Patents Assigned to DST Innovations Limited
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Patent number: 11502310Abstract: A method of fabricating a flexible battery comprises forming a first substrate on a first release liner, forming at least one current collector layer on each of the first and second substrate, forming an anode side of the battery by forming an anode on the current collector of the first substrate, forming a cathode side of the battery by forming a cathode on the current collector of the second substrate, depositing electrolyte on one or both of the anode and cathode, adhering and sealing the anode side and cathode side together such that the anode and cathode face one another with the electrolyte In between, and removing the flexible battery from the release liners. The battery may be a primary battery or a secondary battery. The method may be implemented using a roll-to-roll process.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2017Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: DST Innovations LimitedInventors: Anthony Miles, Niladri Vyas, Benjamin Masheder, Stephen Hughes
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Patent number: 11342489Abstract: A method of connecting a plurality of electronic components to a flexible circuit board comprises: providing a carrier substrate carrying the electronic components, each of the electronic components having at least one electrical contact coated with electrically conductive adhesive; and applying the carrier substrate to the flexible circuit board such that the electronic components are adhered to the flexible circuit board in electrical contact therewith via the conductive adhesive. The electronic components may comprise LEDs and there may be provided one or more optical layers over the flexible circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2016Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: DST Innovations LimitedInventors: Anthony Miles, Benjamin Masheder
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Patent number: 11288028Abstract: Tiled display device (19) comprising an array of display units (18) which are mechanically and electrically coupled to each other by removable data and power connectors (50). The application also discloses a self-powered or partially self-powered display device (1) comprising a display layer (2) and a photovoltaic layer (3) behind the display layer. The display device may also include a light collecting lens system (7) for distributing light to the photovoltaic layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2016Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: DST Innovations LimitedInventors: Anthony Miles, Stephen Hughes
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Patent number: 11266023Abstract: Electrolytic Etching/Deposition System. A system for continuous circuit fabrication comprising means for storing and dispensing the substrate, means for laminating the substrate, means for printing the substrate, means for optical inspection of the substrate, means for photolithography of the substrate, means for drying the substrate, means for developing the substrate, means for washing the substrate and means for electroplating the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2019Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: DST Innovations LimitedInventors: Anthony Miles, Robert Miles
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Patent number: 11201360Abstract: A rechargeable power device comprises one or more supercapacitors, at least one rechargeable battery and control electronics arranged to couple the supercapacitor(s) to the at least one rechargeable battery. The rechargeable power device may be operable to rapidly recharge and provide power to electronic equipment, whilst being flexible in structure. The rechargeable power device may be integrated into a user device and/or garment.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2017Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: DST Innovations LimitedInventors: Anthony Miles, Niladri Vyas
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Patent number: 10723902Abstract: A method of forming transparent electrodes using printable conductive ink containing conductive materials dispersed in a viscous liquid which upon printing and thermal treatment will vaporise fully leaving behind the conductive material only. The viscous liquid acts as a medium by which conductive material dispersions are made processable for use in various printing techniques, allowing conductive patterns to be printed onto substrates (e.g. plastics, glass, metals, ceramics).Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2016Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: DST Innovations LimitedInventors: Anthony Miles, Benjamin John Masheder
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Publication number: 20190380600Abstract: A biometric sensor device for attachment to the skin of a user comprises an electronic device arranged to receive biometric signals or data from the user and a power cell connected or connectable to the electronic device for providing power thereto, the electronic device and the power cell being provided as discrete, thin, flexible parts connectable or connected together. Methods of construction of the device and applications for use of the device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2017Publication date: December 19, 2019Applicant: DST Innovations LimitedInventor: Anthony Miles
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Publication number: 20190371536Abstract: This invention describes a layer-by-layer manufacturing process to create fully printable supercapacitors which are highly flexible in nature and can be formed into a specific shape or size allowing use in electronic devices including but not limited to large energy storage systems, electronic equipment and wearable devices. A polymer-based substrate material with superior flexibility is printed onto a release liner followed by deposition of successive layers of active materials. In this manner both the electrodes of a flexible supercapacitor can be prepared separately on the printed substrates before arranging them on top of each other with a thin layer of electrolyte in the middle. The assembled supercapacitors enclosed in the flexible polymer substrate can be removed afterwards from the release liner, providing a fully printed structure with outstanding flexibility. Supercapacitors developed in this manner are fully scalable and can be produced in a roll-to roll production facility.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2017Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicant: DST Innovations LimitedInventors: Anthony Miles, Niladri Vyas
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Publication number: 20190252690Abstract: A method of fabricating a flexible battery comprises forming a first substrate on a first release liner, forming at least one current collector layer on each of the first and second substrate, forming an anode side of the battery by forming an anode on the current collector of the first substrate, forming a cathode side of the battery by forming a cathode on the current collector of the second substrate, depositing electrolyte on one or both of the anode and cathode, adhering and sealing the anode side and cathode side together such that the anode and cathode face one another with the electrolyte In between, and removing the flexible battery from the release liners. The battery may be a primary battery or a secondary battery. The method may be implemented using a roll-to-roll process.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2017Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: DST Innovations LimitedInventors: Anthony Miles, Niladri Vyas, Ben Masheder, Steven Hughes
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Publication number: 20190246503Abstract: Electrolytic Etching/Deposition System. A system for continuous circuit fabrication comprising means for storing and dispensing the substrate, means for laminating the substrate, means for printing the substrate, means for optical inspection of the substrate, means for photolithography of the substrate, means for drying the substrate, means for developing the substrate, means for washing the substrate and means for electroplating the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Applicant: DST Innovations LimitedInventors: Anthony Miles, Robert Miles
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Patent number: 10219350Abstract: An electroluminescent element comprises at least the following layers, in sequence: a first substrate (1), a first conductive layer (2), a first dielectric layer (3), a first light emitting layer (4), a second conductive layer (5), a second light emitting layer (4?), a second dielectric layer (3?), a third conductive layer (2?), and a second substrate (6). At least one of the first and second substrates (1, 6) is transparent or translucent; and at least some of the layers are transparent or translucent so as to allow light from the first and/or second light emitting layers (4, 4?) to be emitted through the transparent substrate or substrates (1, 6). The second conductive layer (5) may be encapsulated between the first and second light emitting layers (4) and between the first and second dielectric layers (3, 3?). The elements may be stacked horizontally or vertically.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2015Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: DST Innovations LimitedInventor: Anthony Miles
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Publication number: 20180248121Abstract: A printable active material formulation comprises a matrix comprising a gelation material and a solvent; and at least one conductive material. A printable cathode formulation comprises a matrix comprising a thermoplastic resin and a solvent; and at least one conductive material. An organic light emitting or photovoltaic device may be manufactured using these formulations, for example by roll-to-roll printing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2016Publication date: August 30, 2018Applicant: DST Innovations LimitedInventors: Anthony Miles, Stephen Robert Hughes, Niladri Vyas
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Publication number: 20180182944Abstract: A method of connecting a plurality of electronic components (103) to a flexible circuit board (107) comprises: providing a carrier substrate (105) carrying the electronic components (103), each of the electronic components (103) having at least one electrical contact coated with electrically conductive adhesive (102); and applying the carrier substrate (105) to the flexible circuit board (106) such that the electronic components (103) are adhered to the flexible circuit board (106) in electrical contact therewith via the conductive adhesive (102). The electronic components (103) may comprise LEDs and there may be provided one or more optical layers over the flexible circuit board (106).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2016Publication date: June 28, 2018Applicant: DST Innovations LimitedInventors: Anthony MILES, Benjamin MASHEDER
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Publication number: 20180168032Abstract: A method of forming a conductive/nonconductive pattern on a conductive particle-coated fabric uses chemical etching techniques to remove specific areas of conductive material from the fabric, producing non-conductive areas where the fabric was exposed to an etching agent, and leaving conductive areas where the conductive coating was protected by an etch-resistant coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2016Publication date: June 14, 2018Applicant: DST Innovations LimitedInventors: Anthony Miles, Benjamin John Masheder
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Publication number: 20180154573Abstract: A circuit board and component fabrication apparatus comprises a print head configured to deposit one or more materials on a substrate so as to print electronic circuit boards and/or components.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2016Publication date: June 7, 2018Applicant: DST Innovations LimitedInventor: Anthony Miles
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Publication number: 20180062219Abstract: A rechargeable power device comprises one or more supercapacitors, at least one rechargeable battery and control electronics arranged to couple the supercapacitor(s) to the at least one rechargeable battery. The rechargeable power device may be operable to rapidly recharge and provide power to electronic equipment, whilst being flexible in structure. The rechargeable power device may be integrated into a user device and/or garment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Applicant: DST Innovations LimitedInventors: Anthony Miles, Niladri Vyas
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Publication number: 20180022952Abstract: A method of forming transparent electrodes using printable conductive ink containing conductive materials dispersed in a viscous liquid which upon printing and thermal treatment will vaporise fully leaving behind the conductive material only. The viscous liquid acts as a medium by which conductive material dispersions are made processable for use in various printing techniques, allowing conductive patterns to be printed onto substrates (e.g. plastics, glass, metals, ceramics).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: DST Innovations LimitedInventors: Anthony Miles, Benjamin John Masheder
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Patent number: 9848465Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include: •electroluminescent layer constructions; •stacked or side-by-side arrangements of electroluminescent elements; and •color pixels, displays and light sources comprising multiple such arrangements. Embodiments of the invention may include touch sensitive, haptic and/or lenticular 3D features.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2013Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: DST INNOVATIONS LIMITEDInventors: Anthony Miles, Robert Miles
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Patent number: 9710091Abstract: A electrically actuable display element comprises a substrate, a display surface and an electrically actuable element disposed between the substrate and the display surface and electrically actuable so as to bring a portion thereof into proximity or contact with the display surface and thereby change the display state of the display element.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2011Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: DST Innovations LimitedInventors: Anthony Miles, Robert Glyn Miles
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Publication number: 20160242297Abstract: A system for continuous circuit fabrication comprising means for storing and dispensing (74) the substrate (2), means for laminating (1) the substrate (2), means for printing (76) the substrate (2), means for optical inspection (4) of the substrate (2), means for photolithography (6) of the substrate (2), means for drying (78) the substrate (2), means for developing (8, 16) the substrate (2), means for washing (10, 14) the substrate (2) and means for electroplating (82) the substrate (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2014Publication date: August 18, 2016Applicant: DST Innovations LimitedInventors: Anthony Miles, Robert Miles