Patents by Inventor Steven Crouch-Baker
Steven Crouch-Baker 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: 10246785Abstract: Fluidized-bed reactors for producing alane are provided herein. An exemplary process includes inducing an electrical potential difference in an electrolyte solution to produce an anolyte solution that includes an alane adduct, wherein an electrical potential difference is generated between anode aluminum particles and a cathode, the electrolyte solution including an alkali metal hydride dissolved in a solvent, the anode aluminum particles and cathode being separated by a diaphragm.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2016Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Ardica Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven Crouch-Baker, Mark A. Petrie, David Stout, Francis Tanzella
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Patent number: 10150328Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to payment cards and methods for making payment cards. In one embodiment, a card comprises a first layer and a second layer adjacent to the first layer. The second layer comprises a plurality of particles comprising metal, and the plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the second layer. In another embodiment, a mixture is prepared comprising polymer and a plurality of particles comprising metal. The plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the mixture. The mixture is pressed and an outer layer is applied. The mixture and outer layer are then cut to form the card.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: Visa International Service AssociationInventors: Sonia Reed, Kenneth M. Sippola, William Alexander Thaw, Mustafa Top, William B. Bedwell, Steven Crouch-Baker, Francis Louis Tanzella, Esperanza Alvarez, John Stephens Stotts
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Publication number: 20180072089Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to payment cards and methods for making payment cards. In one embodiment, a card comprises a first layer and a second layer adjacent to the first layer. The second layer comprises a plurality of particles comprising metal, and the plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the second layer. In another embodiment, a mixture is prepared comprising polymer and a plurality of particles comprising metal. The plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the mixture. The mixture is pressed and an outer layer is applied. The mixture and outer layer are then cut to form the card.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: Sonia Reed, Kenneth M. Sippola, William Alexander Thaw, Mustafa Top, William B. Bedwell, Steven Crouch-Baker, Francis Louis Tanzella, Esperanza Alvarez, John Stephens Stotts
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Patent number: 9858517Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to payment cards and methods for making payment cards. In one embodiment, a card comprises a first layer and a second layer adjacent to the first layer. The second layer comprises a plurality of particles comprising metal, and the plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the second layer. In another embodiment, a mixture is prepared comprising polymer and a plurality of particles comprising metal. The plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the mixture. The mixture is pressed and an outer layer is applied. The mixture and outer layer are then cut to form the card.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2015Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Visa International Service AssociationInventors: Sonia Reed, Kenneth M. Sippola, William Thaw, Mustafa Top, William B. Bedwell, Steven Crouch-Baker, Francis Louis Tanzella, Esperanza Alvarez, John Stephens Stotts
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Publication number: 20160115602Abstract: Fluidized-bed reactors for producing alane are provided herein. An exemplary process includes inducing an electrical potential difference in an electrolyte solution to produce an anolyte solution that includes an alane adduct, wherein an electrical potential difference is generated between anode aluminum particles and a cathode, the electrolyte solution including an alkali metal hydride dissolved in a solvent, the anode aluminum particles and cathode being separated by a diaphragm.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2016Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Steven Crouch-Baker, Mark A. Petrie, David Stout, Francis Tanzella
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Patent number: 9228267Abstract: Fluidized-bed reactors for producing alane are provided herein. An exemplary process includes inducing a negative electrical potential in an electrolyte solution to produce an anolyte solution that includes an alane adduct, wherein the negative electrical potential is generated between anode aluminum particles and cathode aluminum particles, the electrolyte solution including sodium aluminum hydride dissolved in a solvent, the anode aluminum particles and cathode aluminum particles being separated by a diaphragm.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2012Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Ardica Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Steven Crouch-Baker
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Publication number: 20150248601Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to payment cards and methods for making payment cards. In one embodiment, a card comprises a first layer and a second layer adjacent to the first layer. The second layer comprises a plurality of particles comprising metal, and the plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the second layer. In another embodiment, a mixture is prepared comprising polymer and a plurality of particles comprising metal. The plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the mixture. The mixture is pressed and an outer layer is applied. The mixture and outer layer are then cut to form the card.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2015Publication date: September 3, 2015Inventors: Sonia Reed, Kenneth M. Sippola, William Thaw, Mustafa Top, William B. Bedwell, Steven Crouch-Baker, Francis Louis Tanzella, Esperanza Alvarez, John Stephens Stotts
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Patent number: 9058548Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to payment cards and methods for making payment cards. In one embodiment, a card comprises a first layer and a second layer adjacent to the first layer. The second layer comprises a plurality of particles comprising metal, and the plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the second layer. In another embodiment, a mixture is prepared comprising polymer and a plurality of particles comprising metal. The plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the mixture. The mixture is pressed and an outer layer is applied. The mixture and outer layer are then cut to form the card.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2014Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Visa International Service AssociationInventors: Sonia Reed, Kenneth M. Sippola, William Thaw, Mustafa Top, William B. Bedwell, Steven Crouch-Baker, Francis Louis Tanzella, Esperanza Alvarez, John Stephens Stotts
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Patent number: 8920986Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates generally to a system for providing a flow through battery cell and uses thereof. In one embodiment, the flow through battery cell includes an inlet for receiving a flow of water, a solid oxidizer coupled to the inlet for reacting with the flow of water to generate a catholyte, wherein the solid oxidizer comprises at least one of: an organic halamine, a succinimide or a hypochlorite salt, a galvanic module coupled to the solid oxidizer for receiving the catholyte and generating one or more effluents and an outlet for releasing the one or more effluents.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: SRI InternationalInventors: Andres M. Cardenas-Valencia, Lori Adornato, Robert T. Short, Larry C. Langebrake, Steven Crouch-Baker
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Publication number: 20140312122Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to payment cards and methods for making payment cards. In one embodiment, a card comprises a first layer and a second layer adjacent to the first layer. The second layer comprises a plurality of particles comprising metal, and the plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the second layer. In another embodiment, a mixture is prepared comprising polymer and a plurality of particles comprising metal. The plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the mixture. The mixture is pressed and an outer layer is applied. The mixture and outer layer are then cut to form the card.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Sonia Reed, Kenneth M. Sippola, William Thaw, Mustafa Top, William B. Bedwell, Steven Crouch-Baker, Francis Louis Tanzella, Esperanza Alvarez, John Stephens Stotts
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Patent number: 8807437Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to payment cards and methods for making payment cards. In one embodiment, a card comprises a first layer and a second layer adjacent to the first layer. The second layer comprises a plurality of particles comprising metal, and the plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the second layer. In another embodiment, a mixture is prepared comprising polymer and a plurality of particles comprising metal. The plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the mixture. The mixture is pressed and an outer layer is applied. The mixture and outer layer are then cut to form the card.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Visa International Service AssociationInventors: Sonia Reed, Kenneth M. Sippola, William Thaw, Mustafa Top, Steven Crouch-Baker, Francis Louis Tanzella, Esperanza Alvarez, John Stephens Stotts, William B. Bedwell
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Publication number: 20130150265Abstract: The invention offers the ability to rapidly synthesize multiple chemical compounds, particularly polymers of varying sequences, in parallel on the surfaces of carrier beads. Tinvention involves attaching up-converting phosphors (UCP's) to beads to create up-converting phosphor-loaded beads (UCP-loaded beads) with unique spectral characteristics. Using a dynamic sorting architecture each bead is cataloged based on its spectral characteristics, assigned a compound or polymer to be synthesized, and subjected to multiple rounds of sorting by a flow cytometer, wherein each round sorts the bead to an appropriate bin for a selected chemical reaction, such as the attachment of a monomeric subunit of the polymer sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2011Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventors: Robert Balog, David E. Cooper, Steven Crouch-Baker, Alexander J. Hallock, Georgina Hum, Maheen Samad, Angel Sanjurjo
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Publication number: 20120223146Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to payment cards and methods for making payment cards. In one embodiment, a card comprises a first layer and a second layer adjacent to the first layer. The second layer comprises a plurality of particles comprising metal, and the plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the second layer. In another embodiment, a mixture is prepared comprising polymer and a plurality of particles comprising metal. The plurality of particles comprise at least about 15 volume % of the mixture. The mixture is pressed and an outer layer is applied. The mixture and outer layer are then cut to form the card.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Inventors: Sonia Reed, Kenneth M. Sippola, William Thaw, Mustafa Top, William B. Bedwell, Steven Crouch-Baker, Francis Louis Tanzella, Esperanza Alvarez, John Stephens Stotts
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Patent number: 8101310Abstract: An electrochemical cell is provided which has a liquid anode. Preferably the liquid anode comprises molten salt and a fuel, which preferably has a significant elemental carbon content. The supply of fuel is preferably continuously replenished in the anode. Where the fuel contains or pyrolizes to elemental carbon, the reaction C+2O2??CO2+4e? may occur at the anode. The electrochemical cell preferably has a solid electrolyte, which may be yttrium stabilized zirconia (YSZ). The electrolyte is connected to a solid or liquid cathode, which is given a supply of an oxidizer such as air. An ion such as O2? passes through the electrolyte. If O2? passes through the electrolyte from the anode to the cathode, a possible reaction at the cathode may be O2+4e??2O2?. The electrochemical cell of the invention is preferably operated as a fuel cell, consuming fuel and producing electrical current.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2005Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: SRI InternationalInventors: Alexander S. Lipilin, Iouri I. Balachov, Lawrence H. Dubois, Angel Sanjurjo, Michael C. McKubre, Steven Crouch-Baker, Marc D. Hornbostel, Francis Louis Tanzella
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Publication number: 20100216038Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention relates generally to a method and system for providing a flow through battery cell and uses thereof. In one embodiment, the flow through battery cell includes an inlet for receiving a flow of water, a solid oxidizer coupled to said inlet for reacting with said flow of water to generate a catholyte, wherein the solid oxidizer comprises at least one of: an organic halamine, a succinimide or a hypochlorite salt, a galvanic module coupled to the solid oxidizer for receiving the catholyte and generating one or more effluents and an outlet for releasing the one or more effluents.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Andres M. Cardenas-Valencia, Lori Adornato, Robert T. Short, Larry C. Langebrake, Steven Crouch-Baker
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Publication number: 20070269688Abstract: An electrochemical cell is provided which has a liquid anode. Preferably the liquid anode comprises molten salt and a fuel, which preferably has a significant elemental carbon content. The supply of fuel is preferably continuously replenished in the anode. Where the fuel contains or pyrolizes to elemental carbon, the reaction C+2O2??CO2+4e? may occur at the anode. The electrochemical cell preferably has a solid electrolyte, which may be yttrium stabilized zirconia (YSZ). The electrolyte is connected to a solid or liquid cathode, which is given a supply of an oxidizer such as air. An ion such as O2? passes through the electrolyte. If O2? passes through the electrolyte from the anode to the cathode, a possible reaction at the cathode may be O2+4e??2O2?. The electrochemical cell of the invention is preferably operated as a fuel cell, consuming fuel and producing electrical current.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2007Publication date: November 22, 2007Applicant: SRI InternationalInventors: Alexander Lipilin, Iouri Balachov, Lawrence Dubois, Angel Sanjurjo, Michael McKubre, Steven Crouch-Baker, Marc Hornbostel, Francis Tanzella
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Publication number: 20060019132Abstract: An electrochemical cell is provided which has a liquid anode. Preferably the liquid anode comprises molten salt and a fuel, which preferably has a significant elemental carbon content. The supply of fuel is preferably continuously replenished in the anode. Where the fuel contains or pyrolizes to elemental carbon, the reaction C+2O2??CO2+4e? may occur at the anode. The electrochemical cell preferably has a solid electrolyte, which may be yttrium stabilized zirconia (YSZ). The electrolyte is connected to a solid or liquid cathode, which is given a supply of an oxidizer such as air. An ion such as O2? passes through the electrolyte. If O2? passes through the electrolyte from the anode to the cathode, a possible reaction at the cathode may be O2+4e??2O2?. The electrochemical cell of the invention is preferably operated as a fuel cell, consuming fuel and producing electrical current.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2005Publication date: January 26, 2006Inventors: Alexander Lipilin, Iouri Balachov, Lawrence Dubois, Angel Sanjurjo, Michael McKubre, Steven Crouch-Baker, Marc Hornbostel, Francis Tanzclla