Patents by Inventor Michael E. Nyce

Michael E. Nyce 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).

  • Nickel-zinc flow battery
    Patent number: 9379373
    Abstract: A nickel-zinc battery includes a battery housing, a nickel oxide positive electrode supported in the battery housing, a metal substrate negative electrode supported in the battery housing, a spacer disposed between the positive and negative electrodes, an electrolyte contained within the battery housing and a means for circulating electrolyte in fluid communication with the housing for circulating the electrolyte between the positive and negative electrodes. The electrolyte contains zinc and the metal substrate is adapted for deposition of the zinc during charging of the battery. The spacer maintains the positive electrode in a spaced relationship apart from the negative electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
    Inventors: Sanjoy Banerjee, Yasumasa Ito, Martin Klein, Michael E. Nyce, Daniel Steingart, Robert Plivelich, Joshua Gallaway
  • Nickel-Zinc Flow Battery
    Publication number: 20130113431
    Abstract: A nickel-zinc battery includes a battery housing, a nickel oxide positive electrode supported in the battery housing, a metal substrate negative electrode supported in the battery housing, a spacer disposed between the positive and negative electrodes, an electrolyte contained within the battery housing and a means for circulating electrolyte in fluid communication with the housing for circulating the electrolyte between the positive and negative electrodes. The electrolyte contains zinc and the metal substrate is adapted for deposition of the zinc during charging of the battery. The spacer maintains the positive electrode in a spaced relationship apart from the negative electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: Research Foundation of the City University of New York
    Inventors: Sanjoy Banerjee, Yasumasa Ito, Martin Klein, Michael E. Nyce, Daniel Steingart, Robert Plivelich, Joshua Gallaway