Patents by Inventor James Epstein

James Epstein 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: 8932750
    Abstract: A housing for an energy storage cell includes an interior which provides beneficial properties to fabricators of the cell. The cell may be hermetically sealed by conventional laser welding techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Fastcap Systems Corporation
    Inventors: John J Cooley, Riccardo Signorelli, Christopher J S Deane, James Epstein
  • Publication number: 20150002987
    Abstract: An ultracapacitor that includes an energy storage cell immersed in an electrolyte and disposed within an hermetically sealed housing, the cell electrically coupled to a positive contact and a negative contact, wherein the ultracapacitor is configured to output electrical energy within a temperature range between about 80 degrees Celsius to about 210 degrees Celsius. Methods of fabrication and use are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: FastCAP SYSTEMS Corporation
    Inventors: Riccardo Signorelli, John J. Cooley, Christopher John Sibbald Deane, James Epstein, Padmanaban Sasthan Kuttipillai, Fabrizio Martini
  • Publication number: 20140251994
    Abstract: A device for use with a drink dispenser is disclosed herein. The device includes an insert having one or more treatment characteristics and that is sized to be received within a trough of a drink dispenser and a panel engaged with the insert. The panel defines a plurality of apertures that allow flowthrough of spilled liquid from the drink dispenser into the insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: INTERCON CHEMICAL COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas Worth, James Epstein, Paul Bradley Forrest
  • Publication number: 20130240423
    Abstract: A cover for a floor drain is provided. The cover includes a first skirt material defining a cutout therein. The skirt material is configured for covering the perimeter of the floor drain. A second skirt material is provided for being received in the cutout and being configured for covering the opening of the floor drain. The second skirt material further defines an opening therein for receivably engaging a basket assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: CLEARLY BETTER, LLC
    Inventor: James Epstein
  • Publication number: 20130143108
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a cap for an energy storage cell is provided, the cap including: a body including a dome formed therein, the dome including a through-way; and, an electrode assembly including a hemispherically shaped electrical insulator surrounding an electrode; wherein the insulator is disposed in and hermetically seals the dome and the electrode is electrically separated from the body by the throughway. A method of manufacture and an energy storage cell are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventor: James Epstein
  • Publication number: 20130087486
    Abstract: A cover for a drain assembly is provided. The cover includes a skirt material defining a plurality of openings therein for allowing flowthrough of liquid and one or more fasteners extending from the skirt material and configured for being received within an opening defined in the drain assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: CLEARLY BETTER, LLC
    Inventor: James Epstein
  • Publication number: 20130026978
    Abstract: A power supply for a downhole instrument is provided. The power supply includes high temperature rechargeable energy storage, power generation capabilities and provides for operation in high temperature environments. A method of fabrication and use are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: FastCAP Systems Corporation
    Inventors: John J Cooley, Christopher JS Deane, James Epstein, Joseph K. Lane, Fabrizio Martini, Padmanaban Sasthan Kuttipillai, Riccardo Signorelli
  • Publication number: 20130029215
    Abstract: A housing for an energy storage cell includes an interior which provides beneficial properties to fabricators of the cell. The cell may be hermetically sealed by conventional laser welding techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: FastCAP Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Riccardo Signorelli, John J. Cooley, Christopher J.S. Deane, James Epstein
  • Publication number: 20120266372
    Abstract: A treatment assembly for a drain is provided. The treatment assembly includes a skirt configured for covering the drain and a basket assembly configured for being received beneath the skirt and between an opening of the drain. The basket assembly contains a treatment material for providing treatment to the drain. A related method is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: CLEARLY BETTER, LLC
    Inventors: James Epstein, Justin Robert Nifong
  • Publication number: 20120267296
    Abstract: A tool for use with a basket assembly is provided. The basket assembly is of the type configured for being receivably engaged with an opening defined in a drain cover skirt for covering the perimeter of a floor drain. The tool is configured for engaging the basket assembly and removing the basket assembly from the drain cover skirt upon force input from a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: CLEARLY BETTER, LLC
    Inventors: James Epstein, Paul Bradley Forrest
  • Patent number: 5661126
    Abstract: This application concerns the treatment of certain tumors using an effective amount of the glycoprotein Mullerian Inhibiting Substance (MIS). This application further concerns the treatment of certain tumors using an effective amount of the C-terminal fragment of MIS. Also, this application concerns DNA sequences encoding the C-terminal fragment of MIS, vectors containing the DNA sequence and transformed host cells capable of producing the C-terminal fragment. This application further concerns treating certain tumors by transfecting tumor cells with a gene coding for MIS or the C-terminal fragment of MIS. Gene therapy treatments for inhibiting growth of certain tumors are also provided. Further, this application concerns a method for modulating class I histocompatibility antigens with MIS and EGF.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Patricia K. Donahoe, Tai Wai Chin, Robert L. Parry, James Epstein, Richard C. Ragin, David T. MacLaughlin, Edward M. Barksdale
  • Patent number: 5318600
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method for making a lithium anode for an electrochemical cell and more particularly to a method of extruding a ribbon of lithium into a reaction chamber for reacting the surface of the extruded lithium metal with nitrogen to produce a coating of lithium nitride on the surface of the lithium metal ribbon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1994
    Assignee: Battery Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Schlaikjer, James Epstein, Sean T. Riley
  • Patent number: 4574472
    Abstract: A strip of electrode material is extended across a through-hole in a supporting surface and pushed through the hole into a container of an electrochemical cell. The strip assumes a generally U-shaped appearance as it is pushed through the hole by a mandril. The mandril preferably includes an elastomeric head which expands radially outward upon pressing contact with the interior base wall of the container so as to press the trailing legs of the U-shaped material outward against the interior container wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1986
    Assignee: Battery Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: James Epstein, Nikola Marincic
  • Patent number: 4507857
    Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a novel electrochemical cell and a method for making same is provided which is particularly suitable for use in a battery of the type employing one or more cells. One feature of the cell includes a sealed non-metallic pouch of thin flexible material which forms a cell adaptable to varying battery configurations as well as cell shapes. A second feature of the cell includes a novel feedthrough arrangement wherein a pair of electrically conductive members are located on respective sides of an interjacent through-hole formed in the housing material. The pair of electrically conductive members are coupled through the through-hole to form the feedthrough. An electrode of anode material is electrically coupled to the internally located member of one feedthrough pair. An electrode of cathode material is electrically coupled to the internally located member of the other feedthrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1985
    Assignee: Battery Engineering Inc.
    Inventors: James Epstein, Nikola Marincic
  • Patent number: 4352768
    Abstract: An improved preformed cathode is described for use in a primary electrochemical cell. The novel cathode of the present invention is a self-supporting member having a configuration which is determined by the spatial limitations of the particular primary electrochemical cell in which the cathode is to be utilized. The cathode is formed from about 65 to 94 weight percent of carbon black, at least 1 weight percent of a mechanical binder which is inert in the primary electrochemical cell, 1 to 10 weight percent of a fibrous material such as carbon, glass, ceramic fluoropolymer, and/or metallic fibers, and any remainder thereof is graphite powder. The preformed cathode is formed by mixing the individual components together with a quantity of a suitable liquid to form a uniform mixture which is sheeted to a self-supporting structure of the desired thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1982
    Assignee: GTE Laboratories Incorporated
    Inventor: James Epstein
  • Patent number: 4293622
    Abstract: A lithium/thionyl chloride electrochemical cell, particularly suitable for use in surgically implanted devices, is disclosed which exhibits a step change in its output voltage sufficiently prior to full cell discharge to enable the timely replacement of the cell under non-critical circumstances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1981
    Assignee: Battery Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Nikola Marincic, James Epstein
  • Patent number: 4252873
    Abstract: A "ball and socket" seal arrangement for an electrochemical cell is disclosed wherein a ball of insulating material is captively retained in a socket formed by a portion of the cell cover in cooperation with a retaining member. The cell feedthrough passes through the socket and the insulating ball. After assembly of the components, the sockets are compressed, thereby forcing the insulator ball to conform to the inner surface of the socket to make an effective seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1981
    Assignee: Battery Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: James Epstein, Nikola Marincic
  • Patent number: 4209571
    Abstract: A primary electrochemical cell includes a thermal switch electrically connected between one of the electrodes and its associated terminal to prevent the cell from being discharged when the temperature inside the cell exceeds a predetermined level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1980
    Assignee: GTE Laboratories Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard A. Bessett, James Epstein, Franz Goebel
  • Patent number: 4182028
    Abstract: An ultra-thin hermetically sealed button-type electrochemical cell is disclosed comprising a pair of mating metallic housing members, at least one of which is generally dish shaped to define an enclosed space therebetween. A peripheral opening defining a fill port is formed in one of the housing members, preferably at the junction formed by the mating surfaces. The interfacing surfaces of the cell housing members are welded together subsequent to the insertion of the internal cell components and prior to the addition of the electrolyte to form a hermetic seal. The electrolyte may then be added and the fill port hermetically sealed by welding. Owing to its relatively small size, the fill port may be quickly sealed so that the heat generated during the weld process is insufficient to volatilize the electrolyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1980
    Assignee: GTE Laboratories Inc.
    Inventors: James Epstein, Nikola Marincic
  • Patent number: D669969
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Inventors: Paul Bradley Forrest, James Epstein