Patents by Inventor Gary R. Tucholski
Gary R. Tucholski 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).
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Publication number: 20120118741Abstract: An integrated electronic device, and its method of manufacture, are provided. The integrated electronic device can include Iontophoresis electrodes that are electrically coupled to a thin printed flexible electrochemical cell. In one example, the Iontophoresis electrodes and the electrochemical battery are provided on a single substrate. In one example method of manufacture, the entire cell can be made on a printing press to integrate the battery directly with the electronic assembly of the Iontophoresis electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2008Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: BLUE SPARK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Gary R. Tucholski
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Publication number: 20110311857Abstract: A thin printed flexible electrochemical cell, and its method of manufacture, using a “picture frame” structure sealed, for example, with a high moisture and oxygen barrier polymer film and featuring, for example, a printed cathode deposited on an optional, highly conductive carbon printed cathode collector with a printed or a foil strip anode placed adjacent to the cathode. A viscous or gelled electrolyte is dispensed and/or printed in the cell, and a top laminate can then be sealed onto the picture frame. Such a construction could allow the entire cell to be made on a printing press, for example, as well as gives the opportunity to integrate the battery directly with an electronic application, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: BLUE SPARK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Gary R. Tucholski
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Publication number: 20110241446Abstract: An electrical device is provided, including a substrate, an electrical component on the substrate, and a battery on or integrating the substrate for providing electrical energy to said electrical component. An open switch prevents electrical communication between the electrical component and the battery while open. A circuit activating component is adapted to irreversibly close the open switch to thereby establish a permanent electrical circuit between the electrical component and the battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: BLUE SPARK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Gary R. Tucholski
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Patent number: 8029927Abstract: A thin printed flexible electrochemical cell, and its method of manufacture, using a “picture frame” structure sealed, for example, with a high moisture and oxygen barrier polymer film and featuring, for example, a printed cathode deposited on an optional, highly conductive carbon printed cathode collector with a printed or a foil strip anode placed adjacent to the cathode. A viscous or gelled electrolyte is dispensed and/or printed in the cell, and a top laminate can then be sealed onto the picture frame. Such a construction could allow the entire cell to be made on a printing press, for example, as well as gives the opportunity to integrate the battery directly with an electronic application, for example.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2006Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Blue Spark Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Gary R. Tucholski
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Publication number: 20100266895Abstract: A battery including at least one electrochemical cell for generating an electrical current is provided, along with its method of manufacture. In one example, the electrochemical cell is provided on a first substrate and includes an anode and a plurality of cathodes. At least a portion of said anode is located between an adjacent two of said plurality of cathodes. In one example method of manufacture, the electrochemical cell is made via a printing press process.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2008Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: BLUE SPARK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Gary R. Tucholski
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Publication number: 20100196744Abstract: An integrated electronic device, and its method of manufacture, are provided. The integrated electronic device can include an electronic assembly, such as an active RFID assembly, that is electrically coupled to a thin printed flexible electrochemical cell. In one example, the electronic assembly and the electrochemical battery are provided on a single substrate. In one example method of manufacture, the entire cell to be made on a printing press to integrate the battery directly with the electronic assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2008Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: BLUE SPARK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Gary R. Tucholski, Leonard Blaine Allison
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Publication number: 20100040941Abstract: A flat, flexible electrochemical cell is provided. The within invention describes various aspects of the flat, flexible electrochemical cell. A printed anode is provided that obviates the need for a discrete anode current collector, thereby reducing the size of the battery. An advantageous electrolyte is provided that enables the use of a metallic cathode current collector, thereby improving the performance of the battery. Printable gelled electrolytes and separators are provided, enabling the construction of both co-facial and co-planar batteries. Cell contacts are provided that reduce the potential for electrolyte creepage in the flat, flexible electrochemical cells of the within invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicant: EVEREADY BATTERY COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Mark A. Schubert, Jing Zhang, Guanghong Zheng, Frank H. Feddrix, Richard A. Langan, Frank B. Tudron, Gary R. Tucholski, Abdelkader Hilmi, John C. Bailey, Andrew Webber
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Patent number: 7625664Abstract: A flat, flexible electrochemical cell is provided. The within invention describes various aspects of the flat, flexible electrochemical cell. A printed anode is provided that obviates the need for a discrete anode current collector, thereby reducing the size of the battery. An advantageous electrolyte is provided that enables the use of a metallic cathode current collector, thereby improving the performance of the battery. Printable gelled electrolytes and separators are provided, enabling the construction of both co-facial and co-planar batteries. Cell contacts are provided that reduce the potential for electrolyte creepage in the flat, flexible electrochemical cells of the within invention.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Eveready Battery Co., Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Schubert, Jing Zhang, Guanghong Zheng, Frank H. Feddrix, Richard A. Langan, Frank B. Tudron, Gary R. Tucholski, Abdelkader Hilmi, John C. Bailey, Andrew Webber
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Publication number: 20090038746Abstract: Printed electronics are increasingly becoming an important industry, thus innovations to integrate the various components and processes would be very useful to expand this industry. Disclosed are innovational concepts that would be very useful to accelerate this industry. Webs of printed electronics, antennas, power sources (cells/batteries), and assembly substrates can be merged together to form a completed electronic assembly that could be, for example, in label form or in a stand alone electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2006Publication date: February 12, 2009Inventor: Gary R. Tucholski
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Patent number: 7348096Abstract: A flat, flexible electrochemical cell is provided. The within invention describes various aspects of the flat, flexible electrochemical cell. A printed anode is provided that obviates the need for a discrete anode current collector, thereby reducing the size of the battery. An advantageous electrolyte is provided that enables the use of a metallic cathode current collector, thereby improving the performance of the battery. Printable gelled electrolytes and separators are provided, enabling the construction of both co-facial and co-planar batteries. Cell contacts are provided that reduce the potential for electrolyte creepage in the flat, flexible electrochemical cells of the within invention.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2002Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Schubert, Jing Zhang, Guanghong Zheng, Frank H. Feddrix, Richard A. Langan, Frank B. Tudron, Gary R. Tucholski, Abdelkader Hilmi, John C. Bailey, Andrew Webber
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Patent number: 6922020Abstract: The present invention is an EL lamp module and a method of producing an EL lamp module. The EL lamp module of the present invention provides both an EL lamp (attachable or printed) and required electrical components for the proper function of the EL lamp in a single structure, thereby eliminating the necessity of separate electrical and mechanical connections for the final application of an EL lamp. The EL lamp module includes a printed circuit pattern and printed electrical components, and/or electrical components that may be connected through conventional printing techniques utilizing conductive and non-conductive pressure sensitive adhesives.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2002Date of Patent: July 26, 2005Assignee: Morgan Adhesives CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Pennaz, Gary R. Tucholski
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Patent number: 6670073Abstract: An electrochemical cell constructed in accordance with the present invention includes a can for containing electrochemical materials including positive and negative electrodes and an electrolyte, the can having an open end and a closed end; a pressure relief mechanism formed in the closed end of the can for releasing internal pressure from within the can when the internal pressure becomes excessive; a first outer cover positioned on the closed end of the can to be in electrical contact therewith and to extend over the pressure relief mechanism; a second outer cover positioned across the open end of the can; and an insulator disposed between the can and the second outer cover for electrically insulating the can from the second outer cover. According to another embodiment, the second cover is dielectrically isolated from a current collector.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2001Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventors: Gary R. Tucholski, Gary A. Laisy, George R. Sondecker
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Publication number: 20030234620Abstract: The present invention is an EL lamp module and a method of producing an EL lamp module. The EL lamp module of the present invention provides both an EL lamp (attachable or printed) and required electrical components for the proper function of the EL lamp in a single structure, thereby eliminating the necessity of separate electrical and mechanical connections for the final application of an EL lamp. The EL lamp module includes a printed circuit pattern and printed electrical components, and/or electrical components that may be connected through conventional printing techniques utilizing conductive and non-conductive pressure sensitive adhesives.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2002Publication date: December 25, 2003Inventors: Thomas J. Pennaz, Gary R. Tucholski
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Patent number: 6639355Abstract: The present invention is an EL lamp structure that provides multidirectional light emission from the structure through the use of transparent front and rear electrode layers in the EL lamp structure. By utilizing various printing and depositing methods for the structural component layers of the EL lamp, light emission can be provided from the front and back surfaces of an EL lamp structure as well as a surface of a three-dimensional object.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Assignee: Morgan Adhesives CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Pennaz, Gary R. Tucholski, Steven A. Mogensen
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Patent number: 6624569Abstract: The present invention is an EL lamp in the form of an adhesive label that can be mechanically and electrically connected to a surface or object through the use of conductive and non-conductive pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA). The conductive PSA is preferably pattern printed to make electrical connection with the contact of the EL lamp. The EL lamp label can be easily manufactured in large quantities on a continuous release liner provided in a roll or reel form. The EL lamp label is manufactured in large volumes and at high speeds using commercial printing, drying, laminating, punching and blanking equipment. The subsequent electrical and mechanical installation of the EL lamp label can also be performed on high speed equipment.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Morgan Adhesives CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Pennaz, Gary R. Tucholski
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Patent number: 6621212Abstract: The present invention is an improved EL lamp structure having a reduced number of printed component layers. The EL lamp utilizes a flexible dielectric film, such as polypropylene, polyethylene or polyethylene terephthalate (PET), that acts as a combination dielectric layer and structural substrate for the remaining layers of the EL lamp structure. The flexible dielectric film reduces the need for a separate dielectric layer and substrate layer. Furthermore, the flexible dielectric film eliminates the need for several printed dielectric layers, thus reducing production time and the occurrence of manufacturing defects during the printing process. In an alternate embodiment, a low cost flexible metalized film is used as a combination rear electrode, dielectric layer and substrate. This embodiment further reduces the number of printed component layers required in the EL lamp structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Morgan Adhesives CompanyInventors: Thomas J. Pennaz, Gary R. Tucholski
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Publication number: 20030165744Abstract: A flat, flexible electrochemical cell is provided. The within invention describes various aspects of the flat, flexible electrochemical cell. A printed anode is provided that obviates the need for a discrete anode current collector, thereby reducing the size of the battery. An advantageous electrolyte is provided that enables the use of a metallic cathode current collector, thereby improving the performance of the battery. Printable gelled electrolytes and separators are provided, enabling the construction of both co-facial and co-planar batteries. Cell contacts are provided that reduce the potential for electrolyte creepage in the flat, flexible electrochemical cells of the within invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2002Publication date: September 4, 2003Inventors: Mark A. Schubert, Jing Zhang, Guanghong Zheng, Frank H. Feddrix, Richard A. Langan, Frank B. Tudron, Gary R. Tucholski, Abdelkader Hilmi, John C. Bailey, Andrew Webber
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Patent number: 6410186Abstract: An electrochemical cell constructed in accordance with the present invention includes a can for containing electrochemical materials including positive and negative electrodes and an electrolyte, the can having an open end and a closed end; a pressure relief mechanism formed in the closed end of the can for releasing internal pressure from within the can when the internal pressure becomes excessive; a first outer cover positioned on the closed end of the can to be in electrical contact therewith and to extend over the pressure relief mechanism; a second outer cover positioned across the open end of the can; and an insulator disposed between the can and the second outer cover for electrically insulating the can from the second outer cover. According to another embodiment, the second cover is dielectrically isolated from a current collector. The second cover is fastened to the can by the use of a double-seamed closure.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1999Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventors: Gary R. Tucholski, George R. Sondecker
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Publication number: 20020031705Abstract: An electrochemical cell constructed in accordance with the present invention includes a can for containing electrochemical materials including positive and negative electrodes and an electrolyte, the can having an open end and a closed end; a pressure relief mechanism formed in the closed end of the can for releasing internal pressure from within the can when the internal pressure becomes excessive; a first outer cover positioned on the closed end of the can to be in electrical contact therewith and to extend over the pressure relief mechanism; a second outer cover positioned across the open end of the can; and an insulator disposed between the can and the second outer cover for electrically insulating the can from the second outer cover. According to another embodiment, the second cover is dielectrically isolated from a current collector.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2001Publication date: March 14, 2002Inventor: Gary R. Tucholski
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Patent number: RE38518Abstract: An electrochemical cell constructed in accordance with the present invention includes a can for containing electrochemical materials including positive and negative electrodes and an electrolyte, the can having an open end and a closed end; a pressure relief mechanism formed in the closed end of the can for releasing internal pressure from within the can when the internal pressure becomes excessive; a first outer cover positioned on the closed end of the can to be in electrical contact therewith and to extend over the pressure relief mechanism; a second outer cover positioned across the open end of the can; and an insulator disposed between the can and the second outer cover for electrically insulating the can from the second outer cover. According to another embodiment, the second cover is dielectrically isolated from a current collector. The battery comprises a collector assembly and can defining a sealed internal volume within the can and available for containing electrochemically active materials.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2002Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc.Inventor: Gary R. Tucholski