James P Brainard

US Patent:

20210086208, Mar 25, 2021

Filed:

Sep 25, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/582541

Inventors:

- Arlington VA, US
James P. Brainard - Pocatello ID, US

Assignee:

Birmingham Technologies, Inc. - Arlington VA

International Classification:

B05B 5/08
B05B 5/00

Abstract:

Embodiments relate to a system for manufacturing nano-scale energy harvesters and electric power generators. The system includes a plurality of dispensers to dispense a first material, a second material, and a separation material between the first and second materials. The first material has a first work function value and the second material has a second work function value different from the first work function value. At least one electrospray device is positioned proximal to the third dispenser to deposit a fluid within at least a portion of the separation material. The fluid has particles with a third work function value different from the first and second work function values. The system also includes a guide assembly to transport the first and second electrodes, the positioned separation material, and the fluid to a joint proximal position and form a fabricated product.

US Patent:

20210091291, Mar 25, 2021

Filed:

Sep 25, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/582545

Inventors:

- Arlington VA, US
James P. Brainard - Pocatello ID, US

Assignee:

Birmingham Technologies, Inc. - Arlington VA

International Classification:

H01L 35/30
H01L 35/18
H01L 35/22
H01M 4/38
H01M 4/46
H01M 4/90
H01M 4/131
H01M 2/16

Abstract:

Embodiments relate to an apparatus for nano-scale energy converters and electric power generators. The apparatus includes two electrodes positioned proximate to each other. An opening is positioned between the first and second electrodes. The first electrode has a first work function value and the second electrode has a different second work function value. A separation material is positioned within the opening. The separation material includes a first surface in at least partial physical contact with the first electrode and a second surface positioned opposite from the first surface. The second surface is in at least partial physical contact with the second electrode. The first and second electrodes and the separation material form an at least partially planar electric power harvesting device.

US Patent:

20210091685, Mar 25, 2021

Filed:

Sep 25, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/582535

Inventors:

- Arlington VA, US
James P. Brainard - Pocatello ID, US

Assignee:

Birmingham Technologies, Inc. - Arlington VA

International Classification:

H02N 3/00

Abstract:

Embodiments relate to an apparatus for energy harvesting and electric power generators, especially at the nano-scale. The apparatus includes two electrodes positioned proximate to each other. The first electrode has a first work function value and the second electrode has a different second work function value. A separation material is positioned between the first and second electrodes. The separation material includes a first surface in at least partial physical contact with the first electrode and a second surface positioned opposite from the first surface. The second surface is in at least partial physical contact with the second electrode. The first and second electrodes and the separation material form an at least partially arcuate energy harvesting device.

US Patent:

20210050725, Feb 18, 2021

Filed:

Sep 11, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/567998

Inventors:

- Chubbuck ID, US
JAMES BRAINARD - Pocatello ID, US
THOMAS BALDWIN - Idaho Falls ID, US
SEAN LUANGRATH - Highland UT, US

Assignee:

Inergy Holdings, LLC - Chubbuck ID

International Classification:

H02J 3/32
H02J 7/00
H02J 3/38
H02J 7/35

Abstract:

Apparatuses, systems, and methods are presented for energy storage. A plurality of input connectors are configured to receive input power from one or more power sources. A plurality of input power converters are coupled to the input connectors, and are configured to convert the input power to direct current (DC) power for storage. A controller is configured to control power flow through the input power converters on a per-converter basis so that separate converters are separately controlled. One or more output power converters are configured to convert stored DC power to output power for use by one or more loads. The controller is configured to control power flow through the one or more output power converters. One or more output connectors are configured to transfer the output power to the one or more loads.