Patents by Inventor Benjamin Rupert
Benjamin Rupert 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).
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Patent number: 11581570Abstract: Provided herein are methods of forming solid-state ionically conductive composite materials that include particles of an inorganic phase in a matrix of an organic phase. The organic phase includes a cross-linked polyurethane network. The methods involve forming the composite materials from a precursor that is cross-linked in-situ after being mixed with the particles. The cross-linking occurs under applied pressure that causes particle-to-particle contact. Once cross-linked, the applied pressure may be removed with the particles immobilized by the polymer matrix. The polyurethane network is configured for easy processability of uniform films and may be characterized by a hard phase content of at least 20%.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2019Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Blue Current, Inc.Inventors: Joanna Burdynska, Alexander Teran, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin, Richard Hoft, Simmi Kaur Uppal
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Publication number: 20220407057Abstract: Provided herein are ionically conductive solid-state compositions that include ionically conductive inorganic particles in a matrix of an organic material. The resulting composite material has high ionic conductivity and mechanical properties that facilitate processing. In particular embodiments, the ionically conductive solid-state compositions are compliant and may be cast as films. In some embodiments of the present invention, solid-state electrolytes including the ionically conductive solid-state compositions are provided. In some embodiments of the present invention, electrodes including the ionically conductive solid-state compositions are provided. The present invention further includes embodiments that are directed to methods of manufacturing the ionically conductive solid-state compositions and batteries incorporating the ionically conductive solid-state compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Alexander Teran, Joanna Burdynska, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin, Saranya Venugopal, Simmi Kaur Uppal
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Publication number: 20220271288Abstract: Provided herein are composite materials that include an ionically conductive inorganic solid particulate phase and an organic polymer phase. The ionically conductive inorganic solid particular phase includes an alklai metal argyrodite.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2020Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Joanna Burdynska, Kevin Wujcik, Simmi Kaur Uppal, Irune Villaluenga, Eduard Nasybulin, Benjamin Rupert, Richard Hoft, Katherine Joann Harry
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Patent number: 11355750Abstract: Provided herein are ionically conductive solid-state compositions that include ionically conductive inorganic particles in a matrix of an organic material. The resulting composite material has high ionic conductivity and mechanical properties that facilitate processing. In particular embodiments, the ionically conductive solid-state compositions are compliant and may be cast as films. In some embodiments of the present invention, solid-state electrolytes including the ionically conductive solid-state compositions are provided. In some embodiments of the present invention, electrodes including the ionically conductive solid-state compositions are provided. The present invention further includes embodiments that are directed to methods of manufacturing the ionically conductive solid-state compositions and batteries incorporating the ionically conductive solid-state compositions.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Blue Current, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Teran, Joanna Burdynska, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin, Saranya Venugopal, Simmi Kaur Uppal
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Patent number: 11264639Abstract: Methods of synthesizing particles and the resulting particles are disclosed. The methods include synthesizing the particles in the presence of one or more additives. The resulting particles are smaller and easier to disperse in solution. Also described are methods of processing particles and the resulting particles. In particular embodiments, the particles are suited for incorporation into films.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2018Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Blue Current, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Rupert, Alexander Teran
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Publication number: 20210050620Abstract: Provided herein are solid materials that are ionically conductive and electrochemically stable. Embodiments of the solid materials are argyrodite-type compositions that have high ionic conductivity. The compositions include small amounts of thiophilic metals, whose binary sulfides do not react with water to hydrogen sulfide (H2S). As such, H2S release is minimized or eliminated. Also provided are methods of fabricating the materials and batteries and battery components containing the materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventor: Benjamin Rupert
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Publication number: 20210047195Abstract: Provided herein are solid materials that are ionically conductive and electrochemically stable. Embodiments of the solid materials are argyrodite-type compositions that have high ionic conductivity. The compositions include small amounts of thiophilic metals, whose binary sulfides do not react with water to hydrogen sulfide (H2S). As such, H2S release is minimized or eliminated. Also provided are methods of fabricating the materials and batteries and battery components containing the materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventor: Benjamin Rupert
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Publication number: 20210005889Abstract: Provided herein are ionically conductive solid-state compositions that include ionically conductive inorganic particles in a matrix of an organic material. The resulting composite material has high ionic conductivity and mechanical properties that facilitate processing. In particular embodiments, the ionically conductive solid-state compositions are compliant and may be cast as films. In some embodiments of the present invention, solid-state electrolytes including the ionically conductive solid-state compositions are provided. In some embodiments of the present invention, electrodes including the ionically conductive solid-state compositions are provided. The present invention further includes embodiments that are directed to methods of manufacturing the ionically conductive solid-state compositions and batteries incorporating the ionically conductive solid-state compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Alexander Teran, Joanna Burdynska, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin, Saranya Venugopal, Simmi Kaur Uppal
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Patent number: 10797314Abstract: Provided herein are ionically conductive solid-state compositions that include ionically conductive inorganic particles in a matrix of an organic material. The resulting composite material has high ionic conductivity and mechanical properties that facilitate processing. In particular embodiments, the ionically conductive solid-state compositions are compliant and may be cast as films. In some embodiments of the present invention, solid-state electrolytes including the ionically conductive solid-state compositions are provided. In some embodiments of the present invention, electrodes including the ionically conductive solid-state compositions are provided. The present invention further includes embodiments that are directed to methods of manufacturing the ionically conductive solid-state compositions and batteries incorporating the ionically conductive solid-state compositions.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2017Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Blue Current, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Teran, Joanna Burdynska, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin, Saranya Venugopal, Simmi Kaur Uppal
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Publication number: 20200220202Abstract: Provided herein are methods of forming solid-state ionically conductive composite materials that include particles of an inorganic phase in a matrix of an organic phase. The organic phase includes a cross-linked polyurethane network. The methods involve forming the composite materials from a precursor that is cross-linked in-situ after being mixed with the particles. The cross-linking occurs under applied pressure that causes particle-to-particle contact. Once cross-linked, the applied pressure may be removed with the particles immobilized by the polymer matrix. The polyurethane network is configured for easy processability of uniform films and may be characterized by a hard phase content of at least 20%.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2019Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Joanna Burdynska, Alexander Teran, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin, Richard Hoft, Simmi Kaur Uppal
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Publication number: 20200115505Abstract: Provided herein are methods of forming solid-state ionically conductive composite materials that include particles of an inorganic phase in a matrix of an organic phase. The methods involve forming the composite materials from a precursor that is polymerized in-situ after being mixed with the particles. The polymerization occurs under applied pressure that causes particle-to-particle contact. In some embodiments, once polymerized, the applied pressure may be removed with the particles immobilized by the polymer matrix. In some implementations, the organic phase includes a cross-linked polymer network. Also provided are solid-state ionically conductive composite materials and batteries and other devices that incorporate them. In some embodiments, solid-state electrolytes including the ionically conductive solid-state composites are provided. In some embodiments, electrodes including the ionically conductive solid-state composites are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Joanna Burdynska, Alexander Teran, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin
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Publication number: 20200087155Abstract: Lithium oxide argyrodites having the formula Li(6?y)PS4O(1?y)X(1+y) where X is a halide anion and y is a number between 0 and 0.8, inclusive, are provided herein. Also provided are methods of synthesizing the lithium oxide argyrodites and composites including the lithium oxide argyrodites, as well as other alkali metal oxide argyrodites and related methods and composites.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventor: Benjamin Rupert
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Patent number: 10457781Abstract: Provided herein are methods of forming solid-state ionically conductive composite materials that include particles of an inorganic phase in a matrix of an organic phase. The methods involve forming the composite materials from a precursor that is polymerized in-situ after being mixed with the particles. The polymerization occurs under applied pressure that causes particle-to-particle contact. In some embodiments, once polymerized, the applied pressure may be removed with the particles immobilized by the polymer matrix. In some implementations, the organic phase includes a cross-linked polymer network. Also provided are solid-state ionically conductive composite materials and batteries and other devices that incorporate them. In some embodiments, solid-state electrolytes including the ionically conductive solid-state composites are provided. In some embodiments, electrodes including the ionically conductive solid-state composites are provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2019Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Blue Current, Inc.Inventors: Joanna Burdynska, Alexander Teran, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin
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Publication number: 20190173120Abstract: Methods of synthesizing particles and the resulting particles are disclosed. The methods include synthesizing the particles in the presence of one or more additives. The resulting particles are smaller and easier to disperse in solution. Also described are methods of processing particles and the resulting particles. In particular embodiments, the particles are suited for incorporation into films.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2018Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Benjamin Rupert, Alexander Teran
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Patent number: 10308587Abstract: Provided herein are functionally substituted fluoropolymers suitable for use in liquid and solid non-flammable electrolyte compositions. The functionally substituted fluoropolymers include perfluoropolyethers (PFPEs) having high ionic conductivity. Also provided are non-flammable electrolyte compositions including functionally substituted PFPEs and alkali-metal ion batteries including the non-flammable electrolyte compositions.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Blue Current, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Teran, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin, Joanna Burdynska
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Publication number: 20190135988Abstract: Provided herein are methods of forming solid-state ionically conductive composite materials that include particles of an inorganic phase in a matrix of an organic phase. The methods involve forming the composite materials from a precursor that is polymerized in-situ after being mixed with the particles. The polymerization occurs under applied pressure that causes particle-to-particle contact. In some embodiments, once polymerized, the applied pressure may be removed with the particles immobilized by the polymer matrix. In some implementations, the organic phase includes a cross-linked polymer network. Also provided are solid-state ionically conductive composite materials and batteries and other devices that incorporate them. In some embodiments, solid-state electrolytes including the ionically conductive solid-state composites are provided. In some embodiments, electrodes including the ionically conductive solid-state composites are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2019Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Joanna Burdynska, Alexander Teran, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin
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Patent number: 10227288Abstract: Provided herein are functionally substituted fluoropolymers suitable for use in liquid and solid non-flammable electrolyte compositions. The functionally substituted fluoropolymers include perfluoropolyethers (PFPEs) having high ionic conductivity. Also provided are non-flammable electrolyte compositions including functionally substituted PFPEs and alkali-metal ion batteries including the non-flammable electrolyte compositions.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2016Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Blue Current, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Teran, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin, Joanna Burdynska
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Patent number: 10174173Abstract: Provided herein are methods of forming solid-state ionically conductive composite materials that include particles of an inorganic phase in a matrix of an organic phase. The methods involve forming the composite materials from a precursor that is polymerized in-situ after being mixed with the particles. The polymerization occurs under applied pressure that causes particle-to-particle contact. In some embodiments, once polymerized, the applied pressure may be removed with the particles immobilized by the polymer matrix. In some implementations, the organic phase includes a cross-linked polymer network. Also provided are solid-state ionically conductive composite materials and batteries and other devices that incorporate them. In some embodiments, solid-state electrolytes including the ionically conductive solid-state composites are provided. In some embodiments, electrodes including the ionically conductive solid-state composites are provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2018Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Blue Current, Inc.Inventors: Joanna Burdynska, Alexander Teran, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin
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Publication number: 20180282486Abstract: Provided herein are methods of forming solid-state ionically conductive composite materials that include particles of an inorganic phase in a matrix of an organic phase. The methods involve forming the composite materials from a precursor that is polymerized in-situ after being mixed with the particles. The polymerization occurs under applied pressure that causes particle-to-particle contact. In some embodiments, once polymerized, the applied pressure may be removed with the particles immobilized by the polymer matrix. In some implementations, the organic phase includes a cross-linked polymer network. Also provided are solid-state ionically conductive composite materials and batteries and other devices that incorporate them. In some embodiments, solid-state electrolytes including the ionically conductive solid-state composites are provided. In some embodiments, electrodes including the ionically conductive solid-state composites are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Joanna Burdynska, Alexander Teran, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin
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Patent number: 10079404Abstract: Provided herein are methods of forming solid-state ionically conductive composite materials that include particles of an inorganic phase in a matrix of an organic phase. The methods involve forming the composite materials from a precursor that is polymerized in-situ after being mixed with the particles. The polymerization occurs under applied pressure that causes particle-to-particle contact. In some embodiments, once polymerized, the applied pressure may be removed with the particles immobilized by the polymer matrix. In some implementations, the organic phase includes a cross-linked polymer network. Also provided are solid-state ionically conductive composite materials and batteries and other devices that incorporate them. In some embodiments, solid-state electrolytes including the ionically conductive solid-state composites are provided. In some embodiments, electrodes including the ionically conductive solid-state composites are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Blue Current, Inc.Inventors: Joanna Burdynska, Alexander Teran, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin