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1.

BATTERY CELL SUITABLE FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION OF DATA SIGNALS, THE BATTERY COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE CELL

      
Application Number 18893324
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-23
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Francescutto, Gianni
  • Lechenne, Alexandre

Abstract

A battery includes at least one battery cell (10, 10′), the cell including in a housing structure at least one slave cell management unit (BMS), and at least one communication unit (14) for wireless communication of data or parameter or measurement signals with a communication unit (24) of a master battery management unit (20). The cell includes combined means in a portion of a wall of the cell housing structure or forming part of an externally or internally configured plate disposed on a wall facing the cell communication unit (14) for enhancing or promoting good reception of radio frequency signals with the master battery management unit (20).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
  • H01M 50/121 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/124 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by the material having a layered structure
  • H01M 50/141 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings for protecting against damage caused by external factors for protecting against humidity

2.

CATHODE COMPRISING AN ELECTRONICALLY CONDUCTIVE REDOX POLYMER, AND METHOD TO PRODUCE SUCH A CATHODE

      
Application Number 18631676
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-10
First Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Buschor, Stephan

Abstract

A method for producing a cathode (1) for a battery cell, including: pre-treating a cathode active material (4) with a first covalent linker; reacting the pre-treated active material with a monomer in the presence of a solvent, thereby obtaining a cathode mixture; pre-treating a cathode current collector (2) with a second covalent linker; applying the cathode mixture to the pre-treated cathode current collector; heating the pre-treated cathode current to a temperature between 50° C. and 150° C. to remove the solvent and polymerize the monomer into an electronically conductive redox polymer (5), thereby obtaining the cathode (1); wherein the polymer (5) is covalently bonded to the cathode active material (4) and to the cathode current collector (2) through the first (6) and the second (7) covalent linker, respectively. Also a cathode (1) including a coated cathode current collector (2) and a battery cell including the cathode (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
  • H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates

3.

PARTICULATE MATERIAL FOR A COMPOSITE ELECTRODE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE PARTICULATE MATERIAL

      
Application Number 18578090
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-14
First Publication Date 2024-09-26
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Perego, Daniele
  • Tanaka, Shiro
  • Pitteloud, Cedric
  • Yamaji, Nana
  • Nishijima, Motoaki

Abstract

The present invention discloses a method for producing a particulate material for a composite electrode comprising ball milling of: an electrode active component comprising a transition metal M having a pristine oxidation state of 5+ and optionally 4+ and/or 3+; at least one second additional oxide selected from the group consisting of Li, Al, Cu, Fe, Cr, Mn, Sn, Mo, Ni, Sn, Ag, Ru or Ti and; a first lithium-comprising sulphide compound comprising an element X, X being P, Ge, Si or Sn, wherein an electronically conductive component is added to the electrode active component and the first lithium-comprising sulphide compound, thereby obtaining the particulate material. The present invention further discloses a particulate material obtained by the method, a composite cathode comprising the particulate material and a battery cell comprising the composite cathode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
  • H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
  • H01M 4/13 - Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulatorsProcesses of manufacture thereof
  • H01M 4/136 - Electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
  • H01M 4/48 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides
  • H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers

4.

CATHODE MATERIAL COMPRISING IRON HYDROXY FLUORIDE

      
Application Number EP2024054309
Publication Number 2024/179884
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-20
Publication Date 2024-09-06
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Baumgartner, Julian
  • Worle, Michael
  • Kravchyk, Kostiantyn
  • Kovalenko, Maksym
  • Guntlin, Christoph

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of producing a cathode active material, comprising at least partially dissolving iron fluoride trihydrate (IFH) in a polar solvent, thereby obtaining a solution; adding water to the solution, thereby precipitating a compound comprising pyrochlore iron hydroxy-fluoride hydrate (Pyr-IHFH); separating the precipitated compound from the solution; and heating the separated, precipitated compound to a temperature between 50 and 400 °C, thereby obtaining the cathode active material comprising pyrochlore iron hydroxy-fluoride (Pyr-IHF), wherein adding water to the solution converts IFH to Pyr-IHFH. The invention further relates to a cathode active material comprising Pyr-IHF, a cathode comprising the cathode active material and a battery comprising the cathode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C01G 49/00 - Compounds of iron
  • H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates

5.

BATTERY CELL

      
Application Number 18528191
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-04
First Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Mettan, Yoann

Abstract

A battery cell including a cathode current collector, a cathode, an anode current collector, optionally an anode, and a solid state electrolyte comprising a non-aqueous solvent, an aluminium-based halogenated compound AlXn and/or a polymeric form thereof, wherein X is a halogen atom and n is between 1 and 6, a metal salt of the alkali metal, the alkaline earth metal or the metal of Group Ib, Group IIb, or Group IIIa of the periodic table, and a bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide anion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
  • H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
  • H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
  • H01M 10/0585 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators having only flat construction elements, i.e. flat positive electrodes, flat negative electrodes and flat separators
  • H01M 50/531 - Electrode connections inside a battery casing

6.

SOLID STATE ELECTROLYTE FOR ANODE-FREE METAL BATTERY CELL

      
Application Number 18538559
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-13
First Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Mettan, Yoann

Abstract

A solid state electrolyte (SSE) for an anode-free metal battery cell, wherein the metal is an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal or a metal of Group Ib, Group IIb, or Group IIIa of the periodic table, the SSE comprising a non-aqueous solvent, a metal salt of the alkali metal, the alkaline earth metal or the metal of Group Ib, Group IIb, or Group IIIa of the periodic table, an aluminium-based halogenated compound AlXn, wherein X is a halogen atom and n is between 1 and 6, and a bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide anion. Also, a method of producing such a SSE comprising preparing a liquid precursor and exposing the liquid precursor to a temperature between 20° C. and 80° C. to solidify the liquid precursor, thereby obtaining the solid state electrolyte.

IPC Classes  ?

7.

LITHIUM METAL ANODE COMPRISING PROTECTIVE LAYER

      
Application Number EP2023087458
Publication Number 2024/133795
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-21
Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Gonzalez, José-Antonio
  • El Kazzi, Mario
  • Liu, Tian
  • Stefancic, Aleš
  • Carboni, Marco

Abstract

2322O and LiOH, wherein the first lithium metal anode protective layer (3) comprises a first halide of lithium. The present invention further relates to batteries comprising the lithium metal anode, and to methods of producing the lithium metal anode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
  • H01M 4/1395 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
  • H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

8.

LITHIUM METAL ANODE PROTECTIVE LAYER AND METHOD OF DEPOSITING SAME ON LITHIUM METAL ANODE

      
Application Number 18545314
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-19
First Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Gonzalez, Jose-Antonio

Abstract

A lithium metal anode protective layer (a single layer or multi layers) including one or more selected from the group consisting of a halide of lithium, such as lithium iodide and lithium fluoride, a lithium metal anode including an anode active layer including lithium metal and the lithium metal anode protective layer including one or more selected from the group consisting of lithium iodide and lithium fluoride, and a method of depositing a lithium metal anode protective layer (a single layer or multi layers) on a lithium metal anode, the method including providing a coating composition including one or more selected from the group consisting of lithium iodide and lithium fluoride on the lithium metal anode, and depositing the lithium metal anode protective layer including the coating composition on the lithium metal anode by conducting a thermal evaporation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries

9.

BIPOLAR SOLID STATE BATTERY CELLS

      
Application Number EP2023082352
Publication Number 2024/132320
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-20
Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Pfenninger, Reto

Abstract

The invention relates to a bipolar solid state battery cell comprising a plurality of electrochemical units, arranged in a stack so that adjacent electrochemical units share an electronic conductor, the plurality of stacked electrochemical units being arranged in series, and the bipolar solid state battery cell comprising: a cathode current collector; a first electrochemical unit comprising a first catholyte layer, a first solid state electrolyte, and a first electronic conductor; x second electrochemical units, individually comprising a second catholyte layer, a second solid state electrolyte, and a second electronic conductor, wherein x is between 0 and 8; a third electrochemical unit comprising a third catholyte layer and a third solid state electrolyte; an anode current collector; and an electrically insulating layer. The invention further relates to a bipolar solid state battery comprising a stack of at least two bipolar solid state battery cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/13 - Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulatorsProcesses of manufacture thereof
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials
  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
  • H01M 10/0585 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators having only flat construction elements, i.e. flat positive electrodes, flat negative electrodes and flat separators
  • H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
  • H01M 50/51 - Connection only in series
  • H01M 50/581 - Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current in response to temperature
  • H01M 50/595 - Tapes
  • H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

10.

ANODE-FREE BATTERY CELL

      
Application Number EP2023082418
Publication Number 2024/120812
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-20
Publication Date 2024-06-13
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Mettan, Yoann

Abstract

The present invention relates to an anode-free battery cell comprising a cathode, an electrolyte and an electronic conductor provided at the anode side of the battery cell, wherein the battery cell further comprises a high surface area substrate provided between the cathode and the electronic conductor, wherein at least a portion of a surface of the high surface area substrate contacts at least a portion of a surface of the electronic conductor, wherein the high surface area substrate (4) has a porosity of at least 40 % as measured by X-ray computed tomography, and wherein the high surface area substrate (4) comprises an organic compound and/or an inorganic compound comprising lithium lanthanum zirconium oxide and/or a silica polymorph. The present invention further relates to an anode-free battery comprising a stack of between 2 and 20 inventive anode-free battery cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
  • H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

11.

ULTRAFAST HIGH-TEMPERATURE SINTERING APPARATUS

      
Application Number EP2023077278
Publication Number 2024/074470
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-02
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Pfenninger, Reto
  • Kravchyk, Kostiantyn
  • Dubey, Romain Jean-Christophe
  • Kovalenko, Maksym
  • Perego, Daniele
  • Scheifele, Werner
  • De Los Cobos, Olivia

Abstract

The present invention relates to an ultrafast high-temperature sintering apparatus comprising a first and a second carbon-comprising thermally conductive substrate arranged at a distance from each other, thereby providing a space for receiving a substrate to be sintered, and provided between a third and a fourth thermally conductive substrate; and heating means for heating the third and/or the fourth thermally conductive substrate, thereby heating the first and/or the second thermally conductive substrate, respectively, wherein the third and the fourth thermally conductive substrate comprise, independently from one another, one or more metal nitride and/or metal oxide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22B 1/16 - SinteringAgglomerating
  • C22B 1/20 - SinteringAgglomerating in sintering machines with movable grates
  • F27B 17/00 - Furnaces of a kind not covered by any of groups
  • F27D 1/00 - CasingsLiningsWallsRoofs
  • F27D 11/00 - Arrangement of elements for electric heating in or on furnaces
  • F27D 11/04 - Ohmic resistance heating with direct passage of current through the material being heated
  • F27D 21/00 - Arrangement of monitoring devicesArrangement of safety devices
  • F27D 21/02 - Observation or illuminating devices
  • F27D 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

12.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MULTILAYER SOLID STATE ELECTROLYTE AND MULTILAYER SOLID STATE ELECTROLYTES

      
Application Number EP2023077270
Publication Number 2024/074467
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-02
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Huanyu
  • Kravchyk, Kostiantyn
  • Pfenninger, Reto
  • Kovalenko, Maksym
  • Perego, Daniele

Abstract

The present invention discloses a method for producing a multilayer solid state electrolyte (SSE) comprising alternating dense layers and porous layers, wherein the number of layers is at least two, the method comprising: addint a first compound comprising one or more of an alkali metal and/or an alkaline earth metal and a first binder to a first solvent, thereby obtaining a first mixture; adding a second compound comprising one or more of an alkali metal and/or an alkaline earth metal, a second binder, and a pore-forming compound to a second solvent, thereby obtaining a second mixture; film- casting the first mixture and the second mixture on a substrate until the number of layers is obtained, thereby obtaining a green (multilayer) structure; debinding the green (multilayer) structure in an atmosphere comprising at least 20 vol.% oxygen at a temperature between 250 °C and 800 °C, and sintering the green (multilayer) structure, thereby obtaining the multilayer SSE. The invention further discloses a multilayer SSE obtained by methods of the invention, and a solid state battery comprising such a SSE.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
  • B32B 18/00 - Layered products essentially comprising ceramics, e.g. refractory products
  • H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
  • C01G 25/00 - Compounds of zirconium
  • C04B 35/486 - Fine ceramics
  • C04B 38/00 - Porous mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramic warePreparation thereof
  • H01M 10/0585 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators having only flat construction elements, i.e. flat positive electrodes, flat negative electrodes and flat separators
  • C04B 35/626 - Preparing or treating the powders individually or as batches
  • C04B 35/638 - Removal thereof

13.

ULTRAFAST HIGH-TEMPERATURE SINTERING METHOD

      
Application Number EP2023077301
Publication Number 2024/074476
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-03
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Zhang, Huanyu
  • Okur, Faruk
  • Kravchyk, Kostiantyn
  • Pfenninger, Reto
  • Dubey, Romain Jean-Christophe
  • Kovalenko, Maksym
  • Perego, Daniele
  • Scheifele, Werner
  • De Los Cobos, Olivia

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for producing a sintered inorganic substrate, comprising providing an inorganic substrate between a first and a second carbon-comprising thermally conductive substrate, providing the first and the second thermally conductive substrate and the inorganic substrate between a third and a fourth thermally conductive substrate, heating the third and/or the fourth thermally conductive substrate at a heating rate of at least 50 °C/s to a temperature between 750 °C and 1400 °C, thereby heating the first and/or the second thermally conductive substrate, respectively, and sintering the inorganic substrate by heating the inorganic substrate at a temperature between 750 °C and 1400 °C with the heated first and/or second thermally conductive substrate, wherein the third and the fourth thermally conductive substrates comprise, independently from one another, one or more of a monocrystalline metal oxide and/or a monocrystalline metal nitride.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C04B 35/64 - Burning or sintering processes
  • C04B 35/44 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on aluminates
  • F27D 11/04 - Ohmic resistance heating with direct passage of current through the material being heated
  • B32B 18/00 - Layered products essentially comprising ceramics, e.g. refractory products
  • C04B 35/486 - Fine ceramics
  • C04B 38/00 - Porous mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramic warePreparation thereof

14.

BIOLOGICAL SORBENT REAGENT AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTING METALS

      
Application Number EP2023073438
Publication Number 2024/042238
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-25
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Zhioua, Sami
  • Bindschedler, Saskia
  • Hilario, Felipe
  • Pangaribuan, Katrin

Abstract

Provided herein are a biological sorbent reagent for extracting a metal from a solution comprising the metal, comprising one or more of a Mucoromycota fungus and a prepared or processed biomass of the Mucoromycota fungus, a biological sorbent reagent for extracting a metal from a solution comprising the metal, comprising one or more of a fungus and a biomass produced by the fungus, wherein the biomass is hydrophilic and has a point of zero charge (pHPZC) corresponding to the pH of the solution comprising the metal, and a method for extracting a metal from a solution comprising the metal, comprising contacting the solution comprising the metal with a filter comprising the biological sorbent reagent of the present invention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22B 3/18 - Extraction of metal compounds from ores or concentrates by wet processes with the aid of microorganisms or enzymes, e.g. bacteria or algae
  • C12N 1/14 - Fungi Culture media therefor
  • C12P 3/00 - Preparation of elements or inorganic compounds except carbon dioxide

15.

ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION

      
Application Number 18302040
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-18
First Publication Date 2023-08-10
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Mettan, Yoann

Abstract

An electrolyte composition for an anode-free metal battery cell, wherein the metal is an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal, or a metal of Group IIIa of the periodic table, including a first solvent, a salt of the alkali metal, the alkaline earth metal or the metal of Group IIIa of the periodic table, the salt being soluble in the first solvent, and an additive. The concentration of the salt in the electrolyte is between 2 M and 3 M, and the additive is a perfluorinated organic compound including at least one halogen atom. The halogen is chlorine, bromine or iodine. An anode-free metal battery cell can include the electrolyte composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
  • H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
  • H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
  • H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys

16.

ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR AN ELECTRODE FOR A BATTERY CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF

      
Application Number 17871098
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-22
First Publication Date 2023-04-20
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Mettan, Yoann

Abstract

An active material for an electrode for a battery cell, wherein the active material comprises H2-xV3O8, wherein x is between 0.01 and 0.99. Also, a method for producing an active material for an electrode comprising a step of oxidation of H2V3O8, thereby obtaining H2-xV3O8, wherein x is between 0.01 and 0.99, as the active material, wherein the oxidation is performed at a temperature between 80° C. and 150° C., preferably between 100° C. and 130° C.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/583 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries

17.

PARTICULATE MATERIAL FOR A COMPOSITE ELECTRODE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE PARTICULATE MATERIAL

      
Application Number EP2022056517
Publication Number 2023/001413
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-14
Publication Date 2023-01-26
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Perego, Daniele
  • Tanaka, Shiro
  • Pitteloud, Cédric
  • Yamaji, Nana
  • Nishijima, Motoaki

Abstract

The present invention discloses a method for producing a particulate material for a composite electrode comprising ball milling of: an electrode active component comprising a transition metal M having a pristine oxidation state of 5+ and optionally 4+ and/or 3+; at least one second additional oxide selected from the group consisting of Li, Al, Cu, Fe, Cr, Mn, Sn, Mo, Ni, Sn, Ag, Ru or Ti and; a first lithium- comprising sulphide compound comprising an element X, X being P, Ge, Si or Sn, wherein an electronically conductive component is added to the electrode active component and the first lithium-comprising sulphide compound, thereby obtaining the particulate material. The present invention further discloses a particulate material obtained by the method, a composite cathode comprising the particulate material and a battery cell comprising the composite cathode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • H01M 4/136 - Electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
  • H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
  • H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
  • H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

18.

THERMAL ENERGY RECOVERY AND REGULATION DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE WITH AN ELECTROCHEMICAL GENERATOR WITH AN HVAC SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2021050703
Publication Number 2021/156034
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-14
Publication Date 2021-08-12
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Gashi, Rexhep

Abstract

The invention relates to a thermal energy recovery and regulation device for an electric vehicle with an electrochemical generator in which a fluid circulates, the air-conditioning circuit comprising at least an external condenser/evaporator (2), a compressor (4), an internal condenser (6) intended to heat the passenger compartment, a first expansion opening (8) provided downstream from the internal condenser (6), an internal evaporator (14) intended to cool the passenger compartment, a second expansion opening (12) provided upstream from the internal evaporator (14). The regulation device further comprises a first heating circuit for heating or for recovering thermal heating energy from the electrochemical generator, the electric motor (5), the electronic circuit (7) and the braking circuit (9), and a second cooling circuit for cooling or for recovering thermal cooling energy from the electrochemical generator, the electric motor, the electronic circuit and the braking circuit. Several valves (24, 28, 32, 20) are arranged so as to be able to bring the air-conditioning circuit into communication with one or the other of the first heating circuit and the second, cooling circuit, and means for controlling the valves (24, 28, 32, 20) are arranged to authorise, depending on the temperature of the electrochemical generator (1), the electric motor, the electronic circuit and the braking circuit, the circulation of the fluid from the air-conditioning circuit into the first heating circuit for a heating operation and the circulation of the fluid from the air-conditioning circuit into the second, cooling circuit for a cooling operation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
  • H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
  • B60H 1/03 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived from the propulsion plant and from a source other than the propulsion plant
  • B60H 1/22 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived otherwise than from the propulsion plant

19.

Single-ion conductive polymers for electrochemical devices

      
Application Number 17077092
Grant Number 11479626
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-22
First Publication Date 2021-06-03
Grant Date 2022-10-25
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Armand, Michel
  • Martinez-Ibanez, Maria
  • Sanchez Diez, Eduardo
  • Santiago Sanchez, Alexander
  • Zhang, Heng
  • Oteo Olea, Uxue

Abstract

A solid single-ion conductive polymer comprising a repeat unit of formula (Ia): 3, or F; and the polymer has an average molecular weight of 350.000 to 1.200.000 Da.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 220/08 - Anhydrides
  • C08F 210/02 - Ethene
  • H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
  • H01M 4/485 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of mixed oxides or hydroxides for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiTi2O4 or LiTi2OxFy
  • H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
  • H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
  • H01M 4/587 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx for inserting or intercalating light metals
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
  • H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type

20.

Unit and system for wireless balancing for battery cell

      
Application Number 16441090
Grant Number 11495994
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-14
First Publication Date 2020-01-30
Grant Date 2022-11-08
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Fasano, Mariano
  • Toth, Antoine

Abstract

A balancing unit is installed on a battery cell, and includes an element for measuring state parameters of the cell, a wireless communication element, making it possible to send and receive state parameters, and a wireless power transfer element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters

21.

Liquid electrolyte formulation for lithium metal secondary battery and lithium metal secondary battery comprising said liquid electrolyte formulation

      
Application Number 16143810
Grant Number 11050090
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-27
First Publication Date 2019-06-27
Grant Date 2021-06-29
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Mettan, Yoann

Abstract

a second ionic liquid as anti-corrosion agent, said second ionic liquid having the formula (CATION)(ANION) where (CATION) is defined as above and (ANION) is an anion comprising at least one nitrile functionality. The present invention relates also to a process for preparing such liquid electrolyte formulation and a lithium metal secondary battery comprising said liquid electrolyte formulation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/0567 - Liquid materials characterised by the additives
  • H01M 10/0569 - Liquid materials characterised by the solvents
  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
  • H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators

22.

Coating and lithiation of inorganic oxidants by reaction with lithiated reductants

      
Application Number 15848745
Grant Number 11031583
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-20
First Publication Date 2018-04-26
Grant Date 2021-06-08
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Waechter, Florian
  • Nesper, Reinhard

Abstract

A method for producing conductive carbon coated particles of an at least partially lithiated electroactive core material comprises the step of premixing an oxidant electroactive material with a metallated reductant followed by chemically reacting the oxidant electroactive material with the metallated reductant, said reductant being a coating precursor, said metal being at least one alkaline and/or at least one alkaline earth metal, and said chemically reacting being performed under conditions allowing reduction and metallation of the electroactive material via insertion/intercalation of the alkaline metal cation(s) and/or the alkaline earth metal cation(s) and coating formation via a polymerisation reaction like polyanionic or radicalic polymerisation of the reductant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/13 - Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulatorsProcesses of manufacture thereof
  • H01M 4/1391 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • B02C 17/00 - Disintegrating by tumbling mills, i.e. mills having a container charged with the material to be disintegrated with or without special disintegrating members such as pebbles or balls
  • H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • H01M 4/136 - Electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
  • H01M 4/139 - Processes of manufacture
  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
  • B01J 19/10 - Processes employing the direct application of electric or wave energy, or particle radiationApparatus therefor employing sonic or ultrasonic vibrations
  • B01J 19/12 - Processes employing the direct application of electric or wave energy, or particle radiationApparatus therefor employing electromagnetic waves
  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
  • H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
  • H01M 4/485 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of mixed oxides or hydroxides for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiTi2O4 or LiTi2OxFy
  • H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
  • H01M 4/1395 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
  • H01M 4/1393 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx

23.

Antimony based anode material for rechargeable batteries and preparation method

      
Application Number 15428683
Grant Number 09923202
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-09
First Publication Date 2017-06-01
Grant Date 2018-03-20
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kovalenko, Maksym V.
  • Meng, He
  • Kravchyk, Kostiantyn
  • Walter, Marc

Abstract

y, where M is an element selected from the group consisting of Sn, Ni, Cu, In, Al, Ge, Pb, Bi, Fe, Co, and Ga, with 0≤x<2 and 0≤y≤2.5+2x. The nanoparticles form a substantially monodisperse ensemble with an average size not exceeding a value of 30 nm and by a size deviation not exceeding 15%. A method for preparing the antimony based anode material is carried out in situ in a non-aqueous solvent and starts by reacting an antimony salt and an organometallic amide reactant and oleylamine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
  • H01M 4/485 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of mixed oxides or hydroxides for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiTi2O4 or LiTi2OxFy
  • H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
  • H01M 4/56 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of lead
  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
  • H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
  • H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
  • H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • H01M 10/054 - Accumulators with insertion or intercalation of metals other than lithium, e.g. with magnesium or aluminium
  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • C01G 51/00 - Compounds of cobalt
  • C01G 19/02 - Oxides
  • C01G 30/02 - AntimonatesAntimonites

24.

x nanoparticles as anode materials for a rechargeable battery

      
Application Number 15214050
Grant Number 10259046
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-07-19
First Publication Date 2017-02-02
Grant Date 2019-04-16
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kovalenko, Maksym
  • Walter, Marc

Abstract

x nanoparticles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 1/00 - Metallic powderTreatment of metallic powder, e.g. to facilitate working or to improve properties
  • B22F 9/24 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor using chemical processes with reduction of metal compounds starting from liquid metal compounds, e.g. solutions
  • B22F 9/04 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor using physical processes starting from solid material, e.g. by crushing, grinding or milling
  • B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
  • B82Y 40/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures
  • B82Y 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
  • C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy
  • H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys

25.

METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MSNX NANOPARTICLES AS ANODE MATERIALS FOR A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

      
Document Number 02935634
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-07-07
Open to Public Date 2017-01-30
Grant Date 2020-12-29
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kovalenko, Maksym V.
  • Walter, Marc

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for the production of MSn x nanoparticles,whereinM is an element selected from the group consisting of Co, Mn,Fe, Ni, Cu, In, Al, Ge, Pb, Bi, Ga, and0 < x .ltoreq.10said method comprising the steps of:- synthesizing Sn nanoparticles by reducing a tin salt with a solution of a hydride in an anhydrous polar solvent, separating the solid Sn nanoparticles formed from the solution, and washing the Sn nanoparticles,- synthesizing M nanoparticles by reducing a metal salt with a solution of a hydride in an anhydrous polar solvent, separating the solid M nanoparticles formed from the solution, and washing the M nanoparticles,- mechanical mixing said Sn nanoparticles and said M nanoparticles to convert them into MSn x nanoparticles.

IPC Classes  ?

26.

COMPRESSOR OR PUMP WITH TWO SPHERICAL ELEMENTS SUPPORTING THE SHAFT

      
Application Number EP2016055827
Publication Number 2016/165905
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-17
Publication Date 2016-10-20
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Gashi, Rexhep

Abstract

The invention relates to an air compressor or water pump (1) comprising a frame (2) in which are mounted a stator (4), a rotor (5) that interacts with said stator (4) to form a synchronous motor, and comprising a shaft (6), at least one turbine (12) borne by said shaft (6), a supply duct (14) carrying fluid toward the turbine (12), and an outlet duct (16) for compressed fluid, the shaft (6) of the rotor (5) being mounted with the ability to rotate on the frame (2) about an axis (A) by means of a first (7) and of a second (8) bearing, characterized in that said first (7) and second (8) bearings respectively comprise a respective first (18) and second (22) spherical element provided respectively at a first (9) and a second (10) end of the shaft and arranged so that it is centred with respect to the axis (A) of the shaft (6) and a respective first (20) and second (24) housing provided in the frame (2) having the shape of a cup arranged so that it is centred with respect to the axis (A) of the shaft (6) and designed to support said respective first (18) and second (22) spherical element.

IPC Classes  ?

27.

MACHINE EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR COMPRESSOR OR WATER PUMP

      
Application Number EP2016055828
Publication Number 2016/165906
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-17
Publication Date 2016-10-20
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Gashi, Rexhep

Abstract

The invention relates to a machine (50) comprising a chassis (52) comprising at least one functional element (53) and a control unit (54). Said machine comprises an air compressor or water pump (1) integrated into the chassis (52), said air compressor or water pump (1) comprising a frame (2) in which are mounted a stator (4), a rotor (5) that interacts with said stator (4), and comprising a shaft (6), at least one turbine (12) borne by said shaft (6), a supply duct (14) carrying fluid toward the turbine (12), and an outlet duct (16) for compressed fluid, the shaft (6) of the rotor (5) being mounted with the ability to rotate on the frame (2) about an axis (A) by means of a first (7) and of a second (8) bearing, said first (7) and second (8) bearings respectively comprising a respective first (18) and second (22) spherical element provided respectively at a first (9) and a second (10) end of the shaft and arranged so that it is centred with respect to the axis (A) of the shaft (6) and a respective first (20) and second (24) housing provided in the frame (2) having the shape of a cup arranged so that it is centred with respect to the axis (A) of the shaft (6) and designed to support said respective first (18) and second (22) spherical element. Said chassis (52) comprises a fluid inlet designed to supply the air compressor or water pump (1) and a supply circuit (56) designed to carry the compressed fluid to the functional element (53).

IPC Classes  ?

28.

Cross-linker for the preparation of a new family of single ion conduction polymers for electrochemical devices and such polymers

      
Application Number 14955264
Grant Number 09771319
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-01
First Publication Date 2016-06-16
Grant Date 2017-09-26
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Gonzalez Martinez, Jose Antonio
  • Trincado Rodriguez-Pick, Monica
  • Grutzmacher, Hansjorg Friedrich

Abstract

A specific cross-linker, an alkaline metal bis(styrenesulfonyl)imide monomer, is used in the synthesis of single ionic conductive copolymers that are non-fluorinated and non-PEO based. Such copolymers meet the security and costs requirements to be used as solid polymers electrolytes (SPE). They are promising alternatives to standard liquid electrolytes in alkaline metal-ion batteries because of their improved security and inflammability properties. The copolymers described are either polyvinylsulfonates or acrylate vinylsulfonate block-copolymers. Preferred acrylate monomers are methacrylates and preferred vinylsulfonates are styrene sulfonates. The copolymer is prepared by radical polymerization of the vinyl sulfonate and the cross-linker and optionally the acrylate, in particular radical photopolymerization using a functionalized bis(acyl)phosphane oxide (BAPO) as photoinitiator. Also described is the use of such copolymer as solid polymer electrolyte in a lithium ion battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 311/15 - Sulfonamides having sulfur atoms of sulfonamide groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings
  • C07C 311/48 - Amides of sulfonic acids, i.e. compounds having singly-bound oxygen atoms of sulfo groups replaced by nitrogen atoms, not being part of nitro or nitroso groups having nitrogen atoms of sulfonamide groups further bound to another hetero atom
  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
  • H01M 10/054 - Accumulators with insertion or intercalation of metals other than lithium, e.g. with magnesium or aluminium
  • H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type
  • H01M 10/0568 - Liquid materials characterised by the solutes
  • C08F 212/14 - Monomers containing only one unsaturated aliphatic radical containing one ring substituted by hetero atoms or groups containing hetero atoms
  • C08F 220/14 - Methyl esters
  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/13 - Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulatorsProcesses of manufacture thereof
  • H01M 4/139 - Processes of manufacture
  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

29.

CROSS-LINKERS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A NEW FAMILY OF SINGLE ION CONDUCTION POLYMERS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICES AND SUCH POLYMERS

      
Document Number 02914715
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-09
Open to Public Date 2016-06-10
Grant Date 2018-10-02
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Gonzalez Martinez, Jose Antonio
  • Trincado Rodriguez-Pick, Monica
  • Grutzmacher, Hansjorg Friedrich

Abstract

A specific cross-linker, an alkaline metal bis(styrenesulfonyl)imide monomer, is used in the synthesis of single ionic conductive copolymers that are non- fluorinated and non-PEO based. Such copolymers meet the security and costs requirements to be used as solid polymers electrolytes (SPE). They are promising alternatives to standard liquid electrolytes in alkaline metal-ion batteries because of their improved security and inflammability properties. The copolymers described are either polyvinylsulfonates or acrylate vinylsulfonate block-copolymers. Preferred acrylate monomers are methacrylates and preferred vinylsulfonates are styrene sulfonates. The copolymer is prepared by radical polymerization of the vinyl sulfonate and the cross-linker and optionally the acrylate, in particular radical photopolymerization using a functionalized bis(acyl)phosphane oxide (BAPO) as photoinitiator. Also described is the use of such copolymer as solid polymer electrolyte in a lithium ion battery. (see formula I)

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 212/14 - Monomers containing only one unsaturated aliphatic radical containing one ring substituted by hetero atoms or groups containing hetero atoms
  • C08F 212/34 - Monomers containing two or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals
  • H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type

30.

Electrical installation with improved gateway module

      
Application Number 14785893
Grant Number 09660697
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-06-13
First Publication Date 2016-03-10
Grant Date 2017-05-23
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Francescutto, Gianni
  • Fasano, Mariano

Abstract

A gateway module for an electrical power grid, the gateway module configured to receive a power signal including a modulated component for conveying information from an electrical module producing electricity, and to process the power signal to provide a compatible signal to the electrical power grid. The gateway module includes a main unit including a control circuit controlling an interface to manage information from the modulated component of the power signal and a filtering circuit for filtering the modulated component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04B 3/56 - Circuits for coupling, blocking, or by-passing of signals
  • H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines

31.

Sb nanocrystals or Sb-alloy nanocrystals for fast charge/discharge Li- and Na-ion battery anodes

      
Application Number 14745976
Grant Number 09966593
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-06-22
First Publication Date 2015-12-24
Grant Date 2018-05-08
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kovalenko, Maksym V.
  • Walter, Marc

Abstract

M is an element selected from the group consisting of Sn, Ni, Cu, In, Al, Ge, Pb, Bi, Fe, Co, Ga, and 0≤x<2.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 9/24 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor using chemical processes with reduction of metal compounds starting from liquid metal compounds, e.g. solutions
  • C22C 12/00 - Alloys based on antimony or bismuth
  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
  • B22F 1/00 - Metallic powderTreatment of metallic powder, e.g. to facilitate working or to improve properties
  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
  • H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
  • H01M 10/054 - Accumulators with insertion or intercalation of metals other than lithium, e.g. with magnesium or aluminium

32.

Gas sensor and method for determining a concentration of gas in a two-component mixture

      
Application Number 14818795
Grant Number 09739739
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-08-05
First Publication Date 2015-11-26
Grant Date 2017-08-22
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • De Coulon, Yves
  • Demarne, Vincent

Abstract

M of the membrane and the sensor extracts from the signal a first and a second parameter that respectively relate to said first stable value and said transient mode of the signal. A value of the concentration of said gas and of the pressure of said two-mixture is calculated from these two parameters.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 27/18 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of an electrically-heated body in dependence upon change of temperature caused by changes in the thermal conductivity of a surrounding material to be tested
  • G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups

33.

Tin based anode material for a rechargeable battery and preparation method

      
Application Number 14437930
Grant Number 10573887
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-11-28
First Publication Date 2015-10-22
Grant Date 2020-02-25
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kovalenko, Maksym
  • Bodnarchuk, Maryna
  • Kravchyk, Kostiantyn

Abstract

y wherein M is a further element selected from the group 5 consisting of Ni, Cu, In, Al, Ge, Pb, Bi, Sb, Fe, Co, Ga, with 0≤x≤0.5 and 0≤y≤2+2x. The nanoparticles form a substantially monodisperse ensemble with an average size not exceeding 30 nm and a size deviation not exceeding 15%, the nanoparticles optionally being coated with a capping species. A method for preparing the tin based anode material is carried out in situ in a non-aqueous solvent and starts by reacting a tin salt and an organometallic amide reactant and oleylamine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
  • H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
  • H01M 10/054 - Accumulators with insertion or intercalation of metals other than lithium, e.g. with magnesium or aluminium

34.

Stable dispersions of single and multiple graphene layers in solution

      
Application Number 14666692
Grant Number 09548494
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-03-24
First Publication Date 2015-09-24
Grant Date 2017-01-17
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Nesper, Reinhard
  • Kaspar, Tommy

Abstract

A method for producing colloidal graphene dispersions comprises the steps of: (i) stirring graphite oxide in an aqueous dispersion medium to form a dispersion; (ii) determining if the dispersion is optically clear in a light microscope at 1000 fold magnification after 1 to 5 hours of stirring, and, if not clear, removing any undissolved impurities in the dispersion, in order to form a colloidal graphene oxide dispersion, or a multi-graphene oxide dispersion, that is optically clear in a light microscope at 1000 fold magnification; and (iii) thermally reducing the graphene oxide, or multi-graphene oxide, in dispersion in the aqueous dispersion medium at a temperature between 120° C. and 170° C. under pressure in order to ensure that the dispersion medium is not evaporated to form a stable colloidal graphene dispersion or a stable multi-graphene dispersion. Using the method used for the preparation of the starting dispersion a graphene or a multi-graphene dispersion is obtained that can be further processed to multi-graphene with larger inter-planar distances than graphite. Such dispersions and multi-graphenes are suitable materials in the manufacturing of rechargeable lithium ion batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 1/04 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of carbon-silicon compounds, carbon, or silicon
  • C01B 31/02 - Preparation of carbon; Purification
  • B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
  • H01M 4/587 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx for inserting or intercalating light metals
  • B82Y 40/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures
  • C01B 31/04 - Graphite
  • H01B 13/32 - Filling or coating with impervious material
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators

35.

Regulation of an electronic voltage adapter module

      
Application Number 14432635
Grant Number 11018571
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-10-02
First Publication Date 2015-08-27
Grant Date 2021-05-25
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Toth, Antoine
  • Leuppi, Yvan

Abstract

An electric module for adapting a first signal of a first system to a second signal of a second system, including: a power supply source supplying a first signal; a converter module configured to convert the first signal into an intermediate signal; a microcontroller controlling and regulating the converter module; and an inverter module configured to output a signal compatible with a second signal of a second system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 1/14 - Arrangements for reducing ripples from DC input or output
  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
  • H02M 7/48 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode
  • H02M 7/44 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion

36.

Method of production of graphite oxide and uses thereof

      
Application Number 14612380
Grant Number 09422163
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-02-03
First Publication Date 2015-08-06
Grant Date 2016-08-23
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Plomb, Benoit
  • Geinoz, Jérémie
  • Marti, Roger
  • Vanoli, Ennio
  • Bourgeois, Jean-Pascal

Abstract

The present invention is related to a new scalable method of forming graphite oxide (only one or few layers of carbon atoms) of high purity (notably without metallic residues) and high oxidation degree from graphite flakes in a cost-effective and reduced environmental impact.

IPC Classes  ?

37.

Antimony based anode material for rechargeable batteries and preparation method

      
Application Number 14549307
Grant Number 09634326
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-11-20
First Publication Date 2015-05-28
Grant Date 2017-04-25
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kovalenko, Maksym V.
  • Meng, He
  • Kravchyk, Kostiantyn
  • Walter, Marc

Abstract

y where M is a further element selected from the group consisting of Sn, Ni, Cu, In, Al, Ge, Pb, Bi, Fe, Co, Ga, with 0≦x<2 and 0≦y≦2.5+2x. The nanoparticles form a substantially monodisperse ensemble with an average size not exceeding a value of 30 nm and by a size deviation not exceeding 15%. A method for preparing the antimony based anode material is carried out in situ in a non-aqueous solvent and starts by reacting an antimony salt and an organometallic amide reactant and oleylamine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
  • H01M 4/485 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of mixed oxides or hydroxides for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiTi2O4 or LiTi2OxFy
  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
  • C01G 30/02 - AntimonatesAntimonites
  • C01G 51/00 - Compounds of cobalt
  • C01G 53/00 - Compounds of nickel
  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/1391 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • H01M 4/1395 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
  • H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
  • H01M 10/054 - Accumulators with insertion or intercalation of metals other than lithium, e.g. with magnesium or aluminium
  • H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
  • H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • H01M 4/134 - Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys

38.

V2O5—LiBO2, V2O5—NiO—LiBO2 glasses and their composites obtained by nitrogen doping and reduced graphite oxide blending as cathode active materials

      
Application Number 14384028
Grant Number 09911969
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-07
First Publication Date 2015-02-12
Grant Date 2018-03-06
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Afyon, Semih
  • Nesper, Reinhard

Abstract

2.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/00 - Electrodes
  • H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • C03C 3/14 - Silica-free oxide glass compositions containing boron
  • C03C 3/145 - Silica-free oxide glass compositions containing boron containing aluminium or beryllium
  • C03C 21/00 - Treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by diffusing ions or metals into the surface
  • H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/136 - Electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
  • H01M 4/1397 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
  • H01M 4/485 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of mixed oxides or hydroxides for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiTi2O4 or LiTi2OxFy
  • H01M 4/133 - Electrodes based on carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
  • H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators

39.

Renewable energy unit with simplified connection

      
Application Number 14385057
Grant Number 09917439
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-13
First Publication Date 2015-01-29
Grant Date 2018-03-13
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Francescutto, Gianni
  • Toth, Antoine
  • Closset, Alexandre

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electronic device comprising a power supply module connected to a converter system, wherein said power supply module comprises a plurality of elements for producing electricity from renewable energy connected in series and said elements for producing electricity from renewable energy are assembled in groups, characterized in that the converter system comprises a plurality of regulator circuits, each regulator circuit being connected to a group of elements for producing electricity from renewable energy so that each group of elements for producing electricity from renewable energy can be controlled separately.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 1/00 - Circuit arrangements for dc mains or dc distribution networks
  • H02J 1/10 - Parallel operation of dc sources
  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
  • H02J 1/14 - Balancing the load in a network

40.

ELECTRIC INSTALLATION WITH IMPROVED GATEWAY MODULE

      
Application Number EP2014062440
Publication Number 2014/198932
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-06-13
Publication Date 2014-12-18
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Francescutto, Gianni
  • Fasano, Mariano

Abstract

The present invention concerns a gateway module for an electrical network, said gateway module being capable of receiving a power signal comprising a modulated component for conveying information from an electrical module producing electricity and capable of processing this power signal to provide said electrical network with a compatible signal, said gateway module comprising a main unit comprising a control circuit controlling interface means so as to manage the information of the modulated component of the power signal and a filtering circuit for filtering this modulated component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
  • H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
  • H04B 3/54 - Systems for transmission via power distribution lines
  • H04B 3/56 - Circuits for coupling, blocking, or by-passing of signals

41.

8

      
Application Number 14226183
Grant Number 09391323
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-03-26
First Publication Date 2014-10-02
Grant Date 2016-07-12
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Simoes, Mario
  • Mettan, Yoann
  • Weidenkaff, Anke
  • Pokrant, Simone

Abstract

8 modified by an aluminum hydroxide coating achieved in a one pot multistep reaction using aluminum in an amount comprised between 0.5 wt % and 10 wt %.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/485 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of mixed oxides or hydroxides for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiTi2O4 or LiTi2OxFy
  • C01D 15/02 - OxidesHydroxides
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 4/1391 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
  • H01M 4/40 - Alloys based on alkali metals
  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/48 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides
  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
  • H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells

42.

Method of controlling the operation of a hybrid system

      
Application Number 14355709
Grant Number 09537310
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-01
First Publication Date 2014-10-02
Grant Date 2017-01-03
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Corson, Donald

Abstract

A method of controlling operation of a hybrid continuous current supply, the current supply including a fuel cell stack, a battery, and a DC/DC converter including an input and an output, the converter input being connected to the fuel cell stack output and the output being connected to a variable load in parallel with the battery, the fuel cell stack being formed of a plurality of electrochemical cells configured to produce electricity from a fuel and an oxidizing gas.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 1/04 - Constant-current supply systems
  • H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids
  • H01M 16/00 - Structural combinations of different types of electrochemical generators

43.

DC/DC converter for hybrid system

      
Application Number 14238424
Grant Number 09929560
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-08-17
First Publication Date 2014-07-10
Grant Date 2018-03-27
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Toth, Antoine

Abstract

A DC/DC converter including a control unit configured to control a voltage variation mechanism, the voltage variation mechanism including a plurality of variable voltage regulator circuits each controlled by a switching signal. The variable voltage regulator circuits are grouped together in plural modules each controlled by a control signal sent by the control unit and the switching signals of the variable voltage regulator circuits of a same module are phase shifted in relation to each other, and the control signals of the modules are also phase shifted in relation to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 1/06 - Two-wire systems
  • H02M 3/158 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
  • H02J 1/10 - Parallel operation of dc sources

44.

Self-assembled composite of graphene oxide and tetravalent vanadium oxohydroxide

      
Application Number 14100858
Grant Number 09225009
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-12-09
First Publication Date 2014-06-26
Grant Date 2015-12-29
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Mettan, Yoann

Abstract

8 with x ranging from 0.1 to 2.2, as well as a method for its manufacture were developed. The composite material is suitable for being used as electrode in an electrochemical cell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/1391 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
  • H01M 4/485 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of mixed oxides or hydroxides for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiTi2O4 or LiTi2OxFy
  • H01M 4/583 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
  • H01M 4/133 - Electrodes based on carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
  • H01M 4/1393 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
  • H01M 10/54 - Reclaiming serviceable parts of waste accumulators

45.

TIN BASED ANODE MATERIAL FOR A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AND PREPARATION METHOD

      
Application Number EP2013075020
Publication Number 2014/083135
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-11-28
Publication Date 2014-06-05
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kovalenko, Maksysm V.
  • Bodnarchuk, Maryna
  • Kravchyk, Kostiantyn

Abstract

A tin based anode material for a rechargeable battery comprises nanoparticles of composition SnMxOy wherein M is a further element selected from the group 5 consisting of Ni, Cu, In, Al, Ge, Pb, Bi, Sb, Fe, Co, Ga, with 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.5 and 0 ≤ y ≤ 2+2x. The nanoparticles form a substantially mono- disperse ensemble with an average size not exceeding 30 nm and a size deviation not exceeding 15%, the nanoparticles optionally being coated with a capping species. A method for preparing the tin based anode material is carried out in situ in a non-aqueous solvent and starts by reacting a tin salt and an organometallic amide reactant and oleylamine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/48 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides
  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
  • H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys

46.

Electrode (anode and cathode) performance enhancement by composite formation with graphene oxide

      
Application Number 14154275
Grant Number 09337481
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-01-14
First Publication Date 2014-05-08
Grant Date 2016-05-10
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Nesper, Reinhard
  • Kaspar, Tommy
  • Mettan, Yoann

Abstract

Described is an electrode comprising and preferably consisting of electronically active material (EAM) in nanoparticulate form and a matrix, said matrix consisting of a pyrolization product with therein incorporated graphene flakes and optionally an ionic lithium source. Also described are methods for producing a particle based, especially a fiber based, electrode material comprising a matrix formed from pyrolized material incorporating graphene flakes and rechargeable batteries comprising such electrodes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/13 - Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulatorsProcesses of manufacture thereof
  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
  • H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • H01M 4/1391 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • H01M 4/485 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of mixed oxides or hydroxides for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiTi2O4 or LiTi2OxFy
  • H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging
  • C01G 31/00 - Compounds of vanadium
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general

47.

CONTROLLING A VOLTAGE-ADAPTING ELECTRONIC MODULE

      
Application Number EP2013070566
Publication Number 2014/053557
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-10-02
Publication Date 2014-04-10
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Toth, Antoine
  • Leuppi, Yvan

Abstract

The invention relates to an electric module (100) for adapting a first signal of a first system to a second signal of a second system, including: a power source (101) providing a first signal (SI); a converter module (102) configured to convert the first signal into an intermediate signal (Sint); a microcontroller (111) for controlling and adjusting the converter module; and an inverter module (104) configured to output a signal compatible with a second signal (Sout) of a second system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers

48.

MICRO-INVERTER CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number EP2013070568
Publication Number 2014/053559
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-10-02
Publication Date 2014-04-10
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Toth, Antoine
  • Leuppi, Yvan

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for managing an electronic inverter circuit that converts an input signal into a sinusoidal signal. Said electronic inverter signal includes an inverter module (104) consisting of four switches (104a) arranged such as to form two groups, each including a first switch (A, C) and a second switch (B, D) that are mounted in series. The groups are parallel therebetween, each switch each connected, by one of the terminals thereof, to a load. Said electronic circuit also includes a micro-controller configured to control said inverter module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 7/539 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only, e.g. single switched pulse inverters with automatic control of output wave form or frequency

49.

Micro-inverter with improved control

      
Application Number 14043337
Grant Number 09306467
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-10-01
First Publication Date 2014-04-03
Grant Date 2016-04-05
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Toth, Antoine
  • Leuppi, Yvan

Abstract

an inverter module arranged to output a signal compatible with a second signal of a second system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 5/42 - Conversion of AC power input into AC power output, e.g. for change of voltage, for change of frequency, for change of number of phases with intermediate conversion into DC by static converters
  • H02M 7/48 - Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode
  • H02M 1/12 - Arrangements for reducing harmonics from AC input or output
  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion

50.

Electrochemical cell unit for a secondary battery

      
Application Number 13901040
Grant Number 09531043
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-05-23
First Publication Date 2013-12-05
Grant Date 2016-12-27
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Corson, Donald

Abstract

a second electric cell (14) enclosed a second casing (15), wherein at least one of first and second casings (13, 15) comprises a recessed portion (16, 18) extending along a side edge (11) thereof to form a receptacle (30), which is adapted to receive at least one thermal transfer element (28).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/50 - Heating or cooling or regulating temperature (control of temperature in general G05D 23/00)
  • H01M 10/647 - Prismatic or flat cells, e.g. pouch cells
  • H01M 10/65 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells
  • H01M 2/10 - Mountings; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
  • H01M 10/615 - Heating or keeping warm
  • H01M 10/6557 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange arranged between the cells
  • H01M 10/6555 - Rods or plates arranged between the cells
  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/6567 - Liquids

51.

Method for obtaining a piezoelectric liner for a high pressure storage vessel

      
Application Number 13860712
Grant Number 09249246
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-04-11
First Publication Date 2013-10-31
Grant Date 2016-02-02
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Oliveira, Fabiane
  • Leterrier, Yves
  • Manson, Jan-Anders

Abstract

The piezoelectric and barrier liner for a high-pressure storage vessel is made out of PVDF-TrFE copolymer and the amount of crystallinity in the liner material is over 30%, preferably 35% at least.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
  • C08F 214/22 - Vinylidene fluoride
  • F17C 3/06 - Vessels not under pressure with provision for thermal insulation by insulating layers on the inner surface, i.e. in contact with the stored fluid
  • F17C 1/16 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of plastics materials
  • C08L 27/16 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinylidene fluoride

52.

RENEWABLE ENERGY UNIT HAVING A SIMPLIFIED CONNECTOR TECHNOLOGY

      
Application Number EP2013055161
Publication Number 2013/135777
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-13
Publication Date 2013-09-19
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Francescutto, Gianni
  • Toth, Antoine
  • Closset, Alexandre

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electronic device including an energy module (19) connected to an inverter system (100), said energy module including a plurality of means (18) for generating electricity from renewable energy which are connected in series, said means (18) for generating electricity from renewable energy being combined into a group (22), characterized in that the inverter system includes a plurality of control circuits (40), each control circuit being connected to a group of means (18) for generating electricity from renewable energy such that each group (22) of means for generating electricity from renewable energy can be separately controlled.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers

53.

V2O5-LiBO2, V2O5-NiO-LiBO2 GLASSES AND THEIR COMPOSITES OBTAINED BY NITROGEN DOPING AND REDUCED GRAPHITE OXIDE BLENDING AS CATHODE ACTIVE MATERIALS

      
Application Number EP2013054644
Publication Number 2013/132023
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-07
Publication Date 2013-09-12
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Afyon, Semih
  • Nesper, Reinhard

Abstract

An electronically active glass has the composition (TxOy)z - (MuOv)w - (Na/LiBO2)t wherein T is a transition metal selected from V and Mo, M is a metal selected from Ni, Co, Na, Al, Mn, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ti and mixtures thereof, x, y, u, and v are the stoichiometric coefficients resulting in a neutral compound, i.e. x = 2y/ (oxidation state of T) and u = 2v/ (oxidation state of M), z, w and t are weight-%, wherein z is 70-80, w is 0-20, t is 10-30, and the sum of z, w and t is 100 weight-%, in particular V2O5-LiBO2 and V2O5-NiO-LiBO2.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C03C 3/14 - Silica-free oxide glass compositions containing boron
  • C03C 3/145 - Silica-free oxide glass compositions containing boron containing aluminium or beryllium
  • C03C 21/00 - Treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by diffusing ions or metals into the surface
  • H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
  • H01M 10/05 - Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte

54.

POLYPHENOTHIAZINE POLYMERS AS CONDUCTIVE, REDOX-ACTIVE MATERIALS FOR RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

      
Application Number EP2013054891
Publication Number 2013/132106
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-11
Publication Date 2013-09-12
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Nesper, Reinhard
  • Viciu, Mihai Stefan

Abstract

The present invention provides for a method for synthesizing an electrically conductive, preferably redox active, phenothiazine-type polymer from a polyaniline, comprising the steps of a. optionally reacting polyaniline, preferably in emeraldine form, with a source of chalcogen in a solvent to form a suspension of polyaniline in leucoemeraldine form, b. optionally removing the solvent from the suspension of a polyaniline in leucoemeraldine form to form a powder of a polyaniline in leucoemeraldine form, c. heating the powder of a polyaniline in leucoemeraldine form in the presence of a catalyst and a chalcogen to form an phenothiazine-type polymer and d. optionally doping the phenothiazine-type polymer with a protic acid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/137 - Electrodes based on electro-active polymers
  • H01M 4/1399 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on electro-active polymers
  • H01M 4/60 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of organic compounds
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • C08G 73/06 - Polycondensates having nitrogen-containing heterocyclic rings in the main chain of the macromoleculePolyhydrazidesPolyamide acids or similar polyimide precursors
  • C08G 75/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming in the main chain of the macromolecule a linkage containing sulfur, with or without nitrogen, oxygen, or carbon
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators

55.

Non-aqueous secondary battery having a blended cathode active material

      
Application Number 13765193
Grant Number 09653730
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-02-12
First Publication Date 2013-08-22
Grant Date 2017-05-16
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Pitteloud, Cedric

Abstract

4 wherein M is one or more transition metals, comprising at least one metal which is capable of undergoing oxidation to a higher valence state. In order to obtain a synergistic effect, the particles of formula (I) and the particles of formule (II) are present in amounts of 5:95% by weight to 95:5% by weight.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
  • H01M 4/48 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides
  • H01M 4/485 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of mixed oxides or hydroxides for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiTi2O4 or LiTi2OxFy
  • H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
  • H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • C01G 31/00 - Compounds of vanadium

56.

Inertial separator for gas liquid separation

      
Application Number 13752751
Grant Number 08974568
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-01-29
First Publication Date 2013-08-15
Grant Date 2015-03-10
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Hofer, Marcel
  • Hoyer, Klaus Werner

Abstract

wherein the annular duct (16) extends into an interior chamber (18) of the tubular body (12) via an annular gap (20) extending between an inside facing side wall portion (15) of the body (12) and a first insert (30; 50).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 45/12 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by centrifugal forces
  • B01D 45/16 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by centrifugal forces generated by the winding course of the gas stream
  • B04C 5/04 - Tangential inlets
  • B04C 5/13 - Construction of the overflow ducting, e.g. diffusing or spiral exits formed as a vortex finder and extending into the vortex chamberDischarge from vortex finder otherwise than at the top of the cycloneDevices for controlling the overflow
  • B04C 5/181 - Bulkheads or central bodies in the discharge opening

57.

Coating and lithiation of inorganic oxidants by reaction with lithiated reductants

      
Application Number 13724748
Grant Number 09099716
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-12-21
First Publication Date 2013-06-27
Grant Date 2015-08-04
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Waechter, Florian
  • Nesper, Reinhard

Abstract

A method for producing conductive carbon coated particles of an at least partially lithiated electroactive core material comprises the step of premixing an oxidant electroactive material with a metallated reductant followed by chemically reacting the oxidant electroactive material with the metallated reductant, said reductant being a coating precursor, said metal being at least one alkaline and/or at least one alkaline earth metal, and said chemically reacting being performed under conditions allowing reduction and metallation of the electroactive material via insertion/intercalation of the alkaline metal cation(s) and/or the alkaline earth metal cation(s) and coating formation via a polymerization reaction like polyanionic or radicalic polymerization of the reductant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/13 - Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulatorsProcesses of manufacture thereof
  • H01M 4/1391 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • B02C 17/00 - Disintegrating by tumbling mills, i.e. mills having a container charged with the material to be disintegrated with or without special disintegrating members such as pebbles or balls
  • H01M 4/139 - Processes of manufacture
  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
  • H01M 4/1395 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
  • H01M 4/1393 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
  • H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • H01M 4/136 - Electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy

58.

8, a new vanadium(IV) oxide electroactive material for aqueous and non aqueous batteries

      
Application Number 13712119
Grant Number 09023527
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-12-12
First Publication Date 2013-06-20
Grant Date 2015-05-05
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Mettan, Yoan
  • Nesper, Reinhard

Abstract

8 is described as well as a method for its production, an electroactive cathode coating material comprising this electroactive material, a method for its production and cathodes as well as aqueous and non aqueous, rechargeable and non rechargeable batteries comprising such cathodes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/485 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of mixed oxides or hydroxides for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiTi2O4 or LiTi2OxFy
  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general

59.

METHOD OF MANAGING THE OPERATION OF A HYBRID SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2012071645
Publication Number 2013/064587
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-01
Publication Date 2013-05-10
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Corson, Donald

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of managing the operation of a hybrid DC current supply (1), said supply comprising a fuel cell (2), a battery (6) and a DC/DC converter (4) comprising an input and an output, the input of the converter being linked to the output of the fuel cell and the output being linked to a variable load in parallel with the battery, the fuel cell being formed of a plurality of electrochemical cells adapted to produce electricity on the basis of a combustible gas and of an oxidizing gas.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 16/00 - Structural combinations of different types of electrochemical generators
  • H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids

60.

Gas sensor and method for determining a concentration of gas in a two-component mixture

      
Application Number 13623548
Grant Number 09140659
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-09-20
First Publication Date 2013-04-04
Grant Date 2015-09-22
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • De Coulon, Yves
  • Demarne, Vincent

Abstract

M of the membrane and the sensor extracts from the signal a first and a second parameter that respectively relate to said first stable value and said transient mode of the signal. A value of the concentration of said gas and of the pressure of said two-mixture is calculated from these two parameters.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups
  • G01N 27/18 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance of an electrically-heated body in dependence upon change of temperature caused by changes in the thermal conductivity of a surrounding material to be tested

61.

Self-monitoring composite vessel for high pressure media

      
Application Number 13580050
Grant Number 09618413
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-02-24
First Publication Date 2013-03-21
Grant Date 2017-04-11
Owner Belanos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Manson, Jan-Anders Edvin
  • Leterrier, Yves
  • Waller, Judith

Abstract

A high pressure media storage vessel including a wall made of at least one layer with barrier and piezoelectric properties.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 29/22 - Measuring piezoelectric properties
  • G01L 9/08 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elementsTransmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means by making use of piezoelectric devices
  • G01R 23/20 - Measurement of non-linear distortion
  • G01R 19/145 - Indicating the presence of current or voltage
  • G01R 31/16 - Construction of testing vesselsElectrodes therefor

62.

METHOD OF MANAGING A FACILITY FOR PRODUCING AND STORING RENEWABLE ENERGY

      
Application Number EP2012066143
Publication Number 2013/034422
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-08-17
Publication Date 2013-03-14
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Marquis, Roger
  • Lisowski, Leszek
  • Stauffer, Yves
  • Onillon, Emmanuel
  • Closset, Alexandre
  • El Roustom, Bahaa

Abstract

The invention concerns a method of managing a facility for producing and storing energy (1) comprising means (3) of generating electricity from renewable energy, a power supply from an electrical power network, storage means arranged to store the electrical energy provided by the means (3) of generating electricity from renewable energy and by the electrical power network, an electricity-consuming unit (7) arranged to use the energy from the means (3) of generating electricity from renewable energy and/or from the electrical power network, a vehicle capable of connecting to said facility and using the energy stored in the storage means or the electrical energy from the means (3) of generating electricity from renewable energy or from the electrical power network, and distribution means (12) comprising a power distributor arranged to distribute the electrical energy provided by the means (3) of generating electricity from renewable energy and by the electrical power network and a user interface arranged to control the management controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
  • H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
  • H02J 15/00 - Systems for storing electric energy
  • B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells

63.

FUEL CELL SYSTEM COMPRISING AN EJECTOR FOR RECIRCULATING OFF-GAS FROM A STACK

      
Application Number EP2012051504
Publication Number 2013/029805
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-01-31
Publication Date 2013-03-07
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Hofer, Marcel
  • Buechi, Felix
  • Bernard, Jérôme
  • Hannesen, Uwe
  • Dietrich, Philippe

Abstract

The fuel cell system includes: - at least one fuel cell adapted to generate electrical energy from a fuel gas and an oxidizer gas; - a fuel feed duct (11) provided for supplying the fuel cell with fuel gas, the fuel feed duct including an upstream part (11A) and a downstream part (11B); - a Venturi effect ejector (113) including a high pressure inlet (233), a low pressure inlet (238) and an outlet (240), the upstream part of the fuel feed duct being connected to the high pressure inlet of the ejector and the downstream part extending between the ejector outlet and the fuel cell; - an off-gas recirculation duct (11R) extending between the fuel cell and the low pressure ejector inlet (238) so that, in the presence of a stream of fuel gas coming from the upstream part of the fuel feed duct (11A) and passing through the ejector (113), the ejector draws up off-gas from the recirculation duct and ejects it into the downstream part (11B) mixed with the stream of fuel gas coming from the upstream part; - a control circuit (15) and a valve (110) arranged in the upstream part (11A) of the fuel feed duct and arranged to be controlled by the control circuit, the valve being adapted to be placed in an open state, in which it lets the stream of fuel gas from the upstream part pass through the ejector (113), or in a closed state, in which no stream of gas from the upstream part can flow through the ejector. - characterized in that said control circuit (15) is arranged to place the valve alternately in the open state and then the closed state, so that the stream of fuel gas passing through the ejector (113) is intermittent, being frequency and/or pulse width modulated by the control circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids

64.

DC/DC CONVERTER FOR HYBRID SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2012066142
Publication Number 2013/024172
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-08-17
Publication Date 2013-02-21
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Toth, Antoine

Abstract

The present invention relates to a DC/DC converter (100) comprising a control unit (105) designed to control voltage variation means (106), said voltage variation means (106) comprising a plurality of variator circuits (10) each controlled by a switching signal, characterized in that said variator circuits (10) being grouped together into several modules (101, 102, 103, 104,) each controlled by a control signal (CMD1, CMD2, CMD3, CMD4) dispatched by the control unit (105) and in that the switching signals for the variator circuits (10) of one and the same module are out of phase with respect to one another and in that the control signals (CMD1, CMD2, CMD3, CMD4) for the modules (101, 102, 103, 104) are also out of phase with respect to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 1/10 - Parallel operation of dc sources
  • H02M 3/158 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load

65.

Housing assembly for a fuel cell stack

      
Application Number 13544193
Grant Number 08846263
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-07-09
First Publication Date 2013-01-17
Grant Date 2014-09-30
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Hannesen, Uwe

Abstract

a fastening mechanism to interconnect the body (12) with at least one end plate (18, 28) adapted to support the at least two fuel cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/24 - Grouping of fuel cells, e.g. stacking of fuel cells
  • H01M 8/02 - Fuel cellsManufacture thereof Details

66.

Method for managing the operation of a hybrid system

      
Application Number 13483894
Grant Number 08889276
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-05-30
First Publication Date 2012-12-06
Grant Date 2014-11-18
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Bernard, Jerome

Abstract

A method for managing the operation of a hybrid continuous current supply, said supply including a fuel cell stack a battery and a DC/DC converter including an input and an output, the converter input being connected to the output of the fuel cell stack and the output being connected to a variable load in parallel to the battery, the fuel cell stack being formed of a plurality of electrochemical cells adapted to produce electricity from a fuel and an oxidising gas.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids
  • H01M 12/00 - Hybrid cellsManufacture thereof
  • H01M 16/00 - Structural combinations of different types of electrochemical generators

67.

Method for the early detection of liquid water formation in a fuel cell

      
Application Number 13392003
Grant Number 09219285
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-08-26
First Publication Date 2012-08-02
Grant Date 2015-12-22
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Bernard, Jerome

Abstract

generating a signal representative of said detection via said control module (110).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids

68.

Shunt system for cells in a fuel cell stack

      
Application Number 13321950
Grant Number 08957637
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-05-26
First Publication Date 2012-06-28
Grant Date 2015-02-17
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Toth, Antoine

Abstract

A shunt system for a stack of series connected electrochemical units. The system includes shunt circuits each connected between a positive pole and a negative pole of an electrochemical unit and a control circuit to send a control signal to at least one of the shunt circuits to cause it to shunt the electrochemical unit between the poles to which it is connected. The control system includes control modules each having its own voltage reference, each of the shunt circuits belonging to one of the modules. Each control circuit includes plural shunt circuits and the shunt circuits belonging to a control module are connected between the poles of contiguous electrochemical units, so that the control modules subdivide the stack into plural groups of electrochemical units. Each control module includes a mechanism to communicate with the control circuit, so that the control circuit can control the shunt circuits belonging to different control modules.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids

69.

MICRO-INVERTER

      
Application Number EP2011073089
Publication Number 2012/080482
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-12-16
Publication Date 2012-06-21
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Toth, Antoine

Abstract

The invention relates to a micro-inverter (100) for a means (101) for generating electricity from renewable energy, which has two output terminals including a first decoupling means (104) connected in parallel to the output terminal of said means (101) for generating electricity from renewable energy, at least two control units (105, 106, 107, 108), which are galvanically isolated and each of which are connected, at the output thereof, to second decoupling means (109) connected in parallel, the output of the second decoupling means being connected to a filtering means (110) enabling the output voltage of the means (101) for generating electricity from renewable energy to be adjusted to the standards of the low-voltage electrical network, said micro-inverter further including a microcontroller (111) that controls each control unit via pulse-width modulation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only

70.

Measuring system for cells in a fuel cell stack

      
Application Number 13303760
Grant Number 09012099
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-11-23
First Publication Date 2012-05-31
Grant Date 2015-04-21
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Toth, Antoine

Abstract

The present invention concerns an electrochemical system (100) including a stack of series connected electrochemical units (102). The system is controlled by a control circuit (104) and includes a plurality of differential amplifiers (114), each connected by two inputs to the terminals of an electrochemical unit, in order to supply a voltage representative of the potential difference present between the terminals of said electrochemical unit. Each representative voltage is sent to a control unit (106) arranged for converting said representative voltage into a numerical value transmitted to the control circuit. The system further includes, between each differential amplifier and the control unit, a buffer means (116) controlled by the control circuit. The buffer means is capable of saving the voltage representative of the potential difference present between the terminals of the electrochemical unit to which it is connected. The voltage is saved simultaneously by all of the buffer means.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/06 - Combination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids
  • G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]

71.

Electrode (anode and cathode) performance enhancement by composite formation with graphene oxide

      
Application Number 13277360
Grant Number 08802295
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-10-20
First Publication Date 2012-04-26
Grant Date 2014-08-12
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Nesper, Reinhard
  • Kaspar, Tommy
  • Mettan, Yoann

Abstract

Described is an electrode comprising and preferably consisting of electronically active material (EAM) in nanoparticulate form and a matrix, said matrix consisting of a pyrolization product with therein incorporated graphene flakes and optionally an ionic lithium source. Also described are methods for producing a particle based, especially a fiber based, electrode material comprising a matrix formed from pyrolized material incorporating graphene flakes and rechargeable batteries comprising such electrodes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/13 - Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulatorsProcesses of manufacture thereof
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • C01G 31/00 - Compounds of vanadium
  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
  • H01M 4/485 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of mixed oxides or hydroxides for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiTi2O4 or LiTi2OxFy
  • H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
  • H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging
  • H01M 4/1391 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general

72.

Electrode comprising a transition metal oxidenitride or a nitrogen-doped transition metal oxide as electronically active material

      
Application Number 13084118
Grant Number 09929405
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-04-11
First Publication Date 2011-12-15
Grant Date 2018-03-27
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Nesper, Reinhard
  • Wang, Xiao-Jun
  • Krumeich, Frank

Abstract

II both being transition metals of the groups IVB, VB, VIB and VIIB, and periods 3d, 4d and 5d, in particular transition metals selected from Zr, Nb, Mo, Ti, V, Cr, W, Mn, Ni, Co, Fe and Cu. Dependent on the kind of transition metal, its oxidation state and the Li content, such materials may be used as anode materials or as cathode materials, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators

73.

Fuel cell system comprising a heat exchanger

      
Application Number 13127822
Grant Number 08822095
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-04-15
First Publication Date 2011-12-01
Grant Date 2014-09-02
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Hannesen, Uwe
  • Tsukada, Akinori

Abstract

A fuel cell system including: a fuel cell stack including plural fuel cells sandwiched between two end plates; a fuel supply system supplying a stream of fuel gas to the fuel cell stack; an oxidizer supply system supplying a stream of oxidizer gas to the fuel cell stack; a closed loop coolant circulation system driving a cooling liquid through the fuel cell stack so that the cooling liquid enters the fuel cell stack, absorbs heat from the fuel cells, and exits the fuel cell stack. The coolant circulation system includes a circulation pump driving the cooling liquid, a heat exchanger removing heat from the cooling liquid and for at least partially transferring the heat to the stream of fuel gas and/or the stream of oxidizer gas. The heat exchanger includes a tube made from a heat-conducting material and inserted into a bore in one of the end plates, the tube and the bore defining at least a first fluid channel inside the tube and a second fluid channel in a space existing between the tube and the sides of the bore in the end plate, one of the first and second fluid channels being for the cooling liquid, and the other fluid channel being for the fuel or the oxidizer gas.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids
  • H01M 8/24 - Grouping of fuel cells, e.g. stacking of fuel cells

74.

TRANSITION METAL BORATE COMPRISING CATHODE FOR RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

      
Application Number EP2011055733
Publication Number 2011/128343
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-04-12
Publication Date 2011-10-20
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Nesper, Reinhard
  • Afyon, Semih
  • Wörle, Michal Dieter
  • Gonzales, José

Abstract

Described is a cathode comprising a conductor and a cathode material said cathode material comprising as electronically active material a transition metal (T) borate (BO3) of formula LixTImTIInOyBO3 in form of nanoparticles, wherein m+n = 1, x = 0 - 3, and y = 0 - 2, and TI and TII are different transition metals, e.g. selected from Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Co and Cu. In a specific embodiment, m is 1 and n is 0.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries

75.

Method of shut-down and starting of a fuel cell

      
Application Number 13119546
Grant Number 09413020
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-04-27
First Publication Date 2011-10-13
Grant Date 2016-08-09
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Tsukada, Akinori
  • Dietrich, Philipp
  • Hofer, Marcel
  • Buechi, Felix
  • Hannesen, Uwe

Abstract

A method of operating a PEM fuel cell including an anode feed circuit and a cathode feed circuit for feeding of an anode side with a reactant gas and for feeding a cathode side with a cathode gas. A shut-down mode for shutting down an electricity generating operation of the fuel system includes decreasing the supply of reactant gas and cathode gas in response of a shut-down signal, monitoring an output voltage of at least one cell of a fuel cell stack, monitoring the reactant gas pressure and the cathode gas pressure, electrically shunting of the at least one fuel cell in response of the output voltage reaching a predefined voltage level, at least reducing the pressure of the anode side to a predefined pressure level by means of at least one pump, and filling and/or flushing of at least the anode side with an inert gas.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids

76.

Method for producing a radiation on grafted polymer

      
Application Number 13119068
Grant Number 08372894
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-02-23
First Publication Date 2011-10-06
Grant Date 2013-02-12
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Henkensmeier, Dirk

Abstract

A method for producing a graft polymer comprises the steps of: a) irradiating a base polymer with an electron beam or a source of γ-radiation, b) contacting a grafting solution with the base polymer, wherein the grafting solution contains at least one oxygen scavenger and at least one graft monomer selected from the group consisting of styrene and styrene derivatives, and c) graft polymerizing the mixture of the base polymer and the grafting solution obtained in step b).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 2/42 - Polymerisation using regulators, e.g. chain terminating agents using short-stopping agents
  • C08F 2/46 - Polymerisation initiated by wave energy or particle radiation
  • C08J 3/28 - Treatment by wave energy or particle radiation
  • H01M 8/00 - Fuel cellsManufacture thereof

77.

SELF-MONITORING COMPOSITE VESSEL FOR HIGH PRESSURE MEDIA

      
Application Number EP2011052727
Publication Number 2011/104295
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-02-24
Publication Date 2011-09-01
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Manson, Jan-Anders Edvin
  • Leterrier, Yves
  • Waller, Judith

Abstract

High pressure media storage vessel comprising a wall made of at least one layer with barrier and piezoelectric properties.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C23C 8/80 - After-treatment
  • F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
  • G01L 9/00 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elementsTransmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means

78.

Method for limiting the output voltage of a PEM fuel cell system

      
Application Number 12991862
Grant Number 09240600
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-05-05
First Publication Date 2011-03-10
Grant Date 2016-01-19
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Buechi, Felix
  • Hofer, Marcel

Abstract

absolute while maintaining the hydrogen pressure between 70 and 130% of the oxygen pressure, so that the output voltage remains below 0.90 volts.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/06 - Combination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues
  • H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids
  • H01M 16/00 - Structural combinations of different types of electrochemical generators
  • H01M 8/10 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes

79.

METHOD FOR THE EARLY DETECTION OF LIQUID WATER FORMATION IN A FUEL CELL

      
Application Number EP2010062514
Publication Number 2011/023781
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-08-26
Publication Date 2011-03-03
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Bernard, Jerome

Abstract

A method for the early detection of liquid water formation in a fuel cell (1), in which a fuel gas and an oxidant gas flow, delivered by a gas supply circuit (50) that has a control module (110). According to the invention, the method includes: - monitoring the temperature change in one of said gases over time; - detecting a variation in said temperature by measuring a temperature differential by unit of time and comparing it to a threshold value, and - generating a signal representative of said detection via said control module (110).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids

80.

Stable dispersions of single and multiple graphene layers in solution

      
Application Number 12787570
Grant Number 09045346
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-05-26
First Publication Date 2010-12-02
Grant Date 2015-06-02
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holdings AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Nesper, Reinhard
  • Kaspar, Tommy

Abstract

A method for producing colloidal graphene dispersions comprises the steps of: (i) dispersing graphite oxide in a dispersion medium to form a colloidal graphene oxide or multi-graphene oxide dispersion, and (ii) thermally reducing the graphene oxide or multi-graphene oxide in dispersion. Depending on the method used for the preparation of the starting dispersion, a graphene or a multi-graphene dispersion is obtained that can be further processed to multi-graphene with larger inter-planar distances than graphite. Such dispersions and multi-graphenes are, for example, suitable materials in the manufacturing of rechargeable lithium ion batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C01B 31/00 - Carbon; Compounds thereof
  • C01B 31/04 - Graphite
  • B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
  • B82Y 40/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures
  • H01M 4/587 - Carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx for inserting or intercalating light metals

81.

SYSTEM FOR BYPASSING THE CELLS OF A FUEL CELL

      
Application Number EP2010057260
Publication Number 2010/136497
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-05-26
Publication Date 2010-12-02
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Toth, Antoine

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system for bypassing (10) a pile of electrochemical blocks (3) connected in series. The system includes bypass circuits (27) each connected between a positive pole and a negative pole of an electrochemical block. The system (10) also includes a control circuit (11) provided for sending a control signal to at least one of the bypass circuits in order to ensure the latter bypasses the electrochemical block to which the circuit is connected between the poles of the block. The control system comprises control modules (12), each with its own voltage reference, in which each one of the bypass circuits belongs to one of the modules. Each control module includes a plurality of bypass circuits, the bypass circuits belonging to a control module being connected between the poles of adjacent electrochemical blocks, such that the control modules sub-divide the pile into a plurality of groups (13) of electrochemical blocks. The system is furthermore characterised in that each control module includes a means (23) for communicating with the control circuit, such that the control circuit can control bypass circuits belonging to separate control modules.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids

82.

BELENOS

      
Application Number 1055262
Status Registered
Filing Date 2010-06-09
Registration Date 2010-06-09
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 04 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; fuels
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Fuel and lighting fuel, in particular ecological, alternative and renewable energy. Machines and machine tools, in particular apparatus and installations for producing ecological, alternative and renewable energy (included in this class); motors and engines (other than for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (other than for land vehicles). Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, in particular solar and photovoltaic cells, batteries, apparatus and installations for accumulating ecological, alternative and renewable energy (included in this class). Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes, in particular solar sensors, collectors and panels as well as apparatus and installations for collecting ecological, alternative, renewable and solar energy (included in this class). Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water. Treatment of materials, in particular for producing ecological, alternative and renewable energy. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto, in particular in the field of ecological, alternative and renewable energy including consulting in these fields; industrial analysis and research services, in particular in the field of ecological, alternative and renewable energy including consulting in these fields; design and development of computers and software.

83.

Open porous electrically conductive nanocomposite material

      
Application Number 12722269
Grant Number 09761867
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-03-11
First Publication Date 2010-09-16
Grant Date 2017-09-12
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Nesper, Reinhard
  • Fotedar, Rahul
  • Mettan, Yoann

Abstract

4.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/136 - Electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
  • H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids

84.

Nitride and carbide anode materials

      
Application Number 12722281
Grant Number 08426061
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-03-11
First Publication Date 2010-09-16
Grant Date 2013-04-23
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Nesper, Reinhard
  • Kundu, Dipan
  • Fotedar, Rahul
  • Woerle, Michael
  • Fjellvag, Helmer

Abstract

Described is an anode material which is a transition metal nitride or carbide in form of nanoparticles, preferably a nitride or carbide with one nitrogen or carbon per metal, and especially a nitride or carbide having rock salt structure. A preferred anode material is vanadium nitride, in particular carbon coated vanadium nitride having a mean particle size of <500 nm. Embedded in an electrically conducting environment, such nanoparticulate material, in particular the vanadium nitride shows exceptional good charging-discharging cycle stability.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

85.

Fuel cell structure and separator plate for use therein

      
Application Number 12705188
Grant Number 08268506
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-02-12
First Publication Date 2010-08-19
Grant Date 2012-09-18
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Dietrich, Philipp
  • Hofer, Marcel
  • Buechi, Felix

Abstract

a final section wherein the plurality of parallel channels extends in a curve along the outer contour of the main surface until it reaches the fluid discharge port.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/02 - Fuel cellsManufacture thereof Details

86.

BELENOS CLEAN POWER

      
Application Number 1044572
Status Registered
Filing Date 2010-06-08
Registration Date 2010-06-08
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 04 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; fuels
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting. Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (other than for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (other than for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs. Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signaling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording disks; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers, extinguishers. Apparatus for lighting, apparatus for heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes. Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water. Treatment of materials. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.

87.

Connecting box of a solar panel with a cooling structure

      
Application Number 12450786
Grant Number 07880098
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-12-03
First Publication Date 2010-07-08
Grant Date 2011-02-01
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Grimberg, Thomas
  • Watrinet, Hanns
  • Göldi, Max
  • Leu, Sylvère

Abstract

The invention relates to a receptacle (1) particularly suitable for wiring one or more solar cells (81). The receptacle (1) comprises a housing (10) and a connecting shaft (60) that can be separately closed by a cover (63). The receptacle (1) is raised from the back side of the solar panel (80).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

88.

Connecting box of a solar panel with a cooling structure

      
Application Number 12717756
Grant Number 07811098
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-03-04
First Publication Date 2010-06-17
Grant Date 2010-10-12
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Grimberg, Thomas
  • Watrinet, Hanns
  • Göldi, Max
  • Leu, Sylvère

Abstract

The invention relates to a receptacle (1) particularly suitable for wiring one or more solar cells (81). The receptacle (1) comprises a housing (10) and a connecting shaft (60) that can be separately closed by a cover (63). The receptacle (1) is raised from the back side of the solar panel (80).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/00 - Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, terminal blocksCoupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structuresTerminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
  • H05K 1/00 - Printed circuits

89.

FUEL CELL SYSTEM COMPRISING A HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number EP2009054475
Publication Number 2010/052033
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-04-15
Publication Date 2010-05-14
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Hannesen, Uwe
  • Tsukada, Akinori

Abstract

- a fuel cell stack (1) comprising a plurality of fuel cells (145) sandwiched between two end plates (130, 140); - a fuel supply system (60, 110, 113, 190) for supplying a stream of fuel gas to the fuel cell stack; - an oxidizer supply system (65, 120, 123, 195) for supplying a stream of oxidizer gas to the fuel cell stack; - a closed loop coolant circulation system for driving a cooling liquid through the fuel cell stack (1) in order that the cooling liquid enter the fuel cell stack, absorb heat from the fuel cells (145) and exit the fuel cell stack, the coolant circulation system comprising a circulation pump (72) for driving the cooling liquid, a heat exchanger (78, 80) for removing heat from the cooling liquid and for at least partially transferring the heat to the stream of fuel gas and/or the stream of oxidizer gas. The heat exchanger (78, 80) comprises a tube (203) made from a heat-conducting material and inserted into a bore in one of the end plates (130), the tube and the bore defining at least a first fluid channel inside the tube (203) and a second fluid channel (205, 207) in a space existing between the tube and the sides of the bore in the end plate (130, 140), one of said first and second fluid channels being for the cooling liquid, and the other fluid channel being for the fuel or the oxidizer gas.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/02 - Fuel cellsManufacture thereof Details
  • H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids

90.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A RADIATION GRAFTED POLYMER

      
Application Number EP2009052114
Publication Number 2010/031598
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-02-23
Publication Date 2010-03-25
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor Henkensmeier, Dirk

Abstract

A method for producing a graft polymer comprises the steps of: a) irradiating a base polymer with an electron beam or a source of γ- radiation, b) contacting a grafting solution with the base polymer, wherein the grafting solution contains at least one oxygen scavenger and at least one graft monomer selected from the group consisting of styrene and styrene derivatives, and c) graft polymerizing the mixture of the base polymer and the grafting solution obtained in step b).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 255/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of hydrocarbons as defined in group
  • C08F 255/02 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of hydrocarbons as defined in group on to polymers of olefins having two or three carbon atoms
  • C08F 259/08 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of halogen containing monomers as defined in group on to polymers containing fluorine
  • C08F 291/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to macromolecular compounds according to more than one of the groups

91.

METHOD OF SHUT-DOWN AND STARTING OF A FUEL CELL

      
Application Number EP2009055079
Publication Number 2010/031601
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-04-27
Publication Date 2010-03-25
Owner Belenos Clean Power Holding AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Tsukada, Akinori
  • Dietrich, Philipp
  • Hofer, Marcel
  • Buechi, Felix
  • Hannesen, Uwe

Abstract

The present invention provides a method of operating a PEM fuel cell comprising an anode feed circuit and a cathode feed circuit for feeding of an anode side (14) with a reactant gas and for feeding a cathode side (16) with a cathode gas. Said method adapted for shutting down and for starting of an electricity generating operation of the fuel system, in the shut-down mode comprises the steps of : decreasing the supply of reactant gas and cathode gas in response of a shut-down signal, monitoring an output voltage of at least one cell of a fuel cell stack (12), monitoring the reactant gas pressure and the cathode gas pressure, electrically shunting of the at least one fuel cell in response of the output voltage reaching a predefined voltage level, at least reducing the pressure of the anode side (14) to a predefined pressure level by means of at least one pump (16, 18), and filling and/or flushing of at least the anode side (14) with an inert gas.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids

92.

METHOD FOR LIMITING THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF A PEM FUEL CELL SYSTEM

      
Application Number EP2009055383
Publication Number 2009/144118
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-05-05
Publication Date 2009-12-03
Owner BELENOS CLEAN POWER HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Buechi, Felix
  • Hofer, Marcel

Abstract

The method for limiting the output voltage of a PEM fuel cell system operating in, or near, zero load conditions, in such a way as to minimize degradation of performance over time, comprises : supplying a hydrogen stream to the anode of said fuel cell; supplying an oxygen stream to the cathode of said fuel cell; monitoring an output voltage of the fuel cell; monitoring a hydrogen pressure in the fuel cell; monitoring an oxygen pressure in the fuel cell; limiting the hydrogen stream and the oxygen stream while actuating controllable recirculating pumps for the hydrogen and the oxygen in such a way as to bring and maintain the hydrogen and oxygen pressures below 1 bar absolute while maintaining said hydrogen pressure between 70 and 130 % of said oxygen pressure, so that the output voltage remains below.90 volts.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids
  • H01M 8/10 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes