Patents by Inventor Aoi Nakazono

Aoi Nakazono has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10720664
    Abstract: The present invention provides a lithium ion secondary cell excellent in high-temperature storage characteristics and high voltage cycle characteristics; and a nonaqueous electrolyte for the cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Hideo Sakata, Meiten Koh, Akiyoshi Yamauchi, Hitomi Nakazawa, Tomoyo Sanagi, Aoi Nakazono, Yuki Adachi, Kyouhei Sawaki, Akinori Tani, Masahiro Tomita, Michiru Kagawa
  • Patent number: 9806378
    Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an electrolyte solution for forming, for example, a secondary battery having excellent oxidation resistance and high voltage cycle characteristics; an electrochemical device such as a lithium-ion secondary battery that contains the electrolyte solution; and a module that contains the electrochemical device. The present invention provides an electrolyte solution containing a solvent and an electrolyte salt, wherein the solvent contains a fluorine-containing compound (A) represented by formula (1) shown below, and a fluorine-containing compound (B) represented by formula (2) shown below: Rf1OCOOR??(1) wherein Rf1 is a C1-C4 fluorine-containing alkyl group, and R is a C1-C4 non-fluorinated alkyl group, and Rf2OCOORf3??(2) wherein Rf2 and Rf3 are the same or different, and each is a C1-C4 fluorine-containing alkyl group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Mayuko Taeda, Meiten Koh, Aoi Nakazono, Michiru Kagawa, Akiyoshi Yamauchi
  • Patent number: 9666905
    Abstract: An electrolytic solution including a nonaqueous solvent (I), an electrolyte salt (II), and 0.001 to 20% by mass of a compound represented by the formula (1) or the formula (A) as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Mayuko Taeda, Meiten Koh, Aoi Nakazono, Michiru Kagawa, Yoshiko Kuwajima, Michiaki Okada, Tomoo Shimada, Shinichi Kinoshita
  • Patent number: 9627714
    Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte including (i) a compound represented by the general formula (1): X—R—SO2F??(1) where R is a C1-12 linear or branched alkylene group optionally containing an ether bond and optionally hydrogen atoms of the alkylene group are partly substituted by a fluorine atom(s); and X is a carboxylic acid derivative group), (ii) a non-aqueous solvent and (iii) an electrolyte salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Meiten Koh, Aoi Nakazono, Mayuko Taeda, Akiyoshi Yamauchi
  • Patent number: 9570778
    Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an electrolyte solution for forming, for example, a secondary battery having excellent oxidation resistance and high-temperature storage characteristics; an electrochemical device such as a lithium-ion secondary battery that contains the electrolyte solution; and a module that contains the electrochemical device. The present invention provides an electrolyte solution containing a solvent and an electrolyte salt, wherein the solvent contains a fluorine-containing compound (A) represented by formula (1) shown below in an amount of 0.01 to 20% by mass, and a fluorine-containing compound (B) represented by formula (2) shown below in an amount of 10 to 80% by mass: Rf1OCOOR??(1) wherein Rf1 is a C1-C4 fluorine-containing alkyl group, and R is a C1-C4 non-fluorinated alkyl group, and Rf2OCOORf3??(2) wherein Rf2 and Rf3 are the same or different, and each is a C1-C4 fluorine-containing alkyl group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Shigeaki Yamazaki, Hideo Sakata, Mayuko Taeda, Meiten Koh, Aoi Nakazono, Michiru Kagawa, Akiyoshi Yamauchi
  • Patent number: 9509016
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a battery having excellent durability at high temperature and high voltage. The present invention is a battery including a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte, wherein the non-aqueous electrolyte contains (i) a compound represented by the general formula (1): Rf—SO2F??(1) (where Rf is a C1-13 linear or branched fluorine-containing alkyl group optionally containing an ether bond and optionally containing a double bond).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Meiten Koh, Aoi Nakazono, Hitomi Miyawaki, Hideo Sakata
  • Patent number: 9455468
    Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an electrochemical device excellent in high temperature storage characteristics and cycling characteristics at high voltages, and a nonaqueous electrolyte for the electrochemical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Hideo Sakata, Meiten Koh, Akiyoshi Yamauchi, Hitomi Nakazawa, Tomoyo Sanagi, Aoi Nakazono, Yuki Adachi, Kyouhei Sawaki, Akinori Tani, Masahiro Tomita, Mayuko Taeda
  • Patent number: 9455474
    Abstract: Provided is an electrolytic solution exhibiting excellent withstand voltage and satisfactory characteristics even at low and high temperatures. The invention is an electrolytic solution that includes a cyclic carbonate (I-1) represented by formula (I-1): (in the formula, R is an alkyl group having two or more carbon atoms, a fluorine-containing alkyl group having two or more carbon atoms, an alkoxy group or a fluorine-containing alkoxy group, in which an oxygen atom may be inserted between carbon atoms); a cyclic carbonate (I-2) different from the cyclic carbonate (I-1); and an electrolyte salt (II)).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Meiten Koh, Hideo Sakata, Hitomi Nakazawa, Tomoyo Sanagi, Kyouhei Sawaki, Akiyoshi Yamauchi, Aoi Nakazono, Yuki Adachi
  • Patent number: 9397368
    Abstract: The present invention directs to a non-aqueous electrolyte solution, including (I) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of fluorinated linear sulfones and fluorinated linear sulfonic acid esters, and (II) an electrolyte salt. Such a non-aqueous electrolyte solution has high oxidation resistance, minimizes its decomposition even when hydrofluoric acid is produced. Also, the solution is less likely to cause, in the case of being used for a secondary cell, swelling of the cell and lowering of the battery performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Meiten Koh, Hideo Sakata, Hitomi Nakazawa, Kyouhei Sawaki, Tomoyo Sanagi, Akiyoshi Yamauchi, Aoi Nakazono, Akinori Tani, Masahiro Tomita, Yuki Adachi
  • Publication number: 20160006078
    Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an electrolytic solution which restrains gas generation and has excellent battery characteristics. The electrolytic solution includes a nonaqueous solvent (I), an electrolyte salt (II), and 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Mayuko TAEDA, Meiten KOH, Aoi NAKAZONO, Michiru KAGAWA, Yoshiko KUWAJIMA, Michiaki OKADA, Tomoo SHIMADA, Shinichi KINOSHITA
  • Publication number: 20150235772
    Abstract: A nonaqueous electrolyte solution including: a nonaqueous solvent; and an electrolyte salt. The nonaqueous solvent contains a fluorinated linear carbonate (A) represented by Formula (1): RfOCOOR where Rf represents a C1-4 fluorinated alkyl group and R represents a C1-4 alkyl group, and at least one cyclic carbonate (B) selected from ethylene carbonate, propylene carbonate, and fluoroethylene carbonate. The nonaqueous solvent also contains at least one compound (?) and at least one compound (?) as defined herein. The compound (?) is contained in an amount of 5000 ppm or less based on the amount of the fluorinated linear carbonate (A), and the compound (?) is contained in an amount of 50 ppm or less based on the amount of the cyclic carbonate (B). Also disclosed is an electrochemical device and a lithium ion secondary cell containing the nonaqueous electrolyte solution and a module including the lithium ion secondary cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Hideo Sakata, Meiten Koh, Shigeaki Yamazaki, Akiyoshi Yamauchi, Michiru Kagawa, Aoi Nakazono
  • Publication number: 20150086876
    Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an electrolyte solution for forming, for example, a secondary battery having excellent oxidation resistance and high voltage cycle characteristics; an electrochemical device such as a lithium-ion secondary battery that contains the electrolyte solution; and a module that contains the electrochemical device. The present invention provides an electrolyte solution containing a solvent and an electrolyte salt, wherein the solvent contains a fluorine-containing compound (A) represented by formula (1) shown below, and a fluorine-containing compound (B) represented by formula (2) shown below: Rf1OCOOR??(1) wherein Rf1 is a C1-C4 fluorine-containing alkyl group, and R is a C1-C4 non-fluorinated alkyl group, and Rf2OCOORf3??(2) wherein Rf2 and Rf3 are the same or different, and each is a C1-C4 fluorine-containing alkyl group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Mayuko Taeda, Meiten Koh, Aoi Nakazono, Michiru Kagawa, Akiyoshi Yamauchi
  • Publication number: 20150086877
    Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an electrolyte solution for forming, for example, a secondary battery having excellent oxidation resistance and high-temperature storage characteristics; an electrochemical device such as a lithium-ion secondary battery that contains the electrolyte solution; and a module that contains the electrochemical device. The present invention provides an electrolyte solution containing a solvent and an electrolyte salt, wherein the solvent contains a fluorine-containing compound (A) represented by formula (1) shown below in an amount of 0.01 to 20% by mass, and a fluorine-containing compound (B) represented by formula (2) shown below in an amount of 10 to 80% by mass: Rf1OCOOR??(1) wherein Rf1 is a C1-C4 fluorine-containing alkyl group, and R is a C1-C4 non-fluorinated alkyl group, and Rf2OCOORf3??(2) wherein Rf2 and Rf3 are the same or different, and each is a C1-C4 fluorine-containing alkyl group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Shigeaki Yamazaki, Hideo Sakata, Mayuko Taeda, Meiten Koh, Aoi Nakazono, Michiru Kagawa, Akiyoshi Yamauchi
  • Publication number: 20150004501
    Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte including (i) a compound represented by the general formula X—R—SO2F??(1) where R is a C1-12 linear or branched alkylene group optionally containing an ether bond and optionally hydrogen atoms of the alkylene group are partly substituted by a fluorine atom(s); and X is a carboxylic acid derivative group), (ii) a non-aqueous solvent and (iii) an electrolyte salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Meiten Koh, Aoi Nakazono, Mayuko Taeda, Akiyoshi Yamauchi
  • Patent number: 8835696
    Abstract: There is provided a method of preparing a high purity fluorine-containing ether which inhibits a side reaction generating an unsaturated bond and assures low cost and simple steps. When preparing the fluorine-containing ether by allowing a fluorine-containing alkyl alcohol to react with a fluorinated olefin in the presence of a basic compound, a reaction is terminated at a stage before a conversion ratio of the fluorine-containing alkyl alcohol reaches 75%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Daikin Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michiru Kagawa, Aoi Nakazono, Akiyoshi Yamauchi, Meiten Koh
  • Publication number: 20140242475
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a battery having excellent durability at high temperature and high voltage. The present invention is a battery including a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte, wherein the non-aqueous electrolyte contains (i) a compound represented by the general formula (1): Rf—SO2F??(1) (where Rf is a C1-13 linear or branched fluorine-containing alkyl group optionally containing an ether bond and optionally containing a double bond).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Meiten Koh, Aoi Nakazono, Hitomi Miyawaki, Hideo Sakata
  • Publication number: 20140023916
    Abstract: Provided is an electrolytic solution exhibiting excellent withstand voltage and satisfactory characteristics even at low and high temperatures. The invention is an electrolytic solution that includes a cyclic carbonate (I-1) represented by formula (I-1): (in the formula, R is an alkyl group having two or more carbon atoms, a fluorine-containing alkyl group having two or more carbon atoms, an alkoxy group or a fluorine-containing alkoxy group, in which an oxygen atom may be inserted between carbon atoms); a cyclic carbonate (I-2) different from the cyclic carbonate (I-1); and an electrolyte salt (II)).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Meiten Koh, Hideo Sakata, Hitomi Nakazawa, Tomoyo Sanagi, Kyouhei Sawaki, Akiyoshi Yamauchi, Aoi Nakazono, Yuki Adachi
  • Publication number: 20140023938
    Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an electrochemical device excellent in high temperature storage characteristics and cycling characteristics at high voltages, and a nonaqueous electrolyte for the electrochemical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Hideo Sakata, Meiten Koh, Akiyoshi Yamauchi, Hitomi Nakazawa, Tomoyo Sanagi, Aoi Nakazono, Yuki Adachi, Kyouhei Sawaki, Akinori Tani, Masahiro Tomita, Mayuko Taeda
  • Publication number: 20140017560
    Abstract: The present invention provides a lithium ion secondary cell excellent in high-temperature storage characteristics and high voltage cycle characteristics; and a nonaqueous electrolyte for the cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Hideo Sakata, Meiten Koh, Akiyoshi Yamauchi, Hitomi Nakazawa, Tomoyo Sanagi, Aoi Nakazono, Yuki Adachi, Kyouhei Sawaki, Akinori Tani, Masahiro Tomita, Michiru Kagawa
  • Publication number: 20130224606
    Abstract: The present invention directs to a non-aqueous electrolyte solution, including (I) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of fluorinated linear sulfones and fluorinated linear sulfonic acid esters, and (II) an electrolyte salt. Such a non-aqueous electrolyte solution has high oxidation resistance, minimizes its decomposition even when hydrofluoric acid is produced. Also, the solution is less likely to cause, in the case of being used for a secondary cell, swelling of the cell and lowering of the battery performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Meiten Koh, Hideo Sakata, Hitomi Nakazawa, Kyouhei Sawaki, Tomoyo Sanagi, Akiyoshi Yamauchi, Aoi Nakazono, Akinori Tani, Masahiro Tomita, Yuki Adachi