Patents by Inventor Allan Blanchard

Allan Blanchard 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).

  • Electrochemical energy storage devices
    Patent number: 11929466
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Ambri Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, David A. H. McCleary, Gregory A. Thompson, Allan Blanchard, Jeffrey B. Miller, Ronald Teel, William B. Langhauser, Alexander W. Elliott, Donald R. Sadoway, Michael J. McNeley, Ian Redfern
  • MOLTEN SALT BATTERY WITH SOLID METAL CATHODE
    Publication number: 20220359917
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an energy storage device comprising at least one electrochemical cell comprising a negative current collector, a negative electrode in electrical communication with the negative current collector, an electrolyte in electrical communication with the negative electrode, a positive current collector, and a positive electrode in electrical communication with the positive current collector and electrolyte. The positive electrode comprises a material that is solid at the operating temperature of the energy storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Gregory A. Thompson, Alex T. Vai, Steve Onorato, Alexander W. Elliott, Jianyi Cui, Jennifer Cocking, Allan Blanchard, Jeff Miller, David A.H. McCleary, William Timson, Ian Redfern
  • Molten salt battery with solid metal cathode
    Patent number: 11411254
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an energy storage device comprising at least one electrochemical cell comprising a negative current collector, a negative electrode in electrical communication with the negative current collector, an electrolyte in electrical communication with the negative electrode, a positive current collector, and a positive electrode in electrical communication with the positive current collector and electrolyte. The positive electrode comprises a material that is solid at the operating temperature of the energy storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Ambri Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Gregory A. Thompson, Alex T. Vai, Steve Onorato, Alexander W. Elliott, Jianyi Cui, Jennifer Cocking, Allan Blanchard, Jeff Miller, David A. H. McCleary, William Timson, Ian Redfern
  • MOLTEN SALT BATTERY WITH SOLID METAL CATHODE
    Publication number: 20200176824
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an energy storage device comprising at least one electrochemical cell comprising a negative current collector, a negative electrode in electrical communication with the negative current collector, an electrolyte in electrical communication with the negative electrode, a positive current collector, and a positive electrode in electrical communication with the positive current collector and electrolyte. The positive electrode comprises a material that is solid at the operating temperature of the energy storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Greg A. Thompson, Alex T. Vai, Steve Onorato, Alexander W. Elliott, Jianyi Cui, Jennifer Cocking, Allan Blanchard, Jeff Miller, David A.H. McCleary, William Timson, Ian Redfern
  • SEALS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE REACTIVE MATERIAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20190296276
    Abstract: The disclosure provides seals for devices that operate at elevated temperatures and have reactive metal vapors, such as lithium, sodium or magnesium. In some examples, such devices include energy storage devices that may be used within an electrical power grid or as part of a standalone system. The energy storage devices may be charged from an electricity production source for later discharge, such as when there is a demand for electrical energy consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, David A.H. McCleary, Gregory A. Thompson, Allan Blanchard, Jeffrey B. Miller, Ronald Teel, William B. Langhauser, Alexander W. Elliott, Donald R. Sadoway, Michael J. McNeley, Ian Redfern