ESM Faculty Patents


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Patent TitleIssued ToPatent #Year
(Bi,Pb.sub.2, Sr.sub.2 Ca.sub.2 Cu.sub.3 O.sub.x Superconductor and Method of Making same Utilizing Sinter-forgingLanagan5,821,2011998
3D Laser Ablation TomographyReutzel9,437,0412016
A Fuel Filter and Production Process (patented by Ireland)German80,5151998
A Method for Uniform Sintering in Microwave FieldAgrawalI 2350722009
Acoustic Measurement of Near Surface Property GradientsTittmann4,372,1631983
Active Noise Control Using Piezoelectric Sensors and ActuatorsVaradan, VK *5,668,7441997
Active Noise Control Using Piezoelectric Sensors and ActuatorsVaradan, VV *5,668,7441997
Adaptive Electric Field Modulation of Neural SystemsSchiff*EP 12376212006
Adaptive Electric Field Modulation of Neural SystemsSchiff*EP 12376212006
Adaptive Electric Field Modulation of Neural SystemsGluckman*EP 12376212006
Adaptive Electric Field Modulation Of Neural Systems (Device)Gluckman*6,873,8722005
Adaptive Electric Field Modulation Of Neural Systems (Device)Schiff*6,873,8722005
Adaptive Electric Field Modulation of Neural Systems (Methods)Schiff*6,665,5622003
Adaptive Electric Field Modulation of Neural Systems (Methods)Gluckman*6,665,5622003
Advanced Microelectronic Heat Dissipation Package and Method for its ManufactureGerman6,935,0222005
All 2D, High Mobility, Flexible, Transparent Thin Film TransistorDas9,548,3942017
An Ultrasonic Vibration System and Method for Removing/Avoiding Unwanted Build-Up on StructuresRose8,217,5542012
Apparatus and Method for Net Shape Finishing of GearsAmateau5,221,5131993
Apparatus and Method for Net Shape Finishing of GearsAmateau5,656,1061997
Apparatus and Method for Precision Gear Finishing By Controlled DeformationAmateau5,451,2751995
Apparatus and Method for Precision Gear Finishing By Controlled DeformationAmateau6,007,7621999
Apparatus and Method for Precision Gear Finishing By Controlled DeformationAmateau6,126,8922000
Apparatus for Monitoring High Temperature Ultrasonic CharacterizationLanagan5,731,5211998
Application of Semiconductor Quantum Dot Phosphors in Nanopillar Light Emitting DiodesXu8,835,9652014
Barium Fluorochloride X-ray Phosphors and Method of Preparing SameMessier3,951,8481976
Barium Magnesium Fluoride Phosphors and Lamps and X-Ray Screens Embodying SameMessier4,112,3281978
Bismuth Pyrochlore Microwave Dielectric MaterialsLanagan6,680,2692004
Bore Probe for Tube Inspection with Guided Waves and Method ThereforRose5,734,5881998
Compositions and Methods Related to Proteins Capable of Reversible Transition to a MeltDemirel9,663,6582017
Contaminant Detection SystemRose5,629,4851997
Controlled Nanowire Growth in Permanent Integrated Nano-Templates and Methods of Fabrication Sensor and Transducer StructuresFonash7,238,5942007
De Novo Structural Protein Design for Manufacturing High Strength MaterialsDemirel9,765,121 B12017
Deposited Thin Film Void-Column Network MaterialsFonash6,399,1772002
Deposited Thin Films and Their Use in Detection, Attachment and Bio-Medical ApplicationsFonash6,794,1962004
Deposited Thin Films and Their Use in Separation and Sacrificial Layer ApplicationsFonash7,427,5262008
Diagnostic System for Profiling Micro-BeamsPalmer7,288,7722007
Difference Frequency Imaging and Spectroscopy to Measure Dopants Using an Alternating Current Scanning Tunneling MicroscopeMcCarty6,597,1942003
Dimensionally Stable Powder Metal Compositions (also patented in Canada)German4,612,0481986
Electric Field Control of Epileptiform ActivitySchiff*5,800,4591998
Electric Field Control of Epileptiform ActivityGluckman*5,800,4591998
Electrochemical Detection of Mismatch in Nucleic AcidsHuang7,291,4572007
Electromagnetic Shielding and Absorptive MaterialsVaradan, VV *4,948,9221990
Electromagnetic Shielding and Absorptive MaterialsVaradan, VK *4,948,9221990
Electromagnetic Shielding MaterialsVaradan, VK *5,366,6641994
Electromagnetic Shielding MaterialsVaradan, VV *5,366,6641994
Electron Beam Diagnostic for Profiling High Power BeamsPalmer7,348,5682008
Electronic and Opto-Electronic Devices Fabricated from Nanostructured High Surface to Volume Ratio Thin FilmsFonash6,919,1192005
Electronic and Opto-Electronic Devices Fabricated from Nanostructured High Surface to Volume Ratio Thin FilmsFonash7,341,7742008
Electrostatic Printing of a Metallic Toner Applied to Solid Phase Crystallization and SilicidationFonash6,361,9122002
Electrostatic Printing of a Metallic Toner to Produce a Polycrystalline Semiconductor from an Amorphous SemiconductorFonash6,171,7402001
Energy Absorbing Stitch Ripping Composite Tubes Containing Collapsible CellsBakis8,828,5132014
Engineered Flux-pinning Centers in BSCCO TBCCO and YBCO SuperconductorsLanagan5,929,0011999
Enhanced Crystallization of Amorphous FilmsFonash5,624,8731997
Etching Process for Improving the Strength of a Laser-Machined Silicon-Based Ceramic ArticleTodd5,022,9571991
Europium Activated Alkaline Earth Fluorohalide X-ray Phosphors and Method for Preparing the SameMessier4,100,1011978
Fabrication of Molecular Scale Devices Using Fluidic AssemblyFonash7,052,6162006
Firing of electrodes for the production of passive devicesAgrawalEP 11000952001
Fuel Filter and Production ProcessGerman6,458,2792002
General Method for Tracking the Evolution of Hidden Damage or Other Unwanted Changes in Machinery Components and Predicting Remaining Useful LifeCusumano6,567,7522003
Graphite-Metal Matrix Bearings and Methods of ManufacturingAmateau4,508,1581985
Guided Wave Pipeline Inspection System and Method with Enhanced Natural FocusingRose7,997,1392011
Guided Wave Pipeline Inspection System with Enhanced Focusing CapabilityRose7,751,9892010
Guided Waves for Nondestructive Testing of PipesRose8,170,8092012
Hardness and Strength of Heavy Alloys by Addition of TantalumGerman4,851,0421989
High Conductivity Thin Film Material for Semiconductor DeviceFonash6,013,5652000
High Energy Density Nanocomposites and Related Methods of PreparationLanagan8,163,3472012
High Strength, High Hardness Tungsten Heavy Alloys with Molybdenum Additions and MethodGerman4,801,3301989
High Temperature Ultrasonic ViscometerTittmann4,779,4521988
Highly Solar-Energy Absorbing Device and Method of Making the SameMessier4,252,8651981
Hydrophobic Nanostructured Thin FilmsDemirel8,535,8052013
Induction Heating System for a Near Net Shaped Gear BlankAmateau5,391,8621995
Inorganic-polymer-derived Dielectric FilmsLenahan4,652,4671987
Interactive Coatings, Surfaces and MaterialsWolfe8,558,194 B22013
Laminated Ceramic Cutting ToolAmateau5,855,9971999
Light Emitting ApparatusAshok*8,222,657 B22012
Light Emitting ApparatusXu*8,222,657 B22012
Low Expansion CeramicAgrawal4,801,5661989
Low Expansion Ceramic CompositionsAgrawal4,675,3021987
Low Temperature Crystallization and Patterning of Amorphous Silicon FilmsFonash5,147,8261992
Low Temperature Crystallization and Patterning of Amorphous Silicon Films on Electrically Insulating SubstratesFonash5,275,8511994
Low Temperature Process for Annealing Shallow Implanted N+/P JunctionsFonash4,522,6571985
Low Temperature, High Quality Silicon Dioxide Thin Films Deposited Using Tetramethylsilane (TMS)Fonash6,159,5592000
Low Temperature, High Quality Silicon Dioxide Thin Films Deposited Using Tetramethylsilane (TMS) for Stress Control and Coverage ApplicationsFonash6,531,1932003
Magneto-optic Current SensorLanagan6,630,8192003
Magnetostrictive Sensor Array for Active or Synthetic Phased Array Focusing of Guided WavesRose8,907,6652014
Maneuvering Impact Boring HeadReutzel5,794,7181998
Matrix-Free Desorption Ionization Mass Spectrometry Using Tailored Morphology Layer DevicesFonash7,122,7902006
Metal-Contact Induced Crystallization in Semiconductor DevicesFonash6,277,7142001
Method and Apparatus for Assessing Weld QualityReutzel6,236,0172001
Method and Apparatus for Characterizing Surface Flaws Utilizing Ultrasonic Surface WavesTittmann4,307,6141981
Method and Apparatus for Fabrication and Sintering Composite InsertsAgrawal6,011,2482000
Method and Apparatus for Fabrication of Cobalt Alloy Composite InsertsAgrawal6,063,3332000
Method and Apparatus for Microwave Phosphor SynthesisAgrawal7,148,456 B22006
Method and Apparatus for Microwave Phosphor SynthesisAgrawal7,498,5472009
Method and Apparatus for Providing Dynamic Focusing and Beam Steering in an Ultrasonic ApparatusRose4,213,3441980
Method and Apparatus for the Preparation of Transparent Alumina Ceramics by Microwave SinteringAgrawal6,812,441 B22004
Method and Apparatus for Transporting Green Work Pieces Through a Microwave Sintering SystemAgrawal6,066,2902000
Method and Apparatus Testing IC Chips for Damage During FabricationAwadelkarim *5,994,9111999
Method and Apparatus Testing IC Chips for Damage During FabricationFonash *5,994,9111999
Method and System for Forming and Using Nanoengineered Sculptured Thin FilmsDemirel *8,647,6542014
Method and System for Forming and Using Nanoengineered Sculptured Thin FilmsLakhtakia *8,647,6542014
Method and System for Parity-Time Symmetric Optics and Nonreciprocal Light TransmissionOzdemir9,531,1502016
Method and System for the Reduction of Off-State Current in Field Effect TransistorsFonash5,945,8661999
Method for Compacting Compactable Materials and Improved Lubricant for SameGerman5,602,3501997
Method For Detecting Thermodynamic Phase Transitions During Polymer Injection MoldingRose5,384,0791995
Method for Making a Micro-electro-mechanical GyroscopeVaradan, VK*6,984,3322006
Method for Making a Micro-electro-mechanical GyroscopeVaradan, VV*6,984,3322006
Method for Measuring the Depth of Surface FlawsTittmann4,274,2881981
Method for Precision Gear Finishing by Controlled DeformationAmateau5,799,3981998
Method for Synthesizing Solids Such as Diamond and Products Produced TherebyMessier6,342,1952002
Method of Applying a Hard-facing Material to a SubstrateGerman6,436,4702002
Method of Determining Fatigue and Stress Corrosion DamagePangborn4,287,4161981
Method of Making a Biocompatible FilterGerman5,651,9311997
Method of Manufacturing Aluminide Sheet by Thermomechanical Processing of Aluminide PowdersGerman6,030,4722000
Method of Manufacturing Aluminide Sheet by Thermomechanical Processing of Aluminide PowdersGerman6,660,1092003
Method of Manufacturing Low Thermal Expansion Modified Cordierite CeramicsAgrawal4,587,0671986
Method of Measuring the Dynamic Viscosity of a Viscous Fluid Utilizing Acoustic TransducerTittmann4,862,3841989
Methods and Devices for Determining Brain StateGluckman*8,718,755 B22014
Methods and devices for predicting seizuresSchiff*8,718,755 B22014
Methods for Modifying Solid Phase Crystallization Kinetics for A-Si FilmsFonash6,165,8752000
Micro-Electro-Mechanical GyroscopeVaradan, VV *6,516,6652003
Micro-Electro-Mechanical GyroscopeVaradan, VK *6,516,6652003
Micro-Protrusion Arrays Fabricated by E-Beam ExposureFonash6,627,8422003
Micro-Reaction Chamber Microelectrodes Especially for Neural and BiointerfacesGluckman9592378 B22017
Microwave Heating Apparatus Having Two Cavities and Method of Using the SameVaradan, VK *5,296,6661994
Microwave Heating Apparatus Having Two Cavities and Method of Using the SameVaradan, VV *5,296,6661994
Microwave Processing in Pure H fields and Pure E FieldsAgrawal6,365,8852002
Microwave Processing Using Highly Microwave Absorbing Powdered Material LayersAgrawal6,512,2162003
Microwave sintering of Multilayer dielectrics with base metal electrodesAgrawal6,610,2412003
Miniaturized Conformal Wideband Fractal Antennas on High Dielectric Substrates and Chiral LayersVaradan, VV *6,525,6912003
Miniaturized Conformal Wideband Fractal Antennas on High Dielectric Substrates and Chiral LayersVaradan, VK *6,525,6912003
Mist Fabrication of Nanocrystal Based Light Emitting Devices and Their Arrays with Shadow MasksXu8,222,0612012
Model-Based Control Of Parkinson's DiseaseSchiff8,588,8992013
Nanoparticle Coated Nanostructured Surfaces for Detection, Catalysis and Device ApplicationsFonash7,776,4252010
Nanoporous Thin Films and Multi-Functional Layers via Spatially Organized PolymersDemirel8,603,6232013
Nanoscale Object Detection Using a Whispering Gallery Mode ResonatorOzdemir8,704,1552014
Nanostructure Tailoring of Material Properties Using Controlled CrystallizationFonash5,994,1641999
Near Net Shape Processing of Continuous Lengths of Superconducting WireLanagan5,661,1131997
Noble Metal Alloy for Dentistry and Dental Restoration Using SameGerman4,205,9821980
Non-Contact Electro-Optic Detection of Photovoltages Created in a Semiconductor by a Probe BeamFonash5,750,9811998
Non-Destructive Examination Apparatus and Method for Guided WavesRose7,938,0082011
Optical and Optoelectronic Packaging and Integration Platform with Stationary and Movable ElementsCatchmark6,921,2152005
Optical Method and Apparatus for Detection of Defects and Microstructural Changes in Ceramics and Ceramic CoatingsTodd6,285,4492001
Optical Waveguides and Grating Structures Fabricated using Polymeric Dielectric CompositionsCatchmark6,826,3332004
Optical Waveguides and Grating Structures Fabricated using Polymeric Dielectric CompositionsCatchmark6,985,6632006
Optical, Optoelectronic and Electronic Packaging Platform, Module using the Platform, and Methods for Producing the Platform and the ModuleCatchmark6,704,4482004
Organic Ferroelectric Material Based Random Access MemoryDas9190135 B22015
Palladium Based Powder-Metal Alloys and Method for Making SameGerman5,000,7791991
Particle Detector for Detecting Ionizing Particles Having a Potential Barrier Formed in a Region of DefectsFonash5,359,1861994
Particle Focusing within a Microfluidic Device Using Surface Acoustic WavesHuang8,573,0602015
Particulate Feedstock for Metal Injection Molding (also patented in Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, and Sweden)German5,557,5461996
Patterning Compositions using E-beam Lithography and Structures and Devices Made TherebyCatchmark6,919,1642005
Polymer Quenched Prealloyed Metal PowderGerman6,293,9872001
Post Dry-Etch Cleaning Method for Restoring Wafer PropertiesFonash4,897,1541990
Powdered Material Rapid Production Tooling Method and Objects Produced TherefromGerman6,399,0182002
Process and Apparatus for the Preparation of Particulate or Solid PartsAgrawal6,004,5051999
Process and Apparatus for the Preparation of Particulate or Solid PartsAgrawal6,126,8952000
Process for Controlling Carbon Content of Injection Molding Steels During DebindingGerman5,334,3411994
Process for Forming Planarized FilmsHorn5,017,4031991
Process for Making Finely Divided IntermetallicGerman5,330,7011994
Process for Preparing Mercury-Barium-Calcium-Copper-Oxide-Based Superconductor MaterialsSchwartz5,858,9261999
Process for Producing Finely Divided Intermetallic and Ceramic Powders and Products ThereofGerman5,608,9111997
Process for Reducing Oxides Contained in Iron Powder without Substantial Decarburization ThereofGerman5,234,4891993
Process for Sintering Powder Metal ComponentsAgrawal6,183,6892001
Process for Sintering Powder Metal ComponentsAgrawal6,805,8352004
Production of passive devicesAgrawal6,399,0122002
Production of Reactive Sintered Nickel Aluminide MaterialGerman4,762,5581988
Pulsating Behavior Monitoring and Modification System for Neural NetworksSchiff5,522,8631996
Resonator enhanced Raman SpectroscopyOzdemir9,733,1252017
Self-Healing High Energy Glass CapacitorsLanagan8,542,4752013
Semiconduction Devices Having a Thin Film Structure Exhibiting High ConductivityFonash6,239,4512001
Slit Disk for Modified Faraday Cup Diagnostic for Determining Power Density of Electron and Ion BeamsPalmer7,902,5032011
Solid-State Nuclear DetectorWolfe8,674,314 B22014
Sonic Gas Pressure GaugeTittmann4,869,0971989
Suppression of Epileptiform ActivitySchiff*5,797,9651998
Suppression of Epileptiform ActivityGluckman*5,797,9651998
Surface Enhanced Raman Detection on Metalized Nanostructured Polymer FilmsDemirel8,652,6322014
Synthesis of Highly Phase Pure (Bi, Pb)-Sr-Ca-Cu-O SuperconductorLanagan5,354,5351994
Synthesis of Highly Phase Pure BSCCO SuperconductorsLanagan5,468,5661995
Synthesis of Increased-density Bismuth-based Superconductors with Cold Isostatic Pressing and Heat TreatingLanagan5,674,8141997
System and Method for Measuring Ultrasonic Return SignalsRose4,428,2371984
Systems and Methods for Damage Detection in Structures Using Guided Wave Phased ArraysRose9,638,6712017
Systems and Methods for Particle DetectionOzdemir9,012,8302015
Systems and Methods for the Inspection of Structures Having Unknown PropertiesRose8,532,9402013
Thermomechanical Processing of Plasma Sprayed Intermetallic SheetsGerman6,332,9362001
Three-Dimensional (3D) Hydrodynamic Focusing Using a Microfluidic DeviceHuang8,120,7702012
Three-Dimensional (3D) Hydrodynamic Focusing Using a Microfluidic DeviceHuang8,941,8262015
Trigger Probe for Determining the Orientation of the Power Distribution of an Electron BeamPalmer7,244,9502007
Tunable add-drop filter with an active resonatorOzdemir9,766,4022017
Tunable Dual-Band Ferroelectric AntennaVaradan, VK6,329,9592001
Tunable Electromagnetic Coupled AntennaVaradan, VK6,333,7192001
Tunable Liquid Gradient Refractive Index Lens DeviceHuang8,320,0492012
Two-Stage Fast Debinding of Injection Molding Powder CompactsGerman5,028,3671991
Ultrasonic Self-Cleaning Catheter System for Indwelling Drains and Medication SupplyTittmann4,698,0581987
Ultrasonic Test Method and Apparatus Utilizing Scattered SignalsRose3,996,7911976
Up-Conversion Luminescent Coatings/Materials For Antimicrobial ApplicationsWolfe9,284,487 B22016
Use of Aluminum Nitride to Obtain Temperature Measurements in a High Temperature and High Radiation EnvironmentTittmann9,322,720 B22016
Use of Sacrificial Layers in the Manufacture of High Performance Systems on Tailored StructuresFonash7,309,6202007
Vapor Deposition of Polymer Films for PhotolithographyHorn5,925,4941999
Verfahren zur herstellung von metallkarbidpulver im mikrowellenofen (Method for producing metal carbide powder in a microwave furnace)Agrawal00982753.6-2111-AT00003362002
Voltage Tunable Dielectric Ceramics Which Exhibit Low Dielectric Constants and Applications Thereof to Antenna StructureVaradan, VK *5,557,2861996
Voltage Tunable Dielectric Ceramics Which Exhibit Low Dielectric Constants and Applications Thereof to Antenna StructureVaradan, VV *5,557,2861996
Wire-in-Tube Process for Bismuth System SuperconductorsSchwartzJ 22721591990
X-ray Phosphor Composition and X-ray Intensifying Screen Employing SameMessier4,054,7991977
X-ray Phosphors with Low AfterglowMessier4,057,5081977

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