Patents by Inventor Christopher F. Luck

Christopher F. Luck 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).

  • Cathode for an electrochemical cell
    Patent number: 6218049
    Abstract: Described is a thin-film battery, especially a thin-film microbattery, and a method for making same having application as a backup or primary integrated power source for electronic devices. The battery includes a novel electrolyte which is electrochemically stable and does not react with the lithium anode and a novel vanadium oxide cathode. Configured as a microbattery, the battery can be fabricated directly onto a semiconductor chip, onto the semiconductor die or onto any portion of the chip carrier. The battery can be fabricated to any specified size or shape to meet the requirements of a particular application. The battery is fabricated of solid state materials and is capable of operation between −15° C. and 150° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: UT-Battelle, LLC
    Inventors: John B. Bates, Nancy J. Dudney, Greg R. Gruzalski, Christopher F. Luck
  • Electra-optical device including a nitrogen containing electrolyte
    Patent number: 5455126
    Abstract: Described is a thin-film battery, especially a thin-film microbattery, and a method for making same having application as a backup or primary integrated power source for electronic devices. The battery includes a novel electrolyte which is electrochemically stable and does not react with the lithium anode and a novel vanadium oxide cathode Configured as a microbattery, the battery can be fabricated directly onto a semiconductor chip, onto the semiconductor die or onto any portion of the chip carrier. The battery can be fabricated to any specified size or shape to meet the requirements of a particular application. The battery is fabricated of solid state materials and is capable of operation between -15.degree. C. and 150.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1995
    Assignee: Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Bates, Nancy J. Dudney, Greg R. Gruzalski, Christopher F. Luck
  • Thin film battery and method for making same
    Patent number: 5338625
    Abstract: Described is a thin-film battery, especially a thin-film microbattery, and a method for making same having application as a backup or primary integrated power source for electronic devices. The battery includes a novel electrolyte which is electrochemically stable and does not react with the lithium anode and a novel vanadium oxide cathode Configured as a microbattery, the battery can be fabricated directly onto a semiconductor chip, onto the semiconductor die or onto any portion of the chip carrier. The battery can be fabricated to any specified size or shape to meet the requirements of a particular application. The battery is fabricated of solid state materials and is capable of operation between -15.degree. C. and 150.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Assignee: Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Bates, Nancy J. Dudney, Greg R. Gruzalski, Christopher F. Luck