Patents by Inventor Mikhail Pozvonkov
Mikhail Pozvonkov 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).
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Patent number: 10707511Abstract: The present invention provides solid oxide cells such as fuel cells, electrolyzers, and sensors comprising an electrolyte having an interface between an yttria-stabilized zirconia material and a glass material, in some embodiments. Other embodiments add an interface between a platinum oxide material and the yttria-stabilized zirconia material in the electrolyte. Further embodiments of solid oxide cells have an ion-conducting species such as an ionic liquid or inorganic salt in contact with at least one electrode of the cell. Certain embodiments provide room temperature operation of solid oxide cells.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2017Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: FCET, Inc.Inventors: Mikhail Pozvonkov, Mark A. Deininger
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Publication number: 20180198148Abstract: The present invention provides solid oxide cells such as fuel cells, electrolyzers, and sensors comprising an electrolyte having an interface between an yttria-stabilized zirconia material and a glass material, in some embodiments. Other embodiments add an interface between a platinum oxide material and the yttria-stabilized zirconia material in the electrolyte. Further embodiments of solid oxide cells have an ion-conducting species such as an ionic liquid or inorganic salt in contact with at least one electrode of the cell. Certain embodiments provide room temperature operation of solid oxide cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: FCET, INC.Inventors: Mikhail Pozvonkov, Mark A. Deininger
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Patent number: 9905871Abstract: The present invention provides solid oxide cells such as fuel cells, electrolyzers, and sensors comprising an electrolyte having an interface between an yttria-stabilized zirconia material and a glass material, in some embodiments. Other embodiments add an interface between a platinum oxide material and the yttria-stabilized zirconia material in the electrolyte. Further embodiments of solid oxide cells have an ion-conducting species such as an ionic liquid or inorganic salt in contact with at least one electrode of the cell. Certain embodiments provide room temperature operation of solid oxide cells.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2014Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: FCET, INC.Inventors: Mikhail Pozvonkov, Mark A. Deininger
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Patent number: 9879815Abstract: The invention relates to a method for creating a diffused thin film surface treatments on one or more interior surfaces of closed or partially closed fluid transport or processing systems providing improved surface prophylaxis against fouling. The method involves contacting the interior surfaces to be treated with a metal compound composition, and converting the metal compound composition to metal oxide for example by heating the surfaces to the desired temperature after all or a part of the system has been assembled. Embodiments of the present invention can be performed in situ on existing fluid processing or transport systems, which minimizes the disruption to the surface treatment created by welds, joints, flanges, and damage caused by or during the system assembly process.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: C3 International, LLCInventors: Leonid V. Budaragin, Mark A. Deininger, Mikhail Pozvonkov, Norman H. Garrett, D. Morgan Spears, II
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Publication number: 20170159870Abstract: The invention relates to a method for creating a diffused thin film surface treatments on one or more interior surfaces of closed or partially closed fluid transport or processing systems providing improved surface prophylaxis against fouling. The method involves contacting the interior surfaces to be treated with a metal compound composition, and converting the metal compound composition to metal oxide for example by heating the surfaces to the desired temperature after all or a part of the system has been assembled. Embodiments of the present invention can be performed in situ on existing fluid processing or transport systems, which minimizes the disruption to the surface treatment created by welds, joints, flanges, and damage caused by or during the system assembly process.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: C3 INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventors: Leonid V. Budaragin, Mark A. Deininger, Mikhail Pozvonkov, Norman H. Garrett, D. Morgan Spears, II
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Publication number: 20170162896Abstract: Solid oxide cells having electrolytes comprise alternating layers of metal oxides, in some embodiments. Electrodes in ionic communication with the alternating layers of metal oxides allow for enhanced ionic conductivity. Some embodiments provide for harvesting and releasing ions from the electrolyte using bulk ionic conductivity in combination with interfacial ionic conductivity. Certain embodiments provide for a large number of small cells to reduce material costs without sacrificing cell performance. Techniques for manufacturing, electrode-electrolyte interface materials, and geometries for assembling cells for greater electrical power generation are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2017Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: FCET, Inc.Inventors: Mikhail Pozvonkov, Mark A. Deininger
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Patent number: 9670586Abstract: The present invention provides solid oxide fuel cells, solid oxide electrolyzer cells, solid oxide sensors, components of any of the foregoing, and methods of making and using the same. In some embodiments, a solid oxide fuel cell comprises an air electrode (or cathode), a fuel electrode (or anode), an electrolyte interposed between the air electrode and the fuel electrode, and at least one electrode-electrolyte transition layer. Other embodiments provide novel methods of producing nano-scale films and/or surface modifications comprising one or more metal oxides to form ultra-thin (yet fully-dense) electrolyte layers and electrode coatings. Such layers and coatings may provide greater ionic conductivity and increased operating efficiency, which may lead to lower manufacturing costs, less-expensive materials, lower operating temperatures, smaller-sized fuel cells, electrolyzer cells, and sensors, and a greater number of applications.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2013Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: FCET, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Deininger, Leonid V. Budaragin, Paul D. Fisher, Mikhail Pozvonkov, D. Morgan Spears, II
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Publication number: 20170146481Abstract: The present invention provides solid oxide fuel cells, solid oxide electrolyzer cells, solid oxide sensors, components of any of the foregoing, and methods of making and using the same. In some embodiments, a solid oxide fuel cell comprises an air electrode (or cathode), a fuel electrode (or anode), an electrolyte interposed between the air electrode and the fuel electrode, and at least one electrode-electrolyte transition layer. Other embodiments provide novel methods of producing nano-scale films and/or surface modifications comprising one or more metal oxides to form ultra-thin (yet fully-dense) electrolyte layers and electrode coatings. Such layers and coatings may provide greater ionic conductivity and increased operating efficiency, which may lead to lower manufacturing costs, less-expensive materials, lower operating temperatures, smaller-sized fuel cells, electrolyzer cells, and sensors, and a greater number of applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: FCET, Inc.Inventors: Mikhail Pozvonkov, Mark A. Deininger, Paul D. Fisher, Leonid V. Budaragin, D. Morgan Spears, II
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Patent number: 9625079Abstract: The invention relates to a method for creating a diffused thin film surface treatments on one or more interior surfaces of closed or partially closed fluid transport or processing systems providing improved surface prophylaxis against fouling. The method involves contacting the interior surfaces to be treated with a metal compound composition, and converting the metal compound composition to metal oxide for example by heating the surfaces to the desired temperature after all or a part of the system has been assembled. Embodiments of the present invention can be performed in situ on existing fluid processing or transport systems, which minimizes the disruption to the surface treatment created by welds, joints, flanges, and damage caused by or during the system assembly process.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2016Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: C3 International, LLCInventors: Leonid V. Budaragin, Mark A. Deininger, Mikhail Pozvonkov, Norman H. Garrett, D. Morgan Spears, II
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Publication number: 20160238185Abstract: The invention relates to a method for creating a diffused thin film surface treatments on one or more interior surfaces of closed or partially closed fluid transport or processing systems providing improved surface prophylaxis against fouling. The method involves contacting the interior surfaces to be treated with a metal compound composition, and converting the metal compound composition to metal oxide for example by heating the surfaces to the desired temperature after all or a part of the system has been assembled. Embodiments of the present invention can be performed in situ on existing fluid processing or transport systems, which minimizes the disruption to the surface treatment created by welds, joints, flanges, and damage caused by or during the system assembly process.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Applicant: C3 INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventors: Leonid V. Budaragin, Mark A. Deininger, Mikhail Pozvonkov, Norman H. Garrett, D. Morgan Spears, II
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Patent number: 9353434Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention relates to a method for creating a diffused thin film surface treatments on one or more interior surfaces of closed or partially closed fluid transport or processing systems providing improved surface prophylaxis against fouling. The method involves contacting the interior surfaces to be treated with a metal compound composition, and converting the metal compound composition to metal oxide for example by heating the surfaces to the desired temperature after all or a part of the system has been assembled. Embodiments of the present invention can be performed in situ on existing fluid processing or transport systems, which minimizes the disruption to the surface treatment created by welds, joints, flanges, and damage caused by or during the system assembly process.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2007Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: C3 INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventors: Mark A. Deininger, Mikhail Pozvonkov, D. Morgan Spears, Norman H. Garrett, Leonid V. Budaragin
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Publication number: 20160149249Abstract: The present invention provides solid oxide cells such as fuel cells, electrolyzers, and sensors comprising an electrolyte having an interface between an yttria-stabilized zirconia material and a glass material, in some embodiments. Other embodiments add an interface between a platinum oxide material and the yttria-stabilized zirconia material in the electrolyte. Further embodiments of solid oxide cells have an ion-conducting species such as an ionic liquid or inorganic salt in contact with at least one electrode of the cell. Certain embodiments provide room temperature operation of solid oxide cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: FCET, INC.Inventors: Mikhail Pozvonkov, Mark A. Deininger
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Patent number: 8623301Abstract: The present invention provides solid oxide fuel cells, solid oxide electrolyzer cells, solid oxide sensors, components of any of the foregoing, and methods of making and using the same. In some embodiments, a solid oxide fuel cell comprises an air electrode (or cathode), a fuel electrode (or anode), an electrolyte interposed between the air electrode and the fuel electrode, and at least one electrode-electrolyte transition layer. Other embodiments provide novel methods of producing nano-scale films and/or surface modifications comprising one or more metal oxides to form ultra-thin (yet fully-dense) electrolyte layers and electrode coatings. Such layers and coatings may provide greater ionic conductivity and increased operating efficiency, which may lead to lower manufacturing costs, less-expensive materials, lower operating temperatures, smaller-sized fuel cells, electrolyzer cells, and sensors, and a greater number of applications.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2009Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: C3 International, LLCInventors: Mark Deininger, Mikhail Pozvonkov, Paul Fisher, Leonid V. Budaragin, D. Morgan Spears
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Publication number: 20100112378Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention relates to a method for creating a diffused thin film surface treatments on one or more interior surfaces of closed or partially closed fluid transport or processing systems providing improved surface prophylaxis against fouling. The method involves contacting the interior surfaces to be treated with a metal compound composition, and converting the metal compound composition to metal oxide for example by heating the surfaces to the desired temperature after all or a part of the system has been assembled. Embodiments of the present invention can be performed in situ on existing fluid processing or transport systems, which minimizes the disruption to the surface treatment created by welds, joints, flanges, and damage caused by or during the system assembly process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2007Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: Mark A. Deininger, Mikhail Pozvonkov, D. Morgan Spears, Norman H. Garrett, Leonid V. Budaragin
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Publication number: 20090098289Abstract: The invention relates to method for forming at least one metal oxide on one or more interior surfaces of closed or partially closed fluid transport or processing systems. The method involves applying at least one metal compound to the interior surfaces to be treated using, for example, one or more traveling applicators, commonly known as “pigs.” Then, the at least one metal compound is converted to at least one metal oxide, such as by heating the surfaces. In some embodiments, the at least one metal oxide provides a protective metal oxide coating adhered to those surfaces. Embodiments of the present invention can be performed in situ on existing fluid processing or transport systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventors: Mark A. Deininger, Leonid Budaragin, Mikhail Pozvonkov, D. Morgan Spears, Norman H. Garrett