Patents by Inventor Philip S. Gschwend

Philip S. Gschwend 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).

  • ALKYNE-ASSISTED NANOSTRUCTURE GROWTH
    Publication number: 20140134093
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation and processing of nanostructures including nanotubes. Some embodiments provide processes for nanostructure growth using relatively mild conditions (e.g., low temperatures). In some cases, methods of the invention may improve the efficiency (e.g., catalyst efficiency) of nanostructure formation and may reduce the production of undesired byproducts during nanostructure formation, including volatile organic compounds and/or polycylic aromatic hydrocarbons. Such methods can both reduce the costs associated with nanostructure formation, as well as reduce the harmful effects of nanostructure fabrication on environmental and public health and safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicants: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, Management Office
    Inventors: Desiree L. Plata, Philip S. Gschwend, Anastasios John Hart, Eric R. Meshot, Christopher M. Reddy
  • Alkyne-assisted nanostructure growth
    Patent number: 8545791
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation and processing of nanostructures including nanotubes. Some embodiments provide processes for nanostructure growth using relatively mild conditions (e.g., low temperatures). In some cases, methods of the invention may improve the efficiency (e.g., catalyst efficiency) of nanostructure formation and may reduce the production of undesired byproducts during nanostructure formation, including volatile organic compounds and/or polycylic aromatic hydrocarbons. Such methods can both reduce the costs associated with nanostructure formation, as well as reduce the harmful effects of nanostructure fabrication on environmental and public health and safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Michigan, The Board of Regents Acting For and On Behalf of the C/O Technology Management Office, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
    Inventors: Desiree L. Plata, Philip S. Gschwend, Anastasios John Hart, Eric R. Meshot, Christopher M. Reddy