Edward S Evans

Address:

13410 Telpahak St SE, Minerva, OH 44657

VIN:

2T2HK31U87C022078

Make:

LEXUS

Model:

RX 350

Year:

2007

US Patent:

20050287042, Dec 29, 2005

Filed:

Aug 22, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/525693

Inventors:

George Chase - Wadsworth OH, US
Edward Evans - Hudson OH, US
Rex Ramsier - Berlin Center OH, US
Darrel Reneker - Akron OH, US
Daniel Smith - Stow OH, US

International Classification:

G01N033/00

US Classification:

422088000

Abstract:

Nanofibers modified to alter their optical properties in the infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which nanofibers can be used in applications ranging from identification technology to energy conversion devices (e.g., thermophotovoltaics) to stealth technology. The desired optical properties can be obtained by modifying the fibers with rare earth and other materials and then can be incorporated into garments or other composite structures or can be applied as coatings on solid surfaces, to be used in a number of applications that benefit from selective emission properties.

US Patent:

20100009267, Jan 14, 2010

Filed:

Sep 28, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/443059

Inventors:

George C. Chase - Wadsworth OH, US
Matthew P. Espe - Akron OH, US
Edward A. Evans - Hudson OH, US
Rex D. Ramsier - Alliance OH, US
Darrell H. Reneker - Akron OH, US
Richard W. Tuttle - Irwin PA, US
Jennifer Rapp - Ames IA, US

Assignee:

THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON - Akron OH

International Classification:

H01M 6/18
B29C 47/00
C23C 16/44
C23C 14/34
C23C 14/28
B29C 39/42
D02G 3/04
D03D 25/00
B32B 5/22
C08K 3/22
D02G 3/02

US Classification:

429320, 264465, 42725521, 20419212, 427596, 264101, 428378, 442181, 4283179, 524430, 57362

Abstract:

The present invention generally relates to metal oxide fibers and nanofibers, the processes for making same, and uses thereof. Such metal oxide nanofibers possess the ability to absorb and decompose chemical warfare agents and other toxic chemicals. These nanofibers can be incorporated into protective clothing and devices for breathing or in another example may be used in lithium-ion batteries. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to titania, alumina, and/or magnesia fibers and nanofibers, and to processes for making same. In another instance, alpha-phase aluminum oxide is utilized as one material in nanofibers.

US Patent:

20120077280, Mar 29, 2012

Filed:

Aug 31, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/222296

Inventors:

George G. Chase - Wadsworth OH, US
Edward A. Evans - Hudson OH, US
Rex D. Ramsier - Alliance OH, US
Darrell H. Reneker - Akron OH, US
Daniel J. Smith - Stow OH, US

International Classification:

G01N 21/00
D02G 3/02
C09K 11/77
B32B 15/02
C09K 11/02
C09K 11/59
D02G 3/36
B32B 5/02

US Classification:

436164, 428392, 428367, 428221, 428389, 428379, 25230136, 2523014 F, 2523014 R, 977788, 977810, 977811, 977734

Abstract:

Nanofibers modified to alter their optical properties in the infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which nanofibers can be used in applications ranging from identification technology to energy conversion devices (e.g., thermophotovoltaics) to stealth technology. The desired optical properties can be obtained by modifying the fibers with rare earth and other materials and then can be incorporated into garments or other composite structures or can be applied as coatings on solid surfaces, to be used in a number of applications that benefit from selective emission properties.