Patents by Inventor Robert Plivelich

Robert Plivelich 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).

  • Nickel-zinc flow battery
    Patent number: 9379373
    Abstract: A nickel-zinc battery includes a battery housing, a nickel oxide positive electrode supported in the battery housing, a metal substrate negative electrode supported in the battery housing, a spacer disposed between the positive and negative electrodes, an electrolyte contained within the battery housing and a means for circulating electrolyte in fluid communication with the housing for circulating the electrolyte between the positive and negative electrodes. The electrolyte contains zinc and the metal substrate is adapted for deposition of the zinc during charging of the battery. The spacer maintains the positive electrode in a spaced relationship apart from the negative electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
    Inventors: Sanjoy Banerjee, Yasumasa Ito, Martin Klein, Michael E. Nyce, Daniel Steingart, Robert Plivelich, Joshua Gallaway
  • Nickel-Zinc Flow Battery
    Publication number: 20130113431
    Abstract: A nickel-zinc battery includes a battery housing, a nickel oxide positive electrode supported in the battery housing, a metal substrate negative electrode supported in the battery housing, a spacer disposed between the positive and negative electrodes, an electrolyte contained within the battery housing and a means for circulating electrolyte in fluid communication with the housing for circulating the electrolyte between the positive and negative electrodes. The electrolyte contains zinc and the metal substrate is adapted for deposition of the zinc during charging of the battery. The spacer maintains the positive electrode in a spaced relationship apart from the negative electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: Research Foundation of the City University of New York
    Inventors: Sanjoy Banerjee, Yasumasa Ito, Martin Klein, Michael E. Nyce, Daniel Steingart, Robert Plivelich, Joshua Gallaway
  • Bipolar electrochemical battery of stacked wafer cells
    Patent number: 6887620
    Abstract: The bipolar electrochemical battery of the invention comprises: a stack of at least two electrochemical cells electrically arranged in series with the positive face of each cell contacting the negative face of an adjacent cell, wherein each of the cells comprises (a) a negative electrode; (b) a positive electrode; (c) a separator between the electrodes, wherein the separator includes an electrolyte; (d) a first electrically conductive lamination comprising a first inner metal layer and a first polymeric outer layer, said first polymeric outer layer having at least one perforation therein to expose the first inner metal layer, said first electrically conductive lamination being in electrical contact with the outer face of the negative electrode; and (e) a second electrically conductive lamination comprising a second inner metal layer and a second polymeric outer layer, said second polymeric outer layer having at least one perforation therein to expose the second inner metal layer, said second electrically c
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Electro Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin G. Klein, Paula Ralston, Robert Plivelich
  • Bipolar electrochemical battery of stacked wafer cells
    Publication number: 20030138691
    Abstract: The bipolar electrochemical battery of the invention comprises:
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: Martin G. Klein, Paula Ralston, Robert Plivelich
  • BIPOLAR ELECTROCHEMICAL BATTERY OF STACKED WAFER CELLS
    Publication number: 20030013015
    Abstract: The bipolar electrochemical battery of the invention comprises:
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: Martin G. Klein, Paula Ralston, Robert Plivelich
  • Bipolar electrochemical battery of stacked wafer cells
    Patent number: 6503658
    Abstract: The bipolar electrochemical battery of the invention comprises: a stack of at least two electrochemical cells electrically arranged in series with the positive face of each cell contacting the negative face of an adjacent cell, wherein each of the cells comprises (a) a negative electrode; (b) a positive electrode; (c) a separator between the electrodes, wherein the separator includes an electrolyte; (d) a first electrically conductive lamination comprising a first inner metal layer and a first polymeric outer layer, said first polymeric outer layer having at least one perforation therein to expose the first inner metal layer, said first electrically conductive lamination being in electrical contact with the outer face of the negative electrode; and (e) a second electrically conductive lamination comprising a second inner metal layer and a second polymeric outer layer, said second polymeric outer layer having at least one perforation therein to expose the second inner metal layer, said second electricall
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Electro Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin G. Klein, Paula Ralston, Robert Plivelich