Patents by Inventor Srikar Rao

Srikar Rao 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).

  • Nanowires with magnetic coatings and methods for making and using
    Patent number: 11260420
    Abstract: Coated nanowires comprising a core and a ferromagnetic coating are magnetically aligned and bound to a substrate. The substrate may have a thiol-functionalized surface. In some examples, the coated nanowires are nickel-coated copper nanowires and the substrate may be a carbon-doped oxide or silicon oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Portland State University
    Inventors: Shankar B. Rananavare, Srikar Rao Darmakkolla
  • NANOWIRES WITH MAGNETIC COATINGS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING
    Publication number: 20200122192
    Abstract: Coated nanowires comprising a core and a ferromagnetic coating are magnetically aligned and bound to a substrate. The substrate may have a thiol-functionalized surface. In some examples, the coated nanowires are nickel-coated copper nanowires and the substrate may be a carbon-doped oxide or silicon oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicant: Portland State University
    Inventors: Shankar B. Rananavare, Srikar Rao Darmakkolla
  • A GOLF BALL MARKER AND HOLDER
    Publication number: 20030166423
    Abstract: A golf ball marker and holder includes a clip that is sized for attachment to a shoe. A marker having a solid face is also provided and is removably attached to said clip. An image covers at least part of a central portion of the solid face. One of the holder and the marker includes a ferrous portion, while an other of the holder and the marker includes a magnetic portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventor: Srikar Rao