Patents by Inventor Scott Mullin

Scott Mullin 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).

  • Patent number: 11745208
    Abstract: A sprinkler extension device is disclosed to adjust a height of an existing pop-up sprinkler installed in the ground. An example sprinkler extension device includes an extension riser configured to mate on a first end to a sprinkler riser. The extension riser is further configured to mate on a second end to a spray cap of the existing pop-up sprinkler installed in the ground. The example sprinkler extension device also includes an extension coupling configured to mate on a first end to a sprinkler housing. The extension coupling is further configured to mate on a second end to a sprinkler head of the existing pop-up sprinkler installed in the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Inventor: Scott Mullin
  • Publication number: 20210252545
    Abstract: A sprinkler extension device is disclosed to adjust a height of an existing pop-up sprinkler installed in the ground. An example sprinkler extension device includes an extension riser configured to mate on a first end to a sprinkler riser. The extension riser is further configured to mate on a second end to a spray cap of the existing pop-up sprinkler installed in the ground. The example sprinkler extension device also includes an extension coupling configured to mate on a first end to a sprinkler housing. The extension coupling is further configured to mate on a second end to a sprinkler head of the existing pop-up sprinkler installed in the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventor: Scott Mullin
  • Patent number: 8703310
    Abstract: A polymer that combines high ionic conductivity with the structural properties required for Li electrode stability is useful as a solid phase electrolyte for high energy density, high cycle life batteries that do not suffer from failures due to side reactions and dendrite growth on the Li electrodes, and other potential applications. The polymer electrolyte includes a linear block copolymer having a conductive linear polymer block with a molecular weight of at least 5000 Daltons, a structural linear polymer block with an elastic modulus in excess of 1×107 Pa and an ionic conductivity of at least 1×10?5 Scm?1. The electrolyte is made under dry conditions to achieve the noted characteristics. In another aspect, the electrolyte exhibits a conductivity drop when the temperature of electrolyte increases over a threshold temperature, thereby providing a shutoff mechanism for preventing thermal runaway in lithium battery cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: The Regents of The University of California
    Inventors: Scott Mullin, Ashoutosh Panday, Nitash Pervez Balsara, Mohit Singh, Hany Basam Eitouni, Enrique Daniel Gomez
  • Publication number: 20140008949
    Abstract: A portable seat cover that retains a user's thermal energy, and reemits the thermal energy back to the user to negate the need for a thermal energy source. The seat cover overlays an outdoor chair or bench through a pair of flaps that join together. The seat cover include a panel of insulation that has sufficient heat capacity to retain the user's thermal energy, and reemit the thermal energy from the thermal cover back onto the user. The insulation positions inside an external cover, and is comprised of two layers of double bubble polyethylene sandwiched between a metalized aluminum film. The insulation may include an aluminum lightweight, space age design that integrates closed cell foam and reflective technology with a protective poly coating within multiple thin layers. The seat cover is rolled up into a cylindrical shape with elastic bands that attach to the ends of the seat cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Laurie Mullin, Scott Mullin
  • Publication number: 20130130069
    Abstract: A polymer that combines high ionic conductivity with the structural properties required for Li electrode stability is useful as a solid phase electrolyte for high energy density, high cycle life batteries that do not suffer from failures due to side reactions and dendrite growth on the Li electrodes, and other potential applications. The polymer electrolyte includes a linear block copolymer having a conductive linear polymer block with a molecular weight of at least 5000 Daltons, a structural linear polymer block with an elastic modulus in excess of 1×107 Pa and an ionic conductivity of at least 1×10?5 Scm?1. The electrolyte is made under dry conditions to achieve the noted characteristics. In another aspect, the electrolyte exhibits a conductivity drop when the temperature of electrolyte increases over a threshold temperature, thereby providing a shutoff mechanism for preventing thermal runaway in lithium battery cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Scott Mullin, Ashoutosh Panday, Nitash Pervez Balsara, Mohit Singh, Hany Basam Eitouni, Enrique Daniel Gomez
  • Publication number: 20090104523
    Abstract: A polymer that combines high ionic conductivity with the structural properties required for Li electrode stability is useful as a solid phase electrolyte for high energy density, high cycle life batteries that do not suffer from failures due to side reactions and dendrite growth on the Li electrodes, and other potential applications. The polymer electrolyte includes a linear block copolymer having a conductive linear polymer block with a molecular weight of at least 5000 Daltons, a structural linear polymer block with an elastic modulus in excess of 1×107 Pa and an ionic conductivity of at least 1×10?5 Scm?1. The electrolyte is made under dry conditions to achieve the noted characteristics. In another aspect, the electrolyte exhibits a conductivity drop when the temperature of electrolyte increases over a threshold temperature, thereby providing a shutoff mechanism for preventing thermal runaway in lithium battery cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Scott Mullin, Ashoutosh Panday, Nitash Pervez Balsara, Mohit Singh, Hany Basam Eitouni, Enrique Daniel Gomez