Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090085426 | CARBON NANOTUBE MEMS ASSEMBLY - A carbon nanotube MEMS assembly comprises a plurality of carbon nanotubes oriented into a patterned frame, the patterned frame defining at least two components of a MEMS device. An interstitial material at least partially binds adjacent carbon nanotubes one to another. At least one component of the frame is fixed and at least one component of the frame is movable relative to the fixed component. | 04-02-2009 |
20090086923 | X-RAY RADIATION WINDOW WITH CARBON NANOTUBE FRAME - An x-ray transmissive window comprises a plurality of carbon nanotubes arranged into a patterned frame. At least one transmission passage is defined in the patterned frame, the transmission passage extending from a base of the patterned frame to a face of the patterned frame. A film is carried by the patterned frame, the film at least partially covering the transmission passage while allowing transmission of x-rays through the transmission passage. | 04-02-2009 |
20100068444 | DATA STORAGE CONTAINING CARBON AND METAL LAYERS - Optical information media containing a metal material layer and a carbon material layer are disclosed. The layering of the metal material layer and the carbon material layer are designed to reduce or eliminate problems associated with oxidation and berm formation during writing of data to the media. | 03-18-2010 |
20100068445 | Optical Data Media Containing An Ultraviolet Protection Layer - Optical information media containing an ultraviolet protection layer are described. The protection layer will reduce or eliminate damage to the media's data layer and substrate. | 03-18-2010 |
20100068529 | FILMS CONTAINING AN INFUSED OXYGENATED AS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Objects having a substrate and an oxygenated gas infused coating layer are disclosed. The coating layer provides enhanced physical durability, chemical resistance, optical transparency, and ablatability as compared to conventional coatings. | 03-18-2010 |
20100103795 | DATA STORAGE MEDIA CONTAINING INORGANIC NANOMATERIAL DATA LAYER - Optical information media having a support substrate and an inorganic nanomaterial data layer are disclosed. The data layer provides enhanced stability and optical performance as compared to conventional data layers. | 04-29-2010 |
20100221481 | OPTICAL DATA STORAGE MEDIA CONTAINING SUBSTANTIALLY INERT LOW MELTING TEMPERATURE DATA LAYER - Optical information media that contain a data layer material that is substantially inert to oxidation and has a defined melting point range are disclosed. The inertness to oxidation and melting point range make the media particularly attractive for long-term information storage. | 09-02-2010 |
20100285271 | CARBON NANOTUBE ASSEMBLY - A carbon nanotube assembly comprises a plurality of carbon nanotubes arranged into a patterned frame and extending from a base of the patterned frame to a face of the patterned frame, the patterned frame having a height of at least about 10 μm or greater. At least one passage extends through or is defined in the patterned frame, the at least one passage extending from the base of the patterned frame to the face of the patterned frame. An interstitial material at least partially fills interstices between at least some of the carbon nanotubes. | 11-11-2010 |
20110000852 | THIN LAYER CHROMATOGRAPHY PLATES AND RELATED METHODS - In an embodiment, a method for manufacturing a thin layer chromatography (“TLC”) plate is disclosed. The method includes forming a layer of elongated nanostructures (e.g., carbon nanotubes), and at least partially coating the elongated nanostructures with a coating. The coating includes a stationary phase and/or precursor of a stationary phase for use in chromatography. Embodiments for TLC plates and related methods are also disclosed. | 01-06-2011 |
20110089096 | THIN LAYER CHROMATOGRAPHY PLATES AND RELATED METHODS - In an embodiment, a method for manufacturing a thin layer chromatography (“TLC”) plate is disclosed. The method includes forming a layer of elongated nanostructures (e.g., carbon nanotubes), and at least partially coating the elongated nanostructures with a coating. The coating includes a stationary phase and/or precursor of a stationary phase for use in chromatography. At least a portion of the elongated nanostructures may be removed after being coated. Embodiments for TLC plates and related methods are also disclosed. | 04-21-2011 |
20110183206 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CARBON NANOTUBE TEMPLATED BATTERY ELECTRODES - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for a carbon nanotube templated battery electrode. The apparatus includes a substrate, and a plurality of catalyst areas extending upward from the substrate, the plurality of catalyst areas forming a patterned frame. The apparatus also includes a carbon nanotube forest grown on each of the plurality of catalyst areas and extending upward therefrom such that a shape of the patterned frame is maintained, and a coating attached to each carbon nanotube in the carbon nanotube forest, the coating formed of an electrochemically active material. The system includes the apparatus, and a particulate cathode material distributed evenly across the apparatus such that the particulate cathode material fills the passages, a current collector film formed on top of the particulate cathode material, and a porous spacer disposed between the apparatus and the cathode. | 07-28-2011 |
20110192779 | THIN LAYER CHROMATOGRAPHY PLATES AND RELATED METHODS - In an embodiment, a method for manufacturing a thin layer chromatography (“TLC”) plate is disclosed. The method includes forming a layer of elongated nanostructures (e.g., carbon nanotubes), and at least partially coating the elongated nanostructures with a coating. The coating includes a stationary phase and/or precursor of a stationary phase for use in chromatography. The stationary phase may be functionalized with hydroxyl groups by exposure to acidified water vapor or immersion in a concentrated acid bath (e.g., HCl and methanol). At least a portion of the elongated nanostructures may be removed after being coated. Embodiments for TLC plates and related methods are also disclosed. | 08-11-2011 |
20120025110 | REINFORCED POLYMER X-RAY WINDOW - An x-ray window comprising a polymer and carbon nanotubes and/or graphene. The carbon nanotubes and/or graphene can be embedded in the polymer. Multiple layers of polymer, carbon nanotubes, and/or graphene may be used. The polymer with carbon nanotubes and/or graphene can be used as an x-ray window support structure and/or thin film. | 02-02-2012 |
20130051535 | CARBON COMPOSITE SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A support structure for x-ray windows including carbon composite ribs, comprising carbon fibers in a matrix. The support structure can comprise a support frame defining a perimeter and an aperture, a plurality of ribs comprising a carbon composite material extending across the aperture of the support frame and carried by the support frame, and openings between the plurality of ribs. A film can be disposed over, carried by, and span the plurality of ribs and disposed over and span the openings. | 02-28-2013 |
20130064355 | VARIABLE RADIUS TAPER X-RAY WINDOW SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A support structure for an x-ray window comprising a support frame defining a perimeter and an aperture, a plurality of ribs extending across the aperture of the support frame and carried by the support frame, and openings between the plurality of ribs. A rib taper region can extend from a central portion of the ribs to the support frame. The taper region can include a non-circular, arcuate pair of fillets on opposing sides of the ribs and an increasing of rib width from the central portion to the support frame. | 03-14-2013 |
20130112610 | MICROSIEVE USING CARBON NANOTUBES - A microsieve includes a patterned forest of vertically grown and aligned carbon nanotubes with a patterned matrix of vertically aligned pores. A conformal coating of substantially uniform thickness coats the nanotubes defining coated nanotubes. An interstitial material infiltrates the carbon nanotube forest and substantially fills interstices between individual coated nanotubes. The interstitial material can be a metal material infiltrated by electroplating. | 05-09-2013 |
20130199982 | THIN LAYER CHROMATOGRAPHY PLATES AND RELATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE INCLUDING PRIMING PRIOR TO INFILTRATION WITH STATIONARY PHASE AND/OR PRECURSOR THEREOF - In an embodiment, a method for manufacturing a thin layer chromatography (“TLC”) plate is disclosed. The method includes forming a layer of elongated nanostructures (e.g., carbon nanotubes), priming the elongated nanostructures with one or more adhesion priming layers, and at least partially coating the elongated nanostructures with a coating. The coating includes a stationary phase and/or precursor of a stationary phase for use in chromatography. The stationary phase may be functionalized with hydroxyl groups by exposure to a base or acid. The stationary phase may further be treated with a silane (e.g., an amino silane) to improve the performance of the TLC plate. Embodiments for TLC plates and related methods are also disclosed. | 08-08-2013 |
20130201747 | PERMANENT SOLID STATE MEMORY USING CARBON-BASED OR METALLIC FUSES - A permanent solid state memory device is disclosed. Recording data in the permanent solid state memory device forms voids in a data layer between a first wire array and a second wire array. Wires of the first wire array extend transversely to wires in the second wire array. The material is made of a carbon allotrope such that when current is passed through the carbon allotrope, the carbon is quickly oxidized (burned) leaving a complete gap (void) where the fuse once was. One of the advantages of this method is that the fuse material is fully oxidized in the particular “neck region of the bowtie”, such that there is no material left over from which dendrites can grow. In other embodiments, the data layer is a metal or metal oxide selected from the following metals: Tungsten (W), Rhenium (Rh), Osmium (Os), Iridium (Ir), Molybdenum (Mo), Ruthenium (Ru), Rhodium (Rh), Chromium (Cr), and Manganese (Mn). | 08-08-2013 |
20130285160 | Microscale Metallic CNT Templated Devices and Related Methods - A microscale device comprises a patterned forest of vertically grown and aligned carbon nanotubes defining a carbon nanotube forest with the nanotubes having a height defining a thickness of the forest, the patterned forest defining a patterned frame that defines one or more components of a microscale device. A conformal coating of substantially uniform thickness at least partially coats the nanotubes, defining coated nanotubes and connecting adjacent nanotubes together, without substantially filling interstices between individual coated nanotubes. A metallic interstitial material infiltrates the carbon nanotube forest and at least partially fills interstices between individual coated nanotubes. | 10-31-2013 |
20130315380 | HIGH STRENGTH CARBON FIBER COMPOSITE WAFERS FOR MICROFABRICATION - A high strength carbon fiber composite (CFC) wafer, and method of making such wafer, with low surface roughness comprising at least one sheet of CFC including carbon fibers embedded in a matrix. The wafer can have a thickness of between 10-500 micrometers. The wafer can have a root mean square surface roughness Rq, on at least one side, of less than 300 nm in an area of 100 micrometers by 100 micrometers and less than 500 nm along a line of 2 millimeter length. The wafer may be cut to form x-ray window support structures, MEMS, or other micrometer sized structures. | 11-28-2013 |
20140170311 | THIN LAYER CHROMATOGRAPHY PLATES AND RELATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE INCLUDING PRIMING PRIOR TO INFILTRATION WITH STATIONARY PHASE AND/OR PRECURSOR THEREOF - In an embodiment, a method for manufacturing a thin layer chromatography (“TLC”) plate is disclosed. The method includes forming a layer of elongated nanostructures (e.g., carbon nanotubes), priming the elongated nanostructures with one or more adhesion priming layers, and at least partially coating the elongated nanostructures with a coating. The coating includes a stationary phase and/or precursor of a stationary phase for use in chromatography. The stationary phase may be functionalized with hydroxyl groups by exposure to a base or acid. The stationary phase may further be treated with a silane (e.g., an amino silane) to improve the performance of the TLC plate. Embodiments for TLC plates and related methods are also disclosed. | 06-19-2014 |
20140314998 | POROUS MATERIAL FOR THERMAL AND/OR ELECTRICAL ISOLATION AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - In a general aspect, an apparatus can include a substrate and a porous layer disposed on the substrate, the porous layer including a plurality of silica nanotubes. The silica nanotubes of the porous layer can be solid, partially hollow and/or hollow elongate silica structures. | 10-23-2014 |