Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Lastrapes

Timothy J. Lastrapes 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).

  • Patent number: 11499058
    Abstract: A method of coating a carbon nanotube material with a solventless coating composition is described. The resulting coating has been shown to preserve the conductivity of the conductive layer and protect the conductive layer from the effects of subsequent coating compositions. Examples are shown in which the coating formulation comprises a polyol and an isocyanate. A layer material comprising a polyurethane coating on a carbon nanotube network layer is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Katherine M. Palmer, Amy M. Heintz, Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes
  • Publication number: 20190322880
    Abstract: A method of coating a carbon nanotube material with a solventless coating composition is described. The resulting coating has been shown to preserve the conductivity of the conductive layer and protect the conductive layer from the effects of subsequent coating compositions. Examples are shown in which the coating formulation comprises a polyol and an isocyanate. A layer material comprising a polyurethane coating on a carbon nanotube network layer is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Katherine M. Palmer, Amy M. Heintz, Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes
  • Patent number: 10358562
    Abstract: A method of coating a carbon nanotube material with a solventless coating composition is described. The resulting coating has been shown to preserve the conductivity of the conductive layer and protect the conductive layer from the effects of subsequent coating compositions. Examples are shown in which the coating formulation comprises a polyol and an isocyanate. A layer material comprising a polyurethane coating on a carbon nanotube network layer is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Katherine M. Palmer, Amy M. Heintz, Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes
  • Publication number: 20190112055
    Abstract: Anti-icing methods and aerodynamic structures having laminated resistive heaters for de-icing are described. Several of the inventive aspects utilize laminated resistive heaters comprising a carbon nanotube layer and/or capacitors to store and supply electricity. The invention also includes methods of making aerodynamic structures having de-icing or anti-icing functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes
  • Patent number: 10155593
    Abstract: Anti-icing methods and aerodynamic structures having laminated resistive heaters for de-icing are described. Several of the inventive aspects utilize laminated resistive heaters comprising a carbon nanotube layer and/or capacitors to store and supply electricity. The invention also includes methods of making aerodynamic structures having de-icing or anti-icing functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes
  • Patent number: 10109400
    Abstract: Laminated resistive heaters comprising a carbon nanotube layer are described. The invention also includes methods of making laminated resistive heaters and applications using the resistive heaters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Amy M. Heintz, Katherine P. Mitchell, Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes, Beth Muszynski
  • Patent number: 10011012
    Abstract: A semi-autonomous robot system (10) that includes scanning and scanned data manipulation that is utilized for controlling remote operation of a robot system within an operating environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Darren P. Krasny, Richard L. Shoaf, Jeffrey D. Keip, Scott A. Newhouse, Timothy J. Lastrapes
  • Publication number: 20180037756
    Abstract: A method of coating a carbon nanotube material with a solventless coating composition is described. The resulting coating has been shown to preserve the conductivity of the conductive layer and protect the conductive layer from the effects of subsequent coating compositions. Examples are shown in which the coating formulation comprises a polyol and an isocyanate. A layer material comprising a polyurethane coating on a carbon nanotube network layer is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Katherine P. Mitchell, Amy M. Heintz, Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes
  • Publication number: 20170305015
    Abstract: A semi-autonomous robot system (10) that includes scanning and scanned data manipulation that is utilized for controlling remote operation of a robot system within an operating environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Darren P. KRASNY, Richard L. SHOAF, Jeffrey D. KEIP, Scott A. NEWHOUSE, Timothy J. LASTRAPES
  • Patent number: 9732238
    Abstract: A method of coating a carbon nanotube material with a solventless coating composition is described. The resulting coating has been shown to preserve the conductivity of the conductive layer and protect the conductive layer from the effects of subsequent coating compositions. Examples are shown in which the coating formulation comprises a polyol and an isocyanate. A layer material comprising a polyurethane coating on a carbon nanotube network layer is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Katherine P. Mitchell, Amy M. Heintz, Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes
  • Patent number: 9643316
    Abstract: A semi-autonomous robot system (10) that includes scanning and scanned data manipulation that is utilized for controlling remote operation of a robot system within an operating environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Darren P. Krasny, Richard L. Shoaf, Jeffrey D. Keip, Scott A. Newhouse, Timothy J. Lastrapes
  • Publication number: 20160379740
    Abstract: Laminated resistive heaters comprising a carbon nanotube layer are described. The invention also includes methods of making laminated resistive heaters and applications using the resistive heaters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Amy M. Heintz, Katherine P. Mitchell, Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes, Beth Muszynski
  • Patent number: 9468043
    Abstract: Laminated resistive heaters comprising a carbon nanotube layer are described. The invention also includes methods of making laminated resistive heaters and applications using the resistive heaters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Amy M. Heintz, Katherine P. Mitchell, Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes, Beth Muszynski
  • Publication number: 20140070054
    Abstract: Anti-icing methods and aerodynamic structures having laminated resistive heaters for de-icing are described. Several of the inventive aspects utilize laminated resistive heaters comprising a carbon nanotube layer and/or capacitors to store and supply electricity. The invention also includes methods of making aerodynamic structures having de-icing or anti-icing functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes
  • Publication number: 20140034633
    Abstract: Laminated resistive heaters comprising a carbon nanotube layer are described. The invention also includes methods of making laminated resistive heaters and applications using the resistive heaters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Amy M. Heintz, Katherine P. Mitchell, Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes, Beth Muszynski
  • Patent number: 8435135
    Abstract: A ball striking device, such as a golf club, includes a head with a face having a ball striking surface configured for striking a ball, a main body member connected to the face and having an engagement surface located in the rear side, a removable body member removably connected to the main body member, and a connecting element removably connecting the removable body member to the main body member. The connecting element includes a moveable engaging member that is moveable between a locked position, where the engaging member engages the engagement surface to retain the removable body member to the main body member, and an unlocked position, where the engaging member does not engage the engagement surface and the removable body member is removable from the main body member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Stites, Gary G. Tavares, Robert Boyd, David Anthony Chargin, Aaron Barrett Size, Mark J. Perry, Timothy J. Lastrapes, Robert E. Mora, J. David Robbins
  • Publication number: 20120215354
    Abstract: A semi-autonomous robot system (10) that includes scanning and scanned data manipulation that is utilized for controlling remote operation of a robot system within an operating environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Darren P. Krasny, Richard L. Shoaf, Jeffrey D. Keip, Scott A. Newhouse, Timothy J. Lastrapes
  • Publication number: 20120138589
    Abstract: A method of coating a carbon nanotube material with a solventless coating composition is described. The resulting coating has been shown to preserve the conductivity of the conductive layer and protect the conductive layer from the effects of subsequent coating compositions. Examples are shown in which the coating formulation comprises a polyol and an isocyanate. A layer material comprising a polyurethane coating on a carbon nanotube network layer is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Katherine P. Mitchell, Amy M. Heintz, Brett R. Burton, Ioan I. Feier, Timothy J. Lastrapes
  • Publication number: 20110294589
    Abstract: A ball striking device, such as a golf club, includes a head with a face having a ball striking surface configured for striking a ball, a main body member connected to the face and having an engagement surface located in the rear side, a removable body member removably connected to the main body member, and a connecting element removably connecting the removable body member to the main body member. The connecting element includes a moveable engaging member that is moveable between a locked position, where the engaging member engages the engagement surface to retain the removable body member to the main body member, and an unlocked position, where the engaging member does not engage the engagement surface and the removable body member is removable from the main body member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: John T. Stites, Gary G. Tavares, Robert Boyd, David Anthony Chargin, Aaron Barrett Size, Mark J. Perry, Timothy J. Lastrapes, Robert E. Mora, J. David Robbins
  • Publication number: 20110111881
    Abstract: Golf club heads are releasably engaged with shafts so they may be readily interchanged and/or so that the shaft orientation with respect to the club head can be readily changed. Assemblies for connecting the club head and shaft may include a shaft adapter and a head adapter. The shaft adapter may have an exterior surface extending along a first axis and a bore having a cross-sectional shape along a second axis configured to attach to a shaft member. The second end of the shaft adapter may have a cross-sectional shape of a regular polygon or a cross-sectional shape defined by splines. The head adapter has a first end and a second end along a first axis and a bore having either a shape of a regular polygon or a cross-sectional shape defined by splines along a second axis that is shaped to receive the second end of the shaft adapter in a plurality of orientations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond J. Sander, Gregory A. Trees, Matthew P. Rubal, Michael S. Ulrich, Timothy J. Lastrapes, Matthew S. Young