# GM Global Technology Operations — Patents explained on PatentBrief

GM Global Technology Operations has 4 landmark patents explained in plain English on PatentBrief.

- [Boosting Solid-State Batteries with a Capacitor Interlayer](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/11145922/solid-state-battery-having-a-capacitor-assisted-interlayer) — granted 2021
  This patent describes a solid-state battery design that includes a special capacitor-like layer between the main battery parts to improve performance and stability.
- [How to Fast-Charge Lithium Batteries Without Damaging Them](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10700376/methods-for-fast-charging-and-detecting-lithium-plating-in-lithium-ion-batteries) — granted 2020
  This patent describes a three-phase method for quickly charging lithium-ion batteries while carefully controlling voltages to prevent harmful lithium metal buildup and electrolyte damage.
- [Improving Lithium Battery Life with a Built-in Lithium Source](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10593988/electrochemical-cell-for-lithium-based-batteries) — granted 2020
  This patent describes a method for building rechargeable lithium-based batteries with a special extra lithium source electrode inside that helps the main battery parts work better and last longer by giving them an initial charge of lithium ions.
- [How a Hybrid Layer Stops Metal Growths in Lithium Batteries](https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/10566652/lithium-metal-battery-with-hybrid-electrolyte-system) — granted 2020
  This patent describes a special multi-layered electrolyte system for lithium metal batteries that uses a stiff, hybrid material to block dangerous metal growths, aiming for safer, higher-energy batteries.

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