Patents by Inventor Michelle Cottrell

Michelle Cottrell 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).

  • Polyhedral-modified polymer
    Patent number: 8623955
    Abstract: A macromolecule including a polymer and a polyhedral radical chemically bonded to a terminus of the polymer provides numerous processing and performance advantages. Further functionalization of this macromolecule also is described as being advantageous in certain circumstances. Methods of providing, functionalizing, and utilizing the macro-molecule also are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Bridgestone Corporation
    Inventors: Yuan-Yong Yan, Jason Poulton, Xiaorong Wang, Hao Wang, Michelle A. Cottrell
  • POLYHEDRAL-MODIFIED POLYMER
    Publication number: 20130041096
    Abstract: A macromolecule including a polymer and a polyhedral radical chemically bonded to a terminus of the polymer provides numerous processing and performance advantages. Further functionalization of this macromolecule also is described as being advantageous in certain circumstances. Methods of providing, functionalizing, and utilizing the macro-molecule also are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: Yuan-Yong Yan, Jason Poulton, Takayuki Yako, Xiaorong Wang, Hao Wang, Michelle A. Cottrell
  • Polyhedral-modified polymer
    Patent number: 8236888
    Abstract: A macromolecule including a polymer and a polyhedral radical chemically bonded to a terminus of the polymer provides numerous processing and performance advantages. Further functionalization of this macromolecule also is described as being advantageous in certain circumstances. Methods of providing, functionalizing, and utilizing the macromolecule also are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventors: Yuan-Yong Yan, Jason Poulton, Xiaorong Wang, Hao Wang, Michelle A. Cottrell
  • POLYHEDRAL-MODIFIED POLYMER
    Publication number: 20120010355
    Abstract: A macromolecule including a polymer and a polyhedral radical chemically bonded to a terminus of the polymer provides numerous processing and performance advantages. Further functionalization of this macromolecule also is described as being advantageous in certain circumstances. Methods of providing, functionalizing, and utilizing the macromolecule also are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Yuan-Yong Yan, Jason Poulton, Xiaorong Wang, Hao Wang, Michelle A. Cottrell
  • Polyhedral-modified polymer
    Patent number: 7999029
    Abstract: A macromolecule including a polymer and a polyhedral radical chemically bonded to a terminus of the polymer provides numerous processing and performance advantages. Further functionalization of this macromolecule also is described as being advantageous in certain circumstances. Methods of providing, functionalizing, and utilizing the macromolecule also are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Bridgestone Corporation
    Inventors: Yuan-Yong Yan, Jason Poulton, Takayuki Yako, Xiaorong Wang, Hao Wang, Michelle A. Cottrell
  • Polyhedral-Modified Polymer
    Publication number: 20070293620
    Abstract: A macromolecule including a polymer and a polyhedral radical chemically bonded to a terminus of the polymer provides numerous processing and performance advantages. Further functionalization of this macromolecule also is described as being advantageous in certain circumstances. Methods of providing, functionalizing, and utilizing the macromolecule also are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yuan-Yong Yan, Jason Poulton, Takayuki Yako, Xiaorong Wang, Hao Wang, Michelle Cottrell