Patents by Inventor David Theiste
David Theiste 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: 10971718Abstract: An energy storage device includes a cathodic material in an activated state; and an anodic material in an activated state; wherein: the cathodic material is covalently attached to, or confined within, a first polymer matrix, the first polymer matrix is configured to prevent or minimize substantial diffusion of the cathodic material in the activated state; and the anodic material is a phenazine, a phenothiazine, a triphenodithiazine, a carbazole, a indolocarbazole, a biscarbazole, or a ferrocene covalently attached to, or confined within, a second polymer matrix, the second polymer matrix is configured to prevent or minimize substantial diffusion of the anodic material in the activated state.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: David A Theiste, Leroy J. Kloeppner, Sue F. Franz, Punam Giri, Rongguang Lin
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Publication number: 20200050070Abstract: An energy storage device includes a cathodic material in an activated state; and an anodic material in an activated state; wherein: the cathodic material is a viologen covalently attached to, or confined within, a first polymer matrix, the first polymer matrix is configured to prevent or minimize substantial diffusion of the cathodic material in the activated state; and the anodic material is a phenazine, a phenothiazine, a triphenodithiazine, a carbazole, a indolocarbazole, a biscarbazole, or a ferrocene covalently attached to, or confined within, a second polymer matrix, the second polymer matrix is configured to prevent or minimize substantial diffusion of the anodic material in the activated state.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: David A. Theiste, Leroy J. Kloeppner, Sue F. Franz, Punam Giri, Rongguang Lin
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Patent number: 10481456Abstract: An energy storage device includes a cathodic material in an activated state; and an anodic material in an activated state; wherein: the cathodic material is a viologen covalently attached to, or confined within, a first polymer matrix, the first polymer matrix is configured to prevent or minimize substantial diffusion of the cathodic material in the activated state; and the anodic material is a phenazine, a phenothiazine, a triphenodithiazine, a carbazole, a indolocarbazole, a biscarbazole, or a ferrocene covalently attached to, or confined within, a second polymer matrix, the second polymer matrix is configured to prevent or minimize substantial diffusion of the anodic material in the activated state.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: David A. Theiste, Leroy J. Kloeppner, Sue F. Franz, Punam Giri, Rongguang Lin
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Patent number: 10464900Abstract: An electrochromic device includes an electrochromic compound with reduced intermolecular interactions resulting in uncontrolled color changes, the electrochromic represented by Formula (I):Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2018Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Rongguang Lin, Kelvin L. Baumann, Punam Giri, Joel C. Nemes, Leroy J. Kloeppner, David A. Theiste
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Patent number: 10429713Abstract: An electro-optic (EO) display includes one or more adjustable-intensity color filters; a transparent backlight; and a transflective layer positioned between the adjustable-intensity color filter(s) and the transparent backlight, wherein the transflective layer reflects light off of one surface of the transflective layer and allows light through another surface of the transflective layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2015Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Sue F. Franz, Leroy J. Kloeppner, John A. VanderPloeg, David A. Blaker, David A. Theiste
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Publication number: 20180346421Abstract: An electrochromic device includes an electrochromic compound with reduced intermolecular interactions resulting in uncontrolled color changes, the electrochromic represented by Formula (I):Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Rongguang LIN, Kelvin L. BAUMANN, Punam GIRI, Joel C. NEMES, Leroy J. KLOEPPNER, David A. THEISTE
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Patent number: 10040763Abstract: The invention relates to an electrochromic device and uses thereof, wherein the electrochromic device includes an electrochromic compound with reduced intermolecular interactions resulting in uncontrolled color changes represented by Formula (I):Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2016Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Rongguang Lin, Kelvin L. Baumann, Punam Giri, Joel C. Nemes, Leroy J. Kloeppner, David A. Theiste
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Publication number: 20180157139Abstract: An energy storage device includes a cathodic material in an activated state; and an anodic material in an activated state; wherein: the cathodic material is a viologen covalently attached to, or confined within, a first polymer matrix, the first polymer matrix is configured to prevent or minimize substantial diffusion of the cathodic material in the activated state; and the anodic material is a phenazine, a phenothiazine, a triphenodithiazine, a carbazole, a indolocarbazole, a biscarbazole, or a ferrocene covalently attached to, or confined within, a second polymer matrix, the second polymer matrix is configured to prevent or minimize substantial diffusion of the anodic material in the activated state.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: David A. Theiste, Leroy J. Kloeppner, Sue Franz, Punam Giri, Rongguang Lin
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Patent number: 9964828Abstract: An energy storage device includes a cathodic material in an activated state; and an anodic material in an activated state; wherein: the cathodic material is a viologen covalently attached to, or confined within, a first polymer matrix, the first polymer matrix is configured to prevent or minimize substantial diffusion of the cathodic material in the activated state; and the anodic material is a phenazine, a phenothiazine, a triphenodithiazine, a carbazole, a indolocarbazole, a biscarbazole, or a ferrocene covalently attached to, or confined within, a second polymer matrix, the second polymer matrix is configured to prevent or minimize substantial diffusion of the anodic material in the activated state.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: David A. Theiste, Leroy J. Kloeppner, Sue F. Franz, Punam Giri, Rongguang Lin
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Patent number: 9766496Abstract: An emissive display system includes an electro-optic device having a first substantially transparent substrate including first and second surfaces. At least one of the first and second surfaces includes a first electrically conductive layer. A second substantially transparent substrate includes third and fourth surfaces, at least one including a second electrically conductive layer. A primary seal between the second and third surfaces includes a first epoxy layer and a second epoxy layer. A gasket is disposed between the first and second epoxy layers. The seal and the first and second substrates define a substantially hermetic cavity therebetween. An electro-optic medium is disposed in the cavity and is variably transmissive such that the electro-optic device is operable between substantially clear and darkened states. A substantially transparent light emitting display is disposed adjacent to the electro-optic device, which is converted to the darkened state when the light emitting display is emitting light.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2014Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: David J. Cammenga, William L. Tonar, Tammy G. Morgan, David A. Theiste
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Patent number: 9709869Abstract: An electro-optic system is provided that includes a front element having first and second surfaces, a rear element including third and fourth surfaces, wherein the front and rear elements are sealably bonded together in a spaced-apart relationship to define a chamber, and an electro-optic medium contained in the chamber, and the electro-optic medium is adapted to be in at least a high transmittance state and a low transmittance state.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Kelvin L. Baumann, John A. VanderPloeg, David A. Theiste, Thomas F. Guarr, Henry A. Luten, George A. Neuman, John S. Anderson
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Publication number: 20170068144Abstract: An electro-optic system is provided that includes a front element having first and second surfaces, a rear element including third and fourth surfaces, wherein the front and rear elements are sealably bonded together in a spaced-apart relationship to define a chamber, and an electro-optic medium contained in the chamber, and the electro-optic medium is adapted to be in at least a high transmittance state and a low transmittance state.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Kelvin L. Baumann, John A. VanderPloeg, David A. Theiste, Thomas F. Guarr, Henry A. Luten, George A. Neuman, John S. Anderson
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Patent number: 9575359Abstract: An emissive display system includes an electro-optic device having a first substantially transparent substrate including first and second surfaces disposed on opposite sides thereof. At least one of the first and second surfaces includes a first electrically conductive layer. A second substantially transparent substrate includes third and fourth surfaces disposed on opposite sides thereof. At least one of the third and fourth surfaces includes a second electrically conductive layer. A primary seal disposed between the first and second substrates. The seal and the first and second substrates define a cavity therebetween. An electro-optic medium is disposed in the cavity and is variably transmissive such that the electro-optic device is operable between substantially clear and darkened states. A substantially transparent light emitting display is disposed adjacent to the electro-optic device, which is converted to the darkened state when the light emitting display is emitting light.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2014Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: David A. Theiste, Leroy J. Kloeppner, Sue F. Franz, Kevin L. Ash, William L. Tonar, David J. Cammenga
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Patent number: 9575360Abstract: An emissive display system includes an electro-optic device having a first substantially transparent substrate. A second substantially transparent substrate is spaced apart from the first substrate to define a cavity therebetween. An electro-optic medium is disposed within the cavity and is variably transmissive such that the electro-optic device is operable between substantially clear and darkened states, and includes at least one solvent, at least one anodic material, and at least one cathodic material. One or more spacing members are deposited on one of the first substrate and the second substrate and are configured to maintain a cell spacing between the first and second substrates. The one or more spacing members at least substantially dissolve upon association with the electro-optic medium. A substantially transparent light emitting display is operably coupled to the electro-optic device, which is in the darkened state when the light emitting display is emitting light.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2014Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: David A. Theiste, Sue F. Franz, Kevin L. Ash, Leroy J. Kloeppner, William L. Tonar
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Patent number: 9500927Abstract: An electrochromic device including a first substantially transparent substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith; a second substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith; and an electrochromic medium contained within a chamber positioned between the first and second substrates which includes: at least one solvent; at least one anodic electroactive material; at least one cathodic electroactive material; wherein at least one of the anodic and cathodic electroactive materials is electrochromic; and a creep resistant crosslinked polyelectrolyte gel matrix.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2016Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Leroy J. Kloeppner, Punam Giri, Rongguang Lin, David A. Theiste
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Patent number: 9470927Abstract: An emissive display system includes an electro-optic device having a first substantially transparent substrate including a first electrically conductive material associated therewith. A second substantially transparent substrate is spaced apart from the first substrate to define a cavity and includes a second electrically conductive material associated therewith. One or more spacing members are positioned within the cavity and include one or more polymer matrix discs configured to maintain a cell spacing between the first and second substrates. An electro-optic medium is disposed within the cavity and is variably transmissive such that the electro-optic device is operable between substantially clear and darkened states, and includes at least one solvent, at least one anodic material, and at least one cathodic material. A substantially transparent light emitting display is operably coupled to the electro-optic device, which is in the darkened state when the light emitting display is emitting light.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Kevin L. Ash, Sue F. Franz, David A. Theiste, William L. Tonar, Leroy J. Kloeppner
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Patent number: 9442342Abstract: An electro-optic system is provided that includes a front element having first and second surfaces, a rear element including third and fourth surfaces, wherein the front and rear elements are sealably bonded together in a spaced-apart relationship to define a chamber, and an electro-optic medium contained in the chamber, and the electro-optic medium is adapted to be in at least a high transmittance state and a low transmittance state.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2015Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: Kelvin L. Baumann, John A. VanderPloeg, David A. Theiste, Thomas F. Guarr, Henry A. Luten, George A. Neuman, John S. Anderson
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Publication number: 20160229803Abstract: The invention relates to an electrochromic device and uses thereof, wherein the electrochromic device includes an electrochromic compound with reduced intermolecular interactions resulting in uncontrolled color changes represented by Formula (I):Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Rongguang LIN, Kelvin L. BAUMANN, Punam GIRI, Joel C. NEMES, Leroy J. KLOEPPNER, David A. THEISTE
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Publication number: 20160231634Abstract: An electrochromic device including a first substantially transparent substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith; a second substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith; and an electrochromic medium contained within a chamber positioned between the first and second substrates which includes: at least one solvent; at least one anodic electroactive material; at least one cathodic electroactive material; wherein at least one of the anodic and cathodic electroactive materials is electrochromic; and a creep resistant crosslinked polyelectrolyte gel matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Leroy J. Kloeppner, Punam Giri, Rongguang Lin, David A. Theiste
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Patent number: 9403590Abstract: An aircraft window foam mounting assembly having an exterior pressure pane frame including an inner surface and an outer surface. A pressure pane is in abutting contact with the inner surface of the exterior pressure pane frame. A foam bezel is proximate a periphery of the pressure pane and defines an inner opening. The foam bezel includes an inner wall and an outer wall. The inner wall includes a channel. An electrochromic element is disposed in the opening and is configured for reception in the channel of the inner wall. An electrically conductive member is operably coupled to the foam bezel and extends from the inner wall to the outer wall.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2014Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: GENTEX CORPORATIONInventors: David I. Driscoll, Bradley L. Busscher, Kevin L. Ash, Andrew J. LeVesque, James E. Teune, Christian M. Kemperman, David A. Theiste, Andrew T. Mitchell