Patents by Inventor Julian P. BIGI

Julian P. BIGI 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: 20210024817
    Abstract: Multi-layer devices comprising a layer of an electrochromic lithium nickel oxide composition on a first substrate, the lithium nickel oxide composition comprising lithium, nickel and a Group 4 metal selected from titanium, zirconium, hafnium and a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Hye Jin Choi, Mark Bailey, John David Bass, Stephen Winthrop Von Kugelgen, Eric Lachman, Howard W. Turner, Julian P. Bigi
  • Patent number: 10739657
    Abstract: Multi-layer devices comprising a layer of an electrochromic lithium nickel oxide composition on a first substrate, the lithium nickel oxide composition comprising lithium, nickel and a Group 4 metal selected from titanium, zirconium, hafnium and a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: KINESTRAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Hye Jin Choi, Mark Bailey, John David Bass, Stephen Winthrop von Kugelgen, Eric Lachman, Howard W. Turner, Julian P. Bigi
  • Publication number: 20190041713
    Abstract: Multi-layer devices comprising a layer of an electrochromic lithium nickel oxide composition on a first substrate, the lithium nickel oxide composition comprising lithium, nickel and a Group 4 metal selected from titanium, zirconium, hafnium and a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Hye Jin Choi, Mark Bailey, John David Bass, Stephen Winthrop von Kugelgen, Eric Lachman, Howard W. Turner, Julian P. Bigi
  • Patent number: 10095079
    Abstract: Multi-layer devices comprising a layer of an electrochromic lithium nickel oxide composition on a first substrate, the lithium nickel oxide composition comprising lithium, nickel and a Group 4 metal selected from titanium, zirconium, hafnium and a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Kinestral Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hye Jin Choi, Mark Bailey, John David Bass, Stephen Winthrop von Kugelgen, Eric Lachman, Howard W. Turner, Julian P. Bigi
  • Patent number: 9395593
    Abstract: Multi-layer devices comprising a layer of an electrochromic lithium nickel oxide composition on a first substrate, the lithium nickel oxide composition comprising lithium, nickel and a Group 6 metal selected from molybdenum, tungsten and a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Kinestral Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hye Jin Choi, Mark Bailey, John David Bass, Stephen Winthrop von Kugelgen, Eric Lachman, Howard W. Turner, Julian P. Bigi
  • Patent number: 9377663
    Abstract: Multi-layer electrochromic structures comprising an anodic electrochromic layer comprising a lithium nickel oxide composition on a first substrate, the anodic electrochromic layer comprising lithium, nickel and a Group 4 metal selected from titanium, zirconium, hafnium and a combination thereof, wherein (i) the atomic ratio of lithium to the combined amount of nickel and such Group 4 metal(s) in the anodic electrochromic layer is at least 0.4:1, respectively, (ii) the atomic ratio of the amount of such Group 4 metal(s) to the combined amount of nickel and such Group 4 metal(s) in the anodic electrochromic layer is at least about 0.025:1, respectively, and (iii) the anodic electrochromic layer exhibits an interplanar distance (d-spacing) of at least 2.5 ? as measured by X-ray diffraction (XRD), comprises at least 0.05 wt. % carbon, and/or has a coloration efficiency absolute value of at least 19 cm2/C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Kinestral Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hye Jin Choi, Mark Bailey, John David Bass, Stephen Winthrop von Kugelgen, Eric Lachman, Howard W. Turner, Julian P. Bigi
  • Patent number: 9360729
    Abstract: Multi-layer electrochromic structures comprising an anodic electrochromic layer comprising a lithium nickel oxide composition on a first substrate, the anodic electrochromic layer comprising lithium, nickel and a Group 6 metal selected from molybdenum, tungsten and a combination thereof, wherein (i) the atomic ratio of lithium to the combined amount of nickel, molybdenum, and tungsten in the anodic electrochromic layer is at least 0.4:1, respectively, (ii) the atomic ratio of the combined amount of molybdenum and tungsten to the combined amount of nickel, molybdenum and tungsten in the anodic electrochromic layer is at least about 0.025:1, respectively, and (iii) the anodic electrochromic layer exhibits an interplanar distance (d-spacing) of at least 2.5 ? as measured by X-ray diffraction (XRD), comprises at least 0.05 wt. % carbon, and/or has a coloration efficiency absolute value of at least 19 cm2/C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Kinestral Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hye Jin Choi, Mark Bailey, John David Bass, Stephen Winthrop von Kugelgen, Eric Lachman, Howard W. Turner, Julian P. Bigi
  • Publication number: 20160085127
    Abstract: Multi-layer devices comprising a layer of an electrochromic lithium nickel oxide composition on a first substrate, the lithium nickel oxide composition comprising lithium, nickel and a Group 4 metal selected from titanium, zirconium, hafnium and a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Hye Jin CHOI, Mark BAILEY, John David BASS, Stephen Winthrop von KUGELGEN, Eric LACHMAN, Howard W. TURNER, Julian P. BIGI
  • Patent number: 9207514
    Abstract: Multi-layer devices comprising a layer of an electrochromic lithium nickel oxide composition on a first substrate, the lithium nickel oxide composition comprising lithium, nickel and a Group 4 metal selected from titanium, zirconium, hafnium and a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Kinestral Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hye Jin Choi, Mark Bailey, John David Bass, Stephen Winthrop von Kugelgen, Eric Lachman, Howard W. Turner, Julian P. Bigi
  • Publication number: 20140272394
    Abstract: Multi-layer devices comprising a layer of an electrochromic lithium nickel oxide composition on a first substrate, the lithium nickel oxide composition comprising lithium, nickel and a Group 6 metal selected from molybdenum, tungsten and a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Kinestral Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hye Jin CHOI, Mark BAILEY, John David BASS, Stephen Winthrop von KUGELGEN, Eric LACHMAN, Howard W. TURNER, Julian P. BIGI
  • Publication number: 20140268286
    Abstract: Multi-layer electrochromic structures comprising an anodic electrochromic layer comprising a lithium nickel oxide composition on a first substrate, the anodic electrochromic layer comprising lithium, nickel and a Group 6 metal selected from molybdenum, tungsten and a combination thereof, wherein (i) the atomic ratio of lithium to the combined amount of nickel, molybdenum, and tungsten in the anodic electrochromic layer is at least 0.4:1, respectively, (ii) the atomic ratio of the combined amount of molybdenum and tungsten to the combined amount of nickel, molybdenum and tungsten in the anodic electrochromic layer is at least about 0.025:1, respectively, and (iii) the anodic electrochromic layer exhibits an interplanar distance (d-spacing) of at least 2.5 ? as measured by X-ray diffraction (XRD), comprises at least 0.05 wt. % carbon, and/or has a coloration efficiency absolute value of at least 19 cm2/C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Kinestral Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hye Jin CHOI, Mark BAILEY, John David BASS, Stephen Winthrop von KUGELGEN, Eric LACHMAN, Howard W. TURNER, Julian P. BIGI
  • Publication number: 20140204444
    Abstract: Multi-layer devices comprising a layer of an electrochromic lithium nickel oxide composition on a first substrate, the lithium nickel oxide composition comprising lithium, nickel and a Group 4 metal selected from titanium, zirconium, hafnium and a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Kinestral Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hye Jin CHOI, Mark BAILEY, John David BASS, Stephen Winthrop von KUGELGEN, Eric LACHMAN, Howard W. TURNER, Julian P. BIGI
  • Publication number: 20140204446
    Abstract: Multi-layer electrochromic structures comprising an anodic electrochromic layer comprising a lithium nickel oxide composition on a first substrate, the anodic electrochromic layer comprising lithium, nickel and a Group 4 metal selected from titanium, zirconium, hafnium and a combination thereof, wherein (i) the atomic ratio of lithium to the combined amount of nickel and such Group 4 metal(s) in the anodic electrochromic layer is at least 0.4:1, respectively, (ii) the atomic ratio of the amount of such Group 4 metal(s) to the combined amount of nickel and such Group 4 metal(s) in the anodic electrochromic layer is at least about 0.025:1, respectively, and (iii) the anodic electrochromic layer exhibits an interplanar distance (d-spacing) of at least 2.5 ? as measured by X-ray diffraction (XRD), comprises at least 0.05 wt. % carbon, and/or has a coloration efficiency absolute value of at least 19 cm2/C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: KINESTRAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Hye Jin CHOI, Mark BAILEY, John David BASS, Stephen Winthrop von KUGELGEN, Eric LACHMAN, Howard W. TURNER, Julian P. BIGI
  • Publication number: 20140205748
    Abstract: Process for preparing a multi-layer electrochromic structure comprising depositing a film of a liquid mixture onto a substrate and treating the deposited film to form an anodic electrochromic layer comprising a lithium nickel oxide composition, the anodic electrochromic layer comprising lithium, nickel and the bleached state stabilizing element(s) wherein in the film (i) the ratio of lithium to the combined amount of nickel and the bleached state stabilizing element(s) is at least 0.4:1, (ii) the ratio of the combined amount of the bleached state stabilizing element(s) to the combined amount of nickel and the bleached state stabilizing elements in the lithium nickel oxide composition is at least about 0.025:1, and (iii) the bleached state stabilizing element(s) is/are selected from the group consisting of Y, Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Mo, W, B, Al, Ga, In, Si, Ge, Sn, P, Sb and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Kinestral Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hye Jin CHOI, Mark BAILEY, John David BASS, Stephen Winthrop von KUGELGEN, Eric LACHMAN, Howard W. TURNER, Julian P. BIGI
  • Publication number: 20140205746
    Abstract: Process for preparing a multi-layer electrochromic structure comprising depositing a film of a liquid mixture onto a substrate and treating the deposited film to form an anodic electrochromic layer comprising a lithium nickel oxide composition, the anodic electrochromic layer comprising lithium, nickel and the bleached state stabilizing element(s) wherein in the film (i) the ratio of lithium to the combined amount of nickel and the bleached state stabilizing element(s) is at least 0.4:1, (ii) the ratio of the combined amount of the bleached state stabilizing element(s) to the combined amount of nickel and the bleached state stabilizing elements in the lithium nickel oxide composition is at least about 0.025:1, and (iii) the bleached state stabilizing element(s) is/are selected from the group consisting of Y, Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Mo, W, B, Al, Ga, In, Si, Ge, Sn, P, Sb and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Kinestral Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Hye Jin CHOI, Mark BAILEY, John David BASS, Stephen Winthrop von KUGELGEN, Eric LACHMAN, Howard W. TURNER, Julian P. BIGI