Patents by Inventor Mohamed Bourham

Mohamed Bourham 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).

  • CELLULOSE ESTER FILMS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20210095086
    Abstract: Films comprising a layer including a cellulose ester and a layer including an acrylic coating are provided. Polarizing sheets comprising the films are also provided. In addition, methods of making the films and polarizing sheets are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Marian G. McCord, Lokendra Pal, Mohamed A. Bourham, Xiaohang Sun
  • Atmospheric pressure plasma-aided antimicrobial finishes of textiles
    Publication number: 20070161308
    Abstract: Novel methods of producing a textile fabric exhibiting antimicrobial characteristics are provided. The methods include providing a textile fabric having a fabric surface and providing an antimicrobial agent for inclusion on the fabric surface. The methods further include exposing the textile fabric to atmospheric pressure plasma wherein the fabric surface is activated and grafting the antimicrobial agent onto the fabric surface during activation of the fabric surface wherein the antimicrobial agent is copolymerized to form a permanent inclusion on the fabric surface. Novel fabrics exhibiting antimicrobial characteristics are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Mohamed Bourham, Marian McCord, Suzanne Matthews, Carrie Cornelius