Patents by Inventor Nicholas T. Tsui

Nicholas T. Tsui 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).

  • Protective polymeric materials and related devices
    Patent number: 8273848
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric materials having enhanced properties. In some cases, the materials may comprise polymers having shape-persistent portions which may enhance the mechanical properties of the material. The materials may exhibit higher stiffness or strength and ductility values, resulting in higher energy absorption and enhanced protection, as well as, longer lifetimes for product usage. In some cases, the materials may be optically transparent and lightweight, making them suitable for various applications including protective materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Nicholas T. Tsui, Edwin L. Thomas, Timothy M. Swager
  • PROTECTIVE POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND RELATED DEVICES
    Publication number: 20110190457
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric materials having enhanced properties. In some cases, the materials may comprise polymers having shape-persistent portions which may enhance the mechanical properties of the material. The materials may exhibit higher stiffness or strength and ductility values, resulting in higher energy absorption and enhanced protection, as well as longer lifetimes for product usage. In some cases, the materials may be optically transparent and lightweight, making them suitable for in various applications including protective materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Nicholas T. Tsui, Edwin L. Thomas, Timothy M. Swager