Patents by Inventor Ned J. Hardman

Ned J. Hardman 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).

  • Publication number: 20240093035
    Abstract: Particles with suitable properties may be generated using systems and methods provided herein. The particles may include carbon particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Ned J. Hardman, John W. Reese
  • Publication number: 20230357021
    Abstract: Carbonaceous product may be generated using systems and methods provided herein. Carbon dioxide may be sequestered. The carbonaceous product may include carbon black.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Robert J. Hanson, Ned J. Hardman, Thomas R. Maier
  • Patent number: 11760884
    Abstract: Particles with suitable properties may be generated using systems and methods provided herein. The particles may include carbon particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Monolith Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Ned J. Hardman, John W. Reese
  • Publication number: 20230279234
    Abstract: A torch stinger apparatus may comprise one or more sets of plasma generating electrodes and at least one hydrocarbon injector contained within the electrodes. The electrodes may be concentric. The at least one hydrocarbon injector may be cooled. A method of making carbon particles using the apparatus is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Alexander F. Hoermann, Roscoe W. Taylor, Christopher J.-P. Cardinal, Peter L. Johnson, Ned J. Hardman, Robert J. Hanson
  • Publication number: 20230212401
    Abstract: Particles with suitable properties may be generated using systems and methods provided herein. The particles may include carbon particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Ned J. Hardman, Brian R. Allison, Anthony P. Spizuoco, Christopher E. Mesrobian, Alexander F. Hoermann, Dylan Laidlaw, Aaron S. Hampton
  • Publication number: 20230154640
    Abstract: Disk shaped fine carbon particles. A fine carbon particle having a diameter of less than 3 microns and a height of less than 0.05 micron substantially in disk form are described. Admixtures with other fine particles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Ned J. Hardman, Roscoe W. Taylor, Peter L. Johnson, Robert J. Hanson
  • Patent number: 11492496
    Abstract: A torch stinger apparatus may comprise one or more sets of plasma generating electrodes and at least one hydrocarbon injector contained within the electrodes. The electrodes may be concentric. The at least one hydrocarbon injector may be cooled. A method of making carbon particles using the apparatus is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: MONOLITH MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Alexander F. Hoermann, Roscoe W. Taylor, Christopher J.-P. Cardinal, Peter L. Johnson, Ned J. Hardman, Robert J. Hanson
  • Patent number: 11453784
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, for example, systems and methods for generating carbon particles. Carbon particles may have a total content of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons of less than or equal to about 0.5 parts per million, a content of benzo[a]pyrene of less than or equal to about 5 parts per billion, and a water spreading pressure that is less than about 5 mJ/m2. A carbon particle among the carbon particles may comprise less than about 0.3% sulfur by weight or less than or equal to about 0.03% ash by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: MONOLITH MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Ned J. Hardman, Brian R. Allison, Anthony P. Spizuoco, Christopher E. Mesrobian, Alexander F. Hoermann, Dylan Laidlaw, Aaron S. Hampton
  • Publication number: 20210071007
    Abstract: Particles with suitable properties may be generated using systems and methods provided herein. The particles may include carbon particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Ned J. Hardman, Brian R. Allison, Anthony P. Spizuoco, Christopher E. Mesrobian, Alexander F. Hoermann, Dylan Laidlaw, Aaron S. Hampton
  • Publication number: 20210017025
    Abstract: Particles with suitable properties may be generated. The particles may include carbon particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventor: Ned J. Hardman
  • Publication number: 20210017031
    Abstract: Particles with suitable properties may be generated using systems and methods provided herein. The particles may include carbon particles. In some examples, carbon particles for metallurgy applications are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Ned J. Hardman, John W. Reese, Dylan Laidlaw
  • Publication number: 20210020947
    Abstract: Particles with suitable properties may be generated. The particles may include carbon particles. The particles may be used as conductive additives and/or fillers. The particles may be used in energy storage devices such as, for example, lithium-ion batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Ned J. Hardman, Daniel Friebel
  • Patent number: 10808097
    Abstract: Carbon nanoparticles made in a one step process. A method of making carbon black nanoparticles is described, including adding a hydrocarbon to a heated gas to produce carbon nanoparticles that are less than 1 micron volume equivalent sphere and have an Lc greater than 3.0 nm. Elastomer composites containing such particles are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: MONOLITH MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Ned J. Hardman, Roscoe W. Taylor, Alexander F. Hoermann, Peter L. Johnson, Christopher J. -P. Cardinal, Robert J. Hanson
  • Publication number: 20200291237
    Abstract: Particles with suitable properties may be generated using systems and methods provided herein. The particles may include carbon particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Ned J. Hardman, John W. Reese
  • Patent number: 10428186
    Abstract: Multi-component particles comprising inorganic nanoparticles distributed in an organic matrix and processes for making and using same. A flowing aerosol is generated that includes droplets of a precursor medium dispersed in a gas phase. The precursor medium contains a liquid vehicle and at least one precursor. At least a portion of the liquid vehicle is removed from the droplets of precursor medium under conditions effective to convert the precursor to the nanoparticles or the matrix and form the multi-component particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: SICPA HOLDING SA
    Inventors: Toivo T. Kodas, Mark J Hampden-Smith, Scott T. Haubrich, Heng Yu, Ned J. Hardman, Ralph E. Kornbrekke, Aaron Stump, Klaus Kunze, David Dericotte, Karel Vanheusden
  • Publication number: 20190153234
    Abstract: A torch stinger apparatus may comprise one or more sets of plasma generating electrodes and at least one hydrocarbon injector contained within the electrodes. The electrodes may be concentric. The at least one hydrocarbon injector may be cooled. A method of making carbon particles using the apparatus is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Monolith Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander F. HOERMANN, Roscoe W. TAYLOR, Christopher J.-P. CARDINAL, Peter L. JOHNSON, Ned J. HARDMAN, Robert J. HANSON
  • Publication number: 20180022925
    Abstract: Apparatus and process for the continuous production of carbon black or carbon containing compounds. The process is performed by converting a carbon containing feedstock, including generating a plasma gas with electrical energy, accelerating the plasma gas through a nozzle, whose diameter is narrowing in the direction of the plasma gas, guiding the plasma gas into a reaction area where feedstock is injected under conditions generated by aerodynamic and electromagnetic forces, including intense rapid mixing between the plasma gas and feedstock occurs. There is no significant recirculation of feedstock into the plasma chamber, and the reaction zone does not immediately come into contact with any contact surfaces. The products of reaction are cooled, and the carbon black or carbon containing compounds are separated from the other reaction products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: MONOLITH MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Ned J. HARDMAN, Roscoe W. TAYLOR, Robert J. HANSON, Peter L. JOHNSON
  • Patent number: 9722248
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are cathode formulations comprising graphenes. One embodiment provides a cathode formulation comprising an electroactive material, and graphene interspersed with the electroactive material, wherein a ratio of (mean electroactive material domain size)/(mean graphene lateral domain size) ranges from 3:2 to 15:1. Also disclosed are cathodes comprising such materials and methods of making such cathodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Cabot Corporation
    Inventors: Ned J. Hardman, Berislav Blizanac, Aurelien L. DuPasquier, Miodrag Oljaca, Agathagelos Kyrlidis
  • Publication number: 20170073522
    Abstract: Carbon nanoparticles made in a one step process. A method of making carbon black nanoparticles is described, including adding a hydrocarbon to a heated gas to produce carbon nanoparticles that are less than 1 micron volume equivalent sphere and have an Lc greater than 3.0 nm. Elastomer composites containing such particles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: MONOLITH MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Ned J. HARDMAN, Roscoe W. TAYLOR, Alexander F. HOERMANN, Peter L. JOHNSON, Christopher J.-P. CARDINAL, Robert J. HANSON
  • Publication number: 20170066923
    Abstract: Disk shaped fine carbon particles. A fine carbon particle having a diameter of less than 3 microns and a height of less than 0.05 micron substantially in disk form are described. Admixtures with other fine particles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: MONOLITH MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Ned J. HARDMAN, Roscoe W. TAYLOR, Peter L. JOHNSON, Robert J. HANSON