Michael J. Incorvia, Ph.D.
Patent Agent/Technical Specialist

Phone: (303) 863-2966
Email: mincorvia@sheridanross.com

Practice Areas:
Patent Prosecution: Biotechnology and Chemistry
Patent Prosecution: Mechanical Engineering

Summary of Practice:
Michael Incorvia is a patent agent with patent prosecution experience primarily in the areas of chemistry and physical science. His practice includes all aspects of patent prosecution in a variety of areas including organic and inorganic chemistry, polymers, biochemistry, textile science, pyro- and hydrometallurgy, medical and other mechanical devices, fuel cells and ultracapacitors.

Prior to joining Sheridan Ross P.C., Michael was a Director of Research in the areas of petroleum exploration and production, surface science, and physical chemistry. Some of the research programs he directed were in the areas of conversion coatings, polymers and polymeric surface treatments, corrosion engineering, electrochemistry, specialty chemicals, and functional and consumer products. Michael has numerous patents and technical publications in the areas of inorganic synthesis, excited state organometallic chemistry, polymer synthesis, electrochemistry, catalysis, surface science, corrosion science, concrete admixtures, microscopy, aroma chemistry, and fiber science.

Bar Admissions:
United States Patent and Trademark Office, 2006

Education:
University of California (B.S., Chemistry, 1972, with Honors, Phi Beta Kappa)
University of California (Ph.D., Chemistry, 1977)

Presentations, Articles, Publications:
Haiqing, L., Obendorf, S.K., Young, T.J., and Incorvia, M.J. Microscopic Analysis of Aroma Chemical Distribution on Fibers. I. cis-3-Hexenyl Salicylate. J. Applied Polymer Science, 91, 3557 (2004).

Incorvia, M.J. and Contarini, S. X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopic Studies of Metal/Inhibitor Systems: Structure and Bonding at the Iron/Amine Interface. J. Electrochem. Soc. 136, 2493 (1989).

Darensbourg, D.J. and Incorvia, M.J. Ligand Substitution Processes in Tetranuclear Metal Carbonyl Clusters. I. Co4(CO)9(?-CO)3 Derivatives. J. Organomet. Chem. 171, 89 (1979).

Wiggins, M.S., Incorvia, M.J., and Fischer, S.A., U. S. Patent 6,123,990 "Anti-Static Lubricant Composition and Method of Making Same."