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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182914 | Water contact indicator The present invention discloses an adhesive article. The adhesive article comprises a first layer comprising a fluid transport substrate, comprising a low molecular weight hydrophilic polymer resin, the first layer having a first major surface and a second major sur... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8178241 | Electrode including current collector with nano-scale coating and method of making the same Current collectors and methods are provided that relate to electrodes that are useful in lithium polymer electrochemical cells. The provided current collectors include a metallic substrate, a substantially uniform nano-scale carbon coating, and an active electrode m... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8153301 | Cathode compositions for lithium-ion electrochemical cells Provided are compositions useful as cathodes for lithium-ion batteries. The compositions include lithium mixed metal oxides of the formula, Li[LixNiyMnz]O2, wherein x+y+z=1, 0 | 04/10/2012 |
| 8137841 | Cathode compositions for lithium-ion electrochemical cells Compositions useful for cathodes in lithium-ion batteries are described. In some examples, an electrochemical cell includes an electrode, the electrode comprising a composition including the elements of Li, Fe, and F, where the composition includes a first phase inc... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8115920 | Method of making microarrays Provided is a method of making microarrays that includes providing a substrate with discrete first microfeatures that have a first profile, and depositing vapor-coated materials onto the first microfeatures to form second microfeatures having a second profile that i... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8101302 | Redox shuttles for high voltage cathodes Overcharge protection is provided for rechargeable electrochemical lithium-ion cells. The electrolyte in the provided cells contains a cyclable redox shuttle molecule that can operate in cells with high voltage cathode materials. ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8071238 | Silicon-containing alloys useful as electrodes for lithium-ion batteries An electrode composition for a lithium ion battery having the formula SixSnqMyCz where q, x, y, and z represent atomic percent values and (a) (q+x)>2y+z; (b) q≧0, (c) z≧0; and (d) M is one or more metals selected from ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8038839 | Laminate body, method, and apparatus for manufacturing ultrathin substrate using the laminate body Provided is a laminated body comprising a substrate to be ground and a support, where the substrate is ground to a very small thickness and can then be separated from the support without damaging the substrate. One embodiment of the present invention is a laminated ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8034485 | Metal oxide negative electrodes for lithium-ion electrochemical cells and batteries Provided are negative electrode compositions for lithium-ion electrochemical cells that include metal oxides and polymeric binders. Also provided are electrochemical cells and battery packs that include electrodes made with these compositions. ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8012624 | Sintered cathode compositions Provided are compositions useful as cathodes in lithium-ion electrochemical cells. The compositions include particles that include transition metal oxides that have at least two distinct phases with different compositions. Each of the distinct phases comprises a lay... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8008783 | Dicing tape and die attach adhesive with patterned backing Provided are a tape, apparatus, and method that relate generally to a single layer adhesive which functions as a dicing tape and also as a die attach adhesive for dicing thinned wafers and subsequent die attach operations of the diced chips in semiconductor device f... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8003004 | Heat transfer apparatus and methods including hydrofluorocarbonates Provided is an apparatus for heat transfer that includes a device and a mechanism for transferring heat to or from the device, comprising using a heat transfer fluid, wherein the heat transfer fluid includes a hydrofluorocarbonate. Also provided is a method for tran... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7988807 | Laminate body, method, and apparatus for manufacturing ultrathin substrate using the laminate body Provided is a laminated body comprising a substrate to be ground and a support, where the substrate is ground to a very small thickness and can then be separated from the support without damaging the substrate. One embodiment of the present invention is a laminated ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7972727 | Electrode compositions based on an amorphous alloy having a high silicon content An electrode composition for a lithium ion battery that includes an amorphous alloy having the formula SixMyAlz where x, y, and z represent atomic percent values and (a) x+y+z=100, (b) x≧55, (c) y0, and (e) M is one or m... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7972725 | Polyimide electrode binders Irreversible first cycle capacity loss in lithium secondary cells having a cell electrode based on a powdered material and a binder may be significantly decreased or eliminated by using an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic polyimide binder. Compared to conventional polyim... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7923133 | Coatings and methods for particle reduction The present disclosure relates to high purity apparati, e.g., magnetic hard disk drives, and more specifically, to coatings for particle reduction of surfaces of such apparati. The provided coatings include thin polymer coatings with reactive pendant groups having c... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7906238 | Silicon-containing alloys useful as electrodes for lithium-ion batteries An electrode composition for a lithium ion battery having the formula SixSnqMyCz where q, x, y, and z represent atomic percent values and (a) (q+x)>2y+z; (b) q≧0, (c) z≧0; and (d) M is one or more metals selected from ... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7875388 | Electrodes including polyacrylate binders and methods of making and using the same Provided is an electrode composition comprising a powdered material capable of undergoing lithiation and delithiation, and a non-elastomeric binder comprising lithium polyacrylate, along with methods of making and using the same, as well as electrochemical cells inc... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7871727 | Alloy composition for lithium ion batteries Alloy compositions, lithium ion batteries, and methods of making lithium ion batteries are described. The lithium ion batteries have anodes that contain an alloy composition that includes a) silicon, b) aluminum, c) transition metal, d) tin, e) indium, and f) a sixt... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7858499 | Dicing tape and die attach adhesive with patterned backing Provided are a tape, apparatus, and method that relate generally to a single layer adhesive which functions as a dicing tape and also as a die attach adhesive for dicing thinned wafers and subsequent die attach operations of the diced chips in semiconductor device f... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7851085 | Alloy compositions for lithium ion batteries Alloy compositions, lithium ion batteries, and methods of making lithium ion batteries are described. The lithium ion batteries have anodes that contain an alloy composition that includes a) silicon, b) aluminum, c) transition metal, d) tin, and e) a fifth element t... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7811710 | Redox shuttle for rechargeable lithium-ion cell A redox chemical shuttle comprising an aromatic compound substituted with at least one tertiary carbon organic group and at least one alkoxy group (for example, 2,5-di-tert-butyl-1,4-dimethoxybenzene) provides repeated overcharge protection in rechargeable lithium-i... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7771861 | Method of using an electrochemical cell The silicon as an anode material for use in lithium ion batteries according to the present invention provides a method for cell manufacturing. The degree to which the silicon is lithiated during cycling can be controlled, thereby lowering the volume expansion while ... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7767349 | Alloy compositions for lithium ion batteries Alloy compositions are described for use in anodes of lithium ion batteries. The alloy compositions contain (a) tin, (b) a second element that includes silicon, aluminum, or a combination thereof, (c) a third element that includes yttrium, a lanthanide element, an a... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7759050 | Method for manufacturing thin substrate using a laminate body Provided is a laminated body comprising a substrate to be ground and a support, where the substrate may be ground to a very small (thin) thickness and can then be separated from the support without damaging the substrate. One embodiment is a laminated body comprisin... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7732095 | Electrode compositions based on an amorphous alloy having a high silicon content An electrode composition for a lithium ion battery that includes an amorphous alloy having the formula SixMyAlz where x, y, and z represent atomic percent values and (a) x+y+z=100, (b) x≧55, (c) y0, and (e) M is one or m... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7732046 | Water contact indicator The present invention discloses an adhesive article. The adhesive article comprises a first layer comprising a fluid transport substrate, comprising a low molecular weight hydrophilic polymer resin, the first layer having a first major surface and a second major sur... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7695804 | Heat-activatable adhesive A heat-activatable adhesive comprising from about 30 to about 70 wt. % of one or more elastomers, from about 20 to about 60 wt. % of one or more novolac phenolic resins, and an effective amount of one or more crosslinking agents capable of effecting crosslinking of ... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7691475 | Anisotropic conductive adhesives Provided are adhesive compositions comprising a mixture of a maleimide terminated polyimide resin, a thermoplastic resin compatible with the maleimide terminated polyimide resin, a thermally activated free radical curing agent, and electrically conductive particles ... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7651830 | Patterned photoacid etching and articles therefrom Provided is an article that comprises a substrate comprising an acid-etchable layer, a water-soluble polymer matrix, and a photoacid generator. Also provided is a method for patterning that can provide patterned layers that can be used to form electroactive devices.... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7651627 | Hydrofluoroether as a heat-transfer fluid The present invention provides an apparatus comprising a device and a mechanism for heat transfer comprising a hydrofluoroether heat-transfer fluid wherein the heat transfer fluid is represented by the following structure: Rf—O—Rh... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7648801 | Redox shuttle for overdischarge protection in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries A battery of series-connected rechargeable lithium ion cells each of which contains a negative electrode; a negative electrode current collector; a positive electrode; a positive electrode current collector; and an electrolyte comprising charge carrying medium, lith... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7645478 | Methods of making displays Methods of forming displays are described. The displays have zinc oxide row and column drivers integrated onto the same display substrate as zinc oxide pixel transistors and organic light emitting diodes. The organic light emitting diodes are prepared, at least in p... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7615317 | N-oxide redox shuttles for rechargeable lithium-ion cell A rechargeable lithium-ion cell contains a positive electrode, negative electrode, charge-carrying electrolyte containing charge carrying medium and lithium salt, and cycloaliphatic N-oxide compound dissolved in or dissolvable in the electrolyte. The N-oxide compoun... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7615312 | Substituted phenothiazine redox shuttles for rechargeable lithium-ion cell A rechargeable lithium-ion cell contains a positive electrode, negative electrode, charge-carrying electrolyte containing charge carrying medium and lithium salt, and an N-substituted or C-substituted phenothiazine compound dissolved in or dissolvable in the electro... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7585590 | Rechargeable lithium-ion cell with triphenylamine redox shuttle Provided is a rechargeable lithium-ion cell that contains a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a charge-carrying electrolyte containing a charge carrying medium and a lithium salt, and a triphenylamine compound dissolved in or dissolvable in the electrolyte. ... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7556655 | Method of producing lithium ion cathode materials A method of producing Liy[NixCo1−2xMnx]O2 wherein 0.025≦x≦0.5 and 0.9≦y≦1.3. The method includes mixing [NixCo1−2xMnx]OH2 with LiOH or Li2CO | 07/07/2009 |
| 7534498 | Laminate body, method, and apparatus for manufacturing ultrathin substrate using the laminate body Provided is a laminated body (1) comprising a substrate (2) to be ground and a support (5), where the substrate (2) is ground to a very small thickness and can then be separated from the support (5) without damaging the substrate (... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7527753 | Acrylic-based thermally conductive composition and thermally conductive sheet Provided is a thermally conductive composition which shows a low thermal resistance, and good releasability after service. For example, one composition includes an acrylic-based thermally conductive composition comprising a binder component containing a crystalline ... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7503949 | Abrasive article and method Provided are abrasive articles comprising a plurality of abrasive particles and a binder wherein the binder comprises a polymer formed by a reaction between a polyisocyanate and a polyoxirane, wherein the resulting binder is substantially free of urethane and urea l... | 03/17/2009 |
