Patents Assigned to Blue Spark Technologies, Inc.
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Patent number: 10849501Abstract: An actively-powered temperature data logger patch with wireless data communication includes a first substrate layer, a second substrate layer, a non-adhesive release layer, and an electronics inlay disposed between the first and second substrate layers. The electronics inlay includes a sealed, flexible battery, and a flexible circuit having a temperature sensor. An outer face of the non-adhesive release layer is has release properties. A replaceable adhesive includes a carrier substrate, a structural adhesive coated on a first face and attached to the outer face of the non-adhesive release layer, and a skin-contact approved adhesive coated on a second opposite face. In another example, an auxiliary sleeve having an exterior surface with an adhesive configured to be removably applied to a subject, may partially enclose the temperature data logger patch in an internal compartment.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: BLUE SPARK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: John Gannon, Matt Ream, James M. Petras
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Patent number: 10631731Abstract: An actively-powered temperature data logger patch with wireless data communication includes a sealed, flexible battery configured to provide continuous electrical power, and a flexible circuit including a microprocessor, a temperature sensor configured to sense a temperature of a target subject, a wireless communication transmitter and an antenna. In one example, the temperature sensor is located at a first end of the patch, and the antenna is located at an opposite, second end of the patch. The patch is configured to conform to a curved surface of the target subject and includes an adhesive configured to be removably applied to skin of the patient. An external computing device is capable of receiving communication from the wireless communication transmitter of the patch via an electromagnetic field.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2017Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: BLUE SPARK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: John Gannon, Matt Ream, Gary R. Tucholski
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Patent number: 10617306Abstract: An actively-powered medical system for monitoring a body temperature of a patient includes a temperature data logger patch with wireless data communication includes a sealed, flexible battery comprising a printed electrochemical cell with an anode and a cathode, and a flexible circuit including a microprocessor, a temperature sensor configured to sense a temperature of a target subject, a wireless communication transceiver and an antenna. In one example, the patch is configured to conform to a curved surface of the target subject. In another example, the patch is used in an actively-powered medical system for monitoring a body temperature of a patient, and includes an adhesive configured to be removably applied to skin of the patient. An external computing device is capable of communication with the wireless communication transceiver of the patch via an electromagnetic field.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2017Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: BLUE SPARK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: John Gannon, Matt Ream, Salvatore Joseph Casadonte, Gary R. Tucholski
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Patent number: 9782082Abstract: An actively-powered temperature data logger patch with wireless data communication includes a sealed, flexible battery comprising a printed electrochemical cell with an anode and a cathode, and a flexible circuit including a microprocessor, a temperature sensor configured to sense a temperature of a target subject, a wireless communication transceiver and an antenna. In one example, the flexible battery and flexible circuit are arranged in a covering, stacked arrangement between first and second substrate layers, and the patch configured to conform to a curved surface of the target subject. In another example, the patch is used in an actively-powered medical system for monitoring a body temperature of a patient, and includes an adhesive configured to be removably applied to skin of the patient. An external computing device is capable of two way communication with the wireless communication transceiver of the patch via an electromagnetic field.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2013Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Blue Spark Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Gannon, Matt Ream, Salvatore Joseph Casadonte, Gary R. Tucholski
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Patent number: 9693689Abstract: An actively-powered temperature data logger patch with wireless data communication includes a sealed, flexible battery comprising a printed electrochemical cell with an anode and a cathode, and a flexible circuit including a microprocessor, a temperature sensor configured to sense a temperature of a target subject, a wireless communication transmitter and an antenna. In one example, the temperature sensor is located at a first end of the patch, and the antenna is located at an opposite, second end of the patch. The patch is configured to conform to a curved surface of the target subject and includes an adhesive configured to be removably applied to skin of the patient. An external computing device is capable of receiving communication from the wireless communication transmitter of the patch via an electromagnetic field.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: BLUE SPARK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: John Gannon, Matt Ream, Gary R. Tucholski
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Patent number: 9444078Abstract: A flexible battery includes at least one electrochemical cell for generating an electrical current, including a cathode collector layer, a cathode layer, an anode layer, and an optional anode collector layer, some or all of which are formed of a dried or cured ink. A first substrate includes a pair of opposed side portions. A first electrode contact is provided that is electrically coupled to the cathode collector layer and is disposed along one of the pair of opposed side portions of the first substrate, and a second electrode contact is provided that is electrically coupled to the anode layer and is disposed along the other of the pair of opposed side portions of the first substrate. The cathode collector layer includes a geometry having a height and a width such that the number of squares is approximately 5 or less.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2013Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: BLUE SPARK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Gary R. Tucholski
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Patent number: 9027242Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electrical device comprises the steps of providing a substrate, providing an electrical component on the substrate, providing a first electrical contact on the substrate that is electrically connected to the electrical component, and providing an electrochemical cell on or integrating the substrate for providing electrical energy to said electrical component. The electrochemical cell comprises at least one electrochemical layer comprising a cured or dried ink and a first electrode contact electrically connected to said at least one electrochemical layer. The method further includes the step of securing the electrochemical cell to the substrate through an electrically conductive connection that provides both a structural connection and an electrical connection between the first electrical contact and the first electrode contact.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2012Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Blue Spark Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Gary R. Tucholski
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Patent number: 8765284Abstract: A flexible battery includes a first substrate layer with a first cell portion, a second cell portion, and a bridge portion connecting the first and second cell portions. An electrical bridge electrically couples a first electrochemical cell to a second electrochemical cell in series or parallel, and an electrical bridge is flexible and extends across the bridge portion of the first substrate layer. A second substrate layer is connected to the first substrate layer such that both of the first and second electrochemical cells are separately sealed. The flexible battery is configured to be folded over itself along the bridge portion such that the first and second electrochemical cells are arranged in a covering relationship. Optionally, an open gap area is disposed over the bridge portion of the first substrate to facilitate folding the flexible battery over itself along a line extending through the bridge portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2013Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Blue Spark Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Gary R. Tucholski
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Publication number: 20140147723Abstract: A flexible battery includes at least one electrochemical cell for generating an electrical current, including a cathode collector layer, a cathode layer, an anode layer, and an optional anode collector layer, some or all of which are formed of a dried or cured ink. A first substrate includes a pair of opposed side portions. A first electrode contact is provided that is electrically coupled to the cathode collector layer and is disposed along one of the pair of opposed side portions of the first substrate, and a second electrode contact is provided that is electrically coupled to the anode layer and is disposed along the other of the pair of opposed side portions of the first substrate. The cathode collector layer includes a geometry having a height and a width such that the number of squares is approximately 5 or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2013Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: Blue Spark Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Gary R. Tucholski
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Patent number: 8734980Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 25, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Blue Spark Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Gary R. Tucholski
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Patent number: 8722233Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 24, 2006Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Blue Spark Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Gary R. Tucholski
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Patent number: 8722235Abstract: A thin printed flexible electrochemical cell with a high moisture and oxygen barrier polymer film sealed and folded package featuring a printed cathode deposited on a highly conductive carbon printed cathode collector with a zinc foil anode or printed anode placed adjacent to the cathode. After the cell components are added to the special laminated polymer substrate, the web is processed automatically on a modified high-speed commercial horizontal pouch filling machine to complete the cell assembly process. In this process a starch coated paper separator layer may be inserted over the anode and the cathode, and then the aqueous electrolyte solution is added to the cell. To complete the process, all four edges of the cell are heat sealed to confine the cell components within the cell cavity and each cell is trimmed off the continuous web.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2005Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Blue Spark Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gary R. Tucholski, Ed T. Russell, Dennis W. McComsey
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Patent number: 8574754Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 18, 2008Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Blue Spark Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Gary R. Tucholski
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Patent number: 8441411Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 18, 2008Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Blue Spark Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gary R. Tucholski, Leonard Blaine Allison
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Publication number: 20130074330Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electrical device comprises the steps of providing a substrate, providing an electrical component on the substrate, providing a first electrical contact on the substrate that is electrically connected to the electrical component, and providing an electrochemical cell on or integrating the substrate for providing electrical energy to said electrical component. The electrochemical cell comprises at least one electrochemical layer comprising a cured or dried ink and a first electrode contact electrically connected to said at least one electrochemical layer. The method further includes the step of securing the electrochemical cell to the substrate through an electrically conductive connection that provides both a structural connection and an electrical connection between the first electrical contact and the first electrode contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: Blue Spark Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Blue Spark Technologies, Inc.
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Patent number: 8268475Abstract: 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: September 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Blue Spark Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Gary R. Tucholski
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Publication number: 20120206887Abstract: 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 25, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: BLUE SPARK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Gary R. Tucholski
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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