Patents by Inventor Glenn Alan Hamblin
Glenn Alan Hamblin 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: 11984575Abstract: 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 14, 2024Assignee: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Jared M. Jennings, Mark Niedzwiecki, Daniel G. Milobar, Ryan Michael Niccum, Glenn Alan Hamblin, Homa Shayan
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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: 11936011Abstract: An electrochemical cell management system comprising an electrochemical cell and at least one controller configured to control the cell such that, for at least a portion of a charge cycle, the cell is charged at a charging rate or current that is lower than a discharging rate or current of at least a portion of a previous discharge cycle. An electrochemical cell management method. An electrochemical cell management system comprising an electrochemical cell and at least one controller configured to induce a discharge of the cell before and/or after a charging step of the cell. An electrochemical cell management method. An electrochemical cell management system comprising an electrochemical cell and at least one controller configured to: monitor at least one characteristic of the cell and, based on the at least one characteristic of the cell, induce a discharge and/or control a charging rate or current of the cell.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Yuriy V. Mikhaylik, Glenn Alan Hamblin, Chariclea Scordilis-Kelley
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Patent number: 11923495Abstract: Systems and methods for applying pressure to electrochemical devices are generally described. In some aspects, batteries including an electrochemical cell and an associated deformable solid are provided. The deformable solid may be configured to apply an anisotropic force (e.g., during cycling), which may improve the performance and/or durability of the electrochemical cell. In some instances (for example, in certain cases where the deformable solid includes a piezoelectric array and/or an electroactive polymer), the battery may be able to make dynamic adjustments to a pressure experienced by the electrochemical cell (e.g., based on signals from a pressure sensor). The systems and methods described herein can, in some instances, provide for relatively uniform pressure distributions across an electrochemical cell and/or throughout a stack of multiple electrochemical cells.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Michael G. Laramie, Glenn Alan Hamblin, Shane Harrel
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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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Patent number: 11658352Abstract: An electrochemical cell management system comprising an electrochemical cell and at least one controller configured to control the cell such that, for at least a portion of a charge cycle, the cell is charged at a charging rate or current that is lower than a discharging rate or current of at least a portion of a previous discharge cycle. An electrochemical cell management method. An electrochemical cell management system comprising an electrochemical cell and at least one controller configured to induce a discharge of the cell before and/or after a charging step of the cell. An electrochemical cell management method. A electrochemical cell management system comprising an electrochemical cell and at least one controller configured to: monitor at least one characteristic of the cell and, based on the at least one characteristic of the cell, induce a discharge and/or control a charging rate or current of the cell.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Yuriy V. Mikhaylik, Glenn Alan Hamblin, Chariclea Scordilis-Kelley
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Publication number: 20230118071Abstract: Systems and methods for applying pressure to electrochemical devices are generally described. In some aspects, batteries including an electrochemical cell and an associated deformable solid are provided. The deformable solid may be configured to apply an anisotropic force (e.g., during cycling), which may improve the performance and/or durability of the electrochemical cell. In some instances (for example, in certain cases where the deformable solid includes a piezoelectric array and/or an electroactive polymer), the battery may be able to make dynamic adjustments to a pressure experienced by the electrochemical cell (e.g., based on signals from a pressure sensor). The systems and methods described herein can, in some instances, provide for relatively uniform pressure distributions across an electrochemical cell and/or throughout a stack of multiple electrochemical cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2021Publication date: April 20, 2023Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Michael G. Laramie, Glenn Alan Hamblin, Shane Harrel
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Publication number: 20230106718Abstract: A battery management system comprising: at least one battery comprising two or more sets of cells, each set of cells comprising one or more cells; a multiplexing switch apparatus connected to each set of cells; and at least one controller configured to use the multiplexing switch apparatus to selectively discharge the sets of cells based on at least one criterion. A battery pack comprising: at least one battery comprising two or more sets of cells, each set of cells comprising one or more cells; and an integrated switching control system comprising at least one switch connected to each set of cells, wherein the integrated switching control system is configured to control the at least one switch to discharge the sets of cells sequentially or selectively based on at least one criterion. A battery management method or a battery pack control method.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Yuriy V. Mikhaylik, Glenn Alan Hamblin, Chariclea Scordilis-Kelley, John Joseph Christopher Kopera
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Publication number: 20220407127Abstract: An electrochemical cell management system comprising an electrochemical cell and at least one controller configured to control the cell such that, for at least a portion of a charge cycle, the cell is charged at a charging rate or current that is lower than a discharging rate or current of at least a portion of a previous discharge cycle. An electrochemical cell management method. An electrochemical cell management system comprising an electrochemical cell and at least one controller configured to induce a discharge of the cell before and/or after a charging step of the cell. An electrochemical cell management method. An electrochemical cell management system comprising an electrochemical cell and at least one controller configured to: monitor at least one characteristic of the cell and, based on the at least one characteristic of the cell, induce a discharge and/or control a charging rate or current of the cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Yuriy V. Mikhaylik, Glenn Alan Hamblin, Chariclea Scordilis-Kelley
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Patent number: 11489348Abstract: A battery management system comprising: at least one battery comprising two or more sets of cells, each set of cells comprising one or more cells; a multiplexing switch apparatus connected to each set of cells; and at least one controller configured to use the multiplexing switch apparatus to selectively discharge the sets of cells based on at least one criterion. A battery pack comprising: at least one battery comprising two or more sets of cells, each set of cells comprising one or more cells; and an integrated switching control system comprising at least one switch connected to each set of cells, wherein the integrated switching control system is configured to control the at least one switch to discharge the sets of cells sequentially or selectively based on at least one criterion. A battery management method or a battery pack control method.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2019Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Yuriy V. Mikhaylik, Glenn Alan Hamblin, Chariclea Scordilis-Kelley, John Joseph Christopher Kopera
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Patent number: 11424492Abstract: An electrochemical cell management system comprising an electrochemical cell and at least one controller configured to control the cell such that, for at least a portion of a charge cycle, the cell is charged at a charging rate or current that is lower than a discharging rate or current of at least a portion of a previous discharge cycle. An electrochemical cell management method. An electrochemical cell management system comprising an electrochemical cell and at least one controller configured to induce a discharge of the cell before and/or after a charging step of the cell. An electrochemical cell management method. A electrochemical cell management system comprising an electrochemical cell and at least one controller configured to: monitor at least one characteristic of the cell and, based on the at least one characteristic of the cell, induce a discharge and/or control a charging rate or current of the cell.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2019Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Yuriy V. Mikhaylik, Glenn Alan Hamblin, 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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Publication number: 20220069593Abstract: Electrochemical cell and battery management systems are generally provided. The systems can comprise at least one battery comprising two or more strings of cells, each string of cells comprising two or more cells. The system can also include a multiplexing switch apparatus connected to each string of cells. The system can also include a controller. In some cases, the controller can be used to control various aspects of the charge and/or discharge of the electrochemical cell and/or battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Glenn Alan Hamblin, Yuriy V. Mikhaylik, Chariclea Scordilis-Kelley, Mark Niedzwiecki, Scott Stewart, John Hughes
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Publication number: 20210328274Abstract: An electrochemical cell management system comprising an electrochemical cell and at least one controller configured to control the cell such that, for at least a portion of a charge cycle, the cell is charged at a charging rate or current that is lower than a discharging rate or current of at least a portion of a previous discharge cycle. An electrochemical cell management method. An electrochemical cell management system comprising an electrochemical cell and at least one controller configured to induce a discharge of the cell before and/or after a charging step of the cell. An electrochemical cell management method. A electrochemical cell management system comprising an electrochemical cell and at least one controller configured to: monitor at least one characteristic of the cell and, based on the at least one characteristic of the cell, induce a discharge and/or control a charging rate or current of the cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Yuriy V. Mikhaylik, Glenn Alan Hamblin, Chariclea Scordilis-Kelley
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Publication number: 20210218243Abstract: A system for protecting at least one electrochemical cell, comprising circuitry configured to disconnect the at least one electrochemical cell at a first threshold current magnitude based on a first current flow direction through at least one relay and at a second threshold current magnitude based on a second current flow direction through the at least one relay, wherein the first current flow direction is different from the second current flow direction. A method for electrochemical cell protection. A system comprising circuitry configured to disconnect at least one portion of a circuit at a first threshold current magnitude based on a first current flow direction through at least one relay and at a second threshold current magnitude based on a second current flow direction through the at least one relay. A method for protecting at least one portion of a circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: July 15, 2021Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Glenn Alan Hamblin, David Warren Ribblett, Shea Thomas Ribblett, James Anthony Bock
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Patent number: 11056728Abstract: An electrochemical cell management system comprising an electrochemical cell and at least one controller configured to control the cell such that, for at least a portion of a charge cycle, the cell is charged at a charging rate or current that is lower than a discharging rate or current of at least a portion of a previous discharge cycle. An electrochemical cell management method. An electrochemical cell management system comprising an electrochemical cell and at least one controller configured to induce a discharge of the cell before and/or after a charging step of the cell. An electrochemical cell management method. A electrochemical cell management system comprising an electrochemical cell and at least one controller configured to: monitor at least one characteristic of the cell and, based on the at least one characteristic of the cell, induce a discharge and/or control a charging rate or current of the cell.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Yuriy V. Mikhaylik, Glenn Alan Hamblin, Chariclea Scordilis-Kelley
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Publication number: 20210194069Abstract: A battery pack comprising a substrate comprising a battery power bus integrated into the substrate; and a pack controller; and at least one electrochemical cell connected directly to the substrate. A printed circuit board comprising a power bus integrated into the printed circuit board, wherein the power bus is connected to and configured to transfer power to and/or from at least one electrochemical cell; and at least one controller configured to control the at least one electrochemical cell. A thermal management system comprising at least one electrochemical cell; and a substrate directly connected to the at least one electrochemical cell and configured to transfer heat, power, and signals between the substrate and the at least one electrochemical cell. A thermal management method. A method of assembling a battery pack, comprising attaching at least one electrochemical cell of the battery pack directly to a substrate at least in part by welding.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: June 24, 2021Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Glenn Alan Hamblin, David Warren Ribblett, Shea Thomas Ribblett, James Anthony Bock, Mark Niedzwiecki
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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: 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: 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