Patents by Inventor Aron Newman

Aron Newman 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: 9088048
    Abstract: A carbon nanofiber can have a surface and include at least one crystalline whisker extending from the surface of the carbon nanofiber. A battery anode composition can be formed from a plurality of carbon nanofibers each including a plurality of crystalline whiskers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Physical Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Junqing Ma, Aron Newman, John Lennhoff
  • Publication number: 20120164319
    Abstract: The invention features a method of forming a metal phosphate coated cathode. Either a metal salt or a phosphate salt is dissolved in a nonaqueous solvent to form a first solution. The other of the metal salt or the phosphate salt (e.g., whichever compound is not dissolved in the nonaqueous solvent) is dissolved in a second solvent to form a second solution. The first solution and the second solution are mixed to form a precursor solution. A cathode material is added to the precursor solution to form a cathode-precursor solution. The cathode-precursor solution is dried to form the metal phosphate coated cathode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher M. Lang, Aron Newman
  • Publication number: 20110117436
    Abstract: A carbon nanofiber can have a surface and include at least one crystalline whisker extending from the surface of the carbon nanofiber. A battery anode composition can be formed from a plurality of carbon nanofibers each including a plurality of crystalline whiskers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: Physical Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Junqing Ma, Aron Newman, John Lennhoff
  • Publication number: 20090291368
    Abstract: A three-dimensional battery can include a three-dimensional porous carbon foam base and an anode current collector bonded to and in electrical communication with a first region of the base. The three-dimensional battery can also include an electrolyte layer disposed over the three-dimensional porous carbon foam base and a cathode current collector bonded to and in electrical communication with a second region of the three-dimensional porous carbon foam base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventors: Aron Newman, Kevin White, Quinn Horn, Christopher Lang
  • Publication number: 20090176160
    Abstract: A separator for a battery that includes a first polymer to provide structural support and a second polymer mixed with the first polymer. The second polymer provides an open channel for ionic transport through the separator. The separator also includes a third polymer interspersed with the first polymer and the second polymer. The third polymer is an insulator when a potential in the battery is less than a switching voltage, and is a conductor when the potential in the battery is greater than the switching voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventor: Aron Newman
  • Publication number: 20080241490
    Abstract: An insulation structure and a method for forming an insulation structure on a surface provide both mechanical integrity and insulative capabilities in applications and environments involving extreme temperatures and compressive forces. The insulation structure includes aerogel agglomerates formed by combining ceramic particles with aerogel particles. The insulation structure may further include ceramic particles. The aerogel agglomerates and ceramic particles are thermally sprayed on a surface to form a graded or layered structure. The method for forming an insulation structure includes spray-drying and post-drying a mixture of ceramic particles, aerogel particles, water, and a binder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: Physical Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Aron Newman, Fred Lauten
  • Publication number: 20050112461
    Abstract: A housing for a battery comprising a laminate made of a plurality of layers is provided. The battery housing has at least a barrier layer, typically two metal foils, and a sealing layer, which is intended to be in contact with the contents of a battery. Additionally, the battery housing can further include a protective layer over the barrier layer. Suitable materials for the sealant layer and barrier layers include polymers. Preferably, the laminate battery housing is flexible, although this is not required. The sealant layer, barrier layer and protective layer may also be adhesively attached. The battery housing of the present invention can also provide moisture and acid absorbers in various configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: Khalil Amine, Aron Newman, Donald Vissers, Andrew Jansen
  • Publication number: 20020164441
    Abstract: A housing for a battery comprising a laminate made of a plurality of layers is provided. The battery housing has at least a barrier layer, typically two metal foils, and a sealing layer, which is intended to be in contact with the contents of a battery. Additionally, the battery housing can further include a protective layer over the barrier layer. Suitable materials for the sealant layer and barrier layers include polymers. Preferably, the laminate battery housing is flexible, although this is not required. The sealant layer, barrier layer and protective layer may also be adhesively attached. The battery housing of the present invention can also provide moisture and acid absorbers in various configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Applicant: The University of Chicago
    Inventors: Khalil Amine, Aron Newman, Donald Vissers, Andrew Jansen
  • Publication number: 20020127362
    Abstract: Flexible polymer laminates for use in battery housings, battery housings made from the laminates, and batteries made from battery cells enclosed within the housings. In one embodiment the laminate is comprised of a barrier polymer sheet with a heat-sealable polymer frame. In other embodiments the laminate is a film of a barrier polymer in contact with a heat-sealable polymer. In various embodiments the barrier polymer is a polyester and the heat-sealable polymer is a polyolefin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Applicant: The University of Chicago
    Inventors: Andrew N. Jansen, Aron Newman, Donald Vissers, Khalil Amine