Patents by Inventor James Kaschmitter
James Kaschmitter 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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Publication number: 20240088344Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are in the field of materials, apparatus, process, methods, and designs for manufacture of a thin film energy storage devices with a capacity greater then 1 mA-hr-cm2 including thin film Lithium metal and Li+ ion batteries and capacitors having high energy density and high cycle life due to the incorporation of at least one vacuum thin film with respect to protection and electrical conductivity of the electrodes, and at least one vacuum thin film electrolyte for electrical insulation of the electrodes and ion conduction after assembly for low self discharge and high cycle life battery cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: R. Ernest DEMARAY, James KASCHMITTER, Pavel KHOKHLOV
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Patent number: 11824183Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are in the field of materials, apparatus, process, methods, and designs for manufacture of a thin film energy storage devices with a capacity greater then 1 mA-hr-cm?2 including thin film Lithium metal and Li+ ion batteries and capacitors having high energy density and high cycle life due to the incorporation of at least one vacuum thin film with respect to protection and electrical conductivity of the electrodes, and at least one vacuum thin film electrolyte for electrical insulation of the electrodes and ion conduction after assembly for low self discharge and high cycle life battery cells.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2020Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: DEMARAY, LLCInventors: R. Ernest Demaray, James Kaschmitter, Pavel Khokhlov
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Patent number: 11444231Abstract: An energy harvesting system for collecting energy from sources of thermal energy that exist in the environment and convert the energy to electricity. The system has N-P junctions mounted on the outer surface of a conduit, pipe or flue. A hot medium flows through the conduit, pipe or flue. The p-n junctions operate as thermoelectric power generators. Heat absorbed at the p-n junctions increases the kinetic energy of charge carriers causing migration of the charge carriers. This thermally-driven migration of charge carriers is used to drive an electrical current in an external circuit.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Joseph C. Farmer, James Kaschmitter
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Publication number: 20210151734Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are in the field of materials, apparatus, process, methods, and designs for manufacture of a thin film energy storage devices with a capacity greater then 1 mA-hr-cm?2 including thin film Lithium metal and Li+ ion batteries and capacitors having high energy density and high cycle life due to the incorporation of at least one vacuum thin film with respect to protection and electrical conductivity of the electrodes, and at least one vacuum thin film electrolyte for electrical insulation of the electrodes and ion conduction after assembly for low self discharge and high cycle life battery cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: R. Ernest DEMARAY, James KASCHMITTER, Pavel KHOKHLOV
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Patent number: 10818909Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are in the field of materials, apparatus, process, methods, and designs for manufacture of a thin film energy storage devices with a capacity greater then 1 mA-hr-cm?2 including thin film Lithium metal and Li+ ion batteries and capacitors having high energy density and high cycle life due to the incorporation of at least one vacuum thin film with respect to protection and electrical conductivity of the electrodes, and at least one vacuum thin film electrolyte for electrical insulation of the electrodes and ion conduction after assembly for low self discharge and high cycle life battery cells.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2017Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: DEMARAY, LLCInventors: R. Ernest Demaray, James Kaschmitter, Pavel Khokhlov
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Publication number: 20180006293Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are in the field of materials, apparatus, process, methods, and designs for manufacture of a thin film energy storage devices with a capacity greater then 1 mA-hr-cm?2 including thin film Lithium metal and Li+ ion batteries and capacitors having high energy density and high cycle life due to the incorporation of at least one vacuum thin film with respect to protection and electrical conductivity of the electrodes, and at least one vacuum thin film electrolyte for electrical insulation of the electrodes and ion conduction after assembly for low self discharge and high cycle life battery cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: R. Ernest DEMARAY, James KASCHMITTER, Pavel KHOKHLOV
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Publication number: 20170162775Abstract: An energy harvesting system for collecting energy from sources of thermal energy that exist in the environment and convert the energy to electricity. The system has N-P junctions mounted on the outer surface of a conduit, pipe or flue. A hot medium flows through the conduit, pipe or flue. The p-n junctions operate as thermoelectric power generators. Heat absorbed at the p-n junctions increases the kinetic energy of charge carriers causing migration of the charge carriers. This thermally-driven migration of charge carriers is used to drive an electrical current in an external circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Joseph C. Farmer, James Kaschmitter
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Patent number: 9673478Abstract: A method for producing a multi-layer bipolar coated cell according to one embodiment includes applying a first active cathode material above a substrate to form a first cathode; applying a first solid-phase ionically-conductive electrolyte material above the first cathode to form a first electrode separation layer; applying a first active anode material above the first electrode separation layer to form a first anode; applying an electrically conductive barrier layer above the first anode; applying a second active cathode material above the anode material to form a second cathode; applying a second solid-phase ionically-conductive electrolyte material above the second cathode to form a second electrode separation layer; applying a second active anode material above the second electrode separation layer to form a second anode; and applying a metal material above the second anode to form a metal coating section. In another embodiment, the anode is formed prior to the cathode. Cells are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2010Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Joseph C. Farmer, James Kaschmitter, Steve Pierce
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Patent number: 9425001Abstract: An electrical cell apparatus includes a first current collector made of a multiplicity of fibers, a second current collector spaced from the first current collector; and a separator disposed between the first current collector and the second current collector. The fibers are contained in a foam.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Joseph Collin Farmer, James Kaschmitter
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Publication number: 20150364268Abstract: An electrical cell apparatus includes a first current collector made of a multiplicity of fibers, a second current collector spaced from the first current collector; and a separator disposed between the first current collector and the second current collector. The fibers are contained in a foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Applicant: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLCInventors: Joseph Collin Farmer, James Kaschmitter
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Patent number: 8958198Abstract: An electrical cell apparatus includes a first current collector made of a multiplicity of fibers, a second current collector spaced from the first current collector; and a separator disposed between the first current collector and the second current collector. The fibers are contained in a foam.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2012Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Joseph Collin Farmer, James Kaschmitter
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Publication number: 20140098462Abstract: An electrical cell apparatus includes a first current collector made of a multiplicity of fibers, a second current collector spaced from the first current collector; and a separator disposed between the first current collector and the second current collector. The fibers are contained in a foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicants: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Joseph Collin Farmer, James Kaschmitter
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Publication number: 20110281159Abstract: A method for producing a multi-layer bipolar coated cell according to one embodiment includes applying a first active cathode material above a substrate to form a first cathode; applying a first solid-phase ionically-conductive electrolyte material above the first cathode to form a first electrode separation layer; applying a first active anode material above the first electrode separation layer to form a first anode; applying an electrically conductive barrier layer above the first anode; applying a second active cathode material above the anode material to form a second cathode; applying a second solid-phase ionically-conductive electrolyte material above the second cathode to form a second electrode separation layer; applying a second active anode material above the second electrode separation layer to form a second anode; and applying a metal material above the second anode to form a metal coating section. In another embodiment, the anode is formed prior to the cathode. Cells are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2010Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventors: Joseph C. Farmer, James Kaschmitter, Steve Pierce
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Publication number: 20110226302Abstract: An energy harvesting system for collecting energy from sources of thermal energy that exist in the environment and convert the energy to electricity. The system has N-P junctions mounted on the outer surface of a conduit, pipe or flue. A hot medium flows through the conduit, pipe or flue. The p-n junctions operate as thermoelectric power generators. Heat absorbed at the p-n junctions increases the kinetic energy of charge carriers causing migration of the charge carriers. This thermally-driven migration of charge carriers is used to drive an electrical current in an external circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Joseph C. Farmer, James Kaschmitter
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Publication number: 20100291444Abstract: A method for producing a rechargeable battery in the form of a multi-layer coating in one embodiment includes applying an active cathode material above an electrically conductive and electrochemically compatible substrate to form a cathode; applying a solid-phase ionically-conductive electrolyte material above the cathode as a second coating to form an electrode separation layer; applying an anode material above the electrode separation layer to form an anode; and applying an electrically conductive overcoat material above the anode. A method for producing a multi-layer coated cell in another embodiment includes applying an anode material above a substrate to form an anode; applying a solid-phase electrolyte material above the anode to form an electrode separation layer; applying an active cathode material above the electrode separation layer to form a cathode; and applying an electrically conductive overcoat material above the cathode. Cells are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: Joseph C. Farmer, James Kaschmitter
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Publication number: 20080017647Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods that improve distribution of fuel cartridges. The cartridges include compatibility information. A controller on the device validates the compatibility information before permitting fuel provision from the cartridge to the device. Invalid compatibility information, or absence of the compatibility information, then denies fuel flow to the device. This permits the device to validate that the cartridge and its contents are acceptable. This improves distribution by allowing the device or fuel cell manufacturer to implement cartridge selectivity by permitting cartridges from select manufacturers to provide fuel and denying cartridge of other manufacturers from providing fuel. Compatibility information stored in the cartridge memory may also be encrypted to prevent open access to the compatibility information. The compatibility information also improves fuel refilling distribution.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: ULTRACELL CORPORATIONInventors: James Kaschmitter, Ian Kaye, Robert Richardson, William Di Scipio
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Publication number: 20060257707Abstract: A portable cartridge that stores a fuel for use with a fuel cell system includes one or more disposable components for use by the fuel cell system. Replacing a fuel cartridge, e.g., when fuel is depleted from the current cartridge, also then services the disposable component for the fuel cell system. Thus, the disposable component is included on a fuel cartridge, but used by a fuel cell system when the cartridge and a package that includes the system are coupled together. The disposable component may include: an inlet filter that regulates passage of gases and liquids into the fuel system, an outlet filter that cleans fuel cell system exhaust gases, a sensor on the inlet air stream to the fuel cell system; a sensor on the exhaust; a desiccant that sinks moisture from within the fuel cell system package; or a fuel absorbent that soaks fuel between connectors on the fuel cartridge and the fuel cell system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Applicant: UltraCell CorporationInventors: James Kaschmitter, Ian Kaye
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Publication number: 20060127711Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods that improve distribution of fuel cartridges. The cartridges include compatibility information. A controller on the device validates the compatibility information before permitting fuel provision from the cartridge to the device. Invalid compatibility information, or absence of the compatibility information, then denies fuel flow to the device. This permits the device to validate that the cartridge and its contents are acceptable. This improves distribution by allowing the device or fuel cell manufacturer to implement cartridge selectivity by permitting cartridges from select manufacturers to provide fuel and denying cartridge of other manufacturers from providing fuel. Compatibility information stored in the cartridge memory may also be encrypted to prevent open access to the compatibility information. The compatibility information also improves fuel refilling distribution.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2005Publication date: June 15, 2006Applicant: UltraCell Corporation, a California CorporationInventors: James Kaschmitter, Ian Kaye, Robert Richardson, William Di Scipio
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Publication number: 20060127733Abstract: The invention relates to a portable cartridge that stores a fuel for use with a fuel cell system. Cartridges described herein improve mechanical interface between a cartridge and a device that couples to the cartridge. The interface may include one or more of: a sliding interface between a cartridge and device, a latching interface that holds the cartridge in one or more positions relative to the device, and/or keyed access and security features that prevent unintended access to the fuel. Multiple valves may also be included to further control access to the fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2005Publication date: June 15, 2006Applicant: UltraCell CorporationInventors: James Kaschmitter, Ian Kaye, William Di Scipio
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Publication number: 20060024554Abstract: Described herein is a portable storage device that stores a hydrogen fuel source. The storage device includes a bladder that contains the hydrogen fuel source and conforms to the volume of the hydrogen fuel source. A housing provides mechanical protection for the bladder. The storage device also includes a connector that interfaces with a mating connector to permit transfer of the fuel source between the bladder and a device that includes the mating connector. The device may be a portable electronics device such as a laptop computer. Refillable hydrogen fuel source storage devices and systems are also described. Hot swappable fuel storage systems described herein allow a portable hydrogen fuel source storage device to be removed from a fuel processor or electronics device it provides the hydrogen fuel source to, without shutting down the receiving device or without compromising hydrogen fuel source provision.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2005Publication date: February 2, 2006Applicant: UltraCell CorporationInventors: Ian Kaye, James Kaschmitter