Patents Assigned to Edge Technologies, Inc.
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Patent number: 10964925Abstract: Vertical via connections to a battery are hermetically sealed to prevent environmental factors (e.g. moisture, oxygen, and nitrogen) from entering the internals of the battery through porous conductive material filling the vias resulting in reduced battery performance and battery failure.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2019Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignees: International Business Machines Corporation, Front Edge Technology, IncInventors: Bing Dang, Qianwen Chen, Yu Luo, John Knickerbocker, Jae-Woong Nah, Kai Liu, Po-wen Cheng, Tung-hsiu Shih, Mengnian Niu, Kai-wei Nieh
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Patent number: 10957886Abstract: A battery comprises at least one battery cell on a support, the battery cell comprising (i) an electrolyte between a plurality of electrodes, and (ii) a top surface. A protective casing having a barrier layer contacts the top surface of the battery cell, the barrier layer comprising (i) an oxygen permeability or nitrogen permeability that is less than 80 cm3*mm/(m2*day), (ii) a carbon dioxide permeability that is less than 1 cm3*mm/(m2*day), and (iii) a water permeability that is less than 4 g*mm/(m2*day). A conformal coating covers the barrier layer, the conformal coating having a viscosity that is less than about 100,000 Pa-s at about 150° C. A cap is adhered to the conformal coating.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: FRONT EDGE TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Kai Liu, Jiuh-Ming Liang
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Patent number: 10008739Abstract: A solid-state lithium battery cell comprises a support, and a plurality of electrodes on the support, the electrodes comprising a cathode and an anode. An electrolyte lying between the cathode and anode comprises an oxygen-rich electrolyte layer. In another version, a multilayer electrolyte comprises an oxygen-rich electrolyte layer and an oxygen-deficient electrolyte layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2015Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: FRONT EDGE TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Jiuh-Ming Liang, Kai Wei Nieh
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Patent number: 9905895Abstract: A pulse mode apparatus comprises a mismatched battery electrically connected to a pulse mode device having a pulse duty cycle with a power-on time period and a power-off time period. The mismatched battery comprises a first battery cell having a first internal resistance and first charge capacity, and a second battery cell having a second internal resistance and second charge capacity, and the battery comprises at least one of the following: (1) the second internal resistance is less than the first internal resistance, and (2) the second charge capacity is less than the first charge capacity. The battery also has a pair of electrical connectors electrically coupling the first and second battery cells in parallel, a pair of terminals connected to the first or second battery cells, and a casing around the first and second battery cells with the terminals extending out of the casing.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2015Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Front Edge Technology, Inc.Inventors: Tung-Hsiu Shih, Kai Wei Nieh, Victor Krasnov
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Patent number: 9887429Abstract: A lithium battery comprises at least one battery cell on a support, the battery cell comprising a plurality of electrodes about an electrolyte. A protective casing comprises a cover spaced apart from and covering the battery cell to form a gap therebetween with a polymer filling the gap. In one version, the polymer comprises polyvinylidene chloride polymer. First and second terminals extend out of the protective casing, the first and second terminals being connected to different electrodes of the battery cell.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2011Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Front Edge Technology Inc.Inventors: Tung-Hsiu Shih, Kai Wei Nieh, Victor Krasnov, Jiuh-Ming Liang
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Patent number: 9366702Abstract: A method of determining whether an electrical appliance can tolerate variations in supplied electrical energy. In some embodiments, the method may include coupling the electrical appliance to a source of electrical energy, delivering electrical energy to the electrical appliance, wherein the electrical energy is delivered at a first electrical energy level, obtaining a first measurement of current consumed by the electrical appliance at the first electrical energy level, delivering electrical energy to the electrical appliance at a second electrical energy level different than the first electrical energy level, obtaining a second measurement of current consumed by the electrical appliance at the second electrical energy level, and comparing the first measurement of current to the second measurement of current.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Green Edge Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Steele, William P. Alberth, Jr., David K. Hartsfield
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Patent number: 9356320Abstract: A lithium battery comprises a support, and a plurality of battery component layers on the support, the battery component layers including a cathode having a cathode area with a plurality of cathode perimeter edges. An electrolyte is on the cathode, and an anode is on the electrolyte. The anode comprises an anode area with a plurality of anode perimeter edges, each anode perimeter edge having a corresponding cathode perimeter edge that lies adjacent to and below the anode perimeter edge. The anode area is sized so that at least one anode perimeter edge is terminated before its corresponding cathode perimeter edge to define a gap between the anode perimeter edge and the corresponding cathode perimeter edge, the gap having a gap distance G.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2012Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: FRONT EDGE TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Tung-Hsiu Shih, Kai Wei Nieh, Victor Krasnov, Jiuh-Ming Liang
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Patent number: 9337663Abstract: A building automation system including a controller, at least one outlet for providing electrical energy to one or more electrical devices, at least one sensor for detecting one or more characteristics of the electrical devices, and a communication link configured to allow communication between the controller and other components of the system, wherein the controller is configured to control (e.g., interrupt, change, adjust, terminate, increase, and/or meter) the supply of power to the at least one outlet based, in part, on one or more characteristics of the electrical device.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Green Edge Technologies, Inc.Inventors: William P. Alberth, Jr., Seang Yong Chau, David K. Hartsfield, Scott A. Steele
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Patent number: 9257695Abstract: A battery fabrication method includes forming on a substrate, at least a portion of a battery cell having a plurality of battery component films that include an underlying film with an overlying metal-containing film. A beam incident area of the metal-containing film is locally heated by directing onto the metal-containing film, an energy beam maintained at a fluence of at least about 800 J/cm2. The metal-containing film is heated to a temperature that is at least 100° C. higher than the temperature attained by the underlying film.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2012Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: FRONT EDGE TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventor: Jiuh-Ming Liang
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Patent number: 9159964Abstract: A solid-state, mismatched battery comprises a first battery cell having a first internal resistance, and a second battery cell having a second internal resistance, the second internal resistance being a predefined resistance that is less than the first internal resistance. One or more of electrical connectors electrically couple the first and second battery cells. A casing encloses the first and second battery cells. A pair of terminals is electrically coupled to the first and second battery cells to output electrical power to an external load.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2012Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: FRONT EDGE TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Tung-Hsiu Shih, Kai Wei Nieh, Victor Krasnov
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Patent number: 9110450Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods for dynamically adjusting functions of an automation system. More particularly, the present disclosure includes systems, devices, and methods for intelligently controlling one or more energy-consuming devices in a structure such as a residential, commercial, or industrial building. One embodiment include determining an identity of a person and/or the direction the person is traveling, and then changing a function of an actuator based on the determination(s).Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: Green Edge Technologies, Inc.Inventors: William P. Alberth, Jr., Seang Yong Chau, David K. Hartsfield, William Rice, Scott A. Steele
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Patent number: 9100207Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods for mapping components of an automation system. More particularly, the present disclosure includes systems, devices, and methods for intelligently controlling one or more energy-consuming devices in a structure such as a residential, commercial, or industrial building. One embodiment includes a method of identifying a location of at least one component of an automation system, comprising obtaining an image of the at least one component, the image being captured by a wireless device; determining a location of the wireless device at the time of capturing the image; determining an identity of the at least one component; and associating the identity of the at least one component with the location.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2013Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Green Edge Technologies, Inc.Inventors: William P. Alberth, Jr., Seang Yong Chau, David K Hartsfield, Scott A. Steele
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Publication number: 20150198938Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for configuring an automation system. A parameter for a building in which an automation system is to be installed is obtained. Configuration information is obtained for properly configuring components of the automation system in accordance with a parameter for the building. It is determined whether or not each of the components of the automation system being installed within the building is properly configured based on the obtained configuration information and input received from a user indicating the locations of the respective components within the building. A notification is provided to the user, which indicates the results of the determination for one or more of the components, and the user is presented with options for modifying configuration settings for one or more of the components.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicant: Green Edge Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. STEELE, William P. ALBERTH, JR., Joshua E. CAMPBELL, Jody L. CAMPBELL, William D. RICE, David K. HARTSFIELD
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Patent number: 9077000Abstract: A lithium battery comprises a battery support and a cathode current collector directly on and in contact with the battery support. The cathode current collector is composed of molybdenum and comprises a thickness of at least about 0.01 microns. A cathode is on the cathode current collector, an electrolyte on the cathode, and at least one of an anode or anode current collector on the electrolyte.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: FRONT EDGE TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventor: Jiuh-Ming Liang
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Publication number: 20150066609Abstract: Automation systems and methods of use thereof are generally disclosed. The systems may control devices, and may monitor use of a utility and provide feedback related to the utility usage. More particularly, the present disclosure includes systems including personalized incentives to encourage responsible usage of a utility.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: Green Edge Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Steele, William P. Alberth, JR., David K. Hartsfield, Seang Chau, William D. Rice
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Publication number: 20150057825Abstract: A method of determining whether an electrical appliance can tolerate variations in supplied electrical energy. In some embodiments, the method may include coupling the electrical appliance to a source of electrical energy, delivering electrical energy to the electrical appliance, wherein the electrical energy is delivered at a first electrical energy level, obtaining a first measurement of current consumed by the electrical appliance at the first electrical energy level, delivering electrical energy to the electrical appliance at a second electrical energy level different than the first electrical energy level, obtaining a second measurement of current consumed by the electrical appliance at the second electrical energy level, and comparing the first measurement of current to the second measurement of current.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2013Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: Green Edge Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Steele, William P. Alberth, JR., David K. Hartsfield
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Patent number: 8957551Abstract: An apparatus that is capable of detecting the presence of a plug comprising: a plurality of receptacles configured to receive a plurality of prongs from a plug, wherein the plurality of receptacles includes a first receptacle and a second receptacle; a controller configured to detect whether a first prong of the plurality of prongs is present in the first receptacle; and a switch configured to provide power to the second receptacle. The switch provides power to the second receptacle when the controller detects that the first prong of the plurality of prongs is present in the first receptacle and the switch does not provide power to the second receptacle when the controller does not detect that the first prong is present in the first receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2014Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Green Edge Technologies, Inc.Inventors: William P. Alberth, Jr., William D. Rice, Thomas A. Jung, Jin H. Lee
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Publication number: 20150010717Abstract: A method of fabricating a battery comprises selecting a battery substrate having cleavage planes, and depositing at least one battery component film comprising a metal or metal compound. A plurality of pulsed laser beam bursts from a femtosecond laser source that is set to provide a pulsed laser beam having an irradiance level of from about 10 to about 800 J/cm2, are applied to the battery component film to vaporize at least a portion of the metal or metal compound of the battery component film substantially without causing fractures along the cleavage planes of the battery substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: FRONT EDGE TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Kai-Wei NIEH, Jianchao LI, Tung-Hsiu SHIH
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Patent number: 8870974Abstract: A method of fabricating a battery comprises selecting a battery substrate having cleavage planes, and depositing on the battery substrate, one or more battery component films comprising electrode films that at least partially surround an electrolyte film. Pulsed laser beam bursts are applied to the battery component films at a sufficiently high power level to vaporize portions of the films to form shaped battery features. The pulsed laser bursts shape the films substantially without causing fractures along the cleavage planes of the battery substrate. Pulsed laser shaping can be used to replace the use of a mask in the fabrication of shaped battery components.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2008Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Front Edge Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kai-Wei Nieh, Jianchao Li, Tung-Hsiu Shih
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Patent number: D738876Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2014Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Green Edge Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Sung-Gul Hwang, Thomas Jung, Jin H Lee, Taylor Matthews