Chemistry of inorganic compounds – Carbon or compound thereof – Elemental carbon
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-26
2011-07-26
Mayes, Melvin C (Department: 1732)
Chemistry of inorganic compounds
Carbon or compound thereof
Elemental carbon
C423S447500, C423S447100, C977S842000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07985394
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for manufacturing carbon nanotubes via epitaxial growth from a source of supersaturated carbon solution is disclosed, whereby selection of the diameter, length, and chirality of single-walled or multi-walled nanotubes is enabled.
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Fish & Richardson P.C.
Gregorio Guinever S
Mayes Melvin C
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