Patents by Inventor David J. Bradwell

David J. Bradwell 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).

  • Patent number: 11929466
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Ambri Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, David A. H. McCleary, Gregory A. Thompson, Allan Blanchard, Jeffrey B. Miller, Ronald Teel, William B. Langhauser, Alexander W. Elliott, Donald R. Sadoway, Michael J. McNeley, Ian Redfern
  • Patent number: 11909004
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Ambri Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Greg A. Thompson, Michael J. McNeley
  • Patent number: 11840487
    Abstract: The disclosure provides seals for devices that operate at elevated temperatures and have reactive metal vapors, such as lithium, sodium or magnesium. In some examples, such devices include energy storage devices that may be used within an electrical power grid or as part of a standalone system. The energy storage devices may be charged from an electricity production source for later discharge, such as when there is a demand for electrical energy consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: AMBRI, INC.
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Brian Neltner, Vimal Pujari, Michael J. McNeley, Greg A. Thompson, Chia-Ying Lee, David S. Deak, Hari P. Nayar
  • Publication number: 20230344015
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Hari P. Nayar, Alex Vai, Tom Kinney, Sean Theriault, Garrett Lau
  • Publication number: 20230282891
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: David J. BRADWELL, Greg A. THOMPSON, Donald R. SADOWAY, Michael J. MCNELEY, David S. DEAK
  • Publication number: 20230282892
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Hari Nayar, Alex Vai, Tom Kinney, Sean Theriault, Garrett Lau
  • Patent number: 11721841
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Ambri Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Hari Nayar
  • Patent number: 11677100
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Ambri Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Hari P. Nayar, Zachary T. Modest, Stephanie L. Golmon
  • Patent number: 11611112
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Ambri Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Greg A. Thompson, Donald R. Sadoway, Michael J. McNeley, David S. Deak
  • Publication number: 20220393254
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Hari P. Nayar, Alex T. Vai, Tom Kinney, Sean Theriault, Garrett Lau, Zachary T. Modest, Stephanie L. Golmon
  • Publication number: 20220359917
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an energy storage device comprising at least one electrochemical cell comprising a negative current collector, a negative electrode in electrical communication with the negative current collector, an electrolyte in electrical communication with the negative electrode, a positive current collector, and a positive electrode in electrical communication with the positive current collector and electrolyte. The positive electrode comprises a material that is solid at the operating temperature of the energy storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Gregory A. Thompson, Alex T. Vai, Steve Onorato, Alexander W. Elliott, Jianyi Cui, Jennifer Cocking, Allan Blanchard, Jeff Miller, David A.H. McCleary, William Timson, Ian Redfern
  • Publication number: 20220263168
    Abstract: The disclosure provides seals for devices that operate at elevated temperatures and have reactive metal vapors, such as lithium, sodium or magnesium. In some examples, such devices include energy storage devices that may be used within an electrical power grid or as part of a standalone system. The energy storage devices may be charged from an electricity production source for later discharge, such as when there is a demand for electrical energy consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Greg Thompson, David J. Bradwell, Vimal Pujari, Chia-Ying Lee, David McCleary, Jennifer Cocking, James D. Fritz
  • Publication number: 20220255138
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an energy storage device comprising a negative electrode, a molten electrolyte in electrical communication with the negative electrode, and a positive electrode in electrical communication with the molten electrolyte. One or more of the negative electrode, positive electrode, and molten electrolyte may be at least partially liquid at an operating temperature of the energy storage device. The positive electrode may be at least partially solid at the operating temperature of the energy storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, David A.H. McCleary, Alex T. Vai, Alexander W. Elliott, Jianyi Cui, William Timson, Eliza Bishop, William B. Langhauser
  • Patent number: 11411254
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an energy storage device comprising at least one electrochemical cell comprising a negative current collector, a negative electrode in electrical communication with the negative current collector, an electrolyte in electrical communication with the negative electrode, a positive current collector, and a positive electrode in electrical communication with the positive current collector and electrolyte. The positive electrode comprises a material that is solid at the operating temperature of the energy storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Ambri Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Gregory A. Thompson, Alex T. Vai, Steve Onorato, Alexander W. Elliott, Jianyi Cui, Jennifer Cocking, Allan Blanchard, Jeff Miller, David A. H. McCleary, William Timson, Ian Redfern
  • Patent number: 11387497
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Ambri Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Hari P. Nayar, Zachary T. Modest, Stephanie L. Golmon
  • Publication number: 20220216527
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Hari P. Nayar, Alex T. Vai, Tom Kinney, Sean Theriault, Garrett Lau
  • Publication number: 20220209305
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Hari Nayar, Alex Vai, Tom Kinney, Sean Theriault, Garrett Lau
  • Patent number: 11289759
    Abstract: The disclosure provides seals for devices that operate at elevated temperatures and have reactive metal vapors, such as lithium, sodium or magnesium. In some examples, such devices include energy storage devices that may be used within an electrical power grid or as part of a standalone system. The energy storage devices may be charged from an electricity production source for later discharge, such as when there is a demand for electrical energy consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Ambri, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Thompson, David J. Bradwell, Vimal Pujari, Chia-Ying Lee, David McCleary, Jennifer Cocking, James D. Fritz
  • Publication number: 20220077508
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for monitoring and/or regulating energy storage devices. Examples of such monitoring and/or regulating include cell balancing, dynamic impedance control, breach detection and determination of state of charge of energy storage devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Hari Nayar, Nicholas Lekatsas, David J. Bradwell, Michael J. McNeley, Zachary T. Modest
  • Publication number: 20220013835
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides energy storage systems that can be manufactured with lower cost. The energy storage system may comprise a plurality of electrochemical cells, a rack placed in an enclosure to support the plurality of electrochemical cells, one or more panels between the rack and the enclosure to form one or more insulation sections, and insulation material disposed in the one or more insulation sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Zachary T. Modest, Alex Elliott, Adam Briggs, Nick Trombetta, Dan Holzer