USPTO Grants Patent for Nanoporous Material for Ion Channels
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The USPTO has granted a new patent (US12583863B2) to the University of Wyoming for a synthetically modifiable ion channel material. This material, a nanoporous structure with controlled electronic and ion transport properties, mimics natural zeolites and MOFs.
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted patent US12583863B2 for a novel ordered functional nanoporous material (OFNM) developed by the University of Wyoming. The patent describes a material with unique electronic conductivity, gas transport, and ion transport properties, featuring nanometer-scale pores lined with nitrogen atoms. The material's functionality can be adjusted through chemical modifications, allowing for control over electrical conductivity and structural mimicry of zeolites, MOFs, or perovskites.
This patent grant signifies the protection of intellectual property related to advanced materials science and nanotechnology. While not a regulatory rule imposing obligations on industry, it represents a new innovation that could impact future research and development in areas such as energy storage, catalysis, and biomedical applications. Companies operating in materials science, pharmaceuticals, or energy sectors may find this patent relevant for competitive intelligence and potential licensing opportunities.
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Synthetically modifiable ion channels
Grant US12583863B2 Kind: B2 Mar 24, 2026
Assignee
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
Inventors
Bruce Alan Parkinson, John Hoberg, Jordan Brophy
Abstract
A new class of ordered functional nanoporous material (OFNMs) with a unique combination of electronic conductivity, gas transport ability, and ion transport properties are provided. The OFNM provided is highly ordered and contains nanometer scale pores lined with nitrogen atoms. The pores have dimensions of from 1.2 nm to 82 nm of longest linear extent across the pore. The functionality within the pore is controlled through selection of groups that extend into the pore. The degree of conjugated aromaticity is readily controlled to adjust the electrical conductivity properties of the resulting structure. By adjusting the groups external to the pore, three-dimensional structures are formed that are organic mimics of zeolites, metal organic frameworks (MOF), or perovskites.
CPC Classifications
C07D 487/22
Filing Date
2024-03-21
Application No.
18611791
Claims
8
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