Patents by Inventor Yaozu Liao

Yaozu Liao 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).

  • Composite Filtration Membranes from Conducting Polymer Nanoparticles and Conventional Polymers
    Publication number: 20160136585
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to composite filtration membranes for use in, for example, water purification and concentrating a solute, and methods for making and using same. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Eric M. V. Hoek, Yaozu Liao, Richard B. Kaner
  • Oligofluoranthenes and methods and apparatuses for detecting nitroaromatics using the same
    Patent number: 8445868
    Abstract: The present application relates to compositions having at least one oligofluoranthene. The compositions may, for example, emit blue or green light when exposed to a blue or ultraviolet radiation. Methods of making the compositions are also disclosed, as well as methods and apparatuses for producing light and detecting nitroaromatics using the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Tongji University
    Inventors: Xin-gui Li, Yaozu Liao, Mei-rong Huang
  • OLIGOFLUORANTHENES AND METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DETECTING NITROAROMATICS USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120280145
    Abstract: The present application relates to compositions having at least one oligofluoranthene. The compositions may, for example, emit blue or green light when exposed to a blue or ultraviolet radiation. Methods of making the compositions are also disclosed, as well as methods and apparatuses for producing light and detecting nitroaromatics using the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: TONGJI UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Xin-gui Li, Yaozu Liao, Mei-rong Huang