Patents by Inventor William Eppley

William Eppley 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).

  • Publication number: 20110177401
    Abstract: Advanced lithium-air semi-fuel cell with non-aqueous electrolyte solution is provided, having higher energy density over the prior art cells, due to its protective, oxygen selective, permeable membrane of PTFE coated fiberglass cloth, placed over the cathode outer surface. Said membrane is flexible and protects the cell from moisture and evaporation of said electrolyte, which substantially minimizes parasitic losses of lithium and increases the cell efficiency and safety. The membrane may also have a layer of air-permeable adhesive added, facing said cathode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Owen Crowther, David Chua, William Eppley, Benjamin Meyer, Mark Salomon, Arthur Driedger, Michael Morgan
  • Patent number: 7842423
    Abstract: Lithium metal anode protection, and various semi-fuel cell constructions for use in deep, high pressure seawater or air media are provided. The described lithium semi-fuel cells achieve record high energy densities, due to the high energy density of lithium anode and the use of the cathode reactant from the surrounding media, which is not part of the cell weight, and the use of ultralight and flexible packaging materials. These features make the described semi-fuel cells the ideal choice for powering underwater and air vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: MaxPower, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Kowalczyk, William Eppley, Mark Salomon, David Chua, Benjamin Meyer
  • Publication number: 20080102358
    Abstract: Lithium metal anode protection, and various semi-fuel cell constructions for use in deep, high pressure seawater or air media are provided. The described lithium semi-fuel cells achieve record high energy densities, due to the high energy density of lithium anode and the use of the cathode reactant from the surrounding media, which is not part of the cell weight, and the use of ultralight and flexible packaging materials. These features make the described semi-fuel cells the ideal choice for powering underwater and air vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Ian Kowalczyk, William Eppley, Mark Salomon, David Chua, Benjamin Meyer