Patents by Inventor Ohad Goldbart
Ohad Goldbart 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: 11916226Abstract: Anodes for lithium-ion batteries and methods for their production are provided. Anodes comprise an initial anode made of consolidated anode material particles, and a coating of the initial anode, that comprises a layer of an ionic-conductive polymer which provides an artificial SEI (solid-electrolyte interphase) to facilitate lithium ion transfer through the coating while preventing direct fluid communication with the anode material particles and electrolyte contact thereto. The coating may be configured to keep the anode resistance low while preventing electrolyte decomposition thereupon, enhancing cell stability and cycling lifetime.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: STOREDOT LTD.Inventors: Eran Sella, Nitzam Shadmi, Ohad Goldbart, Daniel Aronov
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Patent number: 11831012Abstract: Methods, anode material particles, mixtures, anodes and lithium-ion batteries are provided, having passivated silicon-based particles that enable processing in oxidizing environments such as water-based slurries. Methods comprise forming a mixture of silicon particles with nanoparticles (NPs) and a carbon-based binders and/or surfactants, wherein the NPs comprise at least one of: metalloid oxide NPs, metalloid salt NPs and carbon NPs, reducing the mixture to yield a reduced mixture comprising coated silicon particles with a coating providing a passivation layer (possibly amorphous), and consolidating the reduced mixture to form an anode. It is suggested that the NPs provide nucleation sites for the passivation layer on the surface of the silicon particles—enabling significant anode-formation process simplifications such as using water-based slurries—enabled by disclosed methods and anode active material particles.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2019Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: STOREDOT LTD.Inventors: Ohad Goldbart, Nitzan Shadmi, Hani Farran, Daniel Aronov
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Patent number: 11569499Abstract: Electrodes, production methods and mono-cell batteries are provided, which comprise active material particles embedded in electrically conductive metallic porous structure, dry-etched anode structures and battery structures with thick anodes and cathodes that have spatially uniform resistance. The metallic porous structure provides electric conductivity, a large volume that supports good ionic conductivity, that in turn reduces directional elongation of the particles during operation, and may enable reduction or removal of binders, conductive additives and/or current collectors to yield electrodes with higher structural stability, lower resistance, possibly higher energy density and longer cycling lifetime. Dry etching treatments may be used to reduce oxidized surfaces of the active material particles, thereby simplifying production methods and enhancing porosity and ionic conductivity of the electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: STOREDOT LTD.Inventors: Eran Sella, Ohad Goldbart, Daniel Aronov
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Patent number: 11228195Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for operating lithium ion devices by setting an operative capacity below a rated capacity value of the lithium ion device, and operating the lithium ion device at the set operative capacity by decreasing a lower voltage cutoff value during discharging and/or by increasing an upper voltage cutoff level during charging—to support operation at the set operative capacity. The systems and methods may utilize residual lithium in device components such as anodes, cathodes, electrolyte etc. or combinations thereof, and/or external lithiation to increase the cycling lifetime of the lithium ion devices, to adapt to user preferences and expected use profiles, and to simplify device status indications to the user. Advantageously, relatively simple circuitry is required to implement the provided methods and systems, and achieve customizable operation of the lithium ion devices.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: STOREDOT LTD.Inventors: Daniel Aronov, Avraham Edelshtein, Ohad Goldbart, Simon Litsyn, Nicky Zintchenko Nachshony
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Patent number: 11165106Abstract: Lithium ion batteries and cells, as well as operating and testing methods are provided, which utilize a transparent pouch to monitor the battery in operational condition and/or in operation. Transparent parts of the pouch may be used for direct sensing of cell elements. Removable covers may be used to protect battery components from illumination damage. Indicators in the transparent pouch may be associated with cell components such as electrodes and electrolyte to indicate their condition. External sensors may be used to derive data from the indicators, and bi-directional electromagnetic (e.g., optical) communication may be established through the transparent pouch, to enhance monitoring and spare physical electrical connections. For example, the transparent pouch may be used to monitor and enhance battery safety and/or to modify operational parameters non-destructively, during operation of the battery.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Storedot Ltd.Inventors: Ron Paz, Yaniv Damtov, Leonid Krasovitsky, Ohad Goldbart, Simon Litsyn, Daniel Aronov
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Publication number: 20200343543Abstract: Methods, anode material particles, mixtures, anodes and lithium-ion batteries are provided, having passivated silicon-based particles that enable processing in oxidizing environments such as water-based slurries. Methods comprise forming a mixture of silicon particles with nanoparticles (NPs) and a carbon-based binders and/or surfactants, wherein the NPs comprise at least one of: metalloid oxide NPs, metalloid salt NPs and carbon NPs, reducing the mixture to yield a reduced mixture comprising coated silicon particles with a coating providing a passivation layer (possibly amorphous), and consolidating the reduced mixture to form an anode. It is suggested that the NPs provide nucleation sites for the passivation layer on the surface of the silicon particles—enabling significant anode-formation process simplifications such as using water-based slurries—enabled by disclosed methods and anode active material particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2019Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: StoreDot Ltd.Inventors: Ohad GOLDBART, Nitzan SHADMI, Hani FARRAN, Daniel ARONOV
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Publication number: 20200335980Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for operating lithium ion devices by setting an operative capacity below a rated capacity value of the lithium ion device, and operating the lithium ion device at the set operative capacity by decreasing a lower voltage cutoff value during discharging and/or by increasing an upper voltage cutoff level during charging—to support operation at the set operative capacity. The systems and methods may utilize residual lithium in device components such as anodes, cathodes, electrolyte etc. or combinations thereof, and/or external lithiation to increase the cycling lifetime of the lithium ion devices, to adapt to user preferences and expected use profiles, and to simplify device status indications to the user. Advantageously, relatively simple circuitry is required to implement the provided methods and systems, and achieve customizable operation of the lithium ion devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2019Publication date: October 22, 2020Applicant: StoreDot Ltd.Inventors: Daniel Aronov, Avraham Edelshtein, Ohad Goldbart, Simon Litsyn, Nicky Zintchenko Nachshony
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Publication number: 20200235387Abstract: Electrodes, production methods and mono-cell batteries are provided, which comprise active material particles embedded in electrically conductive metallic porous structure, dry-etched anode structures and battery structures with thick anodes and cathodes that have spatially uniform resistance. The metallic porous structure provides electric conductivity, a large volume that supports good ionic conductivity, that in turn reduces directional elongation of the particles during operation, and may enable reduction or removal of binders, conductive additives and/or current collectors to yield electrodes with higher structural stability, lower resistance, possibly higher energy density and longer cycling lifetime. Dry etching treatments may be used to reduce oxidized surfaces of the active material particles, thereby simplifying production methods and enhancing porosity and ionic conductivity of the electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2019Publication date: July 23, 2020Applicant: StoreDot Ltd.Inventors: Eran SELLA, Ohad Goldbart, Daniel Aronov
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Publication number: 20200127341Abstract: Lithium ion batteries and cells, as well as operating and testing methods are provided, which utilize a transparent pouch to monitor the battery in operational condition and/or in operation. Transparent parts of the pouch may be used for direct sensing of cell elements. Removable covers may be used to protect battery components from illumination damage. Indicators in the transparent pouch may be associated with cell components such as electrodes and electrolyte to indicate their condition. External sensors may be used to derive data from the indicators, and bi-directional electromagnetic (e.g., optical) communication may be established through the transparent pouch, to enhance monitoring and spare physical electrical connections. For example, the transparent pouch may be used to monitor and enhance battery safety and/or to modify operational parameters non-destructively, during operation of the battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: Storedot Ltd.Inventors: Ron Paz, Yaniv Damtov, Leonid Krasovitsky, Ohad Goldbart, Simon Litsyn, Daniel Aronov
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Patent number: 10586977Abstract: Electrodes, production methods and mono-cell batteries are provided, which comprise active material particles embedded in electrically conductive metallic porous structure, dry-etched anode structures and battery structures with thick anodes and cathodes that have spatially uniform resistance. The metallic porous structure provides electric conductivity, a large volume that supports good ionic conductivity, that in turn reduces directional elongation of the particles during operation, and may enable reduction or removal of binders, conductive additives and/or current collectors to yield electrodes with higher structural stability, lower resistance, possibly higher energy density and longer cycling lifetime. Dry etching treatments may be used to reduce oxidized surfaces of the active material particles, thereby simplifying production methods and enhancing porosity and ionic conductivity of the electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2019Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: StoreDot Ltd.Inventors: Eran Sella, Ohad Goldbart, Daniel Aronov
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Patent number: 10367191Abstract: Improved anodes and cells are provided, which enable fast charging rates with enhanced safety due to much reduced probability of metallization of lithium on the anode, preventing dendrite growth and related risks of fire or explosion. Anodes and/or electrolytes have buffering zones for partly reducing and gradually introducing lithium ions into the anode for lithiation, to prevent lithium ion accumulation at the anode electrolyte interface and consequent metallization and dendrite growth. Various anode active materials and combinations, modifications through nanoparticles and a range of coatings which implement the improved anodes are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: StoreDot Ltd.Inventors: Doron Burshtain, Sergey Remizov, David Jacob, Nitzan Shadmi, Hani Farran, Leora Shapiro, Ohad Goldbart, Boris Brudnik, Carmit Ophir, Daniel Aronov
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Patent number: 10367193Abstract: Improved anodes and cells are provided, which enable fast charging rates with enhanced safety due to much reduced probability of metallization of lithium on the anode, preventing dendrite growth and related risks of fire or explosion. Anodes and/or electrolytes have buffering zones for partly reducing and gradually introducing lithium ions into the anode for lithiation, to prevent lithium ion accumulation at the anode electrolyte interface and consequent metallization and dendrite growth. Various anode active materials and combinations, modifications through nanoparticles and a range of coatings which implement the improved anodes are provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2019Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: StoreDot Ltd.Inventors: Doron Burshtain, Sergey Remizov, David Jacob, Nitzan Shadmi, Hani Farran, Leora Shapiro, Ohad Goldbart, Boris Brudnik, Carmit Ophir, Daniel Aronov
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Publication number: 20190148713Abstract: Improved anodes and cells are provided, which enable fast charging rates with enhanced safety due to much reduced probability of metallization of lithium on the anode, preventing dendrite growth and related risks of fire or explosion. Anodes and/or electrolytes have buffering zones for partly reducing and gradually introducing lithium ions into the anode for lithiation, to prevent lithium ion accumulation at the anode electrolyte interface and consequent metallization and dendrite growth. Various anode active materials and combinations, modifications through nanoparticles and a range of coatings which implement the improved anodes are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2019Publication date: May 16, 2019Applicant: STOREDOT LTD.Inventors: Doron BURSHTAIN, Sergey REMIZOV, David JACOB, Nitzan SHADMI, Hani FARRAN, Leora SHAPIRO, Ohad GOLDBART, Boris BRUDNIK, Carmit OPHIR, Daniel ARONOV
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Publication number: 20170294643Abstract: Improved anodes and cells are provided, which enable fast charging rates with enhanced safety due to much reduced probability of metallization of lithium on the anode, preventing dendrite growth and related risks of fire or explosion. Anodes and/or electrolytes have buffering zones for partly reducing and gradually introducing lithium ions into the anode for lithiation, to prevent lithium ion accumulation at the anode electrolyte interface and consequent metallization and dendrite growth. Various anode active materials and combinations, modifications through nanoparticles and a range of coatings which implement the improved anodes are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Doron BURSHTAIN, Sergey Remizov, David Jacob, Nitzan Shadmi, Hani Farran, Leora Shapiro, Ohad Goldbart, Boris Brudnik, Carmit Ophir, Daniel Aronov