Patents by Inventor Jean-François Magnan

Jean-François Magnan 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: 20150132660
    Abstract: The present invention concerns electrode materials capable of redox reactions by electron and alkali-ion exchange with an electrolyte. The applications are in the field of primary (batteries) or secondary electrochemical generators, supercapacitors and light modulating systems of the electrochromic type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Nathalie Ravet, Simon Besner, Martin Simoneau, Alain Vallee, Michel Armand, Jean-Francois Magnan, Karim Zaghib
  • Publication number: 20130302673
    Abstract: The present invention concerns electrode materials capable of redox reactions by electron and alkali-ion exchange with an electrolyte. The applications are in the field of primary (batteries) or secondary electrochemical generators, supercapacitors and light modulating systems of the electrochromic type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Nathalie Ravet, Simon Besner, Martin Simoneau, Alain Vallee, Michel Armand, Jean-Francois Magnan
  • Patent number: 8506851
    Abstract: The present invention concerns electrode materials capable of redox reactions by electron and alkali-ion exchange with an electrolyte. The applications are in the field of primary (batteries) or secondary electrochemical generators, supercapacitors and light modulating systems of the electrochromic type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignees: ACEP Inc., CNRS, Universite de Montreal
    Inventors: Nathalie Ravet, Simon Besner, Martin Simoneau, Alain Vallee, Michel Armand, Jean-Francois Magnan
  • Patent number: 8257616
    Abstract: The present invention concerns electrode materials capable of redox reactions by electron and alkali-ion exchange with an electrolyte. The applications are in the field of primary (batteries) or secondary electrochemical generators, supercapacitors and light modulating systems of the electrochromic type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignees: ACEP Inc., Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (“CNRS”), Universite de Montreal
    Inventors: Nathalie Ravet, Simon Besner, Martin Simoneau, Alain Vallee, Michel Armand, Jean-Francois Magnan
  • Publication number: 20120213919
    Abstract: The present invention concerns electrode materials capable of redox reactions by electron and alkali-ion exchange with an electrolyte. The applications are in the field of primary (batteries) or secondary electrochemical generators, supercapacitors and light modulating systems of the electrochromic type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicants: ACEP Inc., Universite De Montreal, CNRS
    Inventors: Nathalie Ravet, Simon Besner, Martin Simoneau, Alain Vallee, Michel Armand, Jean-Francois Magnan
  • Publication number: 20120214072
    Abstract: The present invention concerns electrode materials capable of redox reactions by electron and alkali-ion exchange with an electrolyte. The applications are in the field of primary (batteries) or secondary electrochemical generators, supercapacitors and light modulating systems of the electrochromic type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicants: ACEP Inc., Universite De Montreal, CNRS
    Inventors: Nathalie Ravet, Simon Besner, Martin Simoneau, Alain Vallee, Michel Armand, Jean-Francois Magnan
  • Patent number: 8173049
    Abstract: The present invention concerns electrode materials capable of redox reactions by electrons and alkali ions exchange with an electrolyte. The applications are in the field of primary (batteries) or secondary electrochemical generators, super capacitors and light modulating system of the super capacitor type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignees: ACEP Inc., University de Montreal, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
    Inventors: Nathalie Ravet, Simon Besner, Martin Simoneau, Alain Vallee, Michel Armand, Jean-Francois Magnan
  • Publication number: 20110097479
    Abstract: The present invention concerns electrode materials capable of redox reactions by electrons and alkali ions exchange with an electrolyte. The applications are in the field of primary (batteries) or secondary electrochemical generators, super capacitors and light modulating system of the super capacitor type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicants: ACEP Inc., Centre National De La Recherche Scientique, Universite De Montreal
    Inventors: Nathalie Ravet, Simon Besner, Martin Simoneau, Alain Vallee, Michel Armand, Jean-Francois Magnan
  • Publication number: 20110086273
    Abstract: The present invention concerns electrode materials capable of redox reactions by electrons and alkali ions exchange with an electrolyte. The applications are in the field of primary (batteries) or secondary electrochemical generators, super capacitors and light modulating system of the super capacitor type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicants: ACEP INC., CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE, UNIVERSITE DE MONTREAL
    Inventors: NATHALIE RAVET, Simon Besner, Martin Simoneau, Alain Vallee, Michel Armand, Jean-Francois Magnan
  • Patent number: 7815819
    Abstract: The present invention concerns electrode materials capable of redox reactions by electrons and alkali ions exchange with an electrolyte. The applications are in the field of primary (batteries) or secondary electrochemical generators, super capacitors and light modulating system of the super capacitor type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignees: ACEP Inc., Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Universite de Montreal
    Inventors: Nathalie Ravet, Simon Besner, Martin Simoneau, Alain Vallee, Michel Armand, Jean-Francois Magnan
  • Publication number: 20100065787
    Abstract: A method for the synthesis of compounds of the formula C—LixM1?yM?y(XO4)n, where C represents carbon cross-linked with the compound LixM1?yM?y(XO4)n, in which x, y and n are numbers such as 0?x?2, 0?y?0.6, and 1?n?1.5, M is a transition metal or a mixture of transition metals from the first period of the periodic table, M? is an element with fixed valency selected among Mg2+, Ca2+, Al3+, Zn2+ or a combination of these same elements and X is chosen among S, P and Si, by bringing into equilibrium, in the required proportions, the mixture of precursors, with a gaseous atmosphere, the synthesis taking place by reaction and bringing into equilibrium, in the required proportions, the mixture of the precursors, the procedure including at least one pyrolysis step of the carbon source compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicants: HYDRO-QUEBEC, CNRS, UNIVERSITE DE MONTREAL
    Inventors: Michel ARMAND, Michel Gauthier, Jean-Francois Magnan, Nathalie Ravet
  • Patent number: 7601318
    Abstract: A method for the synthesis of compounds of the formula C—LixM1?yM?y(XO4)n, where C represents carbon cross-linked with the compound LixM1?yM?y(XO4)n, in which x, y and n are numbers such as 0?x?2, 0?y?0.6, and 1?n?1.5, M is a transition metal or a mixture of transition metals from the first period of the periodic table, M? is an element with fixed valency selected among Mg2+, Ca2+, Al3+, Zn2+ or a combination of these same elements and X is chosen among S, P and Si, by bringing into equilibrium, in the required proportions, the mixture of precursors, with a gaseous atmosphere, the synthesis taking place by reaction and bringing into equilibrium, in the required proportions, the mixture of the precursors, the procedure comprising at least one pyrolysis step of the carbon source compound in such a way as to obtain a compound in which the electronic conductivity measured on a sample of powder compressed at a pressure of 3750 Kg·cm?2 is greater than 10?8 S·cm?1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignees: Hydro-Quebec, CNRS, Universite de Montreal
    Inventors: Michel Armand, Michel Gauthier, Jean-Francois Magnan, Nathalie Ravet
  • Patent number: 7457018
    Abstract: Method of synthesis for a material made of particles having a core and a coating and/or being connected to each other by carbon cross-linking, the core of these particles containing at least one compound of formula LixM1-yM?y(XO4)n, in which x, y and n are numbers such as 0?x?2, 0?y?0.6 and 1?n?1.5, M is a transition metal, M? is an element with fixed valency, and the synthesis is carried out by reaction and bringing into equilibrium the mixture of precursors, with a reducing gaseous atmosphere, in such a way as to bring the transition metal or metals to the desired valency level, the synthesis being carried out in the presence of a source of carbon called carbon conductor, which is subjected to pyrolysis. The materials obtained have excellent electrical conductivity, as well as very improved chemical activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Hydro-Quebec
    Inventors: Michel Armand, Michel Gauthier, Jean-Francois Magnan, Nathalie Ravet
  • Publication number: 20080257721
    Abstract: The present invention concerns electrode materials capable of redox reactions by electrons and alkaline ions exchange with an electrolyte. The applications are in the field of primary (batteries) or secondary electrochemical generators, super capacitors and light modulating system of the super capacitor type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicants: ACEP, INC., CNRS, UNIVERSITE DE MONTREAL
    Inventors: Nathalie Ravet, Simon Besner, Martin Simoneau, Alain Vallee, Michel Armand, Jean-Francois Magnan
  • Patent number: 7344659
    Abstract: The present invention concerns electrode materials capable of redox reactions by electrons and alkaline ions exchange with an electrolyte. The applications are in the field of primary (batteries) or secondary electrochemical generators, super capacitors and light modulating system of the super capacitor type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignees: ACEP, Inc., CNRS, Universite de Montreal
    Inventors: Nathalie Ravet, Simon Besner, Martin Simoneau, Alain Vallee, Michel Armand, Jean-Francois Magnan
  • Patent number: 7285260
    Abstract: Method of synthesis for a material made of particles having a core and a coating and/or being connected to each other by carbon cross-linking, the core of these particles containing at least one compound of formula LixM1?yM?y(XO4)n, in which x,y and n are numbers such as 0?x?2, 0?y?0.6 and 1?n?1.5, M is a transition metal, M? is an element with fixed valency, and the synthesis is carried out by reaction and bringing into equilibrium the mixture of precursors, with a reducing gaseous atmosphere, in such a way as to bring the transition metal or metals to the desired valency level, the synthesis being carried out in the presence of a source of carbon called carbon conductor, which is subjected to pyrolysis. The materials obtained have excellent electrical conductivity as well as very improved chemical activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignees: Hydro Quebec, CNRS, Universite de Montreal
    Inventors: Michel Armand, Michel Gauthier, Jean-Francois Magnan, Nathalie Ravet
  • Publication number: 20070134554
    Abstract: Method of synthesis for a material made of particles having a core and a coating and/or being connected to each other by carbon cross-linking, the core of these particles containing at least one compound of formula LixM1?yM?y(XO4)n, in which x, y and n are numbers such as 0?x?2, 0?y?0.6 and 1?n?1.5, M is a transition metal, M? is an element with fixed valency, and the synthesis is carried out by reaction and bringing into equilibrium the mixture of precursors, with a reducing gaseous atmosphere, in such a way as to bring the transition metal or metals to the desired valency level, the synthesis being carried out in the presence of a source of carbon called carbon conductor, which is subjected to pyrolysis. The materials obtained have excellent electrical conductivity, as well as very improved chemical activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Michel Armand, Michel Gauthier, Jean-Francois Magnan, Nathalie Ravet
  • Publication number: 20060060827
    Abstract: The present invention concerns electrode materials capable of redox reactions by electrons and alkaline ions exchange with an electrolyte. The applications are in the field of primary (batteries) or secondary electrochemical generators, super capacitors and light modulating system of the super capacitor type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Inventors: Nathalie Ravet, Simon Besner, Martin Simoneau, Alain Vallee, Michel Armand, Jean-Francois Magnan
  • Patent number: 6962666
    Abstract: The present invention concerns electrode materials capable of redox reactions by electrons and alkaline ions exchange with an electrolyte. The applications are in the field of primary (batteries) or secondary electrochemical generators, super capacitors and light modulating system of the super capacitor type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignees: ACEP, Inc., Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Universite de Montreal
    Inventors: Nathalie Ravet, Simon Besner, Martin Simoneau, Alain Vallée, Michel Armand, Jean-François Magnan
  • Patent number: 6855273
    Abstract: The present invention concerns electrode materials capable of redox reactions by electrons and alkaline ions exchange with an electrolyte. The applications are in the field of primary (batteries) or secondary electrochemical generators, super capacitors and light modulating system of the super capacitor type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignees: ACEP, Inc., Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Universite de Montreal
    Inventors: Nathalie Ravet, Simon Besner, Martin Simoneau, Alain Vallée, Michel Armand, Jean-François Magnan