Patents by Inventor Nicolas Timmerman

Nicolas Timmerman 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).

  • Manufacturing methods for a transparent conductive oxide on a flexible substrate
    Patent number: 10509292
    Abstract: An electrochromic device is provided. The device includes a substrate and an electrochromic stack on the substrate. The stack includes a first set of bus bars, a first transparent conductive layer, at least one electrochromic layer, a second transparent conductive layer, and a second set of bus bars, wherein at least one of the first transparent conductive layer or the second transparent conductive layer includes resistivity that varies by horizontal location according to a resistivity profile. In some embodiments the resistivity profile has a vertical component that may or may not be in addition to the horizontal component. Various embodiments of these materials can be tuned as to profiles of vertical resistance and horizontal sheet resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Kinestral Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John David Bass, Howard Bergh, Nicolas Timmerman, Jonathan Ziebarth
  • ELECTROCHROMIC MULTI-LAYER DEVICES WITH CURRENT MODULATING STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20190361309
    Abstract: A multi-layer device comprising a first substrate, a first electrically conductive layer on a surface thereof, and a first current modulating layer, the first electrically conductive layer having a sheet resistance to the flow of electrical current through the first electrically conductive layer that varies as a function of position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Howard S. Bergh, Jonathan Ziebarth, Nicolas Timmerman
  • Electrochromic multi-layer devices with spatially coordinated switching
    Patent number: 10437128
    Abstract: A multi-layer device comprising a first substrate and a first electrically conductive layer on a surface thereof, the first electrically conductive layer having a sheet resistance to the flow of electrical current through the first electrically conductive layer that varies as a function of position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Kinestral Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard S. Bergh, John David Bass, Jonathan Ziebarth, Nicolas Timmerman, Zachariah Hogan, Karin Yaccato, Howard W. Turner
  • Electrochromic multi-layer devices with current modulating structure
    Patent number: 10372006
    Abstract: A multi-layer device comprising a first substrate, a first electrically conductive layer on a surface thereof, and a first current modulating layer, the first electrically conductive layer having a sheet resistance to the flow of electrical current through the first electrically conductive layer that varies as a function of position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: KINESTRAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Howard S. Bergh, Jonathan Ziebarth, Nicolas Timmerman
  • LASER CUTTING STRENGTHENED GLASS
    Publication number: 20190219882
    Abstract: Methods for cutting strengthened glass are disclosed. The methods can include using a laser. The strengthened glass can include chemically strengthened, heat strengthened, and heat tempered glass. Strengthened glass with edges showing indicia of a laser cutting process are also disclosed. The strengthened glass can include an electrochromic film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Howard S. Bergh, Nicolas Timmerman
  • ELECTROCHROMIC MULTI-LAYER DEVICES WITH COMPOSITE ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE LAYERS
    Publication number: 20190137840
    Abstract: A multi-layer device comprising a first substrate and a first electrically conductive layer on a surface thereof, the first electrically conductive layer having a sheet resistance to the flow of electrical current through the first electrically conductive layer that varies as a function of position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Howard S. Bergh, Jonathan Ziebarth, Nicolas Timmerman
  • Laser cutting strengthened glass
    Patent number: 10241376
    Abstract: Methods for cutting strengthened glass are disclosed. The methods can include using a laser. The strengthened glass can include chemically strengthened, heat strengthened, and heat tempered glass. Strengthened glass with edges showing indicia of a laser cutting process are also disclosed. The strengthened glass can include an electrochromic film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Kinestral Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard S. Bergh, Nicolas Timmerman
  • ELECTROCHROMIC MULTI-LAYER DEVICES WITH COMPOSITE CURRENT MODULATING STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20190033679
    Abstract: A multi-layer device comprising a first substrate, a first electrically conductive layer and a first current modulating structure on a surface thereof, the first current modulating structure comprising a composite of a resistive material and a patterned insulating material, the first current modulating structure having a cross-layer resistance to the flow of electrical current through the first current modulating structure that varies as a function of position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Howard S. Bergh, Jonathan Zlsbarth, Nicolas Timmerman
  • Electrochromic multi-layer devices with composite current modulating structure
    Patent number: 10078252
    Abstract: A multi-layer device comprising a first substrate, a first electrically conductive layer and a first current modulating structure on a surface thereof, the first current modulating structure comprising a composite of a resistive material and a patterned insulating material, the first current modulating structure having a cross-layer resistance to the flow of electrical current through the first current modulating structure that varies as a function of position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: KINESTRAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Howard S. Bergh, Jonathan Ziebarth, Nicolas Timmerman
  • ELECTROCHROMIC MULTI-LAYER DEVICES WITH CURRENT MODULATING STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20180252977
    Abstract: A multi-layer device comprising a first substrate, a first electrically conductive layer on a surface thereof, and a first current modulating layer, the first electrically conductive layer having a sheet resistance to the flow of electrical current through the first electrically conductive layer that varies as a function of position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Howard S. Bergh, Jonathan Ziebarth, Nicolas Timmerman
  • Electrochromic multi-layer devices with composite electrically conductive layers
    Patent number: 10001689
    Abstract: A multi-layer device comprising a first substrate and a first electrically conductive layer on a surface thereof, the first electrically conductive layer having a sheet resistance to the flow of electrical current through the first electrically conductive layer that varies as a function of position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Kinestral Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard S. Bergh, Jonathan Ziebarth, Nicolas Timmerman
  • Electrochromic multi-layer devices with current modulating structure
    Patent number: 9958751
    Abstract: A multi-layer device comprising a first substrate, a first electrically conductive layer on a surface thereof, and a first current modulating layer, the first electrically conductive layer having a sheet resistance to the flow of electrical current through the first electrically conductive layer that varies as a function of position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Kinestral Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard S. Bergh, Jonathan Ziebarth, Nicolas Timmerman
  • ELECTROCHROMIC MULTI-LAYER DEVICES WITH SPATIALLY COORDINATED SWITCHING
    Publication number: 20180074380
    Abstract: A multi-layer device comprising a first substrate and a first electrically conductive layer on a surface thereof, the first electrically conductive layer having a sheet resistance to the flow of electrical current through the first electrically conductive layer that varies as a function of position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Howard S. Bergh, John David Bass, Jonathan Ziebarth, Nicolas Timmerman, Zachariah Hogan, Karin Yaccato, Howard W. Turner
  • Electrochromic multi-layer devices with spatially coordinated switching
    Patent number: 9823536
    Abstract: A multi-layer device comprising a first substrate and a first electrically conductive layer on a surface thereof, the first electrically conductive layer having a sheet resistance to the flow of electrical current through the first electrically conductive layer that varies as a function of position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Pure Storage, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard S. Bergh, John David Bass, Jonathan Ziebarth, Nicolas Timmerman, Zachariah Hogan, Karin Yaccato, Howard W. Turner
  • ELECTROCHROMIC MULTI-LAYER DEVICES WITH CROSS-LINKED ION CONDUCTING POLYMER
    Publication number: 20170329196
    Abstract: Multi-layer electrochromic structures, and processes for assembling such structures, incorporating a cross-linked ion conducting polymer layer that maintains high adhesive and cohesive strength in combination with high ionic conductivity for an extended period of time, the ion conducting polymer layer characterized by electrochemical stability at voltages between about 1.3 V and about 4.4 V relative to lithium, lithium ion conductivity of at least about 10?5 s/cm, and lap shear strength of at least 100 kPa, as measured at 1.27 mm/min in accordance with ASTM International standard D1002 or D3163.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Nicolas Timmerman, Mark Micklatcher, Justin Kerszulis
  • ELECTROCHROMIC MULTI-LAYER DEVICES WITH CURRENT MODULATING STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20170235204
    Abstract: A multi-layer device comprising a first substrate, a first electrically conductive layer on a surface thereof, and a first current modulating layer, the first electrically conductive layer having a sheet resistance to the flow of electrical current through the first electrically conductive layer that varies as a function of position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Howard S. Bergh, Jonathan Ziebarth, Nicolas Timmerman
  • Electrochromic multi-layer devices with cross-linked ion conducting polymer
    Patent number: 9720299
    Abstract: Multi-layer electrochromic structures, and processes for assembling such structures, incorporating a cross-linked ion conducting polymer layer that maintains high adhesive and cohesive strength in combination with high ionic conductivity for an extended period of time, the ion conducting polymer layer characterized by electrochemical stability at voltages between about 1.3 V and about 4.4 V relative to lithium, lithium ion conductivity of at least about 10?5 s/cm, and lap shear strength of at least 100 kPa, as measured at 1.27 mm/min in accordance with ASTM International standard D1002 or D3163.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Kinestral Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolas Timmerman, Mark Micklatcher, Justin Kerszulis
  • ELECTROCHROMIC MULTI-LAYER DEVICES WITH COMPOSITE ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE LAYERS
    Publication number: 20170192333
    Abstract: A multi-layer device comprising a first substrate and a first electrically conductive layer on a surface thereof, the first electrically conductive layer having a sheet resistance to the flow of electrical current through the first electrically conductive layer that varies as a function of position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Howard S. Bergh, Jonathan Ziebarth, Nicolas Timmerman
  • ELECTROCHROMIC MULTI-LAYER DEVICES WITH COMPOSITE CURRENT MODULATING STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20170184938
    Abstract: A multi-layer device comprising a first substrate, a first electrically conductive layer and a first current modulating structure on a surface thereof, the first current modulating structure comprising a composite of a resistive material and a patterned insulating material, the first current modulating structure having a cross-layer resistance to the flow of electrical current through the first current modulating structure that varies as a function of position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Howard S. Bergh, Jonathan Ziebarth, Nicolas Timmerman
  • Manufacturing methods for a transparent conductive oxide on a flexible substrate
    Patent number: 9658508
    Abstract: An electrochromic device is provided. The device includes a substrate and an electrochromic stack on the substrate. The stack includes a first set of bus bars, a first transparent conductive layer, at least one electrochromic layer, a second transparent conductive layer, and a second set of bus bars, wherein at least one of the first transparent conductive layer or the second transparent conductive layer includes resistivity that varies by horizontal location according to a resistivity profile. In some embodiments the resistivity profile has a vertical component that may or may not be in addition to the horizontal component. Various embodiments of these materials can be tuned as to profiles of vertical resistance and horizontal sheet resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Kinestral Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John David Bass, Howard S. Bergh, Nicolas Timmerman, Jonathan Ziebarth