Patents by Inventor Zane A. Miller

Zane A. Miller 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: 10336616
    Abstract: A method of generating soluble polyphosphides using solution chemistry is presented. A reaction between potassium ethoxide and shelf stable red phosphorus generated soluble polyphosphides in a variety of organic solvents with the 31P NMR spectrum being used to detect the species of polyphosphides produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: The Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Shatruk, David Tyler McQuade, Alina Dragulescu-Andrasi, Levi Zane Miller, Chongin Pak
  • Patent number: 10336617
    Abstract: A method of synthesizing soluble polyphosphides using shelf-stable reagents and common organic solvents is presented. A reaction between an alkali metal alkoxy compound or alkali metal alkyl thiolate compound, such as potassium ethoxide, and shelf stable red phosphorus generated soluble polyphosphides in a variety of organic solvents with the 31P NMR spectrum being used to detect the species of polyphosphides produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: The Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Shatruk, David Tyler McQuade, Alina Dragulescu-Andrasi, Levi Zane Miller, Chongin Pak
  • Patent number: 10329152
    Abstract: A method of synthesizing soluble polyphosphides using shelf-stable reagents and common organic solvents is presented. A reaction between an alkali metal alkoxy compound or alkali metal alkyl thiolate compound and shelf stable red phosphorus generated soluble polyphosphides in a variety of organic solvents with the 31P NMR spectrum being used to detect the species of polyphosphides produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: The Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Shatruk, David Tyler McQuade, Alina Dragulescu-Andrasi, Levi Zane Miller, Chongin Pak
  • Patent number: 10329151
    Abstract: A method of generating soluble polyphosphides using solution chemistry is presented. A reaction between potassium ethoxide in THF/DME and shelf stable red phosphorus generated soluble polyphosphides in a variety of organic solvents with the 31P NMR spectrum being used to detect the species of polyphosphides produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: The Flrida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Shatruk, David Tyler McQuade, Alina Dragulescu-Andrasi, Levi Zane Miller, Chongin Pak
  • Patent number: 10315920
    Abstract: A method of synthesizing soluble polyphosphides by conversion of red phosphorous using alkali metal compounds and organic solvents is presented. A reaction between an alkali metal alkoxy compound or alkali metal alkyl thiolate compound, such as potassium ethoxide, and shelf stable red phosphorus generated soluble polyphosphides in a variety of organic solvents with the 31P NMR spectrum being used to detect the species of polyphosphides produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: The Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Shatruk, David Tyler McQuade, Alina Dragulescu-Andrasi, Levi Zane Miller, Chongin Pak
  • Publication number: 20190143245
    Abstract: A system and method for improving hydrocarbon fuel, such as diesel, particularly after contamination in underground storage tanks with other fuels such as gasoline, etc. High-gravity hydrocarbons present in diesel and/or water are removed via aeration of the (out-of-specification/contaminated) diesel. The removal of unwanted hydrocarbons and other contaminants can be accomplished in a number of fashions, including pumped air, exposure of the line, drawing of air into the line, etc. After removal from the diesel line, high-gravity hydrocarbons can be isolated and recycled or re-used, for instance to power the system. Following the conditioning, the diesel may be returned into specification for dispensation at a commercial or retail fuel center for use in vehicles and diesel combustion engines. The system and process may be portable and/or conducted locally at the site of an underground storage tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: TERRA PRIMORIS HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory E. Young, Zane A. Miller
  • Publication number: 20190047861
    Abstract: A method of synthesizing soluble polyphosphides by conversion of red phosphorous using alkali metal compounds and organic solvents is presented. A reaction between an alkali metal alkoxy compound or alkali metal alkyl thiolate compound, such as potassium ethoxide, and shelf stable red phosphorus generated soluble polyphosphides in a variety of organic solvents with the 31P NMR spectrum being used to detect the species of polyphosphides produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Shatruk, David Tyler McQuade, Alina Dragulescu-Andrasi, Levi Zane Miller, Chongin Pak
  • Publication number: 20190039895
    Abstract: A method of generating soluble polyphosphides using solution chemistry is presented. A reaction between an alkali metal alkoxy compound or alkali metal alkyl thiolate compound and shelf stable red phosphorus generated soluble polyphosphides in a variety of organic solvents with the 31P NMR spectrum being used to detect the species of polyphosphides produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Shatruk, David Tyler McQuade, Alina Dragulescu-Andrasi, Levi Zane Miller, Chongin Pak
  • Publication number: 20190039893
    Abstract: A method of generating soluble polyphosphides using solution chemistry is presented. A reaction between potassium ethoxide and shelf stable red phosphorus generated soluble polyphosphides in a variety of organic solvents with the 31P NMR spectrum being used to detect the species of polyphosphides produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Shatruk, David Tyler McQuade, Alina Dragulescu-Andrasi, Levi Zane Miller, Chongin Pak
  • Publication number: 20190039901
    Abstract: A method of using alkali metal compounds and organic solvents to activate red phosphorous for synthesizing soluble polyphosphides is presented. A reaction between an alkali metal alkoxy compound or alkali metal alkyl thiolate compound, such as potassium ethoxide, and shelf stable red phosphorus generated soluble polyphosphides in a variety of organic solvents with the 31P NIVIR spectrum being used to detect the species of polyphosphides produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Shatruk, David Tyler McQuade, Alina Dragulescu-Andrasi, Levi Zane Miller, Chongin Pak
  • Publication number: 20190039900
    Abstract: A method of activating red phosphorous using organic solvents to synthesize soluble polyphosphides is presented. A reaction between an alkali metal alkoxy compound or alkali metal alkyl thiolate compound, such as potassium ethoxide, and shelf stable red phosphorus generated soluble polyphosphides in a variety of organic solvents with the 31P NMR spectrum being used to detect the species of polyphosphides produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Shatruk, David Tyler McQuade, Alina Dragulescu-Andrasi, Levi Zane Miller, Chongin Pak
  • Publication number: 20190039897
    Abstract: A method of synthesizing soluble polyphosphides using shelf-stable reagents and common organic solvents is presented. A reaction between an alkali metal alkoxy compound or alkali metal alkyl thiolate compound, such as potassium ethoxide, and shelf stable red phosphorus generated soluble polyphosphides in a variety of organic solvents with the 31P NMR spectrum being used to detect the species of polyphosphides produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Shatruk, David Tyler McQuade, Alina Dragulescu-Andrasi, Levi Zane Miller, Chongin Pak
  • Publication number: 20190039898
    Abstract: A method of producing soluble polyphosphides from red phosphorous using solution chemistry is presented. A reaction between an alkali metal alkoxy compound or alkali metal alkyl thiolate compound, such as potassium ethoxide, and shelf stable red phosphorus generated soluble polyphosphides in a variety of organic solvents with the 31P NMR spectrum being used to detect the species of polyphosphides produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Shatruk, David Tyler McQuade, Alina Dragulescu-Andrasi, Levi Zane Miller, Chongin Pak
  • Publication number: 20190039902
    Abstract: A method of producing soluble polyphosphides from red phosphorous using alkali metal compounds and organic solvents is presented. A reaction between an alkali metal alkoxy compound or alkali metal alkyl thiolate compound, such as potassium ethoxide, and shelf stable red phosphorus generated soluble polyphosphides in a variety of organic solvents with the 31P NMR spectrum being used to detect the species of polyphosphides produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Shatruk, David Tyler McQuade, Alina Dragulescu-Andrasi, Levi Zane Miller, Chongin Pak
  • Publication number: 20190039899
    Abstract: A method of synthesizing soluble polyphosphides by activating red phosphorous using organic solvents is presented. A reaction between an alkali metal alkoxy compound or alkali metal alkyl thiolate compound, such as potassium ethoxide, and shelf stable red phosphorus generated soluble polyphosphides in a variety of organic solvents with the 31P NMR spectrum being used to detect the species of polyphosphides produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Shatruk, David Tyler McQuade, Alina Dragulescu-Andrasi, Levi Zane Miller, Chongin Pak
  • Publication number: 20190039896
    Abstract: A method of synthesizing soluble polyphosphides using shelf-stable reagents and common organic solvents is presented. A reaction between an alkali metal alkoxy compound or alkali metal alkyl thiolate compound and shelf stable red phosphorus generated soluble polyphosphides in a variety of organic solvents with the 31P NMR spectrum being used to detect the species of polyphosphides produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Shatruk, David Tyler McQuade, Alina Dragulescu-Andrasi, Levi Zane Miller, Chongin Pak
  • Publication number: 20190039894
    Abstract: A method of generating soluble polyphosphides using solution chemistry is presented. A reaction between potassium ethoxide in THF/DME and shelf stable red phosphorus generated soluble polyphosphides in a variety of organic solvents with the 31P NMR spectrum being used to detect the species of polyphosphides produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Shatruk, David Tyler McQuade, Alina Dragulescu-Andrasi, Levi Zane Miller, Chongin Pak
  • Publication number: 20190029917
    Abstract: A lip conditioning device for providing enhanced tissue therapy to lip tissue of a user, the device including a mouthpiece having a chamber with a distal end configured to create a seal with a portion of lip tissue of a user; a base portion, connected to the mouthpiece, including a controller in communication with a power source, and a suction device configured to remove air within the chamber; and a set of controls, in communication with the controller, configured to control a mode of operation of the tissue therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Kelly GEORGE, Zane Miller, Janet Wangari-Talbot, Destenee Green
  • Publication number: 20190001033
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for lip conditioning, including a mouthpiece having an opening configured to press against a portion of tissue or lips of a user; and a chamber configured to receive the portion of the tissue or lips of the user through the opening, wherein when the apparatus is configured to generate suction within the chamber, and to apply a negative pressure to a portion of tissue or lips of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: KELLY GEORGE, ZANE MILLER, JANET WANGARI-TALBOT, DESTENEE GREEN
  • Patent number: 10167196
    Abstract: Soluble polyphosphides were successfully generated in a number of organic solvents by a reaction between shelf-stable red phosphorus and potassium ethoxide or other nucleophilic activators. The species were identified by 31P-NMR in solution. The reaction was scaled up to gram quantities by using a flow-chemistry process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: The Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Shatruk, David Tyler McQuade, Alina Dragulescu-Andrasi, Levi Zane Miller, Chongin Pak