Nan Jiang

US Patent:

8245951, Aug 21, 2012

Filed:

Apr 22, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/428292

Inventors:

Richard Lee Fink - Austin TX, US
Nan Jiang - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. - Austin TX

International Classification:

B05B 5/025

US Classification:

239 5, 239 3, 2395333, 23953312, 2395851, 239575, 239690, 123538, 60273, 60276

Abstract:

Use of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in a charge injector to assist in atomizing fuel for engine applications. A CNT charging unit is positioned in front of a fuel injector. A voltage is applied on a CNT coated mesh to charge the fuel stream when it passes. Then the charged stream goes through a grounded metal cage. The fuel is thereby electrostatically charged causing repulsive forces on surfaces of liquid in the fuel resulting in the liquid splitting into droplets.

US Patent:

8294116, Oct 23, 2012

Filed:

Sep 11, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/557792

Inventors:

Nan Jiang - Austin TX, US
Richard Lee Fink - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. - Austin TX

International Classification:

H01J 3/14

US Classification:

250396R, 2504911, 2504923, 2504931, 2505051, 977950, 977949, 977932, 977902, 977742

Abstract:

Optical beam modulation is accomplished with the aid of a semiconductive nanomembrane, such as a silicon nanomembrane. A photocathode modulates a beam of charged particles that flow between the carbon nanotube emitter and the anode. A light source, or other source of electromagnetic radiation, supplies electromagnetic radiation that modulates the beam of charged particles. The beam of charged particles may be electrons, ions, or other charged particles. The electromagnetic radiation penetrates a silicon dioxide layer to reach the nanomembrane and varies the amount of available charge carriers within the nanomembrane, thereby changing the resistance of the nanomembrane. As the resistance of the nanomembrane changes, the amount of current flowing through the beam may also change.

US Patent:

8422197, Apr 16, 2013

Filed:

Jul 14, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/836547

Inventors:

Zvi Yaniv - Austin TX, US
Nan Jiang - Austin TX, US
James P. Novak - Austin TX, US
Richard L. Fink - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. - Austin TX

International Classification:

H01G 9/00

US Classification:

361502, 361503, 361504, 361512, 3613012, 3613014, 428328, 428332, 428648, 428652

Abstract:

The instant article of manufacture is made by applying optical energy to one or more layers of nanoparticulate materials under predetermined conditions to produce a nanostructure. The nanostructure has layers of optically fused nanoparticles including a predetermined pore density, a predetermined pore size, or both. The predetermined conditions for applying the optical energy may include a predetermined voltage, a predetermined duration, a predetermined power density, or combinations thereof.

US Patent:

20090286383, Nov 19, 2009

Filed:

May 14, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/466306

Inventors:

Nan Jiang - Austin TX, US
Zvi Yaniv - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

APPLIED NANOTECH HOLDINGS, INC. - Austin TX

International Classification:

H01L 21/20
B05D 3/06
H01L 21/26
A61N 5/00

US Classification:

438478, 427553, 438795, 2504922, 977896, 977901, 977762, 257E21328, 257E2109

Abstract:

A photo-curing or photosintering process is utilized to modify, reduce or eliminate whiskers or nanowires growing on a material surface.

US Patent:

20100310447, Dec 9, 2010

Filed:

Jun 3, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/793659

Inventors:

Zvi Yaniv - Austin TX, US
Nan Jiang - Austin TX, US
James Novak - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Applied Nanotech, Inc. - Austin TX

International Classification:

C01B 31/02
C01B 31/04
C01B 31/08

US Classification:

423448, 423414, 423460

Abstract:

A composition of matter comprises a carbon-containing matrix. The carbon-containing matrix may comprise one or more carbon materials selected from the group comprising graphite crystalline carbon materials, carbon powder, carbon fibers, artificial graphite powder, and combinations thereof. In addition, the carbon-containing matrix comprises a plurality of pores. The composition of matter also comprises a reactive additive that is not a metal pressure disposed within at least a portion of the plurality of pores.

US Patent:

20110027603, Feb 3, 2011

Filed:

Dec 2, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/629853

Inventors:

Zvi Yaniv - Austin TX, US
Igor Pavlovsky - Cedar Park TX, US
Nan Jiang - Austin TX, US
James P. Novak - Austin TX, US
Richard Fink - Austin TX, US
Mohshi Yang - Austin TX, US
Dongsheng Mao - Austin TX, US
Samuel Kim - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Applied Nanotech, Inc. - Austin TX

International Classification:

B32B 5/18
B32B 3/26
B21C 23/24

US Classification:

428550, 4283202, 72 46

Abstract:

An article of manufacture comprises a carbon-containing matrix. The carbon-containing matrix may comprise at least one type of carbon material selected from the group comprising graphite crystalline carbon materials, carbon powder, and artificial graphite powder. In addition, the carbon-containing matrix comprises a plurality of pores. The article of manufacture also comprises a metal component comprising Al, alloys of Al, or combinations thereof. The metal component is disposed in at least a portion of the plurality of pores. Further, the article of manufacture comprises an additive comprising at least Si. At least a portion of the additive is disposed in an interface between the metal component within the pores and the carbon-containing matrix. The additive enhances phonon coupling and propagation at the interface.

US Patent:

20110147647, Jun 23, 2011

Filed:

Jun 3, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/793656

Inventors:

Zvi Yaniv - Austin TX, US
Nan Jiang - Austin TX, US
James Novak - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Applied Nanotech, Inc. - Austin TX

International Classification:

C09K 5/00

US Classification:

252 75, 252 71, 252 74

Abstract:

An article of manufacture comprises a carbon-containing matrix. The carbon-containing matrix may comprise at least one type of carbon material selected from the group comprising graphite crystalline carbon materials, carbon powder, carbon fibers, artificial graphite powder, or combinations thereof. In addition, the carbon-containing matrix comprises a plurality of pores. The article of manufacture also comprises an additive that is not a metal pressure disposed within at least a portion of the plurality of pores.

US Patent:

20110286876, Nov 24, 2011

Filed:

May 23, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/113264

Inventors:

Nan Jiang - Austin TX, US
Samuel Kim - Austin TX, US
Zvi Yaniv - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

APPLIED NANOTECH HOLDINGS, INC. - Austin TX

International Classification:

B22F 3/12
B22F 7/00
B82Y 30/00

US Classification:

419 11, 977742

Abstract:

Graphite aluminum composites for use in thermal management applications, such as heat sinks, are manufactured using pressure molds. The materials may be mixed previous to insertion into the mold, or can be mixed within the mold. Further, graphitic particles, such as graphitic needle coke surfaces, can be coated with the aluminum before the mold process is performed. Further, ceramic sheets can be inserted into the mixture before the mold process is performed so that the molded material can then be sliced to provide a carbon aluminum composite plate with a ceramic sheet on one of its surfaces.