Patents by Inventor Ian Browne

Ian Browne 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: 20240154086
    Abstract: Systems and methods for silicon-dominant lithium-ion cells with controlled utilization of silicon may include a cathode, an electrolyte, and an anode, where the anode has an active material comprising more than 50% silicon. The battery may be charged by lithiating silicon while not lithiating carbon. The active material may comprise more than 70% silicon. A voltage of the anode during discharge of the battery may remain above a minimum voltage at which silicon can be lithiated. The anode may have a specific capacity of greater than 3000 mAh/g. The battery may have a specific capacity of greater than 1000 mAh/g. The anode may have a greater than 90% initial Coulombic efficiency and may be polymer binder free. The battery may be charged at a 10 C rate or higher. The battery may be charged at temperatures below freezing without lithium plating. The electrolyte may comprise a liquid, solid, or gel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Benjamin Park, Ian Browne, Sung Won Choi, Fred Bonhomme
  • Patent number: 11957551
    Abstract: Absorbent articles herein may provide a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent core may comprise at least one channel having a shape. The backsheet graphics may substantially match the shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Rodrigo Rosati, Carsten Heinrich Kreuzer, Hans Adolf Jackels, Blanca Arizti, Ernesto G. Bianchi, Donald Carroll Roe, Darrell Ian Brown, Sarah Ann Sanborn, Theodore Cory Fites
  • Publication number: 20240057631
    Abstract: The invention provides a process of roasting whole coffee beans comprising a roasting stage starting at a temperature of the beans of around 80° C., characterised in that the process comprises the step of heating said whole coffee beans such that the temperature of said beans rises from between around 80° C. to around 170° C. at a rate of around 5 to around 18° C./minute.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Ian Brown, Thomas Imison, Luke Acton
  • Patent number: 11898329
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments of power machines, implements and hydraulic systems utilize a hydraulic flow control circuit and method to implement multiple modes of operation while optimizing hydraulic fluid flow to either or both of primary and secondary function actuators. In a first mode the hydraulic flow control circuit is configured to receive pressurized hydraulic fluid flow from a first conduit and to provide the pressurized hydraulic fluid to the primary and secondary function actuators. In the first mode, the circuit is configured to direct return flow from the primary and secondary function actuators through the second conduit for return to the power machine. In a second mode, the circuit receives flow from the second conduit, provides the flow only to the secondary function actuator, and directs the return flow to the power machine through the first conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: DOOSAN BOBCAT NORTH AMERICA INC.
    Inventors: Ian Brown, Jason Legatt
  • Patent number: 11898637
    Abstract: An electrically isolating gasket is disclosed wherein a coating layer is disposed on at least one conductive surface, and in some embodiments, on all surfaces or at least all of the conductive surfaces. The electrically isolating gasket includes a core gasket component, a ring seal component, and a non-conductive inner seal component. The coating layer can be, for example, polyimide, polyamide, ceramic, and aluminum oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: GPT Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Ian Brown, Ryan Buttimer, T. Scott Tanner, Christopher Remley
  • Publication number: 20240008505
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of reducing acrylamide in an aqueous coffee extract, the method comprising: contacting an acrylamide-containing aqueous coffee extract with spent coffee grounds at a temperature of 70 to 120° C. for at least 30 minutes to form an acrylamide-depleted coffee extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Ian Brown, Robert Stanley Farr, Thomas Imison
  • Publication number: 20240003120
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments of power machines, implements and hydraulic systems utilize a hydraulic flow control circuit and method to implement multiple modes of operation while optimizing hydraulic fluid flow to either or both of primary and secondary function actuators. In a first mode the hydraulic flow control circuit is configured to receive pressurized hydraulic fluid flow from a first conduit and to provide the pressurized hydraulic fluid to the primary and secondary function actuators. In the first mode, the circuit is configured to direct return flow from the primary and secondary function actuators through the second conduit for return to the power machine. In a second mode, the circuit receives flow from the second conduit, provides the flow only to the secondary function actuator, and directs the return flow to the power machine through the first conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Ian Brown, Jason Legatt
  • Publication number: 20240000017
    Abstract: A pressurized air delivery system for assisting grain crop harvesting. The system includes a left hand side manifold and a right hand side manifold adapted for being mounted to a harvester header. Each manifold is connected to a plurality of nozzles disposed along the respective manifold. Each manifold is adapted for receiving a pressurized air flow at a first end thereof and for providing the pressurized air flow to the nozzles. Each manifold is closed at a second opposite end thereof. The left hand side manifold and the right hand side manifold span approximately from a left hand side of the harvester header to a right hand side of the harvester header. An air flow source provides the pressurized air flow. An air conduit is connected to: the air flow source; the first end of the left hand side manifold; and the first end of the right hand side manifold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: TEMP FARM EQUIPMENT LTD.
    Inventors: Mark MACDONALD, Ian BROWN, Michael DECORTE
  • Publication number: 20230387393
    Abstract: Silicon particles for active materials and electro-chemical cells are provided. The active materials comprising silicon particles described herein can be utilized as an electrode material for a battery. In certain embodiments, the composite material includes greater than 0% and less than about 90% by weight silicon particles, the silicon particles having an average particle size between about 10 nm and about 40 ?m, wherein the silicon particles have surface coatings comprising silicon carbide or a mixture of carbon and silicon carbide, and greater than 0% and less than about 90% by weight of one or more types of carbon phases, wherein at least one of the one or more types of carbon phases is a substantially continuous phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Wei Wang, Benjamin Yong Park, Ian Browne
  • Publication number: 20230361287
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for silicon-dominant electrodes for energy storage using wet oxidized silicon by acid. Silicon may be treated by wet oxidization treatment using acid. The acid may be a nitric acid. Treated silicon may include silicon particles, with each silicon particle including an oxide surface layer formed as a result of the wet oxidization treatment. The wet oxidization treatment may include immersing untreated silicon powder in an acid, dispersing the silicon power continuously, and after an immersion period of pre-determined duration, filtering the silicon powder from the acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Rahul Kamath, Ian Browne
  • Patent number: 11809372
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to a method for searching a database. The application receives an input identifying one or more users. The application matches the input to one or more user accounts, each user account corresponding to a user that was identified. The application presents to a requestor public accounts of each identified user account. The application receives a keyword input that filters one or more files in the public accounts. The application receives an input that saves a search comprising the user accounts and the keyword input. The application queries the database using the search. The application presents to the requestor a list of all files found using the search. The application dynamically updates the list to include new files matching a criteria of the search as new files satisfying the search are uploaded to the database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: AWES.ME, INC.
    Inventors: Evan Deffley, Ian Brown
  • Patent number: 11764346
    Abstract: Systems and methods for silicon-dominant lithium-ion cells with controlled utilization of silicon may include a cathode, an electrolyte, and an anode, where the anode has an active material comprising more than 50% silicon. The battery may be charged by lithiating silicon while not lithiating carbon. The active material may comprise more than 70% silicon. A voltage of the anode during discharge of the battery may remain above a minimum voltage at which silicon can be lithiated. The anode may have a specific capacity of greater than 3000 mAh/g. The battery may have a specific capacity of greater than 1000 mAh/g. The anode may have a greater than 90% initial Coulombic efficiency and may be polymer binder free. The battery may be charged at a 10C rate or higher. The battery may be charged at temperatures below freezing without lithium plating. The electrolyte may comprise a liquid, solid, or gel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: ENEVATE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Benjamin Park, Ian Browne, Sung Won Choi, Fred Bonhomme
  • Patent number: 11764350
    Abstract: Systems and methods for anisotropic expansion of silicon-dominant anodes may include a cathode, an electrolyte, and an anode, where the anode may include a current collector and an active material on the current collector. An expansion of the anode during operation may be configured by a thickness of the current collector. The expansion of the anode may be more anisotropic for thicker current collectors. A thicker current collector may be 10 ?m thick or greater. The expansion of the anode may be more anisotropic for more rigid materials used for the current collector. A more rigid current collector may include nickel and a less rigid current collector may include copper. The expansion of the anode may be more anisotropic for a rougher surface current collector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: ENEVATE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Giulia Canton, Benjamin Park, Fred Bonhomme, David J. Lee, Ian Browne
  • Patent number: 11728476
    Abstract: Silicon particles for active materials and electro-chemical cells are provided. The active materials comprising silicon particles described herein can be utilized as an electrode material for a battery. In certain embodiments, the composite material includes greater than 0% and less than about 90% by weight silicon particles, the silicon particles having an average particle size between about 10 nm and about 40 ?m, wherein the silicon particles have surface coatings comprising silicon carbide or a mixture of carbon and silicon carbide, and greater than 0% and less than about 90% by weight of one or more types of carbon phases, wherein at least one of the one or more types of carbon phases is a substantially continuous phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Enevate Corporation
    Inventors: Wei Wang, Benjamin Yong Park, Ian Browne
  • Patent number: 11728468
    Abstract: Systems and methods for anisotropic expansion of silicon-dominant anodes may include a cathode, an electrolyte, and an anode, where the anode may include a current collector and an active material on the current collector. An expansion of the anode during operation may be configured by a metal used for the current collector, and/or a lamination process that adheres the active material to the current collector. The expansion of the anode may be more anisotropic for thicker current collectors. A thicker current collector may be 10 ?m thick or greater. The expansion of the anode may be more anisotropic for more rigid materials used for the current collector. A more rigid current collector may include nickel and a less rigid current collector may include copper. The expansion of the anode may be more anisotropic for a rougher surface current collector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: ENEVATE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Giulia Canton, Benjamin Park, Fred Bonhomme, David J. Lee, Ian Browne
  • Publication number: 20230133675
    Abstract: An electrically isolating gasket is disclosed wherein a coating layer is disposed on at least one conductive surface, and in some embodiments, on all surfaces or at least all of the conductive surfaces. The electrically isolating gasket includes a core gasket component, a ring seal component, and a non-conductive inner seal component. The coating layer can be, for example, polyimide, polyamide, ceramic, and aluminum oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Ian Brown, Ryan Buttimer, T. Scott Tanner, Christopher Remley
  • Publication number: 20230135031
    Abstract: A system and a method for assessing a relevancy of a news article with respect to an entity are provided. The method includes: receiving a news article that relates to the entity; analyzing the content and/or functionality of the news article; and determining a quality score that corresponds to a relevancy of the news article with respect to the entity based on a result of the analyzing. The analyzing may be performed by applying an algorithm that uses a Natural Language Processing (NLP) technique to analyze the content and/or functionality and that generates an output that includes the quality score. The algorithm may also generate a dependency graph that illustrates relationships among various entities referred to in the news article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Joe HALLIWELL, Andrew F. GOLDBERG, Derek JEAN-BAPTISTE, Lidia MANGU, Ahmad EMAMI, Ian BROWN, Joe HALL, Muthiah SOLAIAPPAN, Saket SHARMA
  • Publication number: 20230133072
    Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating an assessment with respect to an entity are provided. The method includes receiving a news article that relates to the entity; assigning the news article to a category; adding structured information that corresponds to a result of analyzing the content of the news article; and transmitting information that corresponds to the news article such that a user interface associated with the destination displays the transmitted information. The user interface may include clickable icons that correspond to a user-selectable date range for the news article, displaying a full-text entirety of the news article, and accessing other news articles that relate to the entity or the category.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Joe HALLIWELL, Andrew F GOLDBERG, Derek JEAN-BAPTISTE, Lidia MANGU, Ahmad EMAMI, Ian BROWN, Joe HALL, Muthiah SOLAIAPPAN, Saket SHARMA
  • Patent number: 11618800
    Abstract: Disclosed are maleic anhydride-grafted cyclic olefin copolymers, methods for preparing maleic anhydride-grafted cyclic olefin copolymers, low temperature methods for laminating anodes comprising the maleic anhydride-grafted cyclic olefin copolymers, and anodes and alkali ion batteries that comprise the maleic anhydride-grafted cyclic olefin copolymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Enevate Corporation
    Inventors: Ambica Nair, Giulia Canton, Ian Browne, Michael Buet
  • Patent number: 11619331
    Abstract: Gasket seals for high pressure applications include retaining elements with inner diameter seal elements that interlock with the retaining element to provide resistance to movement in both axial and radial directions between the retaining element and seal element. High pressure sealing may be accomplished using a metallic core retaining element to which an electrically isolating material is bonded on either or both sides. Sealing is achieved through an inner diameter dielectric sealing element, such as a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) inner diameter sealing ring. Flanges of a joint in a fluid flow ling may be bolted together with the gasket seal interposed therebetween. In the event of pressure changes, the inner diameter seal resists being drawn into the flow line, and resists axial movement relative to the retaining element, through dual locking members that secure the seal to the retaining element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Garlock Pipeline Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Brown, Ryan M. Buttimer, T. Scott Tanner, Christopher Remley