Patents by Inventor Michael D. Tom

Michael D. Tom 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).

  • Tensiometer utilizing elastic conductors
    Patent number: 8313443
    Abstract: A tensiometer is an elastic conductor which comprises a mixture of an elastomer and carbon nanotubes. The tensiometer has a reproducible conductivity in order to measure and change in shape and tension of an object to which it is applied. The tensiometer is non-toxic and may be implanted into a human body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Inventor: Michael D. Tom
  • Tensiometer Utilizing Elastic Conductors
    Publication number: 20100228157
    Abstract: A tensiometer is an elastic conductor which comprises a mixture of an elastomer and carbon nanotubes. The tensiometer has a reproducible conductivity in order to measure and change in shape and tension of an object to which it is applied. The tensiometer is non-toxic and may be implanted into a human body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventor: Michael D. Tom