Patents by Inventor Michael R. GERHARDT

Michael R. GERHARDT 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).

  • HIGH pH ORGANIC FLOW BATTERY
    Publication number: 20180048011
    Abstract: Provided herein are redox flow (e.g., rechargeable) batteries having a first aqueous electrolyte including a first type of redox active material (e.g., a quinone or alloxazine) and a second aqueous electrolyte including a second type of redox active material. The invention also features a method for storing electrical energy involving charging a battery including first and second electrodes and a method for providing electrical energy involving discharging a battery including the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Michael J. AZIZ, Roy G. GORDON, Kaixiang LIN, Michael MARSHAK, Qing CHEN, Michael R. GERHARDT