Patents by Inventor Benjamin Carlson

Benjamin Carlson 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).

  • Publication number: 20250125420
    Abstract: A method of synthesizing a solid-state electrolyte where P2S5, Na2S and LiCl are dissolved in one of more solvents; where upon reacting of the mixture, NaCl precipitates out and is removed from the solution; the solvent is removed; and the sulfide solid-state electrolyte is dried, then crystalized to be used in a solid-state battery. A solid-state battery comprising the produced sulfide solid-state electrolyte is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: Benjamin CARLSON, Sean P. CULVER, Ilya LISENKER
  • Publication number: 20250125413
    Abstract: A solid electrolyte material comprising Li, T, X and A wherein T is at least one of P, As, Si, Ge, Al, and B; X is BH4; A is S, Se, or N. The solid electrolyte material may include glass ceramic and/or mixed crystalline phases, and exhibits high ionic conductivity and compatibility with high voltage cathodes and lithium metal anodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: Brian E. Francisco, Benjamin A. CARLSON
  • Publication number: 20250074770
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of preparing Li2S. The methods generally include combining an alkaline metal sulfide, a lithium salt, an alcohol, and a hydrocarbon to form a mixture. A reaction forms the Li2S. A dense solvent is then added to the mixture and the Li2S is isolated from the mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Brian E. Francisco, Samuel M. Oberwetter, Benjamin A. Carlson
  • Publication number: 20250074781
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for making Li2S. The method includes combining metal polysulfides, metal sulfides, metal salts, elemental sulfur in a solvent to form a mixture and isolating Li2S from the mixture. Provided herein are also methods for purifying the isolated Li2S forming a high-purity Li2S. Further provided herein are methods for making solid-state electrolytes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Brian E. Francisco, Samuel M. Oberwetter, Benjamin A. Carlson
  • Patent number: 12159971
    Abstract: A method of synthesizing a solid-state electrolyte where P2S5, Na2S and LiCl are dissolved in one of more solvents; where upon reacting of the mixture, NaCl precipitates out and is removed from the solution; the solvent is removed; and the sulfide solid-state electrolyte is dried, then crystalized to be used in a solid-state battery. A solid-state battery comprising the produced sulfide solid-state electrolyte is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: Solid Power Operating, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Carlson, Sean P. Culver, Ilya Iisenker
  • Publication number: 20240363933
    Abstract: A resilient battery cell is provided that includes an electrode and an electrolyte hermetically sealed within a pouch. The pouch includes layers of heat-resistant and resilient materials coupled together by a thermoplastic seal. A conductive tab electrically coupled to the electrode and for electrically coupling of the battery cell to other cells and/or a battery terminal extends through and is hermetically sealed by the sealant. The battery cell may further include supplemental layers external the pouch for providing structural integrity, a vapor barrier, improved fire safety, and other benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: Clint R. Bickmore, Nathan Dunlap, Nathaniel P. Crane, Joshua Buettner-Garrett, Benjamin A. Carlson, Brandon Kelly
  • Patent number: 12100273
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for determining a time-length of an action are provided. For example, a first event may be detected. Responsive to detecting the first event, a first inquiry may be transmitted in a first direction, using a first device. The first inquiry may be received by a second device. Responsive to receiving the first inquiry, a first reply data packet, comprising an identification number associated with the second device, may be transmitted, using the second device, to the first device. A second event may be detected. Responsive to detecting the second event, a second inquiry may be transmitted in a second direction, using a third device. The second inquiry may be received by the second device. Responsive to receiving the second inquiry, a second reply data packet, comprising the identification number, may be transmitted, using the second device, to the third device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Grant Benjamin Carlson
  • Publication number: 20240283010
    Abstract: A solid electrolyte material comprising Li, T, X and A wherein T is at least one of P, As, Si, Ge, Al, and B; X is BH4; A is S, Se, or N. The solid electrolyte material may include glass ceramic and/or mixed crystalline phases, and exhibits high ionic conductivity and compatibility with high voltage cathodes and lithium metal anodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Brian E. FRANCISCO, Benjamin A. CARLSON
  • Publication number: 20240186570
    Abstract: A solid electrolyte material comprises Li, T, X and A wherein T is at least one of P, As, Si, Ge, Al, Sb, W, and B; X is one or more halogens and/or N; A is one or more of S or Se. The solid electrolyte material has peaks at 14.9°±0.50°, 20.4°±0.50°, and 25.4°±0.50° in X-ray diffraction measurement with Cu-Ka(1,2)=1.5418 ? and may include glass ceramic and/or mixed crystalline phases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Brian E. FRANCISCO, Benjamin CARLSON
  • Patent number: 11923503
    Abstract: A solid electrolyte material comprises Li, T, X and A wherein T is at least one of P, As, Si, Ge, Al, Sb, W, and B; X is one or more halogens and/or N; A is one or more of S or Se. The solid electrolyte material has peaks at 14.9°±0.50°, 20.4°±0.50°, and 25.4°±0.50° in X-ray diffraction measurement with Cu—K?(1,2)=1.5418? and may include glass ceramic and/or mixed crystalline phases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Solid Power Operating, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Francisco, Benjamin Carlson
  • Patent number: 11916193
    Abstract: A solid electrolyte material comprising Li, T, X and A wherein T is at least one of P, As, Si, Ge, Al, and B; X is BH4; A is S, Se, or N. The solid electrolyte material may include glass ceramic and/or mixed crystalline phases, and exhibits high ionic conductivity and compatibility with high voltage cathodes and lithium metal anodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Solid Power Operating, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Francisco, Benjamin Carlson
  • Publication number: 20230237888
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for determining a time-length of an action are provided. For example, a first event may be detected. Responsive to detecting the first event, a first inquiry may be transmitted in a first direction, using a first device. The first inquiry may be received by a second device. Responsive to receiving the first inquiry, a first reply data packet, comprising an identification number associated with the second device, may be transmitted, using the second device, to the first device. A second event may be detected. Responsive to detecting the second event, a second inquiry may be transmitted in a second direction, using a third device. The second inquiry may be received by the second device. Responsive to receiving the second inquiry, a second reply data packet, comprising the identification number, may be transmitted, using the second device, to the third device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventor: Grant Benjamin CARLSON
  • Publication number: 20230198011
    Abstract: A process for preparing a solid electrolyte that includes mixing a lithium source with a sulfur source and a compound containing phosphorous and sulfur to form a composite, then heating the composite to the melting point of the compound containing phosphorous and sulfur to form the solid electrolyte material. A solid electrolyte material prepared by the process, wherein the solid electrolyte material is of formula I, which is Li(7?y?z)PS(6?y?z)X(y)W(z) wherein X and W are individually selected from F, Cl, Br, and I; where y and z each individually range from 0 to 2; and where y+z ranges from 0 to 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Clint R. BICKMORE, Brian E. FRANCISCO, Samuel OBERWETTER, Joshua BUETTNER-GARRETT, Benjamin A. CARLSON
  • Patent number: 11640753
    Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for determining a time-length of an action are provided. For example, a first event may be detected. Responsive to detecting the first event, a first inquiry may be transmitted in a first direction, using a first device. The first inquiry may be received by a second device. Responsive to receiving the first inquiry, a first reply data packet, comprising an identification number associated with the second device, may be transmitted, using the second device, to the first device. A second event may be detected. Responsive to detecting the second event, a second inquiry may be transmitted in a second direction, using a third device. The second inquiry may be received by the second device. Responsive to receiving the second inquiry, a second reply data packet, comprising the identification number, may be transmitted, using the second device, to the third device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: GOJO INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Grant Benjamin Carlson
  • Publication number: 20220384867
    Abstract: A method for separating and recovering materials from an electrochemical cell by dissolution in multiple solvents, separation of dissolved constituents, and recovery of materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Benjamin Carlson, Joshua Buettner-Garrett
  • Publication number: 20220190387
    Abstract: A method of synthesizing a solid-state electrolyte where P2S5, Na2S and LiCl are dissolved in one of more solvents; where upon reacting of the mixture, NaCl precipitates out and is removed from the solution; the solvent is removed; and the sulfide solid-state electrolyte is dried, then crystalized to be used in a solid-state battery. A solid-state battery comprising the produced sulfide solid-state electrolyte is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Benjamin Carlson, Sean P. Culver, Ilya Iisenker
  • Publication number: 20220123359
    Abstract: A solid electrolyte material may be advantageously synthesized using a multipart solvent/solution based method employing selective solvation and/or particle size reduction for different reactants used to form the solid electrolyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: HEATHER A.S. PLATT, BRIAN E. FRANCISCO, BENJAMIN A. CARLSON, JOSHUA BUETTNER-GARRETT
  • Publication number: 20220021021
    Abstract: A solid electrolyte material comprises Li, T, X and A wherein T is at least one of P, As, Si, Ge, Al, Sb, W, and B; X is one or more halogens and/or N; A is one or more of S or Se. The solid electrolyte material has peaks at 14.9°±0.50°, 20.4°±0.50°, and 25.4°±0.50° in X-ray diffraction measurement with Cu—K?(1,2)=1.5418A and may include glass ceramic and/or mixed crystalline phases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: BRIAN E. FRANCISCO, BENJAMIN CARLSON
  • Publication number: 20210296690
    Abstract: A solid electrolyte material comprising Li, T, X and A wherein T is at least one of P, As, Si, Ge, Al, and B; X is BH4; A is S, Se, or N. The solid electrolyte material may include glass ceramic and/or mixed crystalline phases, and exhibits high ionic conductivity and compatibility with high voltage cathodes and lithium metal anodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: BRIAN E. FRANCISCO, BENJAMIN CARLSON
  • Patent number: 10996690
    Abstract: A system and method of authenticating a replaceable product reservoir for use in a product dispenser includes incorporating a data storage device into the replaceable product reservoir where the dispenser control reads data from the storage device to verify that the correct replaceable product reservoir has been installed in the product dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Grant Benjamin Carlson