Patents by Inventor Franz Schmidt

Franz Schmidt 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).

  • Publication number: 20260145964
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making a transition metal oxide coated with an at least partially amorphous lithium-containing coating and a method for making an at least partially amorphous lithium-containing powder as well as the coated transition metal oxide and the lithium-containing powder obtainable by these methods. The present invention further relates to an electrode, electrolyte, or energy-storage device, such as a lithium-ion solid-state battery, comprising the coated transition metal oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2026
    Publication date: May 28, 2026
    Applicant: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Ryo TAKATA, Franz SCHMIDT, Sven MÜLLER, Christian PANZ, Daniel ESKEN, Marcel HERZOG
  • Patent number: 12567604
    Abstract: A process may produce mixed oxides including lithium, zirconium, and optionally at least one other than Li and Zr metal, by flame spray pyrolysis. Mixed oxides are obtainable by such a process. Such mixed oxides may be used in lithium ion batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2026
    Assignee: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Durdu Schäfer, Armin Wiegand, Harald Alff, Ryo Takata, Franz Schmidt
  • Patent number: 12552683
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making a transition metal oxide coated with an at least partially amorphous lithium-containing coating and a method for making an at least partially amorphous lithium-containing powder as well as the coated transition metal oxide and the lithium-containing powder obtainable by these methods. The present invention further relates to an electrode, electrolyte, or energy-storage device, such as a lithium-ion solid-state battery, comprising the coated transition metal oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Ryo Takata, Franz Schmidt, Sven Müller, Christian Panz, Daniel Esken, Marcel Herzog
  • Patent number: 12545594
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing lithium zirconium mixed oxides by means of flame spray pyrolysis, mixed oxides obtainable by this process and their use in lithium ion batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2026
    Assignee: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Durdu Schäfer, Armin Wiegand, Harald Alff, Ryo Takata, Franz Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20250361145
    Abstract: A process produces zirconium phosphate by flame spray pyrolysis. A solution of at least one zirconium compound, an organic phosphate and a solvent with less than 10% by weight water is subjected to flame spray pyrolysis. Zirconium phosphate obtainable by this process finds application in batteries to encapsulate lithium mixed oxide particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Applicant: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Franz Schmidt, Durdu Schäfer, Armin Wiegand, Nico Heindl, Ryo Takata, Daniel Esken, Marcel Herzog
  • Publication number: 20250326653
    Abstract: A pyrogenically prepared surface modified magnesium oxide finds application in electronics, catalysis, paints and oils and as cathode and/or anode active material coating for the production of cathodes and/or anodes in lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries. In a process for the preparation of a pyrogenically prepared surface modified magnesium oxide, a surface modification and a thermal treatment at elevated temperatures adapts the physical and chemical properties of the magnesium oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2023
    Publication date: October 23, 2025
    Applicant: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Daniel Dehe, Daniel Esken, Christian Hofmann, Franz Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20250323245
    Abstract: A Process for producing a coated mixed lithium transition metal oxide starts with dry mixing of a mixed lithium transition metal oxide and a pyrogenically produced, nanostructured magnesium oxide in a mixing unit having a specific electrical power of 0.05-1.5 KW per kg of the mixed lithium transition metal oxide. The coated mixed lithium transition metal oxide finds application as an active positive electrode material for a lithium-ion battery, and electric and/or electronic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2023
    Publication date: October 16, 2025
    Applicant: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Daniel Esken, Marcel Herzog, Christian Hofmann, Franz Schmidt, Ryo Takata, Daniel Dehe
  • Patent number: 12387297
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for reducing aliasing errors in a moire-corrected final image formed by at least one camera image, wherein the at least one camera image is captured, by a camera (1) having imaging optics (1.1) and a sensor surface (1.2) with sensor pixels (1.3), as the depiction of a display image of a display device (2) with display pixels (2.1) arranged in a matrix-like manner and spaced apart in a display pixel pitch (D A) on the sensor surface (1.2), wherein, during the capture, the camera (1) is shifted relative to the display device (2) along at least one offset path (VP) in relation to a starting position (S). The invention also relates to a method for evaluating the presentation quality of a pixel-based display device (2), and a device for carrying out methods of this type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2025
    Assignee: TECHNOTEAM HOLDING GMBH
    Inventors: Ingo Rotscholl, Udo Krüger, Franz Schmidt, Heiko-Ulrich Klaus Kempe
  • Publication number: 20250079466
    Abstract: A composition is provided as a coating layer of an electrode of a secondary battery, especially a lithium battery. The composition includes an organic binder and a metal compound selected from the group consisting of a surface modified magnesium oxide, surface modified lithium doped magnesium oxide, surface modified magnesium phosphate and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Applicant: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Ryo Takata, Daniel Dehe, Daniel Esken, Franz Schmidt, Carlos Alarcon, Chia-Chen Fang, Nae-Lih Wu
  • Publication number: 20250029997
    Abstract: A process for producing a coated transition metal oxide involves subjecting a transition metal oxide and a pyrogenically produced lithium titanate and/or pyrogenically produced lithium aluminate to dry mixing. A coated transition metal oxide is obtainable by this process; and cathode for a lithium ion battery and a lithium ion battery containing such coated particles is useful.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Applicant: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Marcel Herzog, Daniel Esken, Ryo Takata, Franz Schmidt, Rajendra Negi, Matthias Elm
  • Publication number: 20240417272
    Abstract: A process for producing a lithium titanium phosphate based solid electrolyte material is disclosed, the process comprising the steps of: (i) providing a solution comprising a Li source material, a Ti source material, a P source material and optionally a Si source material and/or a source material of a metal M, wherein M is selected from the group of Al, Ga, Ge, In, Sc, V, Cr, Mn, Co, Fe, Y, the lanthanides or a combination thereof; (ii) generating an aerosol from the solution; (iii) subjecting the generated aerosol to flame pyrolysis to form a particulate precursor material therefrom; and (iv) subjecting the particulate precursor material to field-assisted sintering to form the lithium titanium phosphate based solid electrolyte material. Furthermore, disclosed are a solid electrolyte material obtainable through said production process and articles comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: EVONIK OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Harald ALFF, Jessica ANTONI, Silvia BLANK-SHIM, Alessandro DANI, Regina FUCHS-WINKLER, Elisabeth GORMAN, Michael HUG, Christian HYING, Sabrina JURETZKA, Huong KLINK-TRAN, Theresa KÜSTER, Sabine KUZNIK, Frank LÖFFLER, Heiko MENNERICH, Anne MERTLICH, Durdu SCHÄFER, Franz SCHMIDT, Tanja SEITZ, Tobias STADTMÜLLER, Patrik STENNER, Silke SUHR, Ryo TAKATA, Yikalo-Eyob TECLE, Armin WIEGAND
  • Patent number: 12142761
    Abstract: A process for producing a coated transition metal oxide involves subjecting a transition metal oxide and a pyrogenically produced lithium titanate and/or pyrogenically produced lithium aluminate to dry mixing. A coated transition metal oxide is obtainable by this process; and cathode for a lithium ion battery and a lithium ion battery containing such coated particles is useful.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Marcel Herzog, Daniel Esken, Ryo Takata, Franz Schmidt, Rajendra NegI, Matthias Elm
  • Publication number: 20240359995
    Abstract: A process for producing at least one pyrogenic compound can be performed. A burner suitable for use in said process has at least four concentric tubes, where a second tube is arranged around the central tube. A process for making the burner can be performed, and a production facility that has at least one burner can be made.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Applicant: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Franz Schmidt, Andreas Gumprecht, Maninadh Podapaka, Senada Schaack, Michael Müller, Roland Schilling, Ronald Ihmig, Nuh Yilmaz, Joachim Erz, Witold Katerinak, Alexander Lygin
  • Publication number: 20240317964
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one prepolymer, thermally conductive particles and particles of fumed aluminium oxide having a BET surface area of 15 m2/g to 200 m2/g. The invention further relates to a method for producing a heat-conducting composition comprising the step of adding fumed aluminium oxide having said BET surface area to the composition. The present invention also relates to the use of fumed aluminium oxide having a BET surface area of 15 m2/g to 200 m2/g to reduce sedimentation of thermally conductive particles in polymer compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Applicant: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Wojciech PISULA, Gerald WISSLER, Aziz MOUSSAOUI, Mareike GIESSELER, Franz SCHMIDT, Michael HUTH, Patrick BECKER, Christoph TONTRUP
  • Publication number: 20230357012
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing lithium zirconium phosphate by means of flame spray pyrolysis using as precursors lithium and zirconium carboxylates containing 5 to 20 carbon atoms, an organic phosphate, and a solvent containing less than 10% by weight water. Lithium zirconium phosphate obtainable by this process can be used in lithium ion batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: EVONIK OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Ryo TAKATA, Armin WIEGAND, Harald ALFF, Franz SCHMIDT, Daniel ESKEN, Marcel HERZOG
  • Publication number: 20230303406
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making a transition metal oxide coated with an at least partially amorphous lithium-containing coating and a method for making an at least partially amorphous lithium-containing powder as well as the coated transition metal oxide and the lithium-containing powder obtainable by these methods. The present invention further relates to an electrode, electrolyte, or energy-storage device, such as a lithium-ion solid-state battery, comprising the coated transition metal oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Ryo TAKATA, Franz SCHMIDT, Seven MÜLLER, Christian PANZ, Daniel ESKEN, Marcel HERZOG
  • Publication number: 20230281758
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for reducing aliasing errors in a moire-corrected final image formed by at least one camera image, wherein the at least one camera image is captured, by a camera (1) having imaging optics (1.1) and a sensor surface (1.2) with sensor pixels (1.3), as the depiction of a display image of a display device (2) with display pixels (2.1) arranged in a matrix-like manner and spaced apart in a display pixel pitch (D A) on the sensor surface (1.2), wherein, during the capture, the camera (1) is shifted relative to the display device (2) along at least one offset path (VP) in relation to a starting position (S). The invention also relates to a method for evaluating the presentation quality of a pixel-based display device (2), and a device for carrying out methods of this type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2021
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Ingo ROTSCHOLL, Udo KRÜGER, Franz SCHMIDT, Heiko-Ulrich Klaus KEMPE
  • Publication number: 20230047382
    Abstract: An electrode for a lithium battery contains a metal layer coated with a coating layer containing an organic binder and a metal compound. The metal compound is selected from aluminium oxide, silicon dioxide, zirconium oxide, mixed oxides including zirconium, mixed oxides including aluminium, lithium zirconium phosphate, and mixtures thereof. The metal compound is made of aggregates of primary particles with a number mean primary particle size d50 of 5 nm-100 nm, obtained by a pyrogenic process. The weight ratio of the metal compound to the organic binder in the coating layer is from 0.1 to 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Ryo Takata, Franz Schmidt, Daniel Esken, Ting-Tai Lee, Chia-Chen Fang, Nae-Lih Wu
  • Publication number: 20220336841
    Abstract: A process may produce mixed oxides including lithium, zirconium, and optionally at least one other than Li and Zr metal, by flame spray pyrolysis. Mixed oxides are obtainable by such a process. Such mixed oxides may be used in lithium ion batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Durdu SCHÄFER, Armin WIEGAND, Harald ALFF, Ryo TAKATA, Franz SCHMIDT
  • Publication number: 20220306485
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing lithium zirconium mixed oxides by means of flame spray pyrolysis, mixed oxides obtainable by this process and their use in lithium ion batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Durdu SCHÄFER, Armin WIEGAND, Harald ALFF, Ryo TAKATA, Franz SCHMIDT