Patents by Inventor Jeremy R. Carlson
Jeremy R. Carlson 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).
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Patent number: 11664673Abstract: For indicating that a battery is fully discharged to a decommissioned state, methods, apparatus, and systems are disclosed. One apparatus includes a battery that powers an electronic device, a battery state module that comprises a non-reversible indicator, a control module coupled to the battery, and a decommission module. The decommission module receives a discharge signal from the control module and discharges the battery to a fully discharged state, where discharging the battery causes the non-reversible indicator to indicate the fully discharged state.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Philip Jakes, Jeremy R. Carlson
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Patent number: 11544169Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and program products are disclosed for determining usage of an information handling device. One apparatus includes at least one processor and a memory that stores code executable by the at least one processor. The code is executable by the processor to monitor, by use of the at least one processor, a plurality of parameters indicative of a usage of an information handling device. The plurality of parameters is for a plurality of components of the information handling device. The code is executable by the processor to store data corresponding to the plurality of parameters. The code is executable by the processor to compute the usage of the information handling device based on the stored data.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2021Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Philip Jakes, Jeremy R. Carlson, Daryl C. Cromer, Howard Locker, John Weldon Nicholson, Joseph David Plunkett, Kenneth Seethaler
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Patent number: 11394227Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, devices, and methods for power management during system startup at low temperatures are disclosed. An apparatus includes a battery for an electronic device. The battery includes one or more cells. The apparatus includes a thermal insulation element configured to insulate heat that the battery. The thermal insulation element is coupled to the battery to prevent at least a portion of the heat that the battery generates from being dissipated from the battery during startup of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: LENOVO (Singapore) PTE. LTD.Inventors: Bouziane Yebka, Jeremy R. Carlson, Philip Jakes, Tin-Lup Wong
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Publication number: 20220214955Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and program products are disclosed for determining usage of an information handling device. One apparatus includes at least one processor and a memory that stores code executable by the at least one processor. The code is executable by the processor to monitor, by use of the at least one processor, a plurality of parameters indicative of a usage of an information handling device. The plurality of parameters is for a plurality of components of the information handling device. The code is executable by the processor to store data corresponding to the plurality of parameters. The code is executable by the processor to compute the usage of the information handling device based on the stored data.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2021Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Philip Jakes, Jeremy R. Carlson, Daryl C. Cromer, Howard Locker, John Weldon Nicholson, Joseph David Plunkett, Kenneth Seethaler
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Publication number: 20220209559Abstract: For indicating that a battery is fully discharged to a decommissioned state, methods, apparatus, and systems are disclosed. One apparatus includes a battery that powers an electronic device, a battery state module that comprises a non-reversible indicator, a control module coupled to the battery, and a decommission module. The decommission module receives a discharge signal from the control module and discharges the battery to a fully discharged state, where discharging the battery causes the non-reversible indicator to indicate the fully discharged state.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2020Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Philip Jakes, Jeremy R. Carlson
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Publication number: 20210344213Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, devices, and methods for power management during system startup at low temperatures are disclosed. An apparatus includes a battery for an electronic device. The battery includes one or more cells. The apparatus includes a thermal insulation element configured to insulate heat that the battery. The thermal insulation element is coupled to the battery to prevent at least a portion of the heat that the battery generates from being dissipated from the battery during startup of the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2020Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Bouziane Yebka, Jeremy R. Carlson, Philip Jakes, Tin-Lup Wong
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Patent number: 9806606Abstract: At least one embodiment of the invention provides a multi-modal rechargeable battery pack that can switch between charging algorithms dynamically. This dynamic switching can be accomplished in a wide variety of ways, for example via external command or automatically. At least one embodiment of the invention provides a system that can switch a multi-modal rechargeable battery pack between one or more of a runtime mode, a lifespan mode, and a quick charge mode.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2009Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Kenneth S. Seethaler, Jeremy R. Carlson, Larry G. Estes, Hiromitsu Yamaguchi, Shigefumi Odaohhara, Takeshi Matsumoto
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Patent number: 8481186Abstract: The provision of a mode in silver zinc batteries where a user can access extra capacity as an emergency reserve for times when extra capacity is needed. While this temporarily increases capacity, it does not detrimentally affect cycle life over the longer term, and it permits a silver zinc battery to essentially mimic the long term capacity and cycle life characteristics of a lithium ion battery while still affording inherent advantages associated with silver zinc batteries. In a variant embodiment, this ability to temporarily increase capacity is optimally employed at the end of a battery life cycle in a controlled “roll-off” that accords additional cycles of battery service life. In another variant embodiment, the general capability to control capacity is employed to gradually decrease the available capacity of a battery over the life of the battery, to thereby extend the battery service life.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Philip J. Jakes, Daryl Cromer, Tin-Lup Wong, Jeremy R. Carlson, Mark E. Cohen, Timothy Humphrey
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Patent number: 8263242Abstract: The provision of improved venting in battery cells by way of better preventing pressure buildup in the cells. Via different variants of the present invention, the following advantages are achieved: Gas can escape from the cell without clogging the vent; gas buildup is avoided while the venting valve can operate in a consistently reliable manner; the solutions presented are sufficiently versatile as to be applicable to a variety of cells on the market; and the risk of explosion is virtually eliminated.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2008Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Bouziane Yebka, Jeremy R. Carlson, Larry G. Estes, Joseph A. Holung, Timothy Humphrey, Tin-Lup Wong
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Patent number: 8244312Abstract: The provision of a mode in silver zinc batteries where a user can access extra capacity as an emergency reserve for times when extra capacity is needed. While this temporarily increases capacity, it does not detrimentally affect cycle life over the longer term, and it permits a silver zinc battery to essentially mimic the long term capacity and cycle life characteristics of a lithium ion battery while still affording inherent advantages associated with silver zinc batteries. In a variant embodiment, this ability to temporarily increase capacity is optimally employed at the end of a battery life cycle in a controlled “roll-off” that accords additional cycles of battery service life. In another variant embodiment, the general capability to control capacity is employed to gradually decrease the available capacity of a battery over the life of the battery, to thereby extend the battery service life.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Philip J. Jakes, Tin-Lup Wong, Timothy Humphrey, Jeremy R. Carlson, Daryl Cromer
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Patent number: 8030899Abstract: The provision of a mode in silver zinc batteries where a user can access extra capacity as an emergency reserve for times when extra capacity is needed. While this temporarily increases capacity, it does not detrimentally affect cycle life over the longer term, and it permits a silver zinc battery to essentially mimic the long term capacity and cycle life characteristics of a lithium ion battery while still affording inherent advantages associated with silver zinc batteries. In a variant embodiment, this ability to temporarily increase capacity is optimally employed at the end of a battery life cycle in a controlled “roll-off” that accords additional cycles of battery service life. In another variant embodiment, the general capability to control capacity is employed to gradually decrease the available capacity of a battery over the life of the battery, to thereby extend the battery service life.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Daryl Cromer, Philip J. Jakes, Jeremy R. Carlson, Tin-Lup Wong
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Publication number: 20110037436Abstract: At least one embodiment of the invention provides a multi-modal rechargeable battery pack that can switch between charging algorithms dynamically. This dynamic switching can be accomplished in a wide variety of ways, for example via external command or automatically. At least one embodiment of the invention provides a system that can switch a multi-modal rechargeable battery pack between one or more of a runtime mode, a lifespan mode, and a quick charge mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2009Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventors: Kenneth S. Seethaler, Jeremy R. Carlson, Larry G. Estes, Hiromitsu Yamaguchi, Shigefumi Odaohhara, Takeshi Matsumoto
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Publication number: 20100081037Abstract: The provision of a mode in silver zinc batteries where a user can access extra capacity as an emergency reserve for times when extra capacity is needed. While this temporarily increases capacity, it does not detrimentally affect cycle life over the longer term, and it permits a silver zinc battery to essentially mimic the long term capacity and cycle life characteristics of a lithium ion battery while still affording inherent advantages associated with silver zinc batteries. In a variant embodiment, this ability to temporarily increase capacity is optimally employed at the end of a battery life cycle in a controlled “roll-off” that accords additional cycles of battery service life. In another variant embodiment, the general capability to control capacity is employed to gradually decrease the available capacity of a battery over the life of the battery, to thereby extend the battery service life.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2008Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Philip J. Jakes, Daryl Cromer, Tin-Lup Wong, Jeremy R. Carlson, Mark E. Cohen, Timothy Humphrey
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Publication number: 20100079113Abstract: The provision of a mode in silver zinc batteries where a user can access extra capacity as an emergency reserve for times when extra capacity is needed. While this temporarily increases capacity, it does not detrimentally affect cycle life over the longer term, and it permits a silver zinc battery to essentially mimic the long term capacity and cycle life characteristics of a lithium ion battery while still affording inherent advantages associated with silver zinc batteries. In a variant embodiment, this ability to temporarily increase capacity is optimally employed at the end of a battery life cycle in a controlled “roll-off” that accords additional cycles of battery service life. In another variant embodiment, the general capability to control capacity is employed to gradually decrease the available capacity of a battery over the life of the battery, to thereby extend the battery service life.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2008Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Daryl Cromer, Philip J. Jakes, Jeremy R. Carlson, Tin-Lup Wong
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Publication number: 20100083008Abstract: The provision of a mode in silver zinc batteries where a user can access extra capacity as an emergency reserve for times when extra capacity is needed. While this temporarily increases capacity, it does not detrimentally affect cycle life over the longer term, and it permits a silver zinc battery to essentially mimic the long term capacity and cycle life characteristics of a lithium ion battery while still affording inherent advantages associated with silver zinc batteries. In a variant embodiment, this ability to temporarily increase capacity is optimally employed at the end of a battery life cycle in a controlled “roll-off” that accords additional cycles of battery service life. In another variant embodiment, the general capability to control capacity is employed to gradually decrease the available capacity of a battery over the life of the battery, to thereby extend the battery service life.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2008Publication date: April 1, 2010Inventors: Philip J. Jakes, Tin-Lup Wong, Timothy Humphrey, Jeremy R. Carlson, Darly Cromer
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Publication number: 20100055545Abstract: The provision of improved venting in battery cells by way of better preventing pressure buildup in the cells. Via different variants of the present invention, the following advantages are achieved: Gas can escape from the cell without clogging the vent; gas buildup is avoided while the venting valve can operate in a consistently reliable manner; the solutions presented are sufficiently versatile as to be applicable to a variety of cells on the market; and the risk of explosion is virtually eliminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Bouziane Yebka, Jeremy R. Carlson, Larry G. Estes, Joseph A. Holung, Timothy Humphrey, Tin-Lup Wong