Patents by Inventor Scott T. Jolley
Scott T. Jolley 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).
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Patent number: 10174198Abstract: Materials based on low melt polyimide, polyurea, or polyurethane chemistry have been developed which exhibit self-healing properties. These high performance polymers can be utilized either by themselves or in combination with microcapsule technology to deliver self-healing properties to electrical wire insulation or in other high performance, thin wall technologies such as inflatable structures.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of NASAInventors: Scott T. Jolley, Martha K. Williams, Tracy L. Gibson, Trent M. Smith, Anne J. Caraccio, Wenyan Li
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Patent number: 9688881Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for powder coating a metal substrate using a low-melt polyamic acid (PAA) polymer that readily imidizes to polyimides. These low-melt PAAs have been shown to be useful in resins applied as powder coatings to metal surfaces. The resin includes an end-capping material capable of providing crosslinking functionality to at least one end of the low-melt PAA polymer. The end-capping material functions dually as a polymerization chain terminator and crosslinking agent, thus producing resins that have molecular weights low enough to flow well and form good cured films applicable for use in powder coating.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventor: Scott T. Jolley
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Patent number: 9365756Abstract: Provided are low-melt polyimides and poly(amic acids) (PAAs) for use as adhesives, and methods of using the materials for attaching two substrates. The methods typically form an adhesive bond that is hermetically sealed to both substrates. Additionally, the method typically forms a cross-linked bonding material that is flexible.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Scott T. Jolley, Tracy L. Gibson, Martha K. Williams, Clyde F. Parrish, Sarah J. Snyder
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Patent number: 9233394Abstract: Hydrophobic-core microcapsules and methods of their formation are provided. A hydrophobic-core microcapsule may include a shell that encapsulates a hydrophobic substance with a core substance, such as dye, corrosion indicator, corrosion inhibitor, and/or healing agent, dissolved or dispersed therein. The hydrophobic-core microcapsules may be formed from an emulsion having hydrophobic-phase droplets, e.g., containing the core substance and shell-forming compound, dispersed in a hydrophilic phase. The shells of the microcapsules may be capable of being broken down in response to being contacted by an alkali, e.g., produced during corrosion, contacting the shell.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2010Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Luz M. Calle, Wenyan Li, Jerry W. Buhrow, Scott T. Jolley
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Patent number: 9227221Abstract: Hydrophilic-core microcapsules and methods of their formation are provided. A hydrophilic-core microcapsule may include a shell that encapsulates water with the core substance dissolved or dispersed therein. The hydrophilic-core microcapsules may be formed from an emulsion having hydrophilic-phase droplets dispersed in a hydrophobic phase, with shell-forming compound contained in the hydrophilic phase or the hydrophobic phase and the core substance contained in the hydrophilic phase. The shells of the microcapsules may be capable of being broken down in response to being contacted by an alkali, e.g., produced during corrosion, contacting the shell.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2010Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Luz M. Calle, Wenyan Li, Jerry W. Buhrow, Scott T. Jolley
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Patent number: 9193830Abstract: Provided are low-melt polyimides and poly(amic acids) (PAAs) for use in repair of electrical wire insulation, flat or ribbon wire harnesses, and flat surfaces comprised of high-performance polymers such as inflatables or solar panels applications. Also provided are methods and devices for repair of electrical insulation.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Scott T. Jolley, Tracy L. Gibson, Martha K. Williams, Clyde F. Parrish, Steven L. Parks
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Patent number: 9108178Abstract: Elongated microcapsules, such as elongated hydrophobic-core and hydrophilic-core microcapsules, may be formed by pulse stirring an emulsion or shearing an emulsion between two surfaces moving at different velocities. The elongated microcapsules may be dispersed in a coating formulation, such as paint.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2012Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Luz M. Calle, Wenyan N. Li, Jerry W. Buhrow, Stephen A. Perusich, Scott T. Jolley, Tracy L. Gibson, Martha K. Williams
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Publication number: 20150152225Abstract: Provided are low-melt polyimides and poly(amic acids) (PAAs) for use in repair of electrical wire insulation, flat or ribbon wire harnesses, and flat surfaces comprised of high-performance polymers such as inflatables or solar panels applications. Also provided are methods and devices for repair of electrical insulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Scott T. Jolley, Tracy L. Gibson, Martha K. Williams, Clyde F. Parrish, Steven L. Parks
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Publication number: 20150155071Abstract: Provided are low-melt polyimides and poly(amic acids) (PAAs) for use in repair of electrical wire insulation, flat or ribbon wire harnesses, and flat surfaces comprised of high-performance polymers such as inflatables or solar panels applications. Also provided are methods and devices for repair of electrical insulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Scott T. Jolley, Tracy L. Gibson, Martha K. Williams, Clyde F. Parrish, Steven L. Parks
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Patent number: 8859288Abstract: Methods to produce pH-sensitive microparticles that have an active agent dispersed in a polymer matrix have certain advantages over microcapsules with an active agent encapsulated in an interior compartment/core inside of a polymer wall. The current invention relates to pH-sensitive microparticles that have a corrosion-detecting or corrosion-inhibiting active agent or active agents dispersed within a polymer matrix of the microparticles. The pH-sensitive microparticles can be used in various coating compositions on metal objects for corrosion detecting and/or inhibiting.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Wenyan Li, Jerry W. Buhrow, Scott T. Jolley, Luz M. Calle
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Patent number: 8810255Abstract: An in-situ system for detecting damage in an electrically conductive wire. The system includes a substrate at least partially covered by a layer of electrically conductive material forming a continuous or non-continuous electrically conductive layer connected to an electrical signal generator adapted to delivering electrical signals to the electrically conductive layer. Data is received and processed to identify damage to the substrate or electrically conductive layer. The electrically conductive material may include metalized carbon fibers, a thin metal coating, a conductive polymer, carbon nanotubes, metal nanoparticles or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2010Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Martha K. Williams, Luke B. Roberson, Lanetra C. Tate, Trent M. Smith, Tracy L. Gibson, Scott T. Jolley, Pedro J. Medelius
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Patent number: 8623253Abstract: Provided are low-melt polyimides and poly(amic acids) (PAAs) for use in repair of electrical wire insulation, flat or ribbon wire harnesses, and flat surfaces comprised of high-performance polymers such as inflatables or solar panels applications. Also provided are methods and devices for repair of electrical insulation.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Scott T. Jolley, Tracy L. Gibson, Martha K. Williams, Clyde F. Parrish, Steven L. Parks
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Publication number: 20130017612Abstract: Methods to produce pH-sensitive microparticles that have an active agent dispersed in a polymer matrix have certain advantages over microcapsules with an active agent encapsulated in an interior compartment/core inside of a polymer wall. The current invention relates to pH-sensitive microparticles that have a corrosion-detecting or corrosion-inhibiting active agent or active agents dispersed within a polymer matrix of the microparticles. The pH-sensitive microparticles can be used in various coating compositions on metal objects for corrosion detecting and/or inhibiting.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and SpacInventors: Wenyan LI, Jerry W. BUHROW, Scott T. JOLLEY, Luz M. CALLE
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Publication number: 20120321828Abstract: Materials based on low melt polyimide, polyurea, or polyurethane chemistry have been developed which exhibit self-healing properties. These high performance polymers can be utilized either by themselves or in combination with microcapsule technology to deliver self-healing properties to electrical wire insulation or in other high performance, thin wall technologies such as inflatable structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and SpacInventors: Scott T. Jolley, Martha K. Williams, Tracy L. Gibson, Trent M. Smith, Anne J. Caraccio, Wenyan Li
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Publication number: 20120207921Abstract: Elongated microcapsules, such as elongated hydrophobic-core and hydrophilic-core microcapsules, may be formed by pulse stirring an emulsion or shearing an emulsion between two surfaces moving at different velocities. The elongated microcapsules may be dispersed in a coating formulation, such as paint.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicants: Space AdministrationInventors: Luz M. Calle, Wenyan N. Li, Jerry W. Buhrow, Stephen A. Perusich, Scott T. Jolley, Tracy L. Gibson, Martha K. Williams
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Publication number: 20110210749Abstract: An in-situ system for detecting damage in an electrically conductive wire. The system comprises a substrate at least partially covered by a layer of electrically conductive material forming a continuous on non-continuous electrically conductive layer connected to an electrical signal generator adapted to delivering electrical signals to the electrically conductive layer. Data is received and processed to identify damage to the substrate or electrically conductive layer. The electrically conductive material may include metalized carbon fibers, a thin metal coating, a conductive polymer, carbon nanotubes, metal nanoparticles or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2010Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicants: Space AdministrationInventors: Martha K. Williams, Luke B. Roberson, Lanetra C. Tate, Trent M. Smith, Tracy L. Gibson, Scott T. Jolley, Pedro J. Medelius
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Publication number: 20110209894Abstract: A composite material formed of electrically conductive metalized carbon fibers, a thin metal coating or a composite material formed of a conductive polymer and metal nanoparticles.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2010Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicants: and Space AdministrationInventors: Martha K. Williams, Luke B. Roberson, Lanetra C. Tate, Trent M. Smith, Tracy L. Gibson, Scott T. Jolley
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Publication number: 20110212334Abstract: Provided are low-melt polyimides and poly(amic acids) (PAAs) for use in repair of electrical wire insulation, flat or ribbon wire harnesses, and flat surfaces comprised of high-performance polymers such as inflatables or solar panels applications. Also provided are methods and devices for repair of electrical insulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicants: Space AdministrationInventors: Scott T. Jolley, Tracy L. Gibson, Martha K. Williams, Clyde F. Parrish, Steven L. Parks
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Publication number: 20100320421Abstract: Hydrophilic-core microcapsules and methods of their formation are provided. A hydrophilic-core microcapsule may include a shell that encapsulates water with the core substance dissolved or dispersed therein. The hydrophilic-core microcapsules may be formed from an emulsion having hydrophilic-phase droplets dispersed in a hydrophobic phase, with shell-forming compound contained in the hydrophilic phase or the hydrophobic phase and the core substance contained in the hydrophilic phase. The shells of the microcapsules may be capable of being broken down in response to being contacted by an alkali, e.g., produced during corrosion, contacting the shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: U.S.A. as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Spac AdrInventors: Luz M. CALLE, Wenyan LI, Jerry W. BUHROW, Scott T. JOLLEY
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Publication number: 20100305234Abstract: Hydrophobic-core microcapsules and methods of their formation are provided. A hydrophobic-core microcapsule may include a shell that encapsulates a hydrophobic substance with a core substance, such as dye, corrosion indicator, corrosion inhibitor, and/or healing agent, dissolved or dispersed therein. The hydrophobic-core microcapsules may be formed from an emulsion having hydrophobic-phase droplets, e.g., containing the core substance and shell-forming compound, dispersed in a hydrophilic phase. The shells of the microcapsules may be capable of being broken down in response to being contacted by an alkali, e.g., produced during corrosion, contacting the shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicants: Space AdministrationInventors: Luz M. Calle, Wenyan Li, Jerry W. Buhrow, Scott T. Jolley