Abstract: An integrated cell separator adapted for use with one or more battery cells. The separator includes a thermal isolation/flame-resistant layer and a compliant layer. The compliant layer is adjacent to the thermal/isolation/flame resistant layer. The thermal isolation/flame-resistant layer and the compliant layer are adhered to each other, the compliant layer is adapted to contact the one or more battery cells, and the separator is adapted to provide thermal runaway isolation of the one or more battery cells. A method for separating one or more battery cells.
Abstract: A universal battery connector and system for R/C devices adaptable for use with different types of battery connection plugs. A battery and universal battery plug may be connected to either a Traxxas® or Molex® brand battery connection plug through the use of a specifically designed adaptor plug. The adaptor plug includes universal contacts for connection to a terminal on the universal battery plug. The adaptor plug also includes adaptor terminals configured for slide-fit reception of either a Traxxas® or Molex® brand battery connection plug.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 1, 2009
Date of Patent:
July 23, 2013
Assignee:
Vertical Partners West, LLC
Inventors:
Clinton R. Bower, David H. Kouche, Christian P. Nicastro, Alex B. Worsfold
Abstract: A universal battery connector and system for R/C devices adaptable for use with different types of battery connection plugs. A battery and universal battery plug may be connected to either a Traxxas® or Molex® brand battery connection plug through the use of a specifically designed adaptor plug. The adaptor plug includes universal contacts for connection to a terminal on the universal battery plug. The adaptor plug also includes adaptor terminals configured for slide-fit reception of either a Traxxas® or Molex® brand battery connection plug.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 1, 2009
Publication date:
January 6, 2011
Applicant:
VERTICAL PARTNERS WEST, LLC
Inventors:
Clinton R. Bower, David H. Kouche, Christian P. Nicastro, Alex B. Worsfold