Patents by Inventor Vincenzo Casasanta, III
Vincenzo Casasanta, III 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: 8803187Abstract: A light emitting device, includes a light emitting diode unit on a substrate; a gas-generating species; an inert gas; a barrier; and a sealant; wherein: the sealant, barrier, and substrate define a protective chamber; and the light emitting diode unit, the gas generating species, and the inert gas are disposed within the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Empire Technology Development LLCInventors: William Brenden Carlson, Georgius Abidal Adam, Christopher John Buntel, Kenichi Hashizume, Vincenzo Casasanta, III
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Publication number: 20140203190Abstract: An optically active composition is described. The composition may include a copolymer of two or more polyepoxides covalently linked by a fused arene.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2012Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLCInventor: Vincenzo Casasanta, III
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Publication number: 20140170571Abstract: Combustion control electrode assemblies, combustion control systems using such assemblies, and methods of manufacturing and using such assemblies are disclosed. The electrode assemblies may include one or more electrodes including a sintered refractory metal material for heat and/or wear resistance. In an embodiment, an electrode assembly for a combustion control system may include at least one substrate and at least one electrode formed on the at least one substrate. The at least one electrode may include a sintered refractory metal material. The at least one electrode may be configured to be mounted proximate to or contacting a flame. The electrode assembly may further include at least one voltage source operatively coupled to the at least one electrode. The at least one electrode and the at least one voltage source may be collectively configured to apply an electric field to one or more regions at least proximate to the flame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: ClearSign Combustion CorporationInventors: Vincenzo Casasanta, III, Joseph Colannino, Robert E. Breidenthal, David B. Goodson, Igor Alexeevitch Krichtafovitch, Christopher A. Wiklof
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Patent number: 8734628Abstract: Technologies are generally described for microfluidic channel devices. Some example devices may include a substrate having a substrate surface, with an array of drive electrode assemblies disposed upon the substrate surface. The drive electrode assemblies may be arranged along a path. Each drive electrode assembly may include one or more of a drive electrode layer, a dielectric layer and/or a stationary phase layer. The device may further include a plate including a plate surface. The device may further include a reference electrode configured on the plate surface to face the stationary phase layer of the drive electrode assemblies and separated from the substrate surface by a distance. The device may further include a voltage source effective to output a voltage potential, the voltage source configured in communication with the drive electrode assembly and the reference electrode. The device may further include an electrode selector effective to control the voltage source.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2010Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Empire Technology Development, LLCInventor: Vincenzo Casasanta, III
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Publication number: 20140110679Abstract: A light emitting device, includes a light emitting diode unit on a substrate; a gas-generating species; an inert gas; a barrier; and a sealant; wherein: the sealant, barrier, and substrate define a protective chamber; and the light emitting diode unit, the gas generating species, and the inert gas are disposed within the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: Empire Technology Development LLCInventors: William Brenden CARLSON, Georgius Abidal Adam, Christopher John Buntel, Kenichi Hashizume, Vincenzo Casasanta, III
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Publication number: 20140057053Abstract: Polypeptides are provided, where the polypeptides include one or more groups of formula —R1—C(O)R2, where R1 is an amino acid side chain, R2 is a C8-C24 polyunsaturated alkenyl group, and the polypeptide is a gelatin.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2012Publication date: February 27, 2014Inventors: William B. Carlson, Vincenzo Casasanta, III, Gregory David Phelan
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Publication number: 20140038113Abstract: A system is configured to apply a voltage, charge, and/or an electric field to a combustion reaction responsive to acoustic feedback from the combustion reaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: ClearSign Combustion CorporationInventors: ROBERT E. BREIDENTHAL, VINCENZO CASASANTA, III, JOSEPH COLANNINO, DAVID B. GOODSON, TRACY A. PREVO, RICHARD F. RUTKOWSKI, CHRISTOPHER A. WIKLOF
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Publication number: 20140039147Abstract: A polymer includes a monomeric repeat unit represented by Formula I: In Formula I, R1 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, or heterocyclyl; R2 is alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl; R3 is alkyl, OH, halo, or alkoxy; R4 is alkyl, OH, halo, or alkoxy; Y is absent, C(O), C1-C4 alkylidene, or C1-C4 alkylideneamino; L is alkylidene, alkylidene-O-alkylidene, alkylidene-S-alkylidene, alkenylidene, cycloalkylidene, arylene, heteroarylene, C(O)O, or C(O)S; n1 is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; and n2 is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Empire Technology Development LLCInventors: William Brendan CARLSON, Gregory David PHELAN, Vincenzo CASASANTA, III
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Publication number: 20140010995Abstract: A touch sensitive coating is described. The coating includes a polymer bilayer having a cavity separating the bilayer. The cavity is spanned by a plurality of compartments. A dilatant fluid at least partially fills one or more compartments within the plurality of compartments.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2012Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLCInventor: Vincenzo Casasanta, III
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Publication number: 20140002957Abstract: Technologies are generally described for electrochemical capacitor devices. Some example electrochemical capacitor devices may include a composite electrode that includes an electrode substrate coupled to a polymeric electrochemical layer. The polymeric electrochemical layer may include: a conductive polymer electrically coupled to the electrode substrate; a solid state, ionically conductive electrolyte polymer; and non-conducting cross-links that covalently link the conductive polymer and the electrolyte polymer. Various example electrochemical capacitor devices may be constructed by laminating two of the composite electrodes against opposing sides of an ionically conducting separator membrane, and contacting the composite electrodes and the separator membrane with a liquid electrolyte. Some example electrochemical capacitor devices may display favorable performance such as symmetric charge storage, non-Faradic charge storage, and/or similar or greater capacity compared to carbon based systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: Emprie Technology Development LLCInventor: Vincenzo Casasanta, III
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Publication number: 20130292949Abstract: Technologies are generally described for a wind energy harnessing device. The device may include a tapered hollow tube and an attached curved tube which may be filled with a fluid. A permeable membrane may be inserted into a constricted inner channel of the hollow tube and may be configured to oscillate in response to incoming airflow through the hollow tube. The fluid in the curved tube may be displaced in response to a pressure differential caused by oscillation of the membrane. Conducting coils may be wound around the attached curved tube, and a magnet suspended within the fluid may oscillate with the fluid between the conducting coils, and may generate a magnetic flux which may induce a voltage in the coils. The coils may be connected to an external power grid for converting the induced voltage into usable electrical energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2012Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: Empire Technology Developement, LLCInventor: Vincenzo Casasanta, III
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Publication number: 20130263646Abstract: Technologies are generally described for an air monitoring device, a method for forming an air monitoring device, and methods and systems for monitoring air using an air monitoring device. A method of forming an air monitor device may include placing a sorbent membrane on a material of n type conductivity. The method may further include placing an electrode on the membrane and placing a thermoelectric heater in thermal communication with the membrane. The method may further include placing the membrane, material, and electrode in a sealed container including a valve to form the air monitor device. The valve may be effective to selectively expose the membrane to an environment outside of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Inventor: Vincenzo Casasanta, III
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Patent number: 8475665Abstract: Technologies are generally described for a nanoparticle filter and system effective to move a nanoparticle from a fluid to a location. In some examples, the method includes providing the fluid including the nanoparticles. In some examples, the method further includes applying a first light to the fluid to create a first plasmon. In some examples, the first plasmon is effective to aggregate the nanoparticles to generate a nanoparticle aggregation. In some examples, the method includes applying a second light to the fluid to create a second plasmon. In some examples, the second plasmon is effective to move the nanoparticle aggregation to a location.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Empire Technology Development, LLCInventor: Vincenzo Casasanta, III
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Publication number: 20120012533Abstract: Technologies are generally described for a nanoparticle filter and system effective to move a nanoparticle from a fluid to a location. In some examples, the method includes providing the fluid including the nanoparticles. In some examples, the method further includes applying a first light to the fluid to create a first plasmon. In some examples, the first plasmon is effective to aggregate the nanoparticles to generate a nanoparticle aggregation. In some examples, the method includes applying a second light to the fluid to create a second plasmon. In some examples, the second plasmon is effective to move the nanoparticle aggregation to a location.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2010Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLCInventor: Vincenzo Casasanta III
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Publication number: 20110220504Abstract: Technologies are generally described for microfluidic channel devices. Some example devices may include a substrate having a substrate surface, with an array of drive electrode assemblies disposed upon the substrate surface. The drive electrode assemblies may be arranged along a path. Each drive electrode assembly may include one or more of a drive electrode layer, a dielectric layer and/or a stationary phase layer. The device may further include a plate including a plate surface. The device may further include a reference electrode configured on the plate surface to face the stationary phase layer of the drive electrode assemblies and separated from the substrate surface by a distance. The device may further include a voltage source effective to output a voltage potential, the voltage source configured in communication with the drive electrode assembly and the reference electrode. The device may further include an electrode selector effective to control the voltage source.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2010Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventor: Vincenzo Casasanta, III
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Patent number: 7745143Abstract: A method of analyzing a sample comprising directing a beam of light to a spot on the surface of a microarray treated with the sample using a digital micromirror device, and observing the SPR spectral shift due to a chemical binding event. The digital micromirror device can be, for example, that used in Digital Light Processing (DLP). Such a device can selectively place a pixel of light onto a microarray such that each spot can be observed at millisecond intervals and the whole microarray can be sequentially scanned over a relatively short period. The SPR spectral shift for each spot can be measured as a function of time, thus producing SPR detection of molecular binding in an array format.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2005Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Plexera, LLCInventor: Vincenzo Casasanta, III
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Patent number: 7071594Abstract: A MEMS scanning device includes more than one type of actuation. In one approach capacitive and magnetic drives combine to move a portion of the device along a common path. In one such structure, the capacitive drive comes from interleaved combs. In another approach, a comb drive combines with a pair of planar electrodes to produce rotation of a central body relative to a substrate. In an optical scanning application, the central body is a mirror. In a biaxial structure, a gimbal ring carries the central body. The gimbal ring may be driven by more than one type of actuation to produce motion about an axis orthogonal to that of the central body. In another aspect, a MEMS scanning device is constructed with a reduced footprint.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2003Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Microvision, Inc.Inventors: Jun Yan, Vincenzo Casasanta, III, Selso H. Luanava, Hakan Urey, Frank A. DeWitt, IV, Clarence T. Tegreene, Christopher A. Wiklof
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Patent number: 7008556Abstract: A process comprising a) providing a polymer blend comprising a luminescent polymer and a second polymer, where at least one of the polymers is crosslinkable, and b) crosslinking the crosslinkable polymer.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2003Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Lumera CorporationInventors: Vincenzo Casasanta, III, Timothy M. Londergan
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Patent number: 7001678Abstract: Crosslinked polymer blends that include a luminescent polymer. Also featured are devices incorporating these blends.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2003Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: Lumera CorporationInventors: Vincenzo Casasanta, III, Timothy M. Londergan