Patents by Inventor T. Mark McCleskey
T. Mark McCleskey 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: 7119937Abstract: Electrolyte solutions for electrochromic devices such as rear view mirrors and displays with low leakage currents are prepared using inexpensive, low conductivity conductors. Preferred electrolytes include bifunctional redox dyes and molten salt solvents with enhanced stability toward ultraviolet radiation. The solvents include lithium or quaternary ammonium cations, and perfluorinated sulfonylimide anions selected from trifluoromethylsulfonate (CF3SO3?), bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ((CF3SO2)2N?), bis(perfluoroethylsulfonyl)imide ((CF3CF2SO2)2N?) and tris(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)methide ((CF3SO2)3C?). Electroluminescent, electrochromic and photoelectrochromic devices with nanostructured electrodes include ionic liquids with bifunctional redox dyes.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2005Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Benjamin P. Warner, T. Mark McCleskey, Anthony K. Burrell
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Patent number: 6961168Abstract: Electrolyte solutions for electrochromic devices such as rear view mirrors and displays with low leakage currents are prepared using inexpensive, low conductivity conductors. Preferred electrolytes include bifunctional redox dyes and molten salt solvents with enhanced stability toward ultraviolet radiation. The solvents include lithium or quaternary ammonium cations, and perfluorinated sulfonylimide anions selected from trifluoromethylsulfonate (CF3SO3?), bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ((CF3SO2)2N?), bis(perfluoroethylsulfonyl)imide ((CF3CF2SO2)2N?) and tris(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)methide ((CF3SO2)3C?). Electroluminescent, electrochromic and photoelectrochromic devices with nanostructured electrodes include ionic liquids with bifunctional redox dyes.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: November 1, 2005Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Anoop Agrawal, John P. Cronin, Juan C. L. Tonazzi, Benjamin P. Warner, T. Mark McCleskey, Anthony K. Burrell
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Patent number: 6949238Abstract: Novel zeolites are produced by combining a polar solute, a silicon or phosphorous source, and a structure directing agent. Surfactants and a hydrophobic solvent are added to the previously mixed three species and shaken to disperse the surfactants. The reverse microemulsion is stirred overnight, at about room temperature and then iced for five to ten minutes. A metal source is added vigorously shaken for about two minutes. The mixture is then aged for about two hours at about room temperature. A mineralizer is added and the resultant mixture aged for about two hours at about room temperature. The mixture is heated to about 180° C., for a suitable time period. The final novel product is then isolated.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2003Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: William Tumas, Kevin C. Ott, T. Mark McCleskey, Matthew Z. Yates, Eva R. Birnbaum
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Patent number: 6862125Abstract: A single-compartment reversible mirror device having a solution of aprotic molten salt, at least one soluble metal-containing species comprising metal capable of being electrodeposited, and at least one anodic compound capable of being oxidized was prepared. The aprotic molten salt is liquid at room temperature and includes lithium and/or quaternary ammonium cations, and anions selected from trifluoromethylsulfonate (CF3SO3?), bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ((CF3SO2)2N?), bis(perfluoroethylsulfonyl)imide ((CF3CF2SO2)2N?) and tris(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)methide ((CF3SO2)3C?). A method for preparing substantially pure molten salts is also described.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2003Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Benjamin P. Warner, T. Mark McCleskey, Anthony K. Burrell, Simon B. Hall
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Patent number: 6853472Abstract: Electrolyte solutions of soluble bifunctional redox dyes in molten salt solvent may be used to prepare electrooptic devices with enhanced stability toward ultraviolet radiation. The solvents include lithium or quaternary ammonium cations, and perfluorinated sulfonylimide anions selected from trifluoromethylsulfonate (CF3SO3?), bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ((CF3SO2)2N?), bis(perfluoroethylsulfonyl)imide ((CF3CF2SO2)2N?) and tris(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)methide ((CF3SO2)3C?).Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Benjamin P. Warner, T. Mark McCleskey, Anoop Agrawal, John P. Cronin, Juan C. L. Tonazzi, Anthony K. Burrell
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Publication number: 20040257633Abstract: Electrolyte solutions for electrochromic devices such as rear view mirrors and displays with low leakage currents are prepared using inexpensive, low conductivity conductors. Preferred electrolytes include bifunctional redox dyes and molten salt solvents with enhanced stability toward ultraviolet radiation. The solvents include lithium or quaternary ammonium cations, and perfluorinated sulfonylimide anions selected from trifluoromethylsulfonate (CF3SO3−), bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ((CF3SO2)2N−), bis(perfluoroethylsulfonyl)imide ((CF3CF2SO2)2N−) and tris(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)methide ((CF3SO2)3C−). Electroluminescent, electrochromic and photoelectrochromic devices with nanostructured electrodes include ionic liquids with bifunctional redox dyes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2003Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventors: Anoop Agrawal, John P. Cronin, Juan C. L. Tonazzi, Benjamin P. Warner, T. Mark McCleskey, Anthony K. Burrell
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Publication number: 20040235059Abstract: X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry has been used for detecting binding events and measuring binding selectivities between chemicals and receptors. XRF may also be used for estimating the therapeutic index of a chemical, for estimating the binding selectivity of a chemical versus chemical analogs, for measuring post-translational modifications of proteins, and for drug manufacturing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2004Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventors: Benjamin P. Warner, T. Mark McCleskey, Anthony K. Burrell
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Publication number: 20040227983Abstract: A single-compartment reversible mirror device having a solution of aprotic molten salt, at least one soluble metal-containing species comprising metal capable of being electrodeposited, and at least one anodic compound capable of being oxidized was prepared. The aprotic molten salt is liquid at room temperature and includes lithium and/or quaternary ammonium cations, and anions selected from trifluoromethylsulfonate (CF3SO3−), bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ((CF3SO2)2N−), bis(perfluoroethylsulfonyl)imide ((CF3CF2SO2)2N−) and tris(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)methide ((CF3SO2)3C−). A method for preparing substantially pure molten salts is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2004Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventors: Benjamin P. Warner, T. Mark McCleskey, Anthony K. Burrell, Simon B. Hall
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Publication number: 20040223207Abstract: A single-compartment reversible mirror device having a solution of aprotic molten salt, at least one soluble metal-containing species comprising metal capable of being electrodeposited, and at least one anodic compound capable of being oxidized was prepared. The aprotic molten salt is liquid at room temperature and includes lithium and/or quaternary ammonium cations, and anions selected from trifluoromethylsulfonate (CF3SO3−), bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ((CF3SO2)2N−), bis(perfluoroethylsulfonyl)imide ((CF3CF2SO2)2N−) and tris(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)methide ((CF3SO2)3C−). A method for preparing substantially pure molten salts is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2003Publication date: November 11, 2004Inventors: Benjamin P. Warner, T. Mark McCleskey, Anthony K. Burrell, Simon B. Hall
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Publication number: 20040151648Abstract: Novel zeolites are produced by combining a polar solute, a silicon or phosphorous source, and a structure directing agent. Surfactants and a hydrophobic solvent are added to the previously mixed three species and shaken to disperse the surfactants. The reverse microemulsion is stirred overnight, at about room temperature and then iced for five to ten minutes. A metal source is added vigorously shaken for about two minutes. The mixture is then aged for about two hours at about room temperature. A mineralizer is added and the resultant mixture aged for about two hours at about room temperature. The mixture is heated to about 180° C., for a suitable time period. The final novel product is then isolated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: William Tumas, Kevin C. Ott, T. Mark McCleskey, Matthew Z. Yates, Eva R. Birnbaum
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Publication number: 20040149472Abstract: Radiofrequency attenuator and method. The attenuator includes a pair of transparent windows. A chamber between the windows is filled with molten salt. Preferred molten salts include quarternary ammonium cations and fluorine-containing anions such as tetrafluoroborate (BF4−), hexafluorophosphate (PF6−), hexafluoroarsenate (AsF6−), trifluoromethylsulfonate (CF3SO3−), bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ((CF3SO2)2N−), bis(perfluoroethylsulfonyl)imide ((CF3CF2SO2)2N−) and tris(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)methide ((CF3SO2)3C−). Radicals or radical cations may be added to or electrochemically generated in the molten salt to enhance the RF attenuation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Inventors: Benjamin P. Warner, T. Mark McCleskey, Anthony K. Burrell, Anoop Agrawal, Simon B. Hall
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Patent number: 6747179Abstract: A method for carrying out a catalysis reaction in carbon dioxide comprising contacting a fluid mixture with a catalyst bound to a polymer, the fluid mixture comprising at least one reactant and carbon dioxide, wherein the reactant interacts with the catalyst to form a reaction product. A composition of matter comprises carbon dioxide and a polymer and a reactant present in the carbon dioxide. The polymer has bound thereto a catalyst at a plurality of chains along the length of the polymer, and wherein the reactant interacts with the catalyst to form a reaction product.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2000Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignees: North Carolina State University, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Regents of University of CaliforniaInventors: Joseph M. DeSimone, Eva Birnbaum, Ruben G. Carbonell, Stephanie Crette, James B. McClain, T. Mark McCleskey, Kimberly R. Powell, Timothy J. Romack, William Tumas
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Publication number: 20040021928Abstract: Electrolyte solutions of soluble bifunctional redox dyes in molten salt solvent may be used to prepare electrooptic devices with enhanced stability toward ultraviolet radiation. The solvents include lithium or quaternary ammonium cations, and perfluorinated sulfonylimide anions selected from trifluoromethylsulfonate (CF3SO3−), bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ((CF3SO2)2N−), bis(perfluoroethylsulfonyl)imide ((CF3CF2SO2)2N−) and tris(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)methide ((CF3SO2)3C−).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: Benjamin P. Warner, T. Mark McCleskey, Anoop Agrawal, John P. Cronin, Juan C. L. Tonazzi, Anthony K. Burrell
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Patent number: 6599962Abstract: There has been invented a method for incorporating additives into polymers comprising: (a) forming an aqueous or alcohol-based colloidal system of the polymer; (b) emulsifying the colloidal system with a compressed fluid; and (c) contacting the colloidal polymer with the additive in the presence of the compressed fluid. The colloidal polymer can be contacted with the additive by having the additive in the compressed fluid used for emulsification or by adding the additive to the colloidal system before or after emulsification with the compressed fluid. The invention process can be carried out either as a batch process or as a continuous on-line process.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2001Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: T. Mark McCleskey, Matthew Z. Yates
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Publication number: 20020002217Abstract: There has been invented a method for incorporating additives into polymers comprising: (a) forming an aqueous or alcohol-based colloidal system of the polymer; (b) emulsifying the colloidal system with a compressed fluid; and (c) contacting the colloidal polymer with the additive in the presence of the compressed fluid. The colloidal polymer can be contacted with the additive by having the additive in the compressed fluid used for emulsification or by adding the additive to the colloidal system before or after emulsification with the compressed fluid. The invention process can be carried out either as a batch process or as a continuous on-line process.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2001Publication date: January 3, 2002Inventors: T. Mark McCleskey, Matthew Z. Yates
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Patent number: 6176895Abstract: A composition useful for the extraction of metals and metalloids comprises (a) carbon dioxide fluid (preferably liquid or supercritical carbon dioxide); and (b) a polymer in the carbon dioxide, the polymer having bound thereto a ligand that binds the metal or metalloid; with the ligand bound to the polymer at a plurality of locations along the chain length thereof (i.e., a plurality of ligands are bound at a plurality of locations along the chain length of the polymer). The polymer is preferably a copolymer, and the polymer is preferably a fluoropolymer such as a fluoroacrylate polymer. The extraction method comprises the steps of contacting a first composition containing a metal or metalloid to be extracted with a second composition, the second composition being as described above; and then extracting the metal or metalloid from the first composition into the second composition.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1998Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Inventors: Joseph M. DeSimone, William Tumas, Kimberly R. Powell, T. Mark McCleskey, Timothy J. Romack, James B. McClain, Eva R. Birnbaum