Patents by Inventor Rafael J. Zaidivar

Rafael J. Zaidivar 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).

  • Carbonaceous nano-scaled materials having highly functionalized surface
    Patent number: 8916067
    Abstract: A method and composition wherein carbonaceous nano-scaled filler material is subjected to atmospheric plasma treatment using carbon monoxide as the active gas. The treatment with carbon monoxide plasma has been found to significantly increase the incorporation of oxygen groups on the surface of the filler material without degrading the surface and thus serves to increase wettability and dispersion throughout the matrix. The composite that incorporates the treated filler material has enhanced mechanical and electrical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: The Aerospace Corporation
    Inventors: Rafael J. Zaidivar, James P. Nokes, Hyun I. Kim