Patents by Inventor Carl D. Jahns

Carl D. Jahns has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Carbon coating for an electrode
    Patent number: 5626986
    Abstract: A carbon coating including carbon particles having a predetermined size and BET surface area. The carbon coating is applied to electrodes used in batteries. The electrodes may include a nonconductive frame defining at least one aperture and at least one carbon plastic sheet which is borne by the frame and disposed in occluding relation relative to the aperture. The carbon coating is applied to one surface of the carbon plastic sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Assignee: ZBB Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl D. Jahns, Peter J. Lex, Ralph A. Petersen
  • Capacitor having non-conductive plastic frames
    Patent number: 5600534
    Abstract: An improved capacitor including a plurality of plastic frame mounted electrode and separator inserts. The plastic frame mounted electrode and separator inserts are oriented in alternating succession, and have a carbon paste placed therebetween. The capacitor includes terminal electrodes through which electric charge may flow. The capacitor also includes a pair of rigid endblocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: ZBB Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne W. Blazek, James J. Bolstad, Phillip A. Eidler, Carl D. Jahns, Ronald C. Miles, Robin A. Vidas, Peter J. Lex