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: 10077231Abstract: 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: September 18, 2018Assignee: Blue Current, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Teran, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin, Joanna Burdynska
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Publication number: 20180254513Abstract: 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: July 27, 2017Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Joanna Burdynska, Alexander Teran, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin
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Publication number: 20180254518Abstract: 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: July 27, 2017Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Joanna Burdynska, Alexander Teran, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin
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Patent number: 9972863Abstract: 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: May 15, 2018Assignee: Blue Current, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Teran, Joanna Burdynska, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin, Saranya Venugopal, Simmi Kaur Uppal
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Patent number: 9972838Abstract: 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: May 15, 2018Assignee: Blue Current, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Teran, Joanna Burdynska, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin, Saranya Venugopal, Simmi Kaur Uppal
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Patent number: 9926411Abstract: 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: March 27, 2018Assignee: Blue Current, Inc.Inventors: Joanna Burdynska, Alexander Teran, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin
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Publication number: 20180034061Abstract: 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 26, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Alexander Teran, Joanna Burdynska, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin, Saranya Venugopal, Simmi Kaur Uppal
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Publication number: 20180034048Abstract: 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 26, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Alexander Teran, Joanna Burdynska, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin, Saranya Venugopal, Simmi Kaur Uppal
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Publication number: 20180034096Abstract: 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 26, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Alexander Teran, Joanna Burdynska, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin, Saranya Venugopal, Simmi Kaur Uppal
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Patent number: 9543619Abstract: Provided herein are functionally substituted fluoropolymers suitable for use in liquid and solid non-flammable electrolyte compositions. The functionally substituted fluoropolymers include phosphate-terminated or phosphonate-terminated perfluoropolyethers (PFPEs) having high ionic conductivity. Also provided are non-flammable electrolyte compositions including phosphate-terminated or phosphonate-terminated perfluoropolyethers (PFPEs) and alkali-metal ion batteries including the non-flammable electrolyte compositions.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2016Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Blue Current, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Teran, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin, Joanna Burdynska
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Patent number: 9540312Abstract: 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: January 10, 2017Assignee: Blue Current, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Teran, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin, Joanna Burdynska
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Publication number: 20160301107Abstract: Provided herein are functionally substituted fluoropolymers suitable for use in liquid and solid non-flammable electrolyte compositions. The functionally substituted fluoropolymers include perfluoroalkanes (PFAs) having high ionic conductivity. Also provided are non-flammable electrolyte compositions including functionally substituted PFAs and alkali-metal ion batteries including the non-flammable electrolyte compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Alexander Teran, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin, Joanna Burdynska
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Publication number: 20160226101Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Alexander Teran, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin, Joanna Burdynska
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Publication number: 20160221926Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Alexander Teran, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin, Joanna Burdynska
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Publication number: 20160226104Abstract: Provided herein are functionally substituted fluoropolymers suitable for use in liquid and solid non-flammable electrolyte compositions. The functionally substituted fluoropolymers include phosphate-terminated or phosphonate-terminated perfluoropolyethers (PFPEs) having high ionic conductivity. Also provided are non-flammable electrolyte compositions including phosphate-terminated or phosphonate-terminated perfluoropolyethers (PFPEs) and alkali-metal ion batteries including the non-flammable electrolyte compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Alexander Teran, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin, Joanna Burdynska
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Publication number: 20160226103Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Alexander Teran, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin, Joanna Burdynska
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Publication number: 20160226102Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Alexander Teran, Benjamin Rupert, Eduard Nasybulin, Joanna Burdynska
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Patent number: 9175397Abstract: A method of synthesizing multilayer heterostructures including an inorganic oxide layer residing on a solid substrate is described. Exemplary embodiments include producing an inorganic oxide layer on a solid substrate by a liquid coating process under relatively mild conditions. The relatively mild conditions include temperatures below 225° C. and pressures above 9.4 mb. In an exemplary embodiment, a solution of diethyl aluminum ethoxide in anhydrous diglyme is applied to a flexible solid substrate by slot-die coating at ambient atmospheric pressure, and the diglyme removed by evaporation. An AlOx layer is formed by subjecting material remaining on the solid substrate to a relatively mild oven temperature of approximately 150° C. The resulting AlOx layer exhibits relatively high light transmittance and relatively low vapor transmission rates for water. An exemplary embodiment of a flexible solid substrate is polyethylene napthalate (PEN). The PEN is not substantially adversely affected by exposure to 150° C.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLCInventors: Scott R. Hammond, Matthew Reese, Benjamin Rupert, Alexander Miedaner, Calvin Curtis, Dana Olson, David S. Ginley
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Publication number: 20110223433Abstract: A method of synthesizing multilayer heterostructures including an inorganic oxide layer residing on a solid substrate is described. Exemplary embodiments include producing an inorganic oxide layer on a solid substrate by a liquid coating process under relatively mild conditions. The relatively mild conditions include temperatures below 225° C. and pressures above 9.4 mb. In an exemplary embodiment, a solution of diethyl aluminum ethoxide in anhydrous diglyme is applied to a flexible solid substrate by slot-die coating at ambient atmospheric pressure, and the diglyme removed by evaporation. An AlOx layer is formed by subjecting material remaining on the solid substrate to a relatively mild oven temperature of approximately 150° C. The resulting AlOx layer exhibits relatively high light transmittance and relatively low vapor transmission rates for water. An exemplary embodiment of a flexible solid substrate is polyethylene napthalate (PEN). The PEN is not substantially adversely affected by exposure to 150° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Applicant: Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLCInventors: Scott R. Hammond, Matthew Reese, Benjamin Rupert, Alexander Miedaner, Calvin Curtis, Dana Olson, David S. Ginley
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Publication number: 20010050681Abstract: A system and method of generating an electronic graphical presentation on a computer system. A sample template is displayed and the user chooses one such sample template. An interactive web page, i.e., an editor template, that looks similar to the selected sample template and has editable fields is displayed and edited. The supplied information is then used to generate a final presentation that is then delivered to the user. The editor template is created to look substantially similar to the sample template, such that the editable fields occur in the area wherein the actual information will ultimately be displayed to aid the user in visualizing the final product.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2001Publication date: December 13, 2001Applicant: i-Media World.comInventors: Daniel Scott Keys, Troy Philip Lerner, Maureen Anna Keys, Marc Chipouras, David Alan Kittle, Leonard Alan Eckstein, Benjamin Rupert Hadwen, Naomichi Ishibashi