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Protonex Technology Corporation

Coorstek Fluorochemicals, Inc.

Boulder Ionics Corporation

Ses Holdings Pte. Ltd.

Synthio Chemicals, LLC

Mesoscopic Devices, Inc.

Jerry Lynn Martin

Joseph Carl Poshusta

Rajendra P Singh

Charles William Booten

John A Corey

Ames Kulprathipanja

Christine M Martin

The present invention provides a single-phase or homogeneous solution comprising a high concentration of a salt, in particular a lithium salt, in an organic solvent. Such a high salt content in organic solvent is useful in a variety of applications including, but not limited to, in electrical energy storage devices as well as other devices that can benefit from a low-volatility liquid electrolyte.

Concentrated electrolyte solution

The present invention provides a method for producing low-water-content electrolyte solutions. In particular, the present invention provides a method of removing water from a liquid solution comprising a non-aqueous solvent, a hygroscopic metal salt and water. It also provides a method for producing a low-water content electrolyte solution without isolation of the metal salt. The method of the invention is useful in producing low water content electrolyte solutions for batteries such as lithium- or lithium-ion batteries.

Method for drying electrolyte solution

The present invention provides methods and processes for producing &#x3b1;-fluoroalkyl ketones from non-fluoro &#x3b1;-haloalkyl ketones using a fluorohydrogenate compound. In some embodiments, the fluorohydrogenate compound is an ionic liquid. One particular method of the invention utilizes a fluorohydrogenate ionic liquid compound of the formula: Q[F.(HF)], wherein Qis an onium cation and n is a number from 0 to 3.

Fluoronation of alpha-haloalkyl ketones

A Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) system having a hot zone with a center cathode air feed tube for improved reactant distribution, a CPOX reactor attached at the anode feed end of the hot zone with a tail gas combustor at the opposing end for more uniform heat distribution, and a counter-flow heat exchanger for efficient heat retention.

Solid oxide fuel cell systems with hot zones having improved reactant distribution

The invention provides a method for producing fluorotrifluoromethylsulfonyl imide (FTFSI) by reacting non-fluorohalogenated trihalomethylsulfonyl imide (XTXSI) with hydrogen fluoride, where each X is independently a nonfluoro-halide, such as Cl, Br, or I.

Synthesis of fluorotrifluoromethylsulfonyl imide

The present invention provides a method for producing ionic liquids without the use of a volatile solvent and/or water. In some embodiments, methods of the invention allow a continuous process for producing ionic liquids.

Process for producing ionic liquids

The invention provides a method for producing hydrogen bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (HFSI) by reacting hydrogen bis(halosulfonyl)imide (HXSI) with hydrogen fluoride, where each X is independently a nonfluoro-halide, such as Cl, Br, or I.

Synthesis of hydrogen bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide

The present invention provides methods for producing bis(fluorosulfonyl) compounds of the formula:F&#x2014;S(O)&#x2014;Z&#x2014;S(O)&#x2014;F&#x2003;&#x2003;Iby contacting a nonfluorohalide compound of the formula:X&#x2014;S(O)&#x2014;Z&#x2014;S(O)&#x2014;Xwith bismuth trifluoride under conditions sufficient to produce the bis(fluorosulfonyl) compound of Formula I, where Z and X are those defined herein.

Synthesis of bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide

A solid oxide fuel cell system including a main plate, an inner cylinder attached to the main plate, an intermediate cylinder attached to the main plate such that the intermediate cylinder contains a cathode air stream, and an outer cylinder attached to the main plate. An exhaust annular gap is formed between the intermediate and outer cylinders such that hot exhaust gases flow through the exhaust annular gap and heat is transferred from the hot exhaust gases to the cathode air stream. The solid oxide fuel cell system may also include a two-stage tail gas combustor.

Solid oxide fuel cell systems with hot zones and two-stage tail gas combustors

Fuel is desulfurized with a rapid cycle desulfurization-regeneration method and apparatus. Regeneratable mass separating agents, including metals supported on high surface area materials, are used in a plurality of beds that are rotated into, through, and out of a desulfurization series and a regeneration series by valves and plumbing, which can include a rotary valve apparatus.

Method for removing sulfur or other contaminant species from hydrocarbon fuels or other fuels

Desulfurization apparatus with individually controllable heaters

Self-propelled life vest for assisting a swimmer in water includes an inflatable body, the body being configured for being worn on a torso of a swimmer. An upper connector is provided and configured for connecting the body to an upper portion of a swimmer, in use. A lower connector is configured for connecting to a lower portion of a swimmer, in use. A propulsion unit on the vest is sufficiently strong for propelling a swimmer through water, in use. A power is operatively connected with the propulsion unit for powering the propulsion unit. An inflation control is provided on the body and operatively connects with the inflation device for inflating and deflating the inflation device, in use. A propulsion unit housing prevents the swimmer from contacting the propulsion unit, and directs inflow and outflow of propelled water, in use, for assisting in moving the swimmer in the desired direction.

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Superior, CO, United States of America

Jerry Lynn Martin