Patents by Inventor Nathan E. Shultz

Nathan E. Shultz 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).

  • Surface-modified zirconia nanoparticles
    Patent number: 8829079
    Abstract: Surface-modified zirconia nanoparticles and methods for making and using the same are provided. The surface-modifiers include non-metallic organic derivatives, comprising at least one hydroxamate functionality, wherein at least some of the non-metallic organic derivatives are attached to at least some of the zirconia nanoparticles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Nathan E. Shultz, Guy D. Joly, Michael D. Determan
  • SURFACE-MODIFIED ZIRCONIA NANOPARTICLES
    Publication number: 20110288215
    Abstract: Surface-modified zirconia nanoparticles and methods for making and using the same are provided. The surface-modifiers include non-metallic organic derivatives, comprising at least one hydroxamate functionality, wherein at least some of the non-metallic organic derivatives are attached to at least some of the zirconia nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Nathan E. Shultz, Guy D. Joly, Michael D. Determan