Patents by Inventor Zhengguo Zhu
Zhengguo Zhu 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: 12243664Abstract: Compositions and methods related to conducting polymeric compositions that can be used in devices for storage of electrical energy are generally provided. The composition may include redox active polymers that include an electrophilic nitrogen containing heterocycle and an electron rich aromatic compound. The electroactive polymers may be formed by polymerizing an electrophilic nitrogen containing heterocycle-based unit with an electron rich aromatic compound in the presence of heat and an acid-based catalyst. The resulting electroactive polymers may be suitable as polymer films for use as electrodes in energy storage devices. The polymer films disposed as electrodes can improve the energy density of such devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: March 4, 2025Assignee: PolyJoule, Inc.Inventors: Zhengguo Zhu, Timothy Manning Swager
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Publication number: 20240395474Abstract: Strong and flexible electrically conductive polymers comprising hydrogen-bondable moieties are described herein. The electrically conductive polymers are formed by polymerizing an electron donating aromatic monomer in the presence of an oxidant, solvent, and/or hydrogen-bondable additive, such as an additive comprising a hydroxyl group.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Applicant: PolyJoule, Inc.Inventors: Eli Paster, Taizoon Canteenwala, Eliza Spear, Zhengguo Zhu, Timothy Manning Swager
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Patent number: 11955280Abstract: Strong and flexible electrically conductive polymers comprising hydrogen-bondable moieties are described herein. The electrically conductive polymers are formed by polymerizing an electron donating aromatic monomer in the presence of an oxidant, solvent, and/or hydrogen-bondable additive, such as an additive comprising a hydroxyl group.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: PolyJoule, Inc.Inventors: Eli Paster, Taizoon Canteenwala, Eliza Spear, Zhengguo Zhu, Timothy Manning Swager
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Patent number: 11796539Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to: sensing and/or authentication using luminescence imaging; diagnostic assays, systems, and related methods; temporal thermal sensing and related methods; and/or to emissive species, such as those excitable by white light, and related systems and methods.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: C2Sense, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Manning, Jason R. Cox, Robert Deans, Zhengguo Zhu, Brian E. Fratto, Gabriel Davis
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Patent number: 11656226Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to: sensing and/or authentication using luminescence imaging; diagnostic assays, systems, and related methods; temporal thermal sensing and related methods; and/or to emissive species, such as those excitable by white light, and related systems and methods.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: C2Sense, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Manning Swager, Jason R. Cox, Robert Deans, Zhengguo Zhu, Brian E. Fratto, Gabriel Davis
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Patent number: 11508532Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to compositions, devices, and methods for storage of energy (e.g., electrical energy). In some cases, devices including polyacetylene-containing polymers are provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: PolyJoule, Inc.Inventors: Ian W. Hunter, Timothy Manning Swager, Zhengguo Zhu
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Publication number: 20220084758Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to compositions, devices, and methods for storage of energy (e.g., electrical energy). In some cases, devices including polyacetylene-containing polymers are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2020Publication date: March 17, 2022Applicant: PolyJoule, Inc.Inventors: Ian W. Hunter, Timothy Manning Swager, Zhengguo Zhu
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Publication number: 20210407740Abstract: Strong and flexible electrically conductive polymers comprising hydrogen-bondable moieties are described herein. The electrically conductive polymers are formed by polymerizing an electron donating aromatic monomer in the presence of an oxidant, solvent, and/or hydrogen-bondable additive, such as an additive comprising a hydroxyl group.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: December 30, 2021Applicant: PolyJoule, Inc.Inventors: Eli Paster, Taizoon Canteenwala, Eliza Spear, Zhengguo Zhu, Timothy Manning Swager
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Publication number: 20210403647Abstract: Compositions and methods related to conducting polymeric compositions that can be used for the storage of electrical energy are generally provided. In some embodiments, the composition comprises redox active polymers comprising an electrophilic nitrogen containing heterocycle and an electron rich aromatic compound. In some embodiments, the composition comprises a triazine-based polymer. The electroactive polymers may be formed, in some cases, by polymerizing an electrophilic nitrogen containing heterocycle-based unit with an electron rich aromatic compound in the presence of heat and an acid-based catalyst. The resulting electroactive polymers may be suitable as polymer films for use as electrodes in energy storage devices. The polymer films disposed as electrodes can improve the energy density of such devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: December 30, 2021Applicant: PolyJoule, Inc.Inventors: Zhengguo Zhu, Timothy Manning Swager
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Publication number: 20210202187Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to compositions, devices, and methods for storage of energy (e.g., electrical energy). In some cases, devices including polyacetylene-containing polymers are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2020Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: PolyJoule, Inc.Inventors: Ian W. Hunter, Timothy Manning Swager, Zhengguo Zhu
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Publication number: 20210120193Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to: sensing and/or authentication using luminescence imaging; diagnostic assays, systems, and related methods; temporal thermal sensing and related methods; and/or to emissive species, such as those excitable by white light, and related systems and methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Applicant: C2Sense, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Manning Swager, Jason R. Cox, Robert Deans, Zhengguo Zhu, Brian E. Fratto, Gabriel Davis
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Publication number: 20210116377Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to: sensing and/or authentication using luminescence imaging; diagnostic assays, systems, and related methods; temporal thermal sensing and related methods; and/or to emissive species, such as those excitable by white light, and related systems and methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Applicant: C2Sense, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Manning Swager, Jason R. Cox, Robert Deans, Zhengguo Zhu, Brian E. Fratto, Gabriel Davis
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Publication number: 20210117642Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to: sensing and/or authentication using luminescence imaging; diagnostic assays, systems, and related methods; temporal thermal sensing and related methods; and/or to emissive species, such as those excitable by white light, and related systems and methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Applicant: C2Sense, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Manning Swager, Jason R. Cox, Robert Deans, Zhengguo Zhu, Brian E. Fratto, Gabriel Davis
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Publication number: 20210116449Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to: sensing and/or authentication using luminescence imaging; diagnostic assays, systems, and related methods; temporal thermal sensing and related methods; and/or to emissive species, such as those excitable by white light, and related systems and methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Applicant: C2Sense, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Manning Swager, Jason R. Cox, Robert Deans, Zhengguo Zhu, Brian E. Fratto, Gabriel Davis
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Patent number: 10777368Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to compositions, devices, and methods for storage of energy (e.g., electrical energy). In some cases, devices including polyacetylene-containing polymers are provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2017Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: PolyJoule, Inc.Inventors: Ian W. Hunter, Timothy M. Swager, Zhengguo Zhu
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Publication number: 20180174764Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to compositions, devices, and methods for storage of energy (e.g., electrical energy). In some cases, devices including polyacetylene-containing polymers are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: PolyJoule, Inc.Inventors: Ian W. Hunter, Timothy M. Swager, Zhengguo Zhu
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Patent number: 9997706Abstract: A method for preparing semiconductor nanocrystals is disclosed. The method comprises adding a precursor mixture comprising one or more cation precursors, one or more anion precursors, and one or more amines to a ligand mixture including one or more acids, one or more phenol compounds, and a solvent to form a reaction mixture, wherein the molar ratio of (the one or more phenol compounds plus the one or more acids plus the one or more amine compounds) to the one or more cations initially included in the reaction mixture is greater than or equal to about 6, and heating the reaction mixture at a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to produce semiconductor nanocrystals having a predetermined composition. Methods for forming a buffer layer and/or an overcoating layer thereover are also disclosed. Semiconductor nanocrystals and compositions including semiconductor nanocrystals of the invention are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2013Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: SAMSUNG RESEARCH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Justin W. Kamplain, Zhengguo Zhu
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Patent number: 9945050Abstract: A method for preparing semiconductor nanocrystals comprises reacting cation precursors and anion precursors in a reaction mixture including one or more acids, one or more phenol compounds, and a solvent to produce semiconductor nanocrystals having a predetermined composition. A method for forming a coating on at least a portion of a population of semiconductor nanocrystals is also disclosed. The method comprises forming a first mixture including a population of semiconductor nanocrystals, one or more amine compounds, and a first solvent; adding cation precursors and anion precursors to the first mixture at a temperature sufficient for growing a semiconductor material on at least a portion of an outer surface of at least a portion of the population of semiconductor nanocrystals; and initiating addition of one or more acids to the first mixture after addition of the cation and anion precursors is initiated. Semiconductor nanocrystals and populations thereof are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2012Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: SAMSUNG RESEARCH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Zhengguo Zhu, Jonathan S. Steckel, Craig Breen, Justin W. Kamplain, Inia Song, Chunming Wang
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Patent number: 9831044Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to compositions, devices, and methods for storage of energy (e.g., electrical energy). In some cases, devices including polyacetylene-containing polymers are provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: PolyJoule, Inc.Inventors: Ian W. Hunter, Timothy M. Swager, Zhengguo Zhu
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Patent number: 9123895Abstract: Photovoltaic cells with thiazole-containing polymers, as well as related components, systems, and methods, are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2013Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Merck Patent GmbHInventors: Russell Gaudiana, Richard Kingsborough, Xiaobo Shi, David Waller, Zhengguo Zhu