Patents by Inventor Joseph E. Sunstrom

Joseph E. Sunstrom 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).

  • Method of making a carbon monofluoride impregnated current collector including a 3D framework
    Patent number: 10069147
    Abstract: One example includes a battery case sealed to retain electrolyte, an electrode disposed in the battery case, the electrode comprising a current collector formed of a framework defining open areas disposed along three axes (“framework”), the framework electrically conductive, with active material disposed in the open areas; a conductor electrically coupled to the electrode and sealingly extending through the battery case to a terminal disposed on an exterior of the battery case, a further electrode disposed in the battery case, a separator disposed between the electrode and the further electrode and a further terminal disposed on the exterior of the battery case and in electrical communication with the further electrode, with the terminal and the further terminal electrically isolated from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis Wang, Lisa B. Schmalhurst, Joseph E. Sunstrom, IV, Ignacio Chi, Steven P. Findell
  • CARBON MONOFLUORIDE IMPREGNATED CURRENT COLLECTOR INCLUDING A 3D FRAMEWORK
    Publication number: 20150318556
    Abstract: One example includes a battery case sealed to retain electrolyte, an electrode disposed in the battery case, the electrode comprising a current collector formed of a framework defining open areas disposed along three axes (“framework”), the framework electrically conductive, with active material disposed in the open areas; a conductor electrically coupled to the electrode and sealingly extending through the battery case to a terminal disposed on an exterior of the battery case, a further electrode disposed in the battery case, a separator disposed between the electrode and the further electrode and a further terminal disposed on the exterior of the battery case and in electrical communication with the further electrode, with the terminal and the further terminal electrically isolated from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Francis Wang, Lisa B. Schmalhurst, Joseph E. Sunstrom, IV, Ignacio Chi, Steven P. Findell
  • Carbon monofluoride impregnated current collector including a 3D framework
    Patent number: 9083048
    Abstract: One example includes a battery case sealed to retain electrolyte, an electrode disposed in the battery case, the electrode comprising a current collector formed of a framework defining open areas disposed along three axes (“framework”), the framework electrically conductive, with active material disposed in the open areas; a conductor electrically coupled to the electrode and sealingly extending through the battery case to a terminal disposed on an exterior of the battery case, a further electrode disposed in the battery case, a separator disposed between the electrode and the further electrode and a further terminal disposed on the exterior of the battery case and in electrical communication with the further electrode, with the terminal and the further terminal electrically isolated from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis Wang, Lisa B. Schmalhurst, Joseph E. Sunstrom, Ignacio Chi, Steven P. Findell
  • Electrode including a 3D framework formed of fluorinated carbon
    Patent number: 9065144
    Abstract: One example includes a battery case sealed to retain electrolyte, an electrode disposed in the battery case, the electrode comprising a framework defining open areas disposed along three axes (“3D framework”) formed of fluorinated carbon including elements that each include a conductive core at least partially surrounded by an electrochemically active portion, wherein a plurality conductive cores form an electrically conductive network, a conductor electrically coupled to the electrode in electrical communication with the conductive network and sealingly extending through the battery case to a terminal disposed on an exterior of the battery case, a further electrode disposed in the battery case, a separator disposed between the electrode and the further electrode and a further terminal disposed on the exterior of the battery case and in electrical communication with the further electrode, with the terminal and the further terminal electrically isolated from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis Wang, Joseph E. Sunstrom
  • Non-uniform conductive coating for cathode active material
    Patent number: 8334067
    Abstract: Cathodes that include an active cathode material are described. The active cathode material can be coated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Richard E. Durkot, Joseph E. Sunstrom, Shelly Van Blarcom, Robert C. Reeder
  • CARBON MONOFLUORIDE IMPREGNATED CURRENT COLLECTOR INCLUDING A 3D FRAMEWORK
    Publication number: 20120078317
    Abstract: One example includes a battery case sealed to retain electrolyte, an electrode disposed in the battery case, the electrode comprising a current collector formed of a framework defining open areas disposed along three axes (“framework”), the framework electrically conductive, with active material disposed in the open areas; a conductor electrically coupled to the electrode and sealingly extending through the battery case to a terminal disposed on an exterior of the battery case, a further electrode disposed in the battery case, a separator disposed between the electrode and the further electrode and a further terminal disposed on the exterior of the battery case and in electrical communication with the further electrode, with the terminal and the further terminal electrically isolated from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Francis Wang, Lisa B. Schmalhurst, Joseph E. Sunstrom, Ignacio Chi, Steven P. Findell
  • ELECTRODE INCLUDING A 3D FRAMEWORK FORMED OF FLUORINATED CARBON
    Publication number: 20120041507
    Abstract: One example includes a battery case sealed to retain electrolyte, an electrode disposed in the battery case, the electrode comprising a framework defining open areas disposed along three axes (“3D framework”) formed of fluorinated carbon including elements that each include a conductive core at least partially surrounded by an electrochemically active portion, wherein a plurality conductive cores form an electrically conductive network, a conductor electrically coupled to the electrode in electrical communication with the conductive network and sealingly extending through the battery case to a terminal disposed on an exterior of the battery case, a further electrode disposed in the battery case, a separator disposed between the electrode and the further electrode and a further terminal disposed on the exterior of the battery case and in electrical communication with the further electrode, with the terminal and the further terminal electrically isolated from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Francis Wang, Joseph E. Sunstrom
  • Primary alkaline battery containing bismuth metal oxide
    Patent number: 7972726
    Abstract: Primary alkaline batteries containing pentavalent bismuth metal oxides are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Cahit Eylem, Paul A. Christian, Yichun Wang, Joseph E. Sunstrom, IV, In Tae Bae
  • NON-UNIFORM CONDUCTIVE COATING FOR CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20100178538
    Abstract: Cathodes that include an active cathode material are described. The active cathode material can be coated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventors: Richard E. Durkot, Joseph E. Sunstrom, Shelly Van Blarcom, Robert C. Reeder
  • Hydrogen generator
    Patent number: 7344571
    Abstract: A hydrogen generator includes a housing, a solid hydrogen source disposed within the housing, and an inlet configured to guide a fluid to contact the solid hydrogen source. The inlet can contact a wicking region. The wicking region can include a wicking material that has an affinity for the fluid. The wieking material can include a hydrophilic material. The housing can include a hydrogen gas outlet. The hydrogen generator can include an end cap at one end of the housing including the inlet and the hydrogen gas outlet. The hydrogen gas outlet can include a gas permeable membrane. The inlet can be fluidly connected to a fluid control system configured to control fluid flow rate to the solid hydrogen source. The generator can be portable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: In Tae Bae, Javit A. Drake, Andrew G. Gilicinski, Matthew R. Stone, Joseph E. Sunstrom
  • Primary alkaline battery containing bismuth metal oxide
    Publication number: 20080008937
    Abstract: Primary alkaline batteries containing pentavalent bismuth metal oxides are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Cahit Eylem, Paul A. Christian, Yichun Wang, Joseph E. Sunstrom, In Tae Bae