Patents by Inventor Tom Kinney

Tom Kinney 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).

  • ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20230344015
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Hari P. Nayar, Alex Vai, Tom Kinney, Sean Theriault, Garrett Lau
  • ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20230282892
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Hari Nayar, Alex Vai, Tom Kinney, Sean Theriault, Garrett Lau
  • ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20220393254
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Hari P. Nayar, Alex T. Vai, Tom Kinney, Sean Theriault, Garrett Lau, Zachary T. Modest, Stephanie L. Golmon
  • ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20220216527
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Hari P. Nayar, Alex T. Vai, Tom Kinney, Sean Theriault, Garrett Lau
  • ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20220209305
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Hari Nayar, Alex Vai, Tom Kinney, Sean Theriault, Garrett Lau
  • Electrochemical energy storage devices
    Patent number: 11196091
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: AMBRI INC.
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Hari Nayar, Alex Vai, Tom Kinney, Sean Theriault, Garrett Lau
  • ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20210376394
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Hari P. Nayar, Alex Vai, Tom Kinney, Sean Theriault, Garrett Lau
  • ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20210043982
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Hari Nayar, Alex Vai, Tom Kinney, Sean Theriault, Garrett Lau
  • ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20200287247
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Hari Nayar, Alex Vai, Tom Kinney, Sean Theriault, Garrett Lau
  • ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20200076006
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Hari P. Nayar, Alex T. Vai, Tom Kinney, Sean Theriault, Garrett Lau, Zachary T. Modest, Stephanie L. Golmon
  • Electrochemical energy storage devices
    Patent number: 10541451
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: AMBRI INC.
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Hari Nayar, Alex Vai, Tom Kinney, Sean Theriault, Garrett Lau
  • ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20180097259
    Abstract: Provided herein are energy storage devices. In some cases, the energy storage devices are capable of being transported on a vehicle and storing a large amount of energy. An energy storage device is provided comprising at least one liquid metal electrode, an energy storage capacity of at least about 1 MWh and a response time less than or equal to about 100 milliseconds (ms).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Hari Nayar, Alex Vai, Tom Kinney, Sean Theriault, Garrett Lau
  • Electrochemical energy storage devices
    Patent number: 9728814
    Abstract: Pressure relief mechanisms can provide an outlet for cathode pressure buildup during battery operation. Mechanical cathode modifications can control cathode interfaces during battery operation. Pressure relief mechanisms and mechanical modifications can be utilized to improve performance, longevity and/or to prevent failure of batteries, such as during cycling of liquid metal batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: AMBRI INC.
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Alex T. Vai, Tom Kinney, Sean Theriault, Garrett Lau
  • Electrochemical energy storage devices
    Patent number: 9520618
    Abstract: Pressure relief mechanisms can provide an outlet for cathode pressure buildup during battery operation. Mechanical cathode modifications can control cathode interfaces during battery operation. Pressure relief mechanisms and mechanical modifications can be utilized to improve performance, longevity and/or to prevent failure of batteries, such as during cycling of liquid metal batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Ambri Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Alex T. Vai, Tom Kinney, Sean Theriault, Garrett Lau
  • ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20150132628
    Abstract: Pressure relief mechanisms can provide an outlet for cathode pressure buildup during battery operation. Mechanical cathode modifications can control cathode interfaces during battery operation. Pressure relief mechanisms and mechanical modifications can be utilized to improve performance, longevity and/or to prevent failure of batteries, such as during cycling of liquid metal batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Alex Vai, Tom Kinney, Sean Theriault, Garrett Lau
  • ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20150004455
    Abstract: Pressure relief mechanisms can provide an outlet for cathode pressure buildup during battery operation. Mechanical cathode modifications can control cathode interfaces during battery operation. Pressure relief mechanisms and mechanical modifications can be utilized to improve performance, longevity and/or to prevent failure of batteries, such as during cycling of liquid metal batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: Ambri Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Bradwell, Alex T. Vai, Tom Kinney, Sean Theriault, Garrett Lau