocrystal); and a stabilizing homo-copolymer combined with the core/shell nanoparticle, the stabilizing (co)polymer comprising styrene monomer units and functionalized with phosphine, arsine or stibine groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Carl A. LASKOWSKI, Saswata CHAKRABORTY, Wayne S. MAHONEY, Guy D. JOLY, Michael C. PALAZZOTTO
  • Patent number: 10267758
    Abstract: A sensor element includes first and second conductive electrodes that include interconnected carbon fibers. At least one or the first or second conductive electrodes is porous. The electrodes are separated by a porous dielectric detection layer including a sorbent material. Methods of making a sensor element and analyzing an analyte vapor are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES, COMPANY
    Inventors: Stefan H. Gryska, Krzysztof A. Lewinski, Michael C. Palazzotto
  • Patent number: 10228344
    Abstract: A sensor element includes a first conductive electrode having a first conductive member electrically coupled thereto; an absorptive dielectric layer comprising a polymer of intrinsic microporosity; and a second conductive electrode having a second conductive member electrically coupled thereto. The second conductive electrode comprises at least one noble metal, has a thickness of from 4 to 10 nanometers and is permeable to at least one organic vapor. The absorptive dielectric layer is at least partially disposed between the first conductive electrode and the second conductive electrode. A method of making the sensor element, and sensor device containing it, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael C. Palazzotto, Stefan H. Gryska, Paul F. Baude, Myungchan Kang
  • Patent number: 10209213
    Abstract: A flexible sensor patch includes a flexible base having outer and inner surfaces and a periphery, an adhesive layer disposed on at least a portion of the outer surface, a flexible porous cover secured to the flexible base along at least major portion of the periphery. The flexible porous cover and the flexible base collectively enclose at least a major portion of a sensor. The sensor comprises a capacitive sensor element. The capacitive sensor element comprises first and second conductive electrodes and a dielectric microporous material disposed therebetween. Methods of using the flexible sensor patch are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Myungchan Kang, Stefan H. Gryska, Michael C. Palazzotto
  • Patent number: 10161896
    Abstract: A vapor sensor comprises a sensor element (110), a cooling member (140), and an operating circuit (160). The sensor element comprises: a first conductive electrode; a second conductive electrode; and a dielectric microporous material at least partially disposed between and contacting the first and second conductive electrodes. The cooling member is in contact with, and configured to cool, the sensor element. The operating circuit is in electrical communication with the first and second conductive electrodes, and is capable of creating a voltage difference between the first and second conductive electrodes such that the sensor element has a capacitance-related property, and monitoring a capacitance-related property of the sensor element. A method of using the vapor sensor to detect an analyte vapor is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Stefan H. Gryska, Michael C. Palazzotto, Justin Tungjunyatham, Myungchan Kang
  • Publication number: 20180312747
    Abstract: A composite particle that includes: a fluorescent semiconductor core/shell nanoparticle (preferably, nanocrystal); and a stabilizing additive of a (meth)acrylate copolymer having pendent phosphine, arsine or stibine groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Saswata Chakraborty, Jason D. Clapper, Michael C. Palazzotto, Guy D. Joly
  • Publication number: 20180313802
    Abstract: A vapor sensor comprises a housing with an inlet opening in fluid communication a sensor element within the housing. Standoff member(s) are positioned to maintain a gap between the inlet opening and a skin site. An operating circuit is in electrical communication with the sensor element and communicatively coupled to and output member. In use, the output member generates a sensory output indicative to an operator regarding concentration of alcoholic vapor in the ambient atmosphere proximate the skin site upon receiving communication from the operating circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Myungchan Kang, Michael C. Palazzotto, Stefan H. Gryska, Robert A. Asmus, Melvin Y. Wong