Patents Assigned to VERTICAL PARTNERS WEST, LLC
  • Publication number: 20220123385
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: Vertical Partners West, LLC
    Inventors: Antonio Reis, Jason Koneval
  • Patent number: 8491341
    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
  • Publication number: 20110003512
    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