Patents by Inventor Leonore Glanz

Leonore Glanz 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: 20230402620
    Abstract: The invention relates to a bipolar plate (100) for a fuel cell system (1), having: a cathode-side plate (10), which on a first side (11) has a first channel structure (K1) for an oxygen-containing reactant (O2) and on a second side (12) has a second channel structure (K2) for a coolant (KM), and an anode-side plate (20), which on a first side (21) has a first channel structure (A1) for a fuel-containing reactant (H2) and on a second side (22) has a second channel structure (A2) for a coolant (KM), the cathode-side plate (10) and the anode-side plate (20) bearing against one another by means of the second sides (12, 22) for the coolant (KM). To this end, in accordance with the invention, the first channel structure (K1) of the cathode-side plate (10) differs geometrically from the second channel structure (K2) of the cathode-side plate (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Leonore Glanz, Manuel Schneiter
  • Patent number: 11581526
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an electrochemical cell comprising at least one porous electrode (2?), the method comprising at least the following method steps: (a) providing an electrode composition in the form of a homogeneous mixture comprising (i) at least one particulate active material (3); (ii) at least one particulate binder (5); (iii) at least one particulate pore-forming agent (4); and (iv) optionally at least one conducting additive (6); (b) forming a mouldable mass from the electrode composition; (c) applying the electrode composition to at least one surface of a substrate (1) to obtain a compact electrode (2); (d) producing an electrochemical cell comprising at least one compact electrode (2) which comprises the electrode composition according to method step (a); and (e) heating the at least one compact electrode (2) to liquefy the at least one particulate pore-forming agent (4); and/or (f) bringing the compact electrode (2) into contact with at least one liquid electrolyte compo
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Calin Iulius Wurm, Harald Bauer, Leonore Glanz
  • Patent number: 11183675
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an electrode (E) for an electrochemical cell, in particular for a lithium cell. In order to produce a homogeneous mixture allowing the time-saving, cost-effective production, for example by dry coating, of an electrode (E) with improved properties and/or with a layer thickness significantly greater than 100 ?m, for example for vehicle batteries, in particular for electric and/or hybrid vehicles, in said method at least one binder (B) and at least one particulate fibrillation auxiliary agent (F) are mixed in a mixing process with a high shear load, the at least one binder (B) being fibrillated (fB), and at least one electrode component (E1) is then added to the at least one fibrillated binder (B) in a mixing process with a low shear load. The invention also relates to an electrode (E) produced in this manner and to an electrochemical cell equipped with an electrode (E) of this type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignees: Robert Bosch GmbH, GS Yuasa International Ltd.
    Inventors: Bernd Reinsch, Leonore Glanz, Calin Iulius Wurm, Harald Bauer, Wolfgang Weydanz
  • Publication number: 20210249647
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an electrochemical cell comprising at least one porous electrode (2?), the method comprising at least the following method steps: (a) providing an electrode composition in the form of a homogeneous mixture comprising (i) at least one particulate active material (3); (ii) at least one particulate binder (5); (iii) at least one particulate pore-forming agent (4); and (iv) optionally at least one conducting additive (6); (b) forming a mouldable mass from the electrode composition; (c) applying the electrode composition to at least one surface of a substrate (1) to obtain a compact electrode (2); (d) producing an electrochemical cell comprising at least one compact electrode (2) which comprises the electrode composition according to method step (a); and (e) heating the at least one compact electrode (2) to liquefy the at least one particulate pore-forming agent (4); and/or (f) bringing the compact electrode (2) into contact with at least one liquid electrolyte compo
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Calin Iulius Wurm, Harald Bauer, Leonore Glanz
  • Publication number: 20200220151
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an electrode (E) for an electrochemical cell, in particular for a lithium cell. In order to produce a homogeneous mixture allowing the time-saving, cost-effective production, for example by dry coating, of an electrode (E) with improved properties and/or with a layer thickness significantly greater than 100 ?m, for example for vehicle batteries, in particular for electric and/or hybrid vehicles, in said method at least one binder (B) and at least one particulate fibrillation auxiliary agent (F) are mixed in a mixing process with a high shear load, the at least one binder (B) being fibrillated (fB), and at least one electrode component (E1) is then added to the at least one fibrillated binder (B) in a mixing process with a low shear load. The invention also relates to an electrode (E) produced in this manner and to an electrochemical cell equipped with an electrode (E) of this type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicants: Robert Bosch GmbH, GS Yuasa International Ltd.
    Inventors: Bernd REINSCH, Leonore GLANZ, Calin Iulius WURM, Harald BAUER, Wolfgang WEYDANZ
  • Patent number: 10497962
    Abstract: An electrode that includes at least one current collector having a flat configuration and to which at least one arrester is attached, and at least one active material foil. The at least one active material foil is situated on a first surface of the current collector, and protrudes beyond the current collector on all sides along its edges to form an overhang of the active material foil past the outer boundary of the current collector on all sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Leonore Glanz, Harald Bauer, Juergen Hackenberg
  • Publication number: 20180076474
    Abstract: An electrode that includes at least one current collector having a flat configuration and to which at least one arrester is attached, and at least one active material foil. The at least one active material foil is situated on a first surface of the current collector, and protrudes beyond the current collector on all sides along its edges to form an overhang of the active material foil past the outer boundary of the current collector on all sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Leonore Glanz, Harald Bauer, Juergen Hackenberg
  • Patent number: 9595713
    Abstract: A method for producing a lithium electrode for a lithium-ion battery includes: a) provision of a basic body including an active material having in particular metallic lithium, a lithium alloy, and/or a lithium intercalation material; b) treatment of the basic body with a treatment composition in a wet-chemical process for the formation of a lithium-ion-conducting protective layer, with a reaction of the active material with at least one component of the treatment composition; and c) an optional treatment of the electrode at increased temperature and/or in a vacuum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Leonore Glanz, Ulrich Hasenkox
  • Patent number: 9276255
    Abstract: A lithium cell is described having a cathode structure made of a base material which conducts electrons and Li ions. The cathode structure includes a continuous substrate, which provides a continuous base area, starting from which a plurality of crosspieces extends. The crosspieces provide crosspiece surfaces, starting from which carrier structures extend. The carrier structures provide carrier surfaces on which active material is distributed. In addition, an accumulator is also described in which a plurality of lithium cells is stacked. A method for producing a lithium cell is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventors: Leonore Glanz, Ulrich Eisele
  • Publication number: 20150140437
    Abstract: A method for producing a lithium electrode for a lithium-ion battery includes: a) provision of a basic body including an active material having in particular metallic lithium, a lithium alloy, and/or a lithium intercalation material; b) treatment of the basic body with a treatment composition in a wet-chemical process for the formation of a lithium-ion-conducting protective layer, with a reaction of the active material with at least one component of the treatment composition; and c) an optional treatment of the electrode at increased temperature and/or in a vacuum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Leonore Glanz, Ulrich Hasenkox
  • Publication number: 20130276832
    Abstract: A method for cleaning deposits from a wave energy converter includes driving at least one rotatably mounted component that is coupled to an energy converter. The energy converter is configured to convert energy from wave motion of a fluid into a different form of energy. A negative energy balance of the wave energy converter is present during the cleaning over an average period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Lasse Langner, Nik Scharmann, Leonore Glanz, Juergen Hackenberg, Benjamin Hagemann, Patrick Singer
  • Publication number: 20130136968
    Abstract: A lithium cell is described having a cathode structure made of a base material which conducts electrons and Li ions. The cathode structure includes a continuous substrate, which provides a continuous base area, starting from which a plurality of crosspieces extends. The crosspieces provide crosspiece surfaces, starting from which carrier structures extend. The carrier structures provide carrier surfaces on which active material is distributed. In addition, an accumulator is also described in which a plurality of lithium cells is stacked. A method for producing a lithium cell is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventors: Leonore Glanz, Ulrich Eisele