Patents by Inventor Richard L. Swisher

Richard L. Swisher 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).

  • Publication number: 20230420634
    Abstract: Methods for making solid-state laminate electrode assemblies include methods of forming a solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) by ion implanting nitrogen and/or phosphorous into the glass surface by ion implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Steven J. Visco, Vitaliy Nimon, Yevgeniy S. Nimon, Bruce D. Katz, Richard L. Swisher
  • Patent number: 11817569
    Abstract: Methods for making solid-state laminate electrode assemblies include methods of forming a solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) by ion implanting nitrogen and/or phosphorous into the glass surface by ion implantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: PolyPlus Battery Company
    Inventors: Steven J. Visco, Vitaliy Nimon, Yevgeniy S. Nimon, Bruce D. Katz, Richard L. Swisher
  • Publication number: 20230098257
    Abstract: Methods for making solid-state laminate electrode assemblies include methods of forming a solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) by ion implanting nitrogen and/or phosphorous into the glass surface by ion implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Steven J. Visco, Vitaliy Nimon, Yevgeniy S. Nimon, Bruce D. Katz, Richard L. Swisher
  • Patent number: 11444270
    Abstract: Methods for making solid-state laminate electrode assemblies include methods of forming a solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) by ion implanting nitrogen and/or phosphorous into the glass surface by ion implantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: POLYPLUS BATTERY COMPANY
    Inventors: Steven J. Visco, Vitaliy Nimon, Yevgeniy S. Nimon, Bruce D. Katz, Richard L. Swisher
  • Publication number: 20210126236
    Abstract: Methods for making solid-state laminate electrode assemblies include methods of forming a solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) by ion implanting nitrogen and/or phosphorous into the glass surface by ion implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Applicant: PolyPlus Battery Company
    Inventors: Steven J. Visco, Vitaliy Nimon, Yevgeniy S. Nimon, Bruce D. Katz, Richard L. Swisher
  • Patent number: 10868293
    Abstract: Methods for making solid-state laminate electrode assemblies include methods of forming a solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) by ion implanting nitrogen and/or phosphorous into the glass surface by ion implantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: POLYPLUS BATTERY COMPANY
    Inventors: Steven J. Visco, Vitaliy Nimon, Yevgeniy S. Nimon, Bruce D. Katz, Richard L. Swisher
  • Patent number: 10862171
    Abstract: Methods for making solid-state laminate electrode assemblies include methods to prevent devitrifying and damaging a lithium ion conducting sulfide glass substrate during thermal evaporation of lithium metal, as well as methods for making thin extruded lithium metal foils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: POLYPLUS BATTERY COMPANY
    Inventors: Steven J. Visco, Vitaliy Nimon, Yevgeniy S. Nimon, Bruce D. Katz, Richard L. Swisher
  • Publication number: 20200127275
    Abstract: Methods for making solid-state laminate electrode assemblies include methods of forming a solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) by ion implanting nitrogen and/or phosphorous into the glass surface by ion implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Steven J. Visco, Vitaliy Nimon, Yevgeniy S. Nimon, Bruce D. Katz, Richard L. Swisher
  • Publication number: 20190237810
    Abstract: Methods for making solid-state laminate electrode assemblies include methods to prevent devitrifying and damaging a lithium ion conducting sulfide glass substrate during thermal evaporation of lithium metal, as well as methods for making thin extruded lithium metal foils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: PolyPlus Battery Company
    Inventors: Steven J. Visco, Vitaliy Nimon, Yevgeniy S. Nimon, Bruce D. Katz, Richard L. Swisher
  • Patent number: 6060175
    Abstract: A flexible metal-film laminate can comprise a layered film structure having a metal layer securely bonded to a film layer. The laminate contains a unique metal-oxide attachment structure between the film and metal layer comprising randomly distributed regions of metal-oxide. After the metal/metal-oxide layer, a chromium metal or chromium alloy layer is formed before subsequent layers of copper, gold, etc. The peel strength of such a laminate is significantly improved over prior laminates and is resistant to peel strength reduction due to environmental stress. The preferred metal-film laminates made with polyester or polyimide can be used in the manufacture of high-quality, low cost, flexible printed circuit boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Sheldahl, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard L. Swisher
  • Patent number: 5480730
    Abstract: A flexible metal-film laminate can comprise a layered film structure having a metal layer securely bonded to a film layer. The laminate contains a unique metal-oxide attachment structure between the film and metal layer comprising randomly distributed regions of metal-oxide. The peel strength of such a laminate is significantly improved over prior laminates and is resistant to peel strength reduction due to environmental stress. The preferred metal-film laminates made with polyester or polyimide can be used in the manufacture of high-quality, low cost, flexible printed circuit boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Assignee: Sheldahl, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard L. Swisher
  • Patent number: 5364707
    Abstract: A flexible metal-film laminate can comprise a layered film structure having a metal layer securely bonded to a film layer. The laminate contains a unique metal-oxide attachment structure between the film and metal layer comprising randomly distributed regions of metal-oxide. The peel strength of such a laminate is significantly improved over prior laminates and is resistant to peel strength reduction due to environmental stress. The preferred metal-film laminates made with polyester or polyimide can be used in the manufacture of high-quality, low cost, flexible printed circuit boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Sheldahl, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard L. Swisher
  • Patent number: 5137791
    Abstract: A flexible metal-film laminate can comprise a layered film structure having a metal layer securely bonded to a film layer. The laminate contains a unique metal-oxide attachment structure between the film and metal layer comprising randomly distributed regions of metal-oxide. The peel strength of such a laminate is significantly improved over prior laminates and is resistant to peel strength reduction due to environmental stress. The preferred metal-film laminates made with polyester or polyimide can be used in the manufacture of high-quality, low cost, flexible printed circuit boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: Sheldahl Inc.
    Inventor: Richard L. Swisher
  • Patent number: 5112462
    Abstract: A flexible metal-film laminate can comprise a layered film structure having a metal layer securely bonded to a film layer. The laminate contains a unique metal-oxide attachment structure between the film and metal layer comprising randomly distributed regions of metal-oxide. The peel strength of such a laminate is significantly improved over prior laminates and is resistant to peel strength reduction due to environmental stress. The preferred metal-film laminates made with polyester or polyimide can be used in the manufacture of high-quality, low cost, flexible printed circuit boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1992
    Assignee: Sheldahl Inc.
    Inventor: Richard L. Swisher