Chemistry of inorganic compounds – Carbon or compound thereof – Elemental carbon
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-09
2011-08-09
Mayes, Melvin C (Department: 1732)
Chemistry of inorganic compounds
Carbon or compound thereof
Elemental carbon
C423S447700, C423S44500R, C977S742000, C977S842000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07993620
ABSTRACT:
A system that receives nanomaterials, forms nanofibrous materials therefrom, and collects these nanofibrous materials for subsequent applications. The system is coupled to a chamber that generates nanomaterials, typically carbon nanotubes produced from chemical vapor deposition, and includes a mechanism for spinning the nanotubes into yarns or tows. Alternatively, the system includes a mechanism for forming non-woven sheets from the nanotubes. The system also includes components for collecting the formed nanofibrous materials. Methods for forming and collecting the nanofibrous materials are also provided.
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Antoinette Peter
Brown Joseph J.
Chaffee Jared K.
Lashmore David S.
Resnicoff Bruce
Greenberg & Traurig, LLP
Gregorio Guinever S
Mayes Melvin C
Nanocomp Technologies, Inc.
Pham Chinh H.
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