Patents by Inventor Daniel G. Milobar
Daniel G. Milobar 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: 11978917Abstract: Batteries including electrochemical cells, associated components, and arrangements thereof are generally described. In some aspects, batteries with housings that undergo relatively little expansion and contraction even in cases where electrochemical cells in the battery undergo a relatively high degree of expansion and contraction during charging and discharging are provided. Batteries configured to apply relatively high magnitudes and uniform force to electrochemical cells in the battery, while in some cases having high energy densities and a relatively low pack burden, are also provided. In certain aspects, arrangements of electrochemical cells and associated components are generally described. In some aspects, thermally conductive solid articles that can be used for aligning components of the battery are described. In some aspects, thermally insulating and compressible components for battery packs are generally described.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Homa Shayan, Jared M. Jennings, Mark Niedzwiecki, Daniel G. Milobar, Ryan Michael Niccum, Glenn Alan Hamblin
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Patent number: 11929523Abstract: Batteries including electrochemical cells, associated components, and arrangements thereof are generally described. In some aspects, batteries with housings that undergo relatively little expansion and contraction even in cases where electrochemical cells in the battery undergo a relatively high degree of expansion and contraction during charging and discharging are provided. Batteries configured to apply relatively high magnitudes and uniform force to electrochemical cells in the battery, while in some cases having high energy densities and a relatively low pack burden, are also provided. In certain aspects, arrangements of electrochemical cells and associated components are generally described. In some aspects, thermally conductive solid articles that can be used for aligning components of the battery are described. In some aspects, thermally insulating and compressible components for battery packs are generally described.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Mark Niedzwiecki, Daniel G. Milobar, Ryan Michael Niccum, Jared M. Jennings, Homa Shayan
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Patent number: 11824228Abstract: Batteries including electrochemical cells, associated components, and arrangements thereof are generally described. In some aspects, batteries with housings that undergo relatively little expansion and contraction even in cases where electrochemical cells in the battery undergo a relatively high degree of expansion and contraction during charging and discharging are provided. Batteries configured to apply relatively high magnitudes and uniform force to electrochemical cells in the battery, while in some cases having high energy densities and a relatively low pack burden, are also provided. In certain aspects, arrangements of electrochemical cells and associated components are generally described. In some aspects, thermally conductive solid articles that can be used for aligning components of the battery are described. In some aspects, thermally insulating and compressible components for battery packs are generally described.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Homa Shayan, Jared M. Jennings, Mark Niedzwiecki, Daniel G. Milobar, Ryan Michael Niccum
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Patent number: 11791511Abstract: Batteries including electrochemical cells, associated components, and arrangements thereof are generally described. In some aspects, batteries with housings that undergo relatively little expansion and contraction even in cases where electrochemical cells in the battery undergo a relatively high degree of expansion and contraction during charging and discharging are provided. Batteries configured to apply relatively high magnitudes and uniform force to electrochemical cells in the battery, while in some cases having high energy densities and a relatively low pack burden, are also provided. In certain aspects, arrangements of electrochemical cells and associated components are generally described. In some aspects, thermally conductive solid articles that can be used for aligning components of the battery are described. In some aspects, thermally insulating and compressible components for battery packs are generally described.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Homa Shayan, Daniel G. Milobar, Mark Niedzwiecki, Jared M. Jennings, Ryan Michael Niccum, Glenn Alan Hamblin
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Publication number: 20230275256Abstract: Clamps for electrochemical cells and related systems and methods are generally described. In some embodiments, a clamp system can apply a compressive clamp force to reinforce a contact between first and second portions of a container of an electrochemical cell (e.g., to reinforce a seal of an electrochemical cell pouch). In some embodiments, a clamp system can apply a compressive clamp force to reinforce electronic communication between an electrode tab and an electrode tab extension. Application of such compressive clamp forces via a clamp may assist with maintaining integrity of contacts (e.g., seals, electrode tab connections) under challenging conditions such as during testing of the electrochemical cell (e.g., at elevated temperatures) and/or during shipping.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2021Publication date: August 31, 2023Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Shane Harrel, Daniel G. Milobar, Wenzhuo Yang
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Patent number: 11728528Abstract: Articles containing electrodes and current collectors arranged such that at least one electrode can be electronically isolated from other components of the article and/or an electrochemical device, and associated systems and methods, are provided. In some cases, the articles contain substrates for which a change in volume of the substrate causes at least one electrode to become electronically isolated from other components of the article and/or an electrochemical device. In certain cases, heating the substrate causes the change in volume of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Michael G. Laramie, Daniel G. Milobar, Yuriy V. Mikhaylik, Chariclea Scordilis-Kelley
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Patent number: 11699780Abstract: Methods for electrically coupling electrode portions within electrochemical devices, and associated articles and systems, are generally described. In some cases, an electrically non-conductive layer is between multiple electrode portions that are to be coupled. In some cases, the method comprises penetrating the article to establish electrical coupling between the electrode portions previously separated by the electrically non-conductive layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2020Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Daniel G. Milobar, Shane Harrel
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Publication number: 20230207908Abstract: Articles containing electrodes and current collectors arranged such that at least one electrode can be electronically isolated from other components of the article and/or an electrochemical device, and associated systems and methods, are provided. In some cases, the articles contain substrates for which a change in volume of the substrate causes at least one electrode to become electronically isolated from other components of the article and/or an electrochemical device. In certain cases, heating the substrate causes the change in volume of the substrate. Articles and electrochemical devices containing electrodes, current collectors, heaters, and/or sensors and associated systems and methods, are also provided. Electrochemical devices containing electrodes and current collectors arranged in a folded configuration, and associated articles, systems and methods, are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Michael G. Laramie, Daniel G. Milobar, Yuriy V. Mikhaylik, Chariclea Scordilis-Kelley, Shane Harrel
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Publication number: 20220359902Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for applying forces to electrochemical devices are generally described. In some cases, the methods include applying a force to an electrochemical device via a solid surface that, in the absence of an applied force, has at least a portion that is convex with respect to a side of the electrochemical device. Certain embodiments are related to systems and devices for applying a force to an electrochemical cell, with some of the systems and devices employing, for example, solid articles with certain shapes (e.g., convex shapes in the absence of an applied force) and/or inventive couplings.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2020Publication date: November 10, 2022Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventor: Daniel G. Milobar
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Publication number: 20220278429Abstract: Articles containing electrodes and current collectors arranged such that at least one electrode can be electronically isolated from other components of the article and/or an electrochemical device, and associated systems and methods, are provided. In some cases, the articles contain substrates for which a change in volume of the substrate causes at least one electrode to become electronically isolated from other components of the article and/or an electrochemical device. In certain cases, heating the substrate causes the change in volume of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2022Publication date: September 1, 2022Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Michael G. Laramie, Daniel G. Milobar, Yuriy V. Mikhaylik, Chariclea Scordilis-Kelley
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Publication number: 20220209327Abstract: Batteries typically include cells that undergo electrochemical reactions to produce electric current. Use of batteries in low temperature environments may adversely impact cell performance. Certain embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to inventive articles, systems, and methods that address cell performance issues in low temperature environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2021Publication date: June 30, 2022Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Glenn Alan Hamblin, Mark Niedzwiecki, Jared M. Jennings, Daniel G. Milobar, Shea Thomas Ribblett
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Patent number: 11322804Abstract: Articles containing electrodes and current collectors arranged such that at least one electrode can be electronically isolated from other components of the article and/or an electrochemical device, and associated systems and methods, are provided. In some cases, the articles contain substrates for which a change in volume of the substrate causes at least one electrode to become electronically isolated from other components of the article and/or an electrochemical device. In certain cases, heating the substrate causes the change in volume of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Michael G. Laramie, Daniel G. Milobar, Yuriy V. Mikhaylik, Chariclea Scordilis-Kelley
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Publication number: 20210151840Abstract: Batteries including electrochemical cells, associated components, and arrangements thereof are generally described. In some aspects, batteries with housings that undergo relatively little expansion and contraction even in cases where electrochemical cells in the battery undergo a relatively high degree of expansion and contraction during charging and discharging are provided. Batteries configured to apply relatively high magnitudes and uniform force to electrochemical cells in the battery, while in some cases having high energy densities and a relatively low pack burden, are also provided. In certain aspects, arrangements of electrochemical cells and associated components are generally described. In some aspects, thermally conductive solid articles that can be used for aligning components of the battery are described. In some aspects, thermally insulating and compressible components for battery packs are generally described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Homa Shayan, Jared M. Jennings, Mark Niedzwiecki, Daniel G. Milobar, Ryan Michael Niccum
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Publication number: 20210151839Abstract: Batteries including electrochemical cells, associated components, and arrangements thereof are generally described. In some aspects, batteries with housings that undergo relatively little expansion and contraction even in cases where electrochemical cells in the battery undergo a relatively high degree of expansion and contraction during charging and discharging are provided. Batteries configured to apply relatively high magnitudes and uniform force to electrochemical cells in the battery, while in some cases having high energy densities and a relatively low pack burden, are also provided. In certain aspects, arrangements of electrochemical cells and associated components are generally described. In some aspects, thermally conductive solid articles that can be used for aligning components of the battery are described. In some aspects, thermally insulating and compressible components for battery packs are generally described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Mark Niedzwiecki, Daniel G. Milobar, Ryan Michael Niccum, Glenn Alan Hamblin, Jared M. Jennings, Homa Shayan, Aaron Johnson
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Publication number: 20210151815Abstract: Batteries including electrochemical cells, associated components, and arrangements thereof are generally described. In some aspects, batteries with housings that undergo relatively little expansion and contraction even in cases where electrochemical cells in the battery undergo a relatively high degree of expansion and contraction during charging and discharging are provided. Batteries configured to apply relatively high magnitudes and uniform force to electrochemical cells in the battery, while in some cases having high energy densities and a relatively low pack burden, are also provided. In certain aspects, arrangements of electrochemical cells and associated components are generally described. In some aspects, thermally conductive solid articles that can be used for aligning components of the battery are described. In some aspects, thermally insulating and compressible components for battery packs are generally described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Daniel G. Milobar, Mark Niedzwiecki, Ryan Michael Niccum, Glenn Alan Hamblin, Jared M. Jennings, Homa Shayan
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Publication number: 20210151830Abstract: Batteries including electrochemical cells, associated components, and arrangements thereof are generally described. In some aspects, batteries with housings that undergo relatively little expansion and contraction even in cases where electrochemical cells in the battery undergo a relatively high degree of expansion and contraction during charging and discharging are provided. Batteries configured to apply relatively high magnitudes and uniform force to electrochemical cells in the battery, while in some cases having high energy densities and a relatively low pack burden, are also provided. In certain aspects, arrangements of electrochemical cells and associated components are generally described. In some aspects, thermally conductive solid articles that can be used for aligning components of the battery are described. In some aspects, thermally insulating and compressible components for battery packs are generally described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Homa Shayan, Jared M. Jennings, Mark Niedzwiecki, Daniel G. Milobar, Ryan Michael Niccum, Glenn Alan Hamblin
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Publication number: 20210151816Abstract: Batteries including electrochemical cells, associated components, and arrangements thereof are generally described. In some aspects, batteries with housings that undergo relatively little expansion and contraction even in cases where electrochemical cells in the battery undergo a relatively high degree of expansion and contraction during charging and discharging are provided. Batteries configured to apply relatively high magnitudes and uniform force to electrochemical cells in the battery, while in some cases having high energy densities and a relatively low pack burden, are also provided. In certain aspects, arrangements of electrochemical cells and associated components are generally described. In some aspects, thermally conductive solid articles that can be used for aligning components of the battery are described. In some aspects, thermally insulating and compressible components for battery packs are generally described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Homa Shayan, Daniel G. Milobar, Mark Niedzwiecki, Jared M. Jennings, Ryan Michael Niccum, Glenn Alan Hamblin
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Publication number: 20210151841Abstract: Batteries including electrochemical cells, associated components, and arrangements thereof are generally described. In some aspects, batteries with housings that undergo relatively little expansion and contraction even in cases where electrochemical cells in the battery undergo a relatively high degree of expansion and contraction during charging and discharging are provided. Batteries configured to apply relatively high magnitudes and uniform force to electrochemical cells in the battery, while in some cases having high energy densities and a relatively low pack burden, are also provided. In certain aspects, arrangements of electrochemical cells and associated components are generally described. In some aspects, thermally conductive solid articles that can be used for aligning components of the battery are described. In some aspects, thermally insulating and compressible components for battery packs are generally described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Aaron Johnson, Jared M. Jennings, Mark Niedzwiecki, Homa Shayan, Daniel G. Milobar, Ryan Michael Niccum
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Publication number: 20210151817Abstract: Batteries including electrochemical cells, associated components, and arrangements thereof are generally described. In some aspects, batteries with housings that undergo relatively little expansion and contraction even in cases where electrochemical cells in the battery undergo a relatively high degree of expansion and contraction during charging and discharging are provided. Batteries configured to apply relatively high magnitudes and uniform force to electrochemical cells in the battery, while in some cases having high energy densities and a relatively low pack burden, are also provided. In certain aspects, arrangements of electrochemical cells and associated components are generally described. In some aspects, thermally conductive solid articles that can be used for aligning components of the battery are described. In some aspects, thermally insulating and compressible components for battery packs are generally described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Jared M. Jennings, Mark Niedzwiecki, Daniel G. Milobar, Ryan Michael Niccum, Glenn Alan Hamblin, Homa Shayan
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Publication number: 20200373551Abstract: Methods for electrically coupling electrode portions within electrochemical devices, and associated articles and systems, are generally described. In some cases, an electrically non-conductive layer is between multiple electrode portions that are to be coupled. In some cases, the method comprises penetrating the article to establish electrical coupling between the electrode portions previously separated by the electrically non-conductive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Daniel G. Milobar, Shane Harrel