Patents, yes.
Michael S Wong, Rice ...TQD process
Ghassan E. Jabbour, (currently KAUST)...Printing processes
status pending on one....Hawk is most apt to be current with current status and intel, (possibly with links and pat #'s).
...Free has most pertinent info on intro page
firm assets....need more information.
Sounds like you're digging, keep up the good work.