Bryan E Koene

US Patent:

7060636, Jun 13, 2006

Filed:

Oct 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/960341

Inventors:

Janice P. Phillips - Salem VA, US
Bryan E. Koene - Blacksburg VA, US
Steven A. Stevenson - Hattiesburg MS, US
Daniela M. Topasna - Lexington VA, US
Martin E. Rogers - Blacksburg VA, US

Assignee:

Luna Innovations Incorporated - Blacksburg VA

International Classification:

H01L 21/31

US Classification:

438780, 438778, 534 11, 534 15

Abstract:

The present invention is directed toward a tunable dielectric device comprising: a substrate and an endohedral fullerene encapsulating trimetallic nitride template compound disposed on the substrate. The endohedral fullerene encapsulating trimetallic nitride template compound has a dipole moment that is oriented when a voltage of less than about 5 volts is applied thereto causing a change in the orientation of the dipole moment of the compound. The physical dimension of the compound is essentially unchanged.

US Patent:

7423079, Sep 9, 2008

Filed:

May 17, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/130409

Inventors:

Martin E. Rogers - Blacksburg VA, US
Janice Paige Phillips - Salem VA, US
Bryan Koene - Blacksburg VA, US

Assignee:

Luna Innovations Incorporated - Roanoke VA

International Classification:

C08K 5/49

US Classification:

524115, 524417, 524556, 525192, 525337, 525340

Abstract:

Synthetic textile articles (e. g. , filaments, fibers, yarns, fabrics and the like) and processes of making the same are provided which include flame-retardant SAP particles. The SAP particles are most preferably hydrated with an aqueous flame-retardant solution. In this regard, the flame-retardant solution may consist essentially of water alone or a water solution containing one or more water soluble inorganic flame retardants. When SAP particles are hydrated with an aqueous inorganic flame retardant solution, the SAP particles may thereafter be dried to remove substantially the water component. In such a manner, the inorganic flame retardant will remain as a dried residue physically entrained within the SAP particles. As such, the SAP particles serve as a physical matrix in which the inorganic flame retardant is homogenously dispersed. The SAP particles may then be chemically or physically affixed to the textile article in an amount sufficient to render the article flame-retardant.

US Patent:

8202614, Jun 19, 2012

Filed:

Apr 8, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/420618

Inventors:

Bryan E. Koene - Blacksburg VA, US
Martin E. Rogers - Blacksburg VA, US
Jonas C. Gunter - Blacksburg VA, US

Assignee:

Luna Innovations Incorporated - Roanoke VA

International Classification:

B32B 5/16
C04B 14/00
C04B 14/04
C04B 38/00

US Classification:

428403, 428404, 428702, 10628728, 106672, 106677, 106816

Abstract:

Additive particles may be employed in sufficient amounts to impart superhydrophobicity to a coating system in which the additive particles are incorporated. The additive particles include carrier microparticles and a dense plurality of nanoparticles adhered to the surfaces of the carrier microparticles (e. g. , preferably by electrostatic deposition or covalent bonding). The additive particles are advantageously incorporated into a coating material (e. g. , a polymeric material) in amounts sufficient to render a substrate surface superhydrophobic when coated with the coating material. The substrate may be rigid (e. g. , glass, ceramic or metal) or flexible (e. g. , a polymeric film or sheet or a fabric). In some preferred embodiments, both the microparticle and nanoparticles are formed of silica and are surface treated with a hydrophobic treatment so as to impart superhydrophobic properties thereto. Especially preferred are particles treated with silicone fluid comprised of a polysiloxane and/or a perfluoro silane having between 1 and 40 carbon atoms.

US Patent:

20050127134, Jun 16, 2005

Filed:

Sep 15, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/941014

Inventors:

Guo-Quan Lu - Blacksburg VA, US
Zhiye Zhang - Blacksburg VA, US
Jesus Calata - Blacksburg VA, US
Guofeng Bai - Blacksburg VA, US
Yanjing Liu - Blacksburg VA, US
Bryan Koene - Blacksburg VA, US
Paige Phillips - Blacksburg VA, US

International Classification:

B23K001/00

US Classification:

228101000

Abstract:

Methods of attaching high-temperature electrical components to substrates are provided. The methods involve of attachment of high-temperature components to substrates via a nano-metal film.

US Patent:

20070142589, Jun 21, 2007

Filed:

Feb 23, 2005

Appl. No.:

10/590454

Inventors:

Martin Rogers - Blacksburg VA, US
Janice Phillips - Hattiesburg MS, US
Bryan Koene - Blacksburg VA, US

International Classification:

C08F 120/00
B01J 19/00

US Classification:

526303100, 526317100, 526319000, 526346000, 422186300, 422129000

Abstract:

Processes and systems are provided whereby continuous polymeric microspheres are made by nebulizing a solventless initiated monomeric liquid (that is a liquid solution comprising a monomer and a polymerization initiator for the monomer) to form an aerosol of polymerization-initiated monomeric liquid droplets within a gas-filled reaction zone. The nebulized droplets of the monomeric liquid are allowed to fall under gravitational force through the reaction zone and to polymerize therewithin. The thus polymerized particles may thereafter be collected and removed from the reaction zone for further processing and/or use as may be desired.

US Patent:

20070197383, Aug 23, 2007

Filed:

Mar 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/278045

Inventors:

Bryan Koene - Blacksburg VA, US
Martin Rogers - Blacksburg VA, US

Assignee:

Luna Innovations Incorporated - Blacksburg VA

International Classification:

B41M 5/20

US Classification:

503201000

Abstract:

A method for detecting damage to an article caused by exposure to pressure is provided. The article is covered by a pressure sensitive material comprising at least one dye and at least one activator. As the article is exposed to pressure, the pressure sensitive material undergoes a color change in response to exposure to a pressure wherein the article is damaged.

US Patent:

20070275273, Nov 29, 2007

Filed:

Mar 25, 2005

Appl. No.:

10/594028

Inventors:

Bryan Koene - Blacksburg VA, US
J. Paige Phillips - Hattlesburg MS, US
Martin Rogers - Blacksburg VA, US

Assignee:

LUNA INNOVATIONS INCORPORATED - Roanoke VA

International Classification:

H01M 8/10

US Classification:

429013000, 429033000

Abstract:

An ion selective membrane is provided where the membrane has improved ionic conductivity and mobility at elevated temperatures. The ion selective membrane includes a metallofullerene, where the metallofullerene may be a trimetasphere. The metallofullerene is incorporated into membrane materials that can withstand elevated temperatures, where the metallofullerene improves ionic conductivity and mobility therein.

US Patent:

20070295395, Dec 27, 2007

Filed:

Mar 25, 2005

Appl. No.:

10/594073

Inventors:

J. Phillips - Hattiesburg MS, US
Daniela Topasna - Lexington VA, US
Steven Stevenson - Hattiesburg MS, US
Pascal Deschatelets - Louisville KY, US
Bryan Koene - Blacksburg VA, US

Assignee:

LUNA INNOVATIONS INCORPORATED - Roanoke VA

International Classification:

H01L 31/04
H01L 31/0256
H01L 51/00

US Classification:

136255000

Abstract:

An exemplary photovoltaic device for conversion of an incident wavelength of electromagnetic radiation to electricity has an absorber of incident wavelength of electromagnetic radiation, a trimetasphere in electron transferring contact with the absorber, an anode in electrical contact with the trimetasphere, and a cathode in electrical contact with the absorber. The absorber and trimetasphere can be arranged as a heterojunction or a blended junction. An exemplary electrical circuit has an absorber of incident electromagnetic radiation, a trimetasphere-containing material in electron transferring contact with the absorber, an anode, a cathode and a current path from the anode to the cathode. An exemplary method of converting incident electromagnetic radiation to an electrical signal using a trimetasphere-containing material is also disclosed.