Patents by Inventor Chett Boxley
Chett Boxley 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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Publication number: 20230278976Abstract: Methods of forming a glycolipid are disclosed. A method may include glycosylating a sugar with a beta-hydroxyester using BF3-L as a glycosylation promoter. L may include one or more of Diethylether, Tetrahydrofurn, Dimethyle Sulfide, or combinations thereof. The beta-hydroxyester may include a carbon length ranging from C2 to C24. The sugar may be a protected sugar that includes peracetylated-rhamnose, peracetylated-xylose, peracetylated-glucose, peracetylated-galactose or combinations thereof. The beta-hydroxyester and sugar may be combined in a reaction vessel to form a mixture. A solvent may be added to the mixture to substantially dissolve the mixture. The glycosylation promoter may be added to the solution such that the solution is maintained withing a desired temperature range.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2022Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Chett Boxley, Ryan Stolley, Robert Bruggeman
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Publication number: 20230132332Abstract: Methods of carbohydrate acetylation are disclosed. A method may include adding a carbohydrate to a reaction vessel, adding poly-4-vinylpyriding (P4VP) to the reaction vessel, adding a bio-derived solvent to the reaction vessel, adding acetic anhydride (Ac20) to the reaction vessel, and adding a catalyst to the reaction vessel. The bio-derived solvent may be 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF). A catalyst may also be added to the reaction vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: Chett Boxley, Ryan Stolley, Robert Bruggeman
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Patent number: 10224577Abstract: The present invention provides a secondary cell having a negative electrode compartment and a positive electrode compartment, which are separated by an alkali ion conductive electrolyte membrane. An alkali metal negative electrode disposed in the negative electrode compartment oxidizes to release alkali ions as the cell discharges and reduces the alkali ions to alkali metal during recharge. The positive electrode compartment includes a positive electrode contacting a positive electrode solution that includes an alkali metal compound and a metal halide. The alkali metal compound can be selected from an alkali halide and an alkali pseudo-halide. During discharge, the metal ion reduces to form metal plating on the positive electrode. As the cell charges, the metal plating oxidizes to strip the metal plating to form metal halide or pseudo halide or corresponding metal complex.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: FIELD UPGRADING USA, INC.Inventors: Sai Bhavaraju, Mathew Robins, Chett Boxley
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Patent number: 9431682Abstract: The present invention provides an electrochemical cell having an negative electrode compartment and a positive electrode compartment. A solid alkali ion conductive electrolyte membrane is positioned between the negative electrode compartment and the positive electrode compartment. A catholyte solution in the positive electrode compartment includes a halide ion or pseudohalide ion concentration greater than 3M, which provides degradation protection to the alkali ion conductive electrolyte membrane. The halide ion or pseudohalide ion is selected from chloride, bromide, iodide, azide, thiocyanate, and cyanide. In some embodiments, the electrochemical cell is a molten sodium rechargeable cell which functions at an operating temperature between about 100° C. and about 150° C.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2013Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: CERAMATEC, INC.Inventors: Sai Bhavaraju, Mathew Robins, Chett Boxley
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Patent number: 9263770Abstract: The present invention provides a method for providing electrical potential from a solid-state sodium-based secondary cell (or rechargeable battery). A secondary cell is provided that includes a solid sodium metal negative electrode that is disposed in a non-aqueous negative electrolyte solution that includes an ionic liquid. Additionally, the cell comprises a positive electrode that is disposed in a positive electrolyte solution. In order to separate the negative electrode and the negative electrolyte solution from the positive electrolyte solution, the cell includes a sodium ion conductive electrolyte membrane. The cell is maintained and operated at a temperature below the melting point of the negative electrode and is connected to an external circuit.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: CERAMATEC, INC.Inventors: Chett Boxley, W Grover Coors, John Joseph Watkins
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Patent number: 8968902Abstract: The present invention provides a molten sodium secondary cell. In some cases, the secondary cell includes a sodium metal negative electrode, a positive electrode compartment that includes a positive electrode disposed in a liquid positive electrode solution, and a sodium ion conductive electrolyte membrane that separates the negative electrode from the positive electrode solution. In such cases, the electrolyte membrane can comprise any suitable material, including, without limitation, a NaSICON membrane. Furthermore, in such cases, the liquid positive electrode solution can comprise any suitable positive electrode solution, including, but not limited to, an aqueous sodium hydroxide solution. Generally, when the cell functions, the sodium negative electrode is molten and in contact with the electrolyte membrane. Additionally, the cell is functional at an operating temperature between about 100° C. and about 170° C. Indeed, in some instances, the molten sodium secondary cell is functional between about 110° C.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Ceramatec, Inc.Inventors: W. Grover Coors, Chett Boxley, Mathew Robins, Alexis Eccleston
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Publication number: 20140363706Abstract: The present invention provides a method for providing electrical potential from a solid-state sodium-based secondary cell (or rechargeable battery). A secondary cell is provided that includes a solid sodium metal negative electrode that is disposed in a non-aqueous negative electrolyte solution that includes an ionic liquid. Additionally, the cell comprises a positive electrode that is disposed in a positive electrolyte solution. In order to separate the negative electrode and the negative electrolyte solution from the positive electrolyte solution, the cell includes a sodium ion conductive electrolyte membrane. The cell is maintained and operated at a temperature below the melting point of the negative electrode and is connected to an external circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Chett Boxley, W. Grover Coors, John Joseph Watkins
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Patent number: 8859141Abstract: The present invention provides a solid-state sodium-based secondary cell (or rechargeable battery). While the secondary cell can include any suitable component, in some cases, the secondary cell comprises a solid sodium metal negative electrode that is disposed in a non-aqueous negative electrolyte solution that includes an ionic liquid. Additionally, the cell comprises a positive electrode that is disposed in a positive electrolyte solution. In order to separate the negative electrode and the negative electrolyte solution from the positive electrolyte solution, the cell includes a sodium ion conductive electrolyte membrane. Because the cell's negative electrode is in a solid state as the cell functions, the cell may operate at room temperature. Additionally, where the negative electrolyte solution contains the ionic liquid, the ionic liquid may impede dendrite formation on the surface of the negative electrode as the cell is recharged and sodium ions are reduced onto the negative electrode.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2010Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Ceramatec, Inc.Inventors: Chett Boxley, W. Grover Coors, John Joseph Watkins
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Publication number: 20140170443Abstract: The present invention provides an electrochemical cell having an negative electrode compartment and a positive electrode compartment. A solid alkali ion conductive electrolyte membrane is positioned between the negative electrode compartment and the positive electrode compartment. A catholyte solution in the positive electrode compartment includes a halide ion or pseudohalide ion concentration greater than 3M, which provides degradation protection to the alkali ion conductive electrolyte membrane. The halide ion or pseudohalide ion is selected from chloride, bromide, iodide, azide, thiocyanate, and cyanide. In some embodiments, the electrochemical cell is a molten sodium rechargeable cell which functions at an operating temperature between about 100° C. and about 150° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Ceramatec, Inc.Inventors: Sai Bhavaraju, Mathew Robins, Chett Boxley
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Publication number: 20140030571Abstract: The present invention provides a secondary cell having a negative electrode compartment and a positive electrode compartment, which are separated by an alkali ion conductive electrolyte membrane. An alkali metal negative electrode disposed in the negative electrode compartment oxidizes to release alkali ions as the cell discharges and reduces the alkali ions to alkali metal during recharge. The positive electrode compartment includes a positive electrode contacting a positive electrode solution that includes an alkali metal compound and a metal halide. The alkali metal compound can be selected from an alkali halide and an alkali pseudo-halide. During discharge, the metal ion reduces to form metal plating on the positive electrode. As the cell charges, the metal plating oxidizes to strip the metal plating to form metal halide or pseudo halide or corresponding metal complex.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: Ceramatec, Inc.Inventors: Sai Bhavaraju, Mathew Robins, Chett Boxley
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Publication number: 20130312668Abstract: An animal litter composition that includes geopolymerized ash particulates having a network of repeating aluminum-silicon units is described herein. Generally, the animal litter is made from a quantity of a pozzolanic ash mixed with an alkaline activator to initiate a geopolymerization reaction that forms geopolymerized ash. This geopolymerization reaction may occur within a pelletizer. After the geopolymerized ash is formed, it may be dried and sieved to a desired size. These geopolymerized ash particulates may be used to make a non-clumping or clumping animal litter or other absorbing material. Aluminum sulfate, clinoptilolite, silica gel, sodium alginate and mineral oil may be added as additional ingredients.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: Ceramatec, Inc.Inventors: Chett Boxley, Jessica McKelvie
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Patent number: 8522720Abstract: An animal litter composition that includes geopolymerized ash particulates having a network of repeating aluminum-silicon units is described herein. Generally, the animal litter is made from a quantity of a pozzolanic ash mixed with an alkaline activator to initiate a geopolymerization reaction that forms geopolymerized ash. This geopolymerization reaction may occur within a pelletizer. After the geopolymerized ash is formed, it may be dried and sieved to a desired size. These geopolymerized ash particulates may be used to make a non-clumping or clumping animal litter or other absorbing material. Aluminum sulfate, clinoptilolite, silica gel, sodium alginate and mineral oil may be added as additional ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Ceramatec, Inc.Inventors: Chett Boxley, Jessica McKelvie
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Patent number: 8511254Abstract: A method of making an animal litter that includes geopolymerized ash, wherein, the animal litter is made from a quantity of a pozzolanic ash mixed with a sufficient quantity of water and an alkaline activator to initiate a geopolymerization reaction that forms geopolymerized ash. After the geopolymerized ash is formed, it is dried, broken into particulates, and sieved to a desired size. These geopolymerized ash particulates are used to make a non-clumping or clumping animal litter. Odor control may be accomplished with the addition of a urease inhibitor, pH buffer, an odor eliminating agent, and/or fragrance.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2012Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Ceramatec, Inc.Inventors: Chett Boxley, Jessica McKelvie
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Patent number: 8357239Abstract: A process for treating fly ash to render it highly usable as a concrete additive. A quantity of fly ash is obtained that contains carbon and which is considered unusable fly ash for concrete based upon foam index testing. The fly ash is mixed with a quantity of spray dryer ash (SDA) and water to initiate a geopolymerization reaction and form a geopolymerized fly ash. The geopolymerized fly ash is granulated. The geopolymerized fly ash is considered usable fly ash for concrete according to foam index testing. The geopolymerized fly ash may have a foam index less than 40%, and in some cases less than 20%, of the foam index of the untreated fly ash. An optional alkaline activator may be mixed with the fly ash and SDA to facilitate the geopolymerization reaction. The alkaline activator may contain an alkali metal hydroxide, carbonate, silicate, aluminate, or mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2012Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Ceramatec, Inc.Inventors: Chett Boxley, Akash Akash, Qiang Zhao
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Patent number: 8349071Abstract: A process for treating fly ash to render it highly usable as a concrete additive. A quantity of fly ash is obtained that contains carbon and which is considered unusable fly ash for concrete based upon foam index testing. The fly ash is mixed with an activator solution sufficient to initiate a geopolymerization reaction and for a geopolymerized fly ash. The geopolymerized fly ash is granulated. The geopolymerized fly ash is considered usable fly ash for concrete according to foam index testing. The geopolymerized fly ash may have a foam index less than 35% of the foam index of the untreated fly ash, and in some cases less than 10% of the foam index of the untreated fly ash. The activator solution may contain an alkali metal hydroxide, carbonate, silicate, aluminate, or mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2012Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Ceramatec, Inc.Inventors: Chett Boxley, Akash Akash, Qiang Zhao
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Publication number: 20120280420Abstract: A method of making an animal litter that includes geopolymerized ash is described herein. Generally, the animal litter is made from a quantity of a pozzolanic ash mixed with a sufficient quantity of water and an alkaline activator to initiate a geopolymerization reaction that forms geopolymerized ash. After the geopolymerized ash is formed, it is dried, broken into particulates, and sieved to a desired size. These geopolymerized ash particulates are used to make a non-clumping or clumping animal litter. Odor control may accomplished with the addition of a urease inhibitor, pH buffer, an odor eliminating agent, and/or fragrance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventors: Chett Boxley, Jessica McKelvie
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Publication number: 20120216716Abstract: A process for treating fly ash to render it highly usable as a concrete additive. A quantity of fly ash is obtained that contains carbon and which is considered unusable fly ash for concrete based upon foam index testing. The fly ash is mixed with an activator solution sufficient to initiate a geopolymerization reaction and for a geopolymerized fly ash. The geopolymerized fly ash is granulated. The geopolymerized fly ash is considered usable fly ash for concrete according to foam index testing. The geopolymerized fly ash may have a foam index less than 35% of the foam index of the untreated fly ash, and in some cases less than 10% of the foam index of the untreated fly ash. The activator solution may contain an alkali metal hydroxide, carbonate, silicate, aluminate, or mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Inventors: Chett Boxley, Akash Akash, Qiang Zhao
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Publication number: 20120219833Abstract: The present invention provides a molten sodium secondary cell. In some cases, the secondary cell includes a sodium metal negative electrode, a positive electrode compartment that includes a positive electrode disposed in a liquid positive electrode solution, and a sodium ion conductive electrolyte membrane that separates the negative electrode from the positive electrode solution. In such cases, the electrolyte membrane can comprise any suitable material, including, without limitation, a NaSICON-type membrane. Furthermore, in such cases, the liquid positive electrode solution can comprise any suitable positive electrode solution, including, but not limited to, an aqueous sodium hydroxide solution. Generally, when the cell functions, the sodium negative electrode is molten and in contact with the electrolyte membrane. Additionally, the cell is functional at an operating temperature between about 100° C. and about 170° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2011Publication date: August 30, 2012Inventors: W. Grover Coors, Chett Boxley, Mathew Robins, Alexis Eccleston
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Publication number: 20120216715Abstract: A process for treating fly ash to render it highly usable as a concrete additive. A quantity of fly ash is obtained that contains carbon and which is considered unusable fly ash for concrete based upon foam index testing. The fly ash is mixed with a quantity of spray dryer ash (SDA) and water to initiate a geopolymerization reaction and form a geopolymerized fly ash. The geopolymerized fly ash is granulated. The geopolymerized fly ash is considered usable fly ash for concrete according to foam index testing. The geopolymerized fly ash may have a foam index less than 40%, and in some cases less than 20%, of the foam index of the untreated fly ash. An optional alkaline activator may be mixed with the fly ash and SDA to facilitate the geopolymerization reaction. The alkaline activator may contain an alkali metal hydroxide, carbonate, silicate, aluminate, or mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Inventors: Chett Boxley, Akash Akash, Qiang Zhao
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Patent number: 8251016Abstract: An animal litter composition including geopolymerized ash particulates having a network of repeating aluminum-silicon units is described herein. Generally, the animal litter is made from a quantity of a pozzolanic ash mixed with a sufficient quantity of water and an alkaline activator to initiate a geopolymerization reaction that forms geopolymerized ash. After the geopolymerized ash is formed, it is dried, broken into particulates, and sieved to a desired size. These geopolymerized ash particulates are used to make a non-clumping or clumping animal litter. Odor control is accomplished with the addition of a urease inhibitor, pH buffer, an odor eliminating agent, and/or fragrance.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2010Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Ceramatec, Inc.Inventors: Chett Boxley, Jessica McKelvie