Patents by Inventor Paul Van Patten

Paul Van Patten 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).

  • Room temperature synthesis of GaN nanopowder
    Publication number: 20070297969
    Abstract: In the direct production of GaN by the metathesis of Li3N and GaCl3 or GaBr3 or GaI3, the reaction rate and yields can be greatly enhanced by including diethyl ether in the reaction system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Applicant: Ohio University
    Inventors: Paul Van Patten, Guiquan Pan
  • Direct pyrolysis route to GaN quantum dots
    Publication number: 20070256629
    Abstract: Colloidal nanocrystals or “quantum dots” of GaN are directly produced by heating amidogallium dimer, i.e., (Ga2[N(CH3)2]6), in the presence of a functional amine. The GaN quantum dots obtained, which comprise isolated particles 2-3 nm in diameter with a relative broad size distribution (e.g., 20% standard deviation) exhibit strong exciton confinement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: Ohio University
    Inventors: Paul Van Patten, Guiquan Pan