Patents Assigned to IMPRINT ENERGY, INC.
  • Electrochemical cells and metal salt-based electrolytes
    Patent number: 10530011
    Abstract: Ion transport in electrochemical cells or energy storage devices may take place in metal salt-based electrolytes. The metal salt-based electrolytes may comprise high doping metal salt formulations. Electrochemical cells or energy storage devices comprising metal salt-based electrolytes may be used as single-use or rechargeable power sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: IMPRINT ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: John Devin MacKenzie, Christine Ho, Karthik Yogeeswaran, Greg Roberts, Chaojun Shi
  • IONIC GEL ELECTROLYTE, ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20190288334
    Abstract: An electrochemical cell includes solid-state, printable anode layer, cathode layer and non-aqueous gel electrolyte layer coupled to the anode layer and cathode layer. The electrolyte layer provides physical separation between the anode layer and the cathode layer, and comprises a composition configured to provide ionic communication between the anode layer and cathode layer by facilitating transmission of multivalent ions between the anode layer and the cathode layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicants: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IMPRINT ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Paul K. Wright, James W. Evans, Christine Ho
  • Electrolytic Doping of Non-Electrolyte Layers in Printed Batteries
    Publication number: 20190165375
    Abstract: An electrical or electrochemical cell, including a cathode layer, an electrolyte layer, and an anode layer is disclosed. The cathode layer includes a first material providing a cathodic electric transport, charge storage or redox function. The electrolyte layer includes a polymer, a first electrolyte salt, and/or an ionic liquid. The anode layer includes a second material providing an anodic electric transport, charge storage or redox function. At least one of the cathode and anode layers includes the ionic liquid, a second electrolyte salt, and/or a transport-enhancing additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Applicant: Imprint Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: John Devin MacKenzie, Christine Chihfan Ho, Karthik Yogeeswaran, Po-Jen Cheng
  • Ionic gel electrolyte, energy storage devices, and methods of manufacture thereof
    Patent number: 10297862
    Abstract: An electrochemical cell includes solid-state, printable anode layer, cathode layer and non-aqueous gel electrolyte layer coupled to the anode layer and cathode layer. The electrolyte layer provides physical separation between the anode layer and the cathode layer, and comprises a composition configured to provide ionic communication between the anode layer and cathode layer by facilitating transmission of multivalent ions between the anode layer and the cathode layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignees: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IMPRINT ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Paul K. Wright, James W. Evans, Christine Ho
  • Electrolytic doping of non-electrolyte layers in printed batteries
    Patent number: 10230109
    Abstract: An electrical or electrochemical cell, including a cathode layer, an electrolyte layer, and an anode layer is disclosed. The cathode layer includes a first material providing a cathodic electric transport, charge storage or redox function. The electrolyte layer includes a polymer, a first electrolyte salt, and/or an ionic liquid. The anode layer includes a second material providing an anodic electric transport, charge storage or redox function. At least one of the cathode and anode layers includes the ionic liquid, a second electrolyte salt, and/or a transport-enhancing additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Imprint Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: John Devin MacKenzie, Christine Chihfan Ho, Karthik Yogeeswaran, Po-Jen Cheng
  • IONIC GEL ELECTROLYTE, ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180226680
    Abstract: An electrochemical cell includes solid-state, printable anode layer, cathode layer and non-aqueous gel electrolyte layer coupled to the anode layer and cathode layer. The electrolyte layer provides physical separation between the anode layer and the cathode layer, and comprises a composition configured to provide ionic communication between the anode layer and cathode layer by facilitating transmission of multivalent ions between the anode layer and the cathode layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicants: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IMPRINT ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Paul K. Wright, James W. Evans, Christine Ho
  • Ionic gel electrolyte, energy storage devices, and methods of manufacture thereof
    Patent number: 9742030
    Abstract: An electrochemical cell includes solid-state, printable anode layer, cathode layer and non-aqueous gel electrolyte layer coupled to the anode layer and cathode layer. The electrolyte layer provides physical separation between the anode layer and the cathode layer, and comprises a composition configured to provide ionic communication between the anode layer and cathode layer by facilitating transmission of multivalent ions between the anode layer and the cathode layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignees: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IMPRINT ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Paul K. Wright, James W. Evans, Christine Ho
  • IONIC GEL ELECTROLYTE, ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20160344062
    Abstract: An electrochemical cell includes solid-state, printable anode layer, cathode layer and non-aqueous gel electrolyte layer coupled to the anode layer and cathode layer. The electrolyte layer provides physical separation between the anode layer and the cathode layer, and comprises a composition configured to provide ionic communication between the anode layer and cathode layer by facilitating transmission of multivalent ions between the anode layer and the cathode layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicants: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IMPRINT ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Paul K. Wright, James W. Evans, Christine Ho
  • Ionic gel electrolyte, energy storage devices, and methods of manufacture thereof
    Patent number: 9368283
    Abstract: An electrochemical cell includes solid-state, printable anode layer, cathode layer and non-aqueous gel electrolyte layer coupled to the anode layer and cathode layer. The electrolyte layer provides physical separation between the anode layer and the cathode layer, and comprises a composition configured to provide ionic communication between the anode layer and cathode layer by facilitating transmission of multivalent ions between the anode layer and the cathode layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignees: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IMPRINT ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Paul K. Wright, James W. Evans, Christine Ho
  • Electrolytic doping of non-electrolyte layers in printed batteries
    Patent number: 9276292
    Abstract: An electrical or electrochemical cell, including a cathode layer, an electrolyte layer, and an anode layer is disclosed. The cathode layer includes a first material providing a cathodic electric transport, charge storage or redox function. The electrolyte layer includes a polymer, a first electrolyte salt, and/or an ionic liquid, The anode layer includes a second material providing an anodic electric transport, charge storage or redox function. At least one of the cathode and anode layers includes the ionic liquid, a second electrolyte salt, and/or a transport-enhancing additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Imprint Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: John Devin MacKenzie, Christine Chihfan Ho, Karthik Yogeeswaran, Po-Jen Cheng
  • Ionic gel electrolyte, energy storage devices, and methods of manufacture thereof
    Patent number: 9076589
    Abstract: An electrochemical cell includes solid-state, printable anode layer, cathode layer and non-aqueous gel electrolyte layer coupled to the anode layer and cathode layer. The electrolyte layer provides physical separation between the anode layer and the cathode layer, and comprises a composition configured to provide ionic communication between the anode layer and cathode layer by facilitating transmission of multivalent ions between the anode layer and the cathode layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignees: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IMPRINT ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Paul K. Wright, James W. Evans, Christine Ho
  • IONIC GEL ELECTROLYTE, ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140059820
    Abstract: An electrochemical cell includes solid-state, printable anode layer, cathode layer and non-aqueous gel electrolyte layer coupled to the anode layer and cathode layer. The electrolyte layer provides physical separation between the anode layer and the cathode layer, and comprises a composition configured to provide ionic communication between the anode layer and cathode layer by facilitating transmission of multivalent ions between the anode layer and the cathode layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicants: IMPRINT ENERGY, INC., THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Paul K. Wright, James W. Evans, Christine Ho