Janice P Phillips

US Patent:

6464968, Oct 15, 2002

Filed:

Jun 29, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/342885

Inventors:

Judy S. Riffle - Blacksburg VA
Janice Paige Phillips - Blacksburg VA
James P. Dailey - Erie PA 16505

Assignee:

Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties, Inc. - Blacksburg VA
James P. Dailey - Erie PA

International Classification:

A61K 3174

US Classification:

424 7802, 424 7804, 424489, 424 93, 424 936

Abstract:

A magnetic fluid is provided comprising a block copolymer stabilizer, magnetic particles and a fluid polysiloxane medium. The stabilizer comprises an anchor block which chelates magnetic metal particles, and at least one end block which is compatible with the polysiloxane medium.

US Patent:

6749844, Jun 15, 2004

Filed:

Sep 3, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/232730

Inventors:

Judy S. Riffle - Blacksburg VA
Janice Paige Phillips - Blacksburg VA
James P. Dailey - Erie PA

Assignee:

Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties, Inc. - Blacksburg VA

International Classification:

A61K 3174

US Classification:

424 7808, 600420, 424 7802, 424 7804

Abstract:

A magnetic fluid is provided comprising a block copolymer stabilizer, magnetic particles and a fluid polysiloxane medium. The stabilizer comprises an anchor block which chelates magnetic metal particles, and at least one end block which is compatible with the polysiloxane medium.

US Patent:

7001942, Feb 21, 2006

Filed:

Apr 22, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/829443

Inventors:

Martin E. Rogers - Blacksburg VA, US
Pascal Deschatelets - Louisville KY, US
Janice P. Phillips - Salem VA, US

Assignee:

Luna Innovations Incorporation - Blacksburg VA

International Classification:

C08K 3/32
C08K 3/38
C08K 3/28

US Classification:

524414, 524404, 524405, 524417, 523200

Abstract:

Articles and processes are provided whereby flame-retardant SAP particles are incorporated into synthetic resins, especially curable thermosettable resins. 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 blended with a synthetic resin as is or alternatively may be ground into more finely divided particles which contain the dried residue of the aqueous inorganic flame retardant solution and then blended with a suitable synthetic resin.

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:

7329461, Feb 12, 2008

Filed:

May 5, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/121942

Inventors:

Martin E. Rogers - Blacksburg VA, US
Pascal Deschatelets - Louisville KY, US
Janice P. Phillips - Salem VA, US

Assignee:

Luna Innovations Incorporated - Roanoke VA

International Classification:

C08K 5/49

US Classification:

4284111, 524115

Abstract:

Flame-retardant synthetic resin articles and methods of making the same are provided whereby flame-retardant SAP particles are incorporated into synthetic resins, especially curable thermosettable resins. 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 blended with a synthetic resin as is or alternatively may be ground into more finely divided particles which contain the dried residue of the aqueous inorganic flame retardant solution and then blended with a suitable synthetic resin.

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:

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:

20080050410, Feb 28, 2008

Filed:

Oct 11, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/548406

Inventors:

Martin Rogers - Blacksburg VA, US
Janice Phillips - Hattiesburg MS, US
Bryan Koene - Blacksburg VA, US
Marc Hirsch - Roanoke VA, US
James Wynne - Alexandria VA, US

Assignee:

LUNA INNOVATIONS INCORPORATED - Roanoke VA
THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY - Washington DC

International Classification:

A01N 25/34
A01N 33/12
A01P 1/00

US Classification:

424405000, 514642000

Abstract:

The present invention is directed toward a self-decontaminating surface coating, which when cured has a partially hydrophobic surface. The coating comprises a polymeric coating resin which, when cured, is hydrophilic. The coating also comprises a biocide, a germinating agent, and a hydrophobic micro/nano particulate material. The coating is suitable for application to ceramics, metals, and polymer substrates. Articles coated with the coating of the present invention are resistant to spores.