Abstract: This disclosure details systems and methods for selectively implementing new features within home energy storage systems based on a unique usage pattern associated with each individual home energy storage system. In exemplary embodiments, the unique usage patterns are used to predict the life and capability of each individual home energy storage system for supporting the launch, such as via a cloud-based update, of new features within such systems.

Abstract: This disclosure details exemplary home energy storage systems capable of storing electricity locally for later consumption, such as for charging an electrified vehicle, supporting various home energy needs, and supporting alternative energy storage/power source functionality. An exemplary home energy storage system may include a stationary unit, one or more modular units removably connectable to the stationary unit, and a rack mounting and handcart transportation system configured to mount, detach, and transport the modular unit relative to the stationary unit. Once undocked from the stationary unit, the modular unit(s) may be utilized as a portable power source for powering one or more electrical loads. This disclosure further describes various interconnected functionalities (e.g., electrical and wireless communication of state of uses) between the stationary unit and the modular unit of home energy storage systems and between the modular unit and various satellite equipment associated with the modular unit.

Abstract: A vehicle-to-building power system allows a vehicle to power a building. The system includes a power-receiving unit remote from a vehicle. The unit includes a cable configured to mate with a vehicle port and support high-voltage electrical loads between the vehicle and the power-receiving unit. The unit further includes a high-voltage inverter configured to convert a direct current (DC) power supplied from a vehicle battery to an alternating current (AC) power compatible with a building electrical system, and a high-voltage DC bus electrically connected to the inverter. The bus has one or more contactors that electrically connect the cable to the high-voltage inverter when closed and electrically disconnect the cable and the high-voltage inverter when open.

Abstract: A vehicle-to-building power system allows a vehicle to power a building. The system includes a power-receiving unit remote from a vehicle. The unit includes a cable configured to mate with a vehicle port and support high-voltage electrical loads between the vehicle and the power-receiving unit. The unit further includes a high-voltage inverter configured to convert a direct current (DC) power supplied from a vehicle battery to an alternating current (AC) power compatible with a building electrical system, and a high-voltage DC bus electrically connected to the inverter. The bus has one or more contactors that electrically connect the cable to the high-voltage inverter when closed and electrically disconnect the cable and the high-voltage inverter when open.

Abstract: This disclosure details exemplary home energy storage systems capable of storing electricity locally for later consumption, such as for charging an electrified vehicle, supporting various home energy needs, and supporting alternative energy storage/power source functionality. An exemplary home energy storage system may include a stationary unit, one or more modular units removably connectable to the stationary unit, and a rack mounting and handcart transportation system configured to mount, detach, and transport the modular unit relative to the stationary unit. Once undocked from the stationary unit, the modular unit(s) may be utilized as a portable power source for powering one or more electrical loads. This disclosure further describes various interconnected functionalities (e.g., electrical and wireless communication of state of uses) between the stationary unit and the modular unit of home energy storage systems and between the modular unit and various satellite equipment associated with the modular unit.

Abstract: The ceiling medallion projection system is a means of housing and concealing a ceiling mounted high definition video projection system. The assembly is typically located between a pendant light fixture and the ceiling. It can be oriented to project imagery on a selected wall of the room. It is intended to be less conspicuous than a standard ceiling mounted projection system or video screen and requires little to no additional in-wall electrical service as it takes advantage of the electrical service already provided to the light. It is controlled wirelessly and can be linked to a router and any number of electrical devices including computers, handheld tablets and smart phones. It has audio capability as well. The system hosts applications that can provide reminders, messages, schedules and any other visual and audible information to assist the user in terms of organization, special needs, communication or entertainment.

Abstract: The ceiling medallion projection system is a means of housing and concealing a ceiling mounted high definition video projection system. The assembly is typically located between a pendant light fixture and the ceiling. It can be oriented to project imagery on a selected wall of the room. It is intended to be less conspicuous than a standard ceiling mounted projection system or video screen and requires little to no additional in-wall electrical service as it takes advantage of the electrical service already provided to the light. It is controlled wirelessly and can be linked to a router and any number of electrical devices including computers, handheld tablets and smart phones. It has audio capability as well. The system hosts applications that can provide reminders, messages, schedules and any other visual and audible information to assist the user in terms of organization, special needs, communication or entertainment.

Abstract: A battery electrode having improved adhesion is disclosed. The electrode may include a copper current collector, a layer of copper hydroxide contacting the copper current collector, a buffer layer contacting the layer of copper hydroxide, the buffer layer including a flexible material and a conductive material, and an electrode active material layer contacting the buffer layer. The electrode active material may be an anode active material including a carbon-silicon composite. The electrode may be formed by chemically treating the current collector to have an increased surface area and then applying a buffer layer to the chemically treated current collector surface and an electrode active material to the buffer layer. The battery electrode may be included in a secondary battery, such as a lithium-ion battery, and may improve electrode active material adhesion and battery capacity.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a compressed gaseous fuel storage pellet is provided comprising a gas adsorbent material and a thermally conductive material extending substantially an entire dimension of the pellet and having a thermal conductivity of at least 75 W/mK. The pellet may include at least two layers of gas adsorbent material spaced apart along a compression direction of the pellet and a substantially continuous layer of the thermally conductive material disposed between the at least two layers of gas adsorbent material. The pellet may further include thermally conductive projections which intersect the layer(s) of thermally conductive material.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a compressed gaseous fuel storage pellet is provided comprising a gas adsorbent material and a thermally conductive material extending substantially an entire dimension of the pellet and having a thermal conductivity of at least 75 W/mK. The pellet may include at least two layers of gas adsorbent material spaced apart along a compression direction of the pellet and a substantially continuous layer of the thermally conductive material disposed between the at least two layers of gas adsorbent material. The pellet may further include thermally conductive projections which intersect the layer(s) of thermally conductive material.