Patents by Inventor Levi J. Irwin

Levi J. Irwin 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).

  • Patent number: 8927775
    Abstract: The invention generally encompasses phosphonium ionic liquids, salts, compositions and their use in many applications, including but not limited to: as electrolytes in electronic devices such as memory devices including static, permanent and dynamic random access memory, as electrolytes in energy storage devices such as batteries, electrochemical double layer capacitors (EDLCs) or supercapacitors or ultracapacitors, electrolytic capacitors, as electrolytes in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), as electrolytes in fuel cells, as a heat transfer medium, among other applications. In particular, the invention generally relates to phosphonium ionic liquids, salts, compositions, wherein the compositions exhibit superior combination of thermodynamic stability, low volatility, wide liquidus range, ionic conductivity, and electrochemical stability. The invention further encompasses methods of making such phosphonium ionic liquids, salts, compositions, operational devices and systems comprising the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: eSionic ES, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin L. Rupert, Levi J. Irwin, Leanne Beer, Shilpa A. Worlikar, Steven Z. Shi
  • Patent number: 8907133
    Abstract: The invention generally encompasses phosphonium ionic liquids, salts, compositions and their use in many applications, including but not limited to: as electrolytes in electronic devices such as memory devices including static, permanent and dynamic random access memory, as electrolytes in energy storage devices such as batteries, electrochemical double layer capacitors (EDLCs) or supercapacitors or ultracapacitors, electrolytic capacitors, as electrolytes in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), as electrolytes in fuel cells, as a heat transfer medium, among other applications. In particular, the invention generally relates to phosphonium ionic liquids, salts, compositions, wherein the compositions exhibit superior combination of thermodynamic stability, low volatility, wide liquidus range, ionic conductivity, and electrochemical stability. The invention further encompasses methods of making such phosphonium ionic liquids, salts, compositions, operational devices and systems comprising the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: eSionic ES, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne L. Gellett, Benjamin L. Rupert, Levi J. Irwin, Leanne Beer, Shilpa A. Worlikar, Steven Z. Shi
  • Patent number: 8846246
    Abstract: The invention generally encompasses phosphonium ionic liquids and compositions and their use in many applications, including but not limited to: as electrolytes in electronic devices such as memory devices including static, permanent and dynamic random access memory, as battery electrolytes, as a heat transfer medium, fuel cells and electrochromatic devices, among other applications. In particular, the invention generally relates to phosphonium ionic liquids, compositions and molecules possessing structural features, wherein the molecules exhibit superior combination of thermodynamic stability, low volatility, wide liquidus range and ionic conductivity. The invention further encompasses methods of making such phosphonium ionic liquids, compositions and molecules, and operational devices and systems comprising the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: eSionic ES, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Adrian Hawkins, David A. Hudgins, Levi J. Irwin
  • Patent number: 8778534
    Abstract: The invention generally encompasses phosphonium ionic liquids and compositions and their use in many applications, including but not limited to: as electrolytes in electronic devices such as memory devices including static, permanent and dynamic random access memory, as battery electrolytes, as a heat transfer medium, fuel cells and electrochromatic devices, among other applications. In particular, the invention generally relates to phosphonium ionic liquids, compositions and molecules possessing structural features, wherein the molecules exhibit superior combination of thermodynamic stability, low volatility, wide liquidus range and ionic conductivity. The invention further encompasses methods of making such phosphonium ionic liquids, compositions and molecules, and operational devices and systems comprising the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: eSionic ES, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Adrian Hawkins, David A. Hudgins, Levi J. Irwin
  • Patent number: 8586798
    Abstract: The invention generally encompasses phosphonium ionic liquids and compositions and their use in many applications, including but not limited to: as electrolytes in electronic devices such as memory devices including static, permanent and dynamic random access memory, as battery electrolytes, as a heat transfer medium, fuel cells and electrochromatic devices, among other applications. In particular, the invention generally relates to phosphonium ionic liquids, compositions and molecules possessing structural features, wherein the molecules exhibit superior combination of thermodynamic stability, low volatility, wide liquidus range and ionic conductivity. The invention further encompasses methods of making such phosphonium ionic liquids, compositions and molecules, and operational devices and systems comprising the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: eSionic ES, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Adrian Hawkins, David A. Hudgins, Levi J. Irwin
  • Patent number: 8586797
    Abstract: The invention generally encompasses phosphonium ionic liquids and compositions and their use in many applications, including but not limited to: as electrolytes in electronic devices such as memory devices including static, permanent and dynamic random access memory, as battery electrolytes, as a heat transfer medium, fuel cells and electrochromatic devices, among other applications. In particular, the invention generally relates to phosphonium ionic liquids, compositions and molecules possessing structural features, wherein the molecules exhibit superior combination of thermodynamic stability, low volatility, wide liquidus range and ionic conductivity. The invention further encompasses methods of making such phosphonium ionic liquids, compositions and molecules, and operational devices and systems comprising the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: eSionic ES, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Adrian Hawkins, David A. Hudgins, Levi J. Irwin
  • Patent number: 8525155
    Abstract: The invention generally encompasses phosphonium ionic liquids and compositions and their use in many applications, including but not limited to: as electrolytes in electronic devices such as memory devices including static, permanent and dynamic random access memory, as battery electrolytes, as a heat transfer medium, fuel cells and electrochromatic devices, among other applications. In particular, the invention generally relates to phosphonium ionic liquids, compositions and molecules possessing structural features, wherein the molecules exhibit superior combination of thermodynamic stability, low volatility, wide liquidus range and ionic conductivity. The invention further encompasses methods of making such phosphonium ionic liquids, compositions and molecules, and operational devices and systems comprising the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: eSionic ES, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Adrian Hawkins, David A. Hudgins, Levi J. Irwin
  • Publication number: 20130092866
    Abstract: The invention generally encompasses phosphonium ionic liquids, salts, compositions and their use in many applications, including but not limited to: as electrolytes in electronic devices such as memory devices including static, permanent and dynamic random access memory, as electrolytes in energy storage devices such as batteries, electrochemical double layer capacitors (EDLCs) or supercapacitors or ultracapacitors, electrolytic capacitors, as electrolytes in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), as electrolytes in fuel cells, as a heat transfer medium, among other applications. In particular, the invention generally relates to phosphonium ionic liquids, salts, compositions, wherein the compositions exhibit superior combination of thermodynamic stability, low volatility, wide liquidus range, ionic conductivity, and electrochemical stability. The invention further encompasses methods of making such phosphonium ionic liquids, salts, compositions, operational devices and systems comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: Benjamin L. Rupert, Levi J. Irwin, Leanne Beer, Shilpa A. Worlikar, Steven Z. Shi
  • Publication number: 20130095392
    Abstract: The invention generally encompasses phosphonium ionic liquids, salts, compositions and their use in many applications, including but not limited to: as electrolytes in electronic devices such as memory devices including static, permanent and dynamic random access memory, as electrolytes in energy storage devices such as batteries, electrochemical double layer capacitors (EDLCs) or supercapacitors or ultracapacitors, electrolytic capacitors, as electrolytes in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), as electrolytes in fuel cells, as a heat transfer medium, among other applications. In particular, the invention generally relates to phosphonium ionic liquids, salts, compositions, wherein the compositions exhibit superior combination of thermodynamic stability, low volatility, wide liquidus range, ionic conductivity, and electrochemical stability. The invention further encompasses methods of making such phosphonium ionic liquids, salts, compositions, operational devices and systems comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: Joon Ho Shin, Benjamin L. Rupert, Levi J. Irwin, Leanne Beer, Shilpa A. Worlikar, Steven Z. Shi
  • Publication number: 20130095351
    Abstract: The invention generally encompasses phosphonium ionic liquids, salts, compositions and their use in many applications, including but not limited to: as electrolytes in electronic devices such as memory devices including static, permanent and dynamic random access memory, as electrolytes in energy storage devices such as batteries, electrochemical double layer capacitors (EDLCs) or supercapacitors or ultracapacitors, electrolytic capacitors, as electrolytes in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), as electrolytes in fuel cells, as a heat transfer medium, among other applications. In particular, the invention generally relates to phosphonium ionic liquids, salts, compositions, wherein the compositions exhibit superior combination of thermodynamic stability, low volatility, wide liquidus range, ionic conductivity, and electrochemical stability. The invention further encompasses methods of making such phosphonium ionic liquids, salts, compositions, operational devices and systems comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: Wayne L. Gellett, Benjamin L. Rupert, Levi J. Irwin, Leanne Beer, Shilpa A. Worlikar, Steven Z. Shi
  • Patent number: 8263720
    Abstract: Combinations of solubilized, covalently crosslinked, siloxy-containing polymers in a solvent system of a volatile hydrophobic (non-polar) liquid that is non-stinging to a user are excellent non-irritating liquid coating materials for forming films, which, after solvent evaporation, are water insoluble but water-vapor permeable and lightly adherent to surfaces such as skin and mucous membranes. The crosslinking content is greater than 1 weight % and can be as much as 16 weight %. In comparison to non-crosslinked polysiloxy films, or crosslinked films of 1 weight % or less, the enhanced crosslinked polysiloxy films, while continuing to be soluble in the solvent, have reduced tack and reduced adhesion to skin and can act as sacrificial coatings under strongly adherent pressure sensitive adhesives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Rochal Industries, LLP
    Inventors: Joseph Salamone, Ann Beal Salamone, Xiang Yu, Levi J. Irwin
  • Publication number: 20100118598
    Abstract: The invention generally encompasses phosphonium ionic liquids and compositions and their use in many applications, including but not limited to: as electrolytes in electronic devices such as memory devices including static, permanent and dynamic random access memory, as battery electrolytes, as a heat transfer medium, fuel cells and electrochromatic devices, among other applications. In particular, the invention generally relates to phosphonium ionic liquids, compositions and molecules possessing structural features, wherein the molecules exhibit superior combination of thermodynamic stability, low volatility, wide liquidus range and ionic conductivity. The invention further encompasses methods of making such phosphonium ionic liquids, compositions and molecules, and operational devices and systems comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: J. Adrian Hawkins, David A. Hudgins, Levi J. Irwin
  • Publication number: 20100068604
    Abstract: The invention generally encompasses phosphonium ionic liquids and compositions and their use in many applications, including but not limited to: as electrolytes in electronic devices such as memory devices including static, permanent and dynamic random access memory, as battery electrolytes, as a heat transfer medium, fuel cells and electrochromatic devices, among other applications. In particular, the invention generally relates to phosphonium ionic liquids, compositions and molecules possessing structural features, wherein the molecules exhibit superior combination of thermodynamic stability, low volatility, wide liquidus range and ionic conductivity. The invention further encompasses methods of making such phosphonium ionic liquids, compositions and molecules, and operational devices and systems comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: J. Adrian Hawkins, David A. Hudgins, Levi J. Irwin
  • Publication number: 20100006794
    Abstract: The invention generally encompasses phosphonium ionic liquids and compositions and their use in many applications, including but not limited to: as electrolytes in electronic devices such as memory devices including static, permanent and dynamic random access memory, as battery electrolytes, as a heat transfer medium, fuel cells and electrochromatic devices, among other applications. In particular, the invention generally relates to phosphonium ionic liquids, compositions and molecules possessing structural features, wherein the molecules exhibit superior combination of thermodynamic stability, low volatility, wide liquidus range and ionic conductivity. The invention further encompasses methods of making such phosphonium ionic liquids, compositions and molecules, and operational devices and systems comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: J. Adrian Hawkins, David A. Hudgins, Levi J. Irwin
  • Publication number: 20100006797
    Abstract: The invention generally encompasses phosphonium ionic liquids and compositions and their use in many applications, including but not limited to: as electrolytes in electronic devices such as memory devices including static, permanent and dynamic random access memory, as battery electrolytes, as a heat transfer medium, fuel cells and electrochromatic devices, among other applications. In particular, the invention generally relates to phosphonium ionic liquids, compositions and molecules possessing structural features, wherein the molecules exhibit superior combination of thermodynamic stability, low volatility, wide liquidus range and ionic conductivity. The invention further encompasses methods of making such phosphonium ionic liquids, compositions and molecules, and operational devices and systems comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: J. Adrian Hawkins, David A. Hudgins, Levi J. Irwin
  • Publication number: 20100009255
    Abstract: The invention generally encompasses phosphonium ionic liquids and compositions and their use in many applications, including but not limited to: as electrolytes in electronic devices such as memory devices including static, permanent and dynamic random access memory, as battery electrolytes, as a heat transfer medium, fuel cells and electrochromatic devices, among other applications. In particular, the invention generally relates to phosphonium ionic liquids, compositions and molecules possessing structural features, wherein the molecules exhibit superior combination of thermodynamic stability, low volatility, wide liquidus range and ionic conductivity. The invention further encompasses methods of making such phosphonium ionic liquids, compositions and molecules, and operational devices and systems comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: J. Adrian Hawkins, David A. Hudgins, Levi J. Irwin
  • Patent number: 7214749
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel composition, and to a method of making the composition, the composition being useful in catalyst systems for the homopolymerization and/or copolymerization of olefins, wherein such catalyst systems display a higher level of activity and stereoselectivity than previously reported. The present invention is also directed to novel polymeric compositions made with such catalyst systems, such as a novel syndiotactic polypropylene that melts at temperatures higher than previously reported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University Systems
    Inventors: Stephen A. Miller, Levi J. Irwin