Patents by Inventor Robert Ellis

Robert Ellis 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).

  • Rechargeable Battery with Elastically Compliant Housing
    Publication number: 20180151856
    Abstract: A rechargeable battery with elastically compliant housing includes a housing and at least one battery cell. The housing includes a pair of substantially rigid end plates and an elastically compliant structure joining the end plates so that the end plates are oriented in respective planes that are substantially parallel to each other and define a gap there between. Each battery cell is contained in the housing in the gap between the end plates and includes an anode, a cathode, and a separator between the anode and the cathode. The elastically compliant structure joins the end plates and includes an elastic component that exhibits elastic expansion greater than 3% along an axis orthogonal to the planes in which the end plates are oriented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2017
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Applicant: Pellion Technologies
    Inventors: Christopher Fischer, Thomas Gillooly, David Eaglesham, Robert Ellis Doe
  • Multi-die rolling status mode for non-volatile storage
    Patent number: 9959078
    Abstract: Systems and methods for increasing performance and reducing power consumption of a non-volatile memory system while the system acquires status information from a plurality of memory die are described. The non-volatile memory system may include a plurality of memory die and a system controller for controlling operations performed by each memory die of the plurality of memory die (e.g., read operations, write operations, or erase operations). The system controller may transmit or broadcast a first status command to each memory die of the plurality of memory die and in response simultaneously or concurrently receive one or more sets of status information from each memory die of the plurality of memory die. The status information may include ready/busy status information (e.g., indicating that a memory die is able to receive new data), programming loop count information, and erase loop count information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Grishma Shah, Jack Frayer, Aaron Olbrich, Chang Siau, Vidyabhushan Mohan, Gopinath Balakrishnan, Robert Ellis
  • MULTI-ELECTRODE ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180114972
    Abstract: A multi-electrode device that includes an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, and a gate electrode situated between the anode and cathode, and having an electrolyte. The multi-electrode device can be a secondary (rechargeable) electrochemical cell. The gate electrode is permeable to at least one mobile species which is redox-active at at least one of the anode and cathode. The gate electrode has a resistance that is lower than that of a conductive non-uniform morphological feature that could be grown on the anode. The gate electrode provides the ability to avoid, recognize, and remove the presence of such non-uniform morphological features, and provides an electrical electrode that can be used to remove such non-uniform morphological features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Ellis Doe, David J. Eaglesham, Christopher C. Fischer, Matthew J. Trahan, Craig M. Downie
  • MULTI-ELECTRODE ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180114971
    Abstract: A multi-electrode device that includes an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, and a gate electrode situated between the anode and cathode, and having an electrolyte. The multi-electrode device can be a secondary (rechargeable) electrochemical cell. The gate electrode is permeable to at least one mobile species which is redox-active at at least one of the anode and cathode. The gate electrode has a resistance that is lower than that of a conductive non-uniform morphological feature that could be grown on the anode. The gate electrode provides the ability to avoid, recognize, and remove the presence of such non-uniform morphological features, and provides an electrical electrode that can be used to remove such non-uniform morphological features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: David J. Eaglesham, Robert Ellis Doe, Christopher C. Fischer, Craig M. Downie, Matthew J. Trahan
  • ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180102532
    Abstract: A secondary cell comprising a positive cathode electrode of capacity P (mAh) in communication with a liquid or gel electrolyte; an negative anode electrode of capacity N (mAh) in communication with the electrolyte; and a separator permeable to at least one mobile species which is redox-active at least one of the anode and the cathode; designed and constructed such that the anode capacity N is smaller than that of the cathode capacity P, hence N/P<0.9.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher Carl Fischer, Robert Ellis Doe, David Eaglesham, Matthew Joseph Trahan, Andrew Gmitter
  • ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180102531
    Abstract: A secondary cell comprising a positive cathode electrode of capacity P (mAh) in communication with a liquid or gel electrolyte; an negative anode electrode of capacity N (mAh) in communication with the electrolyte; and a separator permeable to at least one mobile species which is redox-active at least one of the anode and the cathode; designed and constructed such that the anode capacity N is smaller than that of the cathode capacity P, hence N/P<0.9.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher Carl Fischer, Robert Ellis Doe, David Eaglesham, Matthew Joseph Trahan, Andrew Gmitter
  • ADDITIVE CONTAINING ELECTROLYTES FOR HIGH ENERGY RECHARGEABLE METAL ANODE BATTERIES
    Publication number: 20180048025
    Abstract: Electrolytes for use in commercially viable, rechargeable lithium metal batteries are described. The electrolytes contain one or more lithium salts, one or more organic solvents, and one or more additives. The electrolytes allow for reversible deposition and dissolution of lithium metal. Specific additives or additive combinations dramatically improved cycle life, decrease cell swelling, and/or lower cell impedance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: Pellion Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Jilek, Robert Ellis Doe, David Eaglesham, Andrew J. Gmitter, Jocelyn M. Newhouse, Matthew Trahan
  • ADDITIVE CONTAINING ELECTROLYTES FOR HIGH ENERGY RECHARGEABLE METAL ANODE BATTERIES
    Publication number: 20180048017
    Abstract: Electrolytes for use in commercially viable, rechargeable lithium metal batteries are described. The electrolytes contain one or more lithium salts, one or more organic solvents, and one or more additives. The electrolytes allow for reversible deposition and dissolution of lithium metal. Specific additives or additive combinations dramatically improved cycle life, decrease cell swelling, and/or lower cell impedance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: Pellion Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Jilek, Robert Ellis Doe, David Eaglesham, Andrew J. Gmitter, Jocelyn M. Newhouse, Matthew Trahan
  • Electrochemical cell and method of making the same
    Patent number: 9887415
    Abstract: A secondary cell comprising a positive cathode electrode of capacity P (mAh) in communication with a liquid or gel electrolyte; an negative anode electrode of capacity N (mAh) in communication with the electrolyte; and a separator permeable to at least one mobile species which is redox-active at least one of the anode and the cathode; designed and constructed such that the anode capacity N is smaller than that of the cathode capacity P, hence N/P<0.9.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: PELLION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Carl Fischer, Robert Ellis Doe, David Eaglesham, Matthew Joseph Trahan, Andrew Gmitter
  • Multi-electrode electrochemical cell and method of making the same
    Patent number: 9882196
    Abstract: A multi-electrode device that includes an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, and a gate electrode situated between the anode and cathode, and having an electrolyte. The multi-electrode device can be a secondary (rechargeable) electrochemical cell. The gate electrode is permeable to at least one mobile species which is redox-active at at least one of the anode and cathode. The gate electrode has a resistance that is lower than that of a conductive non-uniform morphological feature that could be grown on the anode. The gate electrode provides the ability to avoid, recognize, and remove the presence of such non-uniform morphological features, and provides an electrical electrode that can be used to remove such non-uniform morphological features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: PELLION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: David J. Eaglesham, Robert Ellis Doe, Christopher C. Fischer, Craig M. Downie, Matthew J. Trahan
  • Non-aqueous electrolyte for rechargeable magnesium ion cell
    Patent number: 9752245
    Abstract: A non-aqueous Magnesium electrolyte comprising: (a) at least one organic solvent; (b) at least one electrolytically active, soluble, inorganic Magnesium (Mg) salt complex represented by the formula: MgaZbXc wherein a, b, and c are selected to maintain neutral charge of the molecule, and Z and X are selected such that Z and X form a Lewis Acid, and 1?a?10, 1?b?5, and 2?c?30. Further Z is selected from a group consisting of aluminum, boron, phosphorus, titanium, iron, and antimony; X is selected from the group consisting of I, Br, Cl, F and mixtures thereof. Rechargeable, high energy density Magnesium cells containing an cathode, an Mg metal anode, and an electrolyte of the above-described type are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: PELLION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Ellis Doe, Ruoban Han, Yossef Gofer, Doron Aurbach, Nir Pour, Evgeny Sterenberg
  • MOBILE DIAGNOSTICS LABORATORY, COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20170206329
    Abstract: A mobile laboratory for screening patients using blood testing is provided. The mobile laboratory includes: a cell analyzer platform for testing of blood samples; a computer for receiving and analyzing data from the cell analyzer platform related to the tested blood samples; and a communication device, in communication with the computer, for transmitting data related to the tested blood samples from the computer to a third party.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Renold Julius Capocasale, Robert Ellis Hilliard, Julie Ann Bick
  • Safety blood collection assembly with indicator
    Patent number: 9687184
    Abstract: A needle assembly is disclosed. The needle assembly includes a housing having a flash chamber, and having a distal end and a proximal end engageable with a specimen collection container. The assembly includes a cannula having a patient end, a non-patient end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining a cannula interior. The patient end of the cannula projects at least partially from the distal end of the housing, and the cannula interior is in fluid communication with the flash chamber. The assembly further includes a shield restrainably engaged with a portion of the housing and axially transitionable over the patient cannula from a retracted position in which the patient end is exposed, to an extended position in which the patient end is shielded by at least a portion of the shield, wherein at least a portion of the flash chamber is visible in the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Jamieson Crawford, Robert Ellis, Bradley M. Wilkinson, Benjamin Bartfeld, C. Mark Newby, Chee Leong Alvin Tan, Jon Moh, Stanley Sim, Neville Yu Leng Chia
  • Garments for men
    Patent number: 9687030
    Abstract: Next-to-skin garments for men include an internal stretch panel. An opening in the stretch panel receives a wearer's external genitalia. A three-dimensional pouch is defined between the stretch panel and a front portion of the body of the garment. Embodiments provide garments such as undershorts, boarding shorts, and athletic shorts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: 0912139 B.C. LTD.
    Inventors: Dustin Bigney, Shawn Robert Ellis
  • ARTICLES COMPRISING ISOSORBIDE AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20170073461
    Abstract: The invention is generally directed to sports bottles and other articles produced by blow molding from polymeric materials containing isosorbide having glass transition temperatures ranging from 90° C. to 130° C., as well as to processes for producing them. These articles can be exposed to water at high tempeatures and can be produced by using a suitable combination of a stretch ratio of less than 3× and a preform temperature at least 20° C. greater than the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the polymeric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Robert Ellis McCrary, Kaan Gunes
  • Articles comprising isosorbide and processes for their manufacture
    Patent number: 9517584
    Abstract: The invention is generally directed to sports bottles and other articles produced by blow molding from polymeric materials containing isosorbide having glass transition temperatures ranging from 90° C. to 130° C., as well as to processes for producing them. These articles can be exposed to water at high temperatures and can be produced by using a suitable combination of a stretch ratio of less than 3× and a preform temperature at least 20° C. greater than the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the polymeric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventor: Robert Ellis McCrary
  • Thermal cycling apparatus and method
    Patent number: 9428800
    Abstract: A system for holding at least one of sample and reagent for analysis. The system includes a pair of parallel covers, at least one of which is light transmissive, of which pair a light transmissive cover forms a top, and of which pair the other forms a bottom. A frame is disposed between the covers to define, in relation to the covers, an interior volume. The frame and the covers are associated with one another to form a case, the case being substantially tight to liquids. A microfluidic array is disposed in the interior volume. The array includes a sheet of material having a pair of opposed surfaces, a thickness, and a plurality of through-holes running through the thickness between the surfaces, the through-holes containing at least one of sample and reagent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: John Linton, Arrin Katz, Colin Brenan, Karl Yoder, Robert Hess, Leila Madrone, Robert Ellis, Tanya Kanigan, Kristine Friesen, Thomas Morrison, Javier Garcia
  • MULTI-DIE ROLLING STATUS MODE FOR NON-VOLATILE STORAGE
    Publication number: 20160224246
    Abstract: Systems and methods for increasing performance and reducing power consumption of a non-volatile memory system while the system acquires status information from a plurality of memory die are described. The non-volatile memory system may include a plurality of memory die and a system controller for controlling operations performed by each memory die of the plurality of memory die (e.g., read operations, write operations, or erase operations). The system controller may transmit or broadcast a first status command to each memory die of the plurality of memory die and in response simultaneously or concurrently receive one or more sets of status information from each memory die of the plurality of memory die. The status information may include ready/busy status information (e.g., indicating that a memory die is able to receive new data), programming loop count information, and erase loop count information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Grishma Shah, Jack Frayer, Aaron Olbrich, Chang Siau, Vidyabhushan Mohan, Gopinath Balakrishnan, Robert Ellis
  • Layered materials with improved magnesium intercalation for rechargeable magnesium ion cells
    Patent number: 9401528
    Abstract: Electrochemical devices which incorporate cathode materials that include layered crystalline compounds for which a structural modification has been achieved which increases the diffusion rate of multi-valent ions into and out of the cathode materials. Examples in which the layer spacing of the layered electrode materials is modified to have a specific spacing range such that the spacing is optimal for diffusion of magnesium ions are presented. An electrochemical cell comprised of a positive intercalation electrode, a negative metal electrode, and a separator impregnated with a nonaqueous electrolyte solution containing multi-valent ions and arranged between the positive electrode and the negative electrode active material is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: PELLION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Ellis Doe, Craig Michael Downie, Christopher Fischer, George Hamilton Lane, Dane Morgan, Josh Nevin, Gerbrand Ceder, Kristin Aslaug Persson, David Eaglesham
  • Process for producing molecular sieve materials
    Patent number: 9387465
    Abstract: In a process for producing a molecular sieve material, water, at least one source of an oxide of a tetravalent and/or a trivalent element and at least one structure directing agent are mixed in a plough shear mixer/dryer/reactor equipped with a mixer having a Froude number of at least 1, to produce a molecular sieve synthesis mixture having a solids content of at least about 20 wt %. The molecular sieve synthesis mixture is heated in said reactor while agitating said mixture with said mixer to form crystals of said molecular sieve material and said molecular sieve crystals are subsequently recovered from said reactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Wenyih Frank Lai, Robert Ellis Kay, Stephen J. McCarthy