Patents by Inventor Troy Pyles

Troy Pyles 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).

  • Publication number: 20090218551
    Abstract: The invention provides a dense bulk thermoelectric composition containing a plurality of nanometer-sized particles of a thermoelectric material. The bulk composition provides thermoelectric power up to 550 ?V/° C. In some embodiments, the surface of each particle is coated by another thermoelectric material. The size of the particles ranges from about 5 nm to about 500 nm. The density of thermoelectric composition ranges from about 80% to about 100% of theoretical density.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: Suvankar Sengupta, Ramachandra R. Revur, Troy Pyles
  • Publication number: 20070178670
    Abstract: Methods of forming crystalline films on a substrate are provided. The crystalline films may be formed using amorphous nanoparticles. Methods of forming dispersions of amorphous nanoparticles are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: METAMATERIA PARTNERS LLC
    Inventors: Suvankar Sengupta, Ramachandra Revur, Troy Pyles