Patents by Inventor Anne M. DAILLY
Anne M. DAILLY 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).
-
Patent number: 11299036Abstract: A storage tank for a gas is provided. The storage tank includes a liner defining an internal compartment; a boss coupled to the liner; an interlayer covering a portion of the boss and the liner, the interlayer being non-pyrolyzed and including an interconnected web and pores having a diameter greater than the diameter of a hydrogen molecule and less than or equal to about 2 nm; and an outer shell including a carbon fiber reinforced composite, the outer shell covering the interlayer, except for an interlayer end that is in contact with the boss, so that the interlayer end defines an interlayer ring that is exposed to an external environment. The storage tank is configured so that when gas diffuses through the liner to the interlayer, the interlayer channels the gas out of the exposed interlayer ring. Methods of fabricating the storage tank are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2019Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Matthew Beckner, James R. Salvador, Anne M. Dailly
-
Patent number: 11230997Abstract: The concepts described herein provide for a method, apparatus and system to monitor and control a fuel vapor capture system that is disposed in an air intake system of an internal combustion engine for evaporative emission control. This includes an air intake system for an internal combustion engine that includes a fuel vapor capture system disposed in an interior portion of the air intake system, the fuel vapor capture system including a Metal Organic Framework (MOF) material that is configured to adsorb and desorb hydrocarbon vapor and a controllable device that is integrated into the fuel vapor capture system. In one embodiment, the MOF material is a flexible MOF material.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2021Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Michael B. Viola, Darrell W. Burleigh, Timothy E. McCarthy, Anne M. Dailly
-
Patent number: 11183714Abstract: A hybrid separator for an electrochemical cell is provided, along with methods of making the hybrid separator. The hybrid separator includes a first metal-organic framework comprising copper and having a plurality of first pores and a second distinct metal-organic framework comprising indium or zinc and having a plurality of second pores. The hybrid separator is capable of adsorbing one or more lithium salts in at least one of the plurality of first pores or the plurality of second pores so as to be ionically conductive. The hybrid separator may have a conductivity greater than or equal to about 0.1 mS/cm to less than or equal to about 1 mS/cm and is substantially free of any polymeric binder.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2017Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Li Yang, Mei Cai, Anne M. Dailly, Fang Dai
-
Patent number: 11145897Abstract: Systems and methods of providing an electrolyte membrane for metal batteries are described. According to aspects of the disclosure, a method includes preparing a mixture including an electrolyte portion and a matrix precursor portion, forming an electrolyte membrane by initiating polymerization of the gel-forming precursor and the gel-forming initiator to thereby form a polymer matrix, and disposing the electrolyte membrane between an anode and a cathode. The matrix precursor portion includes a gel-forming precursor and a gel-forming initiator. The electrolyte portion is disposed substantially throughout the polymer matrix.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2019Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Fang Dai, Mahmoud Abd Elhamid, Mei Cai, Anne M. Dailly, Robert M. Lapierre
-
Patent number: 11125392Abstract: A storage vessel includes a plurality of storage cells arranged in series. The storage vessel defines a first port that opens into at least one of the storage cells. A fill conduit is connected to the storage vessel at the port. A valve is connected with the fill conduit and is configured to control a supply of fluid through the fill conduit to fill the storage vessel. A heat sink is disposed in the storage vessel and is configured to reduce heat of the fluid during the fill of the storage vessel.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Mahmoud Abd Elhamid, Mei Cai, Anne M. Dailly, Thomas A. Yersak
-
Patent number: 11084947Abstract: Systems and methods of providing a self-healing UV-protective polymer coating include a polymer matrix formed by initiating polymerization of a UV-absorbing-matrix precursor and a UV initiator and a self-healing portion disposed within the polymer matrix. The polymer matrix includes a plurality of active sites therein. The self-healing portion includes a self-healing precursor that is flowable and a self-healing initiator. The self-healing initiator is configured to polymerize the self-healing precursor using a cationic ring opening process.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2017Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Fang Dai, Mahmoud Abd Elhamid, Anne M. Dailly, Mei Cai
-
Publication number: 20210218057Abstract: In an embodiment, a metal-organic framework electrolyte layer, can comprise a plurality of metal-organic frameworks having a porous structure and comprising a solvated salt absorbed in the porous structure; and a polymer. The MOF electrolyte layer can have at least one of a density of less than or equal to 0.3 g/cm3 or a Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area of 500 to 4,000 m2/g. A lithium metal battery can comprise the metal-organic framework electrolyte layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2020Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Fang Dai, Anne M. Dailly, Mei Cai
-
Publication number: 20210154979Abstract: Disclosed is a multilayer panel, comprising: a center layer comprising graphene, wherein the center layer comprises a first surface and an opposing second surface; a first polymer layer deposited on the first surface of the center layer and a second polymer layer deposited on the second surface of the center layer; and a first glass layer deposited on an outer surface of the first polymer layer and a second glass layer deposited on an outer surface of the second polymer layer; wherein the first polymer layer, the second polymer layer, or any combination(s) thereof comprise carbon filler.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2019Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Anne M. Dailly, Mei Cai, Michael D. Richardson, Todd J. Gordon
-
Publication number: 20210129662Abstract: A storage tank for a gas is provided. The storage tank includes a liner defining an internal compartment; a boss coupled to the liner; an interlayer covering a portion of the boss and the liner, the interlayer being non-pyrolyzed and including an interconnected web and pores having a diameter greater than the diameter of a hydrogen molecule and less than or equal to about 2 nm; and an outer shell including a carbon fiber reinforced composite, the outer shell covering the interlayer, except for an interlayer end that is in contact with the boss, so that the interlayer end defines an interlayer ring that is exposed to an external environment. The storage tank is configured so that when gas diffuses through the liner to the interlayer, the interlayer channels the gas out of the exposed interlayer ring. Methods of fabricating the storage tank are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2019Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Matthew BECKNER, James R. SALVADOR, Anne M. DAILLY
-
Patent number: 10998578Abstract: Systems and methods of providing an electrolyte membrane for metal batteries are described. According to aspects of the disclosure, a battery cell includes an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte membrane therebetween. The electrolyte membrane is formed from a mixture including a matrix precursor portion and an electrolyte portion. In some aspects, the membrane is polymerized after being applied to the battery component.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2019Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Fang Dai, Mahmoud Abd Elhamid, Mei Cai, Anne M. Dailly, Robert M. Lapierre
-
Patent number: 10947905Abstract: A system for pump assist to maximize fuel consumption in a natural gas powertrain includes a fuel delivery system including a natural gas storage tank supplying a first natural gas flow, a pressure sensor disposed to provide data regarding a natural gas pressure within the storage tank, and a natural gas pump operable to selectively boost the first natural gas flow to create a second natural gas flow with increased pressure. The system further includes an engine operable to utilize one of the natural gas flows to provide an output torque and including a fuel injector and a computerized fuel system controller programmed to monitor the data regarding the natural gas pressure within the storage tank, compare the data regarding the natural gas pressure within the storage tank to a threshold cut-off pressure for the fuel injector, and command activation of the natural gas pump based upon the comparing.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Anne M. Dailly, Richard H. Krentz, Mei Cai, Mahmoud Abd Elhamid
-
Patent number: 10751694Abstract: A method of making a metal organic framework (MOF)-polymer composite material includes forming a homogeneous solution comprising a solvent, a metal salt, a polymer which is soluble in the solvent, and a reactant which can be synthesized to provide an organic linker during formation of a MOF structure, synthesizing the homogeneous solution to crystallize a MOF structure in the homogenous solution to yield the MOF structure distributed in a remainder solution, applying an antisolvent to the remainder solution with the MOF structure distributed in the remainder solution to form a polymer-rich phase, where the MOF structure is integrated into the polymer matrix during forming of the polymer matrix to produce a MOF-polymer composite material. The MOF-polymer composite material can be formed on a substrate to produce a MOF structured object, which can be a membrane, film, or other object.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Anne M. Dailly, Fang Dai, Timothy J. Fuller
-
Patent number: 10714756Abstract: In certain aspects, electrolytic deposition and electroless displacement deposition methods are provided to form bimetallic structures that may be used as a bipolar current collector in a battery or a substrate for forming graphene sheets. In other aspects, bipolar current collectors for lithium-ion based electrochemical cells are provided. The bimetallic current collector may have an aluminum-containing surface and a continuous copper coating. In other aspects, a flexible substrate may be coated with one or more conductive materials, like nickel, copper, graphene, aluminum, alloys, and combinations thereof. The flexible substrate is folded to form a bipolar current collector. New stack assemblies for lithium-ion based batteries incorporating such bipolar current collectors are also provided that can have cells with a tab-free and/or weld-free design.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2016Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Fang Dai, Mahmoud H. Abd Elhamid, Anne M. Dailly, Mei Cai
-
Patent number: 10476105Abstract: Systems and methods of providing self-healing gel-type electrolyte composites for metal batteries are disclosed. According to aspects of the disclosure, a method includes preparing a ternary mixture including an electrolyte portion, a matrix precursor portion, and a self-healing portion, forming a self-healing gel-electrolyte membrane by initiating polymerization of the gel-forming precursor and the gel-forming initiator to thereby form a polymer matrix, and disposing the self-healing gel-electrolyte membrane between an anode and a cathode. The self-healing portion includes a self-healing precursor that is flowable and a self-healing initiator. The matrix precursor portion includes a gel-forming precursor and a gel-forming initiator. The electrolyte portion and the self-healing portion are disposed substantially throughout the polymer matrix and the polymer matrix includes a plurality of gel-forming active sites.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Fang Dai, Mahmoud Abd Elhamid, Mei Cai, Anne M. Dailly, Robert M. Lapierre
-
Publication number: 20190326070Abstract: A porous carbon material includes a hierarchical porous structure including a primary microporous structure and at least one of a secondary mesoporous structure and a secondary macroporous structure. The porous carbon material is formed by combining a halogenated-hydrocarbon, an aprotic hydrocarbon solvent, and a reductant to initiate a reaction that forms intermediate particles having a microporous framework; and subjecting the intermediate particles to a heat treatment at a heat treatment temperature ranging from about 300° C. to less than 1,500° C. for a heat treatment time period ranging from about 20 minutes to about 10 hours to thereby form the porous carbon material. The aprotic hydrocarbon solvent is selected from the group consisting of toluene, hexane, cyclohexane, and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Fang Dai, Jingmei Shen, Mei Cai, Anne M. Dailly
-
Patent number: 10434870Abstract: An adsorption storage tank for a natural gas includes a pressurizable tank disposed on a vehicle to contain the natural gas. A natural gas adsorbent is disposed in the tank. The natural gas is a mixture of constituents having a constituent statistical distribution of molecule lengths and kinetic diameters. The adsorbent has a pore size statistical distribution of pore sizes to adsorb and desorb the mixture of constituents.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2016Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Jingmei Shen, Anne M. Dailly, Fang Dai, Mei Cai
-
Patent number: 10381170Abstract: In an example of a method, a halogenide-hydrocarbon, an aprotic hydrocarbon solvent, and a reductant are combined to initiate a reaction that forms intermediate particles having a microporous framework. The intermediate particles are subjected to a heat treatment at a heat treatment temperature ranging from about 300° C. to less than 1500° C. for a heat treatment time period ranging from about 20 minutes to about 10 hours to form a precursor to microporous carbon.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2017Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Fang Dai, Jingmei Shen, Mei Cai, Anne M. Dailly
-
Publication number: 20190232251Abstract: A method of making a metal organic framework (MOF)-polymer composite material includes forming a homogeneous solution comprising a solvent, a metal salt, a polymer which is soluble in the solvent, and a reactant which can be synthesized to provide an organic linker during formation of a MOF structure, synthesizing the homogeneous solution to crystallize a MOF structure in the homogenous solution to yield the MOF structure distributed in a remainder solution, applying an antisolvent to the remainder solution with the MOF structure distributed in the remainder solution to form a polymer-rich phase, where the MOF structure is integrated into the polymer matrix during forming of the polymer matrix to produce a MOF-polymer composite material. The MOF-polymer composite material can be formed on a substrate to produce a MOF structured object, which can be a membrane, film, or other object.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2018Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Anne M. Dailly, Fang Dai, Timothy J. Fuller
-
Publication number: 20190211972Abstract: A storage vessel includes a plurality of storage cells arranged in series. The storage vessel defines a first port that opens into at least one of the storage cells. A fill conduit is connected to the storage vessel at the port. A valve is connected with the fill conduit and is configured to control a supply of fluid through the fill conduit to fill the storage vessel. A heat sink is disposed in the storage vessel and is configured to reduce heat of the fluid during the fill of the storage vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Mahmoud Abd Elhamid, Mei Cai, Anne M. Dailly, Thomas A. Yersak
-
Patent number: 10337459Abstract: A natural gas fueled vehicle, includes a natural gas fueled Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) to provide motive power to the vehicle. A pressurizable tank is disposed on the vehicle to contain a natural gas. A natural gas adsorbent is disposed in the tank. A fuel supply tube is to convey the natural gas to the ICE. A scroll compressor is on the vehicle to receive the natural gas from the tank and to deliver a first mixture of compressed natural gas and an oil to a gas and oil separator. The gas and oil separator is to receive the first mixture of the compressed natural gas and the oil from the scroll compressor and to separate the oil from the compressed natural gas and to deliver the compressed natural gas to the fuel supply tube substantially free from the oil.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2015Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignees: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Shanghai Winning Energy Technology Corp. LTDInventors: Cunman Zhang, Wei Zhou, Mei Cai, Anne M. Dailly