Patents by Inventor Nicolo Michele Brambilla
Nicolo Michele Brambilla 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: 11942271Abstract: Disclosed herein is electrode comprising a current collector comprising a conductor layer having at least a first surface; and elongated metal carbide nanostructures extending from the first surface; and a carbonaceous energy storage media disposed on the first surface and in contact with the elongated metal carbide nanostructures. Disclosed herein too is an ultracapacitor comprising at least one electrode comprising a current collector comprising a conductor layer having at least a first surface; and elongated metal carbide nanostructures extending from the first surface; and a carbonaceous energy storage media disposed on the first surface and in contact with the elongated metal carbide nanostructures.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2023Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: FASTCAP SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Nicolo Michele Brambilla, Fabrizio Martini
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Publication number: 20230302962Abstract: An electrical storage system comprises a first energy storage system and a second energy storage system having a lower electrical energy density and a higher rated electrical power output capability than the first energy storage system, at least one electrical power sensor configured to sense over a plurality of time intervals, electrical power usage information for a load electrically coupled to the first energy storage system and the second energy storage system, and at least one computer processor programmed to determine based, at least in part, on the sensed electrical power usage information and a power requirement of the load in a current time interval, charging/discharging parameters for each of the first energy storage system and the second energy storage system, and control charging/discharging of each of the first and second energy storage systems in accordance with the determined charging/discharging parameters during the current time interval.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: Electra Vehicles, Inc.Inventors: Thomas James Couture, Akhilesh Bakshi, Jacob M. Berliner, Nicoló Michele Brambilla, Fabrizio Martini
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Publication number: 20230307193Abstract: An energy storage apparatus suitable for mounting on a printed circuit board using a solder reflow process is disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes: a sealed housing body (e.g., a lower body with a lid attached thereto) including a positive internal contact and a negative internal contact (e.g., metallic contact pads) disposed within the body and each respectively in electrical communication with a positive external contact and a negative external contact. Each of the external contacts provide electrical communication to the exterior of the body, and may be disposed on an external surface of the body. An electric double layer capacitor (EDLC) (also referred to herein as an “ultracapacitor” or “supercapacitor”) energy storage cell is disposed within a cavity in the body including a stack of alternating electrode layers and electrically insulating separator layers. An electrolyte is disposed within the cavity and wets the electrode layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Nicolo Michele Brambilla, Joseph K. Lane, John Hyde, Wyatt Andree, Susheel M.J. Kalabathula
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Patent number: 11756745Abstract: A solid state polymer electrolyte is disclosed for use in an ultracapacitor. The electrolyte includes an ionic liquid and a polymer and may include other additives, wherein an ultracapacitor that utilizes the solid state electrolyte is configured to output electrical energy at temperatures between about ?40° C. and about 250° C. or more.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: FASTCAP SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Nicolò Michele Brambilla, Fabrizio Martini
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Publication number: 20230282426Abstract: Disclosed herein is electrode comprising a current collector comprising a conductor layer having at least a first surface; and elongated metal carbide nanostructures extending from the first surface; and a carbonaceous energy storage media disposed on the first surface and in contact with the elongated metal carbide nanostructures. Disclosed herein too is an ultracapacitor comprising at least one electrode comprising a current collector comprising a conductor layer having at least a first surface; and elongated metal carbide nanostructures extending from the first surface; and a carbonaceous energy storage media disposed on the first surface and in contact with the elongated metal carbide nanostructures.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Nicolo Michele Brambilla, Fabrizio Martini
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Patent number: 11685291Abstract: An electrical storage system comprises a first energy storage system and a second energy storage system having a lower electrical energy density and a higher rated electrical power output capability than the first energy storage system, at least one electrical power sensor configured to sense over a plurality of time intervals, electrical power usage information for a load electrically coupled to the first energy storage system and the second energy storage system, and at least one computer processor programmed to determine based, at least in part, on the sensed electrical power usage information and a power requirement of the load in a current time interval, charging/discharging parameters for each of the first energy storage system and the second energy storage system, and control charging/discharging of each of the first and second energy storage systems in accordance with the determined charging/discharging parameters during the current time interval.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Electra Vehicles, Inc.Inventors: Thomas James Couture, Akhilesh Bakshi, Jacob M. Berliner, Nicolo Michele Brambilla, Fabrizio Martini
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Patent number: 11676775Abstract: An energy storage apparatus suitable for mounting on a printed circuit board using a solder reflow process is disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes: a sealed housing body (e.g., a lower body with a lid attached thereto) including a positive internal contact and a negative internal contact (e.g., metallic contact pads) disposed within the body and each respectively in electrical communication with a positive external contact and a negative external contact. Each of the external contacts provide electrical communication to the exterior of the body, and may be disposed on an external surface of the body. An electric double layer capacitor (EDLC) (also referred to herein as an “ultracapacitor” or “supercapacitor”) energy storage cell is disposed within a cavity in the body including a stack of alternating electrode layers and electrically insulating separator layers. An electrolyte is disposed within the cavity and wets the electrode layers.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: FASTCAP SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Nicolo Michele Brambilla, Joseph K. Lane, John Hyde, Wyatt Andree, Susheel M. J. Kalabathula
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Patent number: 11664173Abstract: Disclosed herein is electrode comprising a current collector comprising a conductor layer having at least a first surface; and elongated metal carbide nanostructures extending from the first surface; and a carbonaceous energy storage media disposed on the first surface and in contact with the elongated metal carbide nanostructures. Disclosed herein too is an ultracapacitor comprising at least one electrode comprising a current collector comprising a conductor layer having at least a first surface; and elongated metal carbide nanostructures extending from the first surface; and a carbonaceous energy storage media disposed on the first surface and in contact with the elongated metal carbide nanostructures.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: FASTCAP SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Nicolo Michele Brambilla, Fabrizio Martini
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Patent number: 11450488Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed that includes an active storage layer including: a network of carbon nanotubes defining void spaces; and a carbonaceous material located in the void spaces and bound by the network of carbon nanotubes. In some cases, the active layer provides energy storage, e.g., in an ultracapacitor device.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: FASTCAP SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Nicolò Michele Brambilla, Fabrizio Martini, Daniel Rich
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Publication number: 20220254576Abstract: A solid state polymer electrolyte is disclosed for use in an ultracapacitor. The electrolyte includes an ionic liquid and a polymer and may include other additives, wherein an ultracapacitor that utilizes the solid state electrolyte is configured to output electrical energy at temperatures between about ?40° C. and about 250° C. or more.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Nicolò Michele Brambilla, Fabrizio Martini
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Publication number: 20220254575Abstract: A solid state polymer electrolyte is disclosed for use in an ultracapacitor. The electrolyte includes an ionic liquid and a polymer and may include other additives, wherein an ultracapacitor that utilizes the solid state electrolyte is configured to output electrical energy at temperatures between about ?40° C. and about 250° C. or more.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2021Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Nicolò Michele Brambilla, Fabrizio Martini
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Patent number: 11410820Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed that includes an active storage layer including: a network of carbon nanotubes defining void spaces; and a carbonaceous material located in the void spaces and bound by the network of carbon nanotubes. In some cases, the active layer provides energy storage, e.g., in an ultracapacitor device.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: FASTCAP SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Nicolò Michele Brambilla, Fabrizio Martini, Daniel Rich
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Patent number: 11270850Abstract: An electric double layer capacitor (EDLC) is disclosed including: a first electrode including a first current collector and first plurality of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) disposed substantially directly upon the first current collector; a second electrode comprising a second current collector and second plurality of CNTs disposed substantially directly upon the second current collector; and an electrolyte disposed between and in contact with (e.g., wetting) the first and second electrodes. In some embodiments, the EDLC is configured to have a capacitive frequency window comprising about 1 Hz to about 50 Hz.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2016Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: FASTCAP SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventor: Nicolò Michele Brambilla
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Patent number: 11250996Abstract: An energy storage apparatus suitable for mounting on a printed circuit board using a solder reflow process is disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes: a sealed housing body (e.g., a lower body with a lid attached thereto) including a positive internal contact and a negative internal contact (e.g., metallic contact pads) disposed within the body and each respectively in electrical communication with a positive external contact and a negative external contact. Each of the external contacts provide electrical communication to the exterior of the body, and may be disposed on an external surface of the body. An electric double layer capacitor (EDLC) (also referred to herein as an “ultracapacitor” or “supercapacitor”) energy storage cell is disposed within a cavity in the body including a stack of alternating electrode layers and electrically insulating separator layers. An electrolyte is disposed within the cavity and wets the electrode layers.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2018Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: FASTCAP SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Nicolo Michele Brambilla, Joseph K. Lane, John Hyde, Wyatt Andree, Susheel M. J. Kalabathula
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Publication number: 20220044881Abstract: An energy storage apparatus suitable for mounting on a printed circuit board using a solder reflow process is disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes: a sealed housing body (e.g., a lower body with a lid attached thereto) including a positive internal contact and a negative internal contact (e.g., metallic contact pads) disposed within the body and each respectively in electrical communication with a positive external contact and a negative external contact. Each of the external contacts provide electrical communication to the exterior of the body, and may be disposed on an external surface of the body. An electric double layer capacitor (EDLC) (also referred to herein as an “ultracapacitor” or “supercapacitor”) energy storage cell is disposed within a cavity in the body including a stack of alternating electrode layers and electrically insulating separator layers. An electrolyte is disposed within the cavity and wets the electrode layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: Nicolo Michele Brambilla, Joseph K. Lane, John Hyde, Wyatt Andree, Susheel M.J. Kalabathula
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Publication number: 20210319152Abstract: An electrical storage system comprises a first energy storage system and a second energy storage system having a lower electrical energy density and a higher rated electrical power output capability than the first energy storage system, at least one electrical power sensor configured to sense over a plurality of time intervals, electrical power usage information for a load electrically coupled to the first energy storage system and the second energy storage system, and at least one computer processor programmed to determine based, at least in part, on the sensed electrical power usage information and a power requirement of the load in a current time interval, charging/discharging parameters for each of the first energy storage system and the second energy storage system, and control charging/discharging of each of the first and second energy storage systems in accordance with the determined charging/discharging parameters during the current time interval.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: Electra Vehicles, Inc.Inventors: Thomas James Couture, Akhilesh Bakshi, Jacob M. Berliner, Nicolò Michele Brambilla, Fabrizio Martini
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Patent number: 11127537Abstract: Electric double layer capacitor devices are disclosed. The devices may be suitable for operation of wide temperature ranges. In some cases, the capacitor features a solid state electrolyte that includes an ionic liquid doped polymer matrix.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2017Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: FASTCAP SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Nicolò Michele Brambilla, Fabrizio Martini
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Publication number: 20210159024Abstract: Disclosed herein is electrode comprising a current collector comprising a conductor layer having at least a first surface; and elongated metal carbide nanostructures extending from the first surface; and a carbonaceous energy storage media disposed on the first surface and in contact with the elongated metal carbide nanostructures. Disclosed herein too is an ultracapacitor comprising at least one electrode comprising a current collector comprising a conductor layer having at least a first surface; and elongated metal carbide nanostructures extending from the first surface; and a carbonaceous energy storage media disposed on the first surface and in contact with the elongated metal carbide nanostructures.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Nicolo Michele Brambilla, Fabrizio Martini
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Patent number: 10886074Abstract: Disclosed herein is electrode comprising a current collector comprising a conductor layer having at least a first surface; and elongated metal carbide nanostructures extending from the first surface; and a carbonaceous energy storage media disposed on the first surface and in contact with the elongated metal carbide nanostructures. Disclosed herein too is an ultracapacitor comprising at least one electrode comprising a current collector comprising a conductor layer having at least a first surface; and elongated metal carbide nanostructures extending from the first surface; and a carbonaceous energy storage media disposed on the first surface and in contact with the elongated metal carbide nanostructures.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2019Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: FASTCAP SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Nicolò Michele Brambilla, Fabrizio Martini
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Patent number: 10872737Abstract: An ultracapacitor that includes an energy storage cell immersed in an electrolyte and disposed within an hermetically sealed housing, the cell electrically coupled to a positive contact and a negative contact, wherein the ultracapacitor has a gel or polymer based electrolyte and is configured to output electrical energy at temperatures between about ?40° C. and about 250° C. Methods of fabrication and use are provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2016Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: FASTCAP SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventor: Nicolò Michele Brambilla