Patents by Inventor Brandon Bartling
Brandon Bartling 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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Publication number: 20240113301Abstract: Methods of preparing a dry powder blend co-coagulating conductive carbon black particles and fibrillizable polytetrafluoroethylene particles from an aqueous dispersion and drying the co-coagulate are described. Dry powders prepared by such methods and electrodes prepared from such powders are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Michael H. Mitchell, Michael C. Dadalas, Mark W. Muggli, Helmut Traunspurger, André Streiter, Kevin W. Eberman, Brandon A. Bartling
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Publication number: 20240084139Abstract: The composition includes a vinyl-substituted polysiloxane having at least two vinyl groups, a hydrosilylation catalyst, a hydrosilyl-substituted polysiloxane having at least two silicon-hydride groups, and a phosphorous-containing flame retardant encapsulated in a crosslinked, nitrogen-containing polymer. The composition may be a two-part composition including a first part and a second part. The first part includes a vinyl-substituted polysiloxane, a hydrosilylation catalyst, and a phosphorous-containing flame retardant encapsulated in a crosslinked, nitrogen-containing polymer. The second part includes a second vinyl-substituted polysiloxane and a hydrosilyl-substituted polysiloxane. A battery module including a plurality of battery cells and the composition at least partially encasing the plurality of battery cells is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2020Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Shaomin Sun, Lianzhou Chen, Brandon A. Bartling, QiongJuan Duan, Enzhong Zhang, Jeffrey E. Kapp, Xiao Gao
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Publication number: 20240079719Abstract: The battery module includes a plurality of battery cells electrically connected to one another, a silicone rubber foam at least partially covering the plurality of battery cells, and a flame barrier sheet at least partially covering the plurality of battery cells. The process includes dispensing a silicone rubber foam composition on at least one of the plurality of battery cells or the flame barrier sheet and placing the flame barrier sheet on the plurality of battery cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2020Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Enzhong Zhang, Brandon A. Bartling, Lianzhou Chen, Xiao Gao, Jeffrey E. Kapp
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Patent number: 11866565Abstract: Polymer matrix composite comprising a porous polymeric network; and a plurality of intumescent particles distributed within the polymeric network structure; wherein the intumescent particles are present in a range from 15 to 99 weight percent, based on the total weight of the intumescent particles and the polymer (excluding the solvent); and wherein the polymer matrix composite volumetrically expands at least 2 times its initial volume when exposed to at least one temperature greater than 135° C.; and methods for making the same. The polymer matrix composites are useful, for example, as fillers, thermally initiated fuses, and fire stop devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Derek J. Dehn, Bharat R. Acharya, Brandon A. Bartling, Paul T. Hines, Clinton P. Waller, Jr., Satinder K. Nayar
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Patent number: 11807732Abstract: Method of making a polymer matrix composite comprising a porous polymeric network structure; and a plurality of particles distributed within the polymeric network structure, the method comprising: combining a thermoplastic polymer, a solvent that the thermoplastic polymer is soluble in, and a plurality of particles to provide a slurry; forming the slurry in to an article; heating the article in an environment to retain at least 90 percent by weight of the solvent, based on the weight of the solvent in the slurry, and inducing phase separation of the thermoplastic polymer from the solvent to provide the polymer matrix composite.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2018Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Derek J. Dehn, Clinton P. Waller, Jr., Jeanne M. Bruss, Bharat R. Acharya, Brandon A. Bartling, Michael S. Graff, Noah O. Shanti, Fabian Stolzenburg, Satinder K. Nayar
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Publication number: 20230299384Abstract: A thermal management assembly comprises an electrochemical cell, a heat sink, and a thermal pathway comprising a thermally interruptible interface interposed therebetween the electrochemical cell and the heat sink. The thermal pathway comprises an expandable material comprising intumescent particles. If heated to at least a first onset temperature, the expandable material expands and causes at least partial shear delamination at the first thermally interruptible interface. A composite thermal management article comprises a first layer comprising an expandable material comprising intumescent particles and a second layer comprising a thermal conductor material. The first and second layers contact each other at a thermally interruptible interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2021Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Victor Ho, Jacob P. Podkaminer, Matthew T. Johnson, Matthew H. Frey, Samuel J. Carpenter, Brandon A. Bartling
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Patent number: 11472992Abstract: Polymer matrix composite comprising a porous polymeric network; and a plurality of thermally conductive particles distributed within the polymeric network structure; wherein the thermally conductive particles are present in a range from 15 to 99 weight percent, based on the total weight of the thermally conductive particles and the polymer (excluding the solvent); and wherein the polymer matrix composite has a density of at least 0.3 g/cm3; and methods for making the same. The polymer matrix composites are useful, for example, in electronic devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2018Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Derek J. Dehn, Clinton P. Waller, Jr., Bharat R. Acharya, Brandon A. Bartling, Audrey S. Forticaux, Jeremy M. Higgins, Satinder K. Nayar
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Publication number: 20220285757Abstract: A battery system includes a plurality of battery cells and a heat exchanger including a plurality of channels for transporting fluid. The channels extend generally along a first direction and are arranged along an orthogonal second direction. Each channel in the plurality of channels has a major surface disposed to contact the fluid. An integrally formed polymeric sheet extending along the first and second directions includes at least a portion of the major surface of each channel in the plurality of channels. A major surface of the heat exchanger is in thermal contact with a major surface of the plurality of battery cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2020Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Brandon A. Bartling, Raymond P. Johnston, Ryan D. Lovik, Ronald W. Ausen
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Publication number: 20220213288Abstract: (Co)polymer matrix composites including a porous (co)polymeric network; a multiplicity of thermally-conductive particles, a multiplicity of intumescent particles and optionally a multiplicity of endothermic particles distributed within the (co)polymeric network structure; wherein the thermally-conductive particles, intumescent particles and optional endothermic particles are present in a range from 15 to 99 weight percent, based on the total weight of the particles and the (co)polymer (excluding the solvent). Optionally, the (co)polymer matrix composite volumetrically expands by at least 50% over its initial volume when exposed to at least one temperature greater than 135° C. when exposed to at least one temperature greater than 135° C. Methods of making and using the (co)polymer matrix composites are also disclosed. The (co)polymer matrix composites are useful, for example, as heat dissipating or heat absorbing articles, thermally-initiated fuses, and fire-stop devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2020Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Derek J. Dehn, Sebastian Goris, Paul T. Hines, Clinton P. Waller, Jr., Mario A. Perez, Bharat R. Acharya, Brandon A. Bartling
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Publication number: 20220213373Abstract: A heat-removing sheet includes a plurality of endothermic particles and a chemically cured or radiation cured resin binding the endothermic particles together. The heat-removing sheet includes the endothermic particles at greater than 60 weight percent, has a flexural modulus of less than 3000 MPa and a flexural strength of greater than 0.15 MPa. The heat-removing sheet is a single free-standing layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2020Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Evan Koon Lun Yuuji Hajime, Brandon A. Bartling, Jason D. Clapper
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Publication number: 20220131209Abstract: A battery module includes a plurality of electrochemical cells, each with a pair of electrical terminals, a first elongated member, electrically connecting a first terminal of at least one cell of the electrochemical cells to a second terminal of at least one other cell, and a second elongated member, electrically connecting a third terminal of at least one of the cells to a fourth terminal of at least one other cell, wherein at least a portion of the first and second elongated members is a hollow section defining a fluid pathway configured to transmit a fluid for transferring heat to or from the electrical terminals of the electrochemical cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2020Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Brandon A. Bartling, Bamidele O. Fayemi, Tyler S. Matthews
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Patent number: 11280840Abstract: A method may determine a remaining capacity of a cell that includes a lithium-alloying material in an electrode using a controller. The method includes receiving a temperature signal representing a temperature of a partially discharged cell and receiving a voltage signal representing a voltage of the partially discharged cell. The method further includes determining a time-dependent fade component and a cycle-dependent fade component of the cell. The time-dependent fade component of the cell is determined based on the temperature, the voltage, and an operating time of the cell. The cycle-dependent fade component of the cell is determined based on a depth of discharge of the partially discharged cell and cycle count data representing cycle-dependent fade from previous cycles of the cell. The method further includes determining a remaining capacity of the cell based on the time-dependent fade component, the cycle-dependent fade component, and a reference capacity of the cell.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2018Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Vincent J. L. Chevrier, Brandon A. Bartling
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Publication number: 20210363397Abstract: Polymer matrix composite comprising a porous polymeric network; and a plurality of thermally conductive particles distributed within the polymeric network structure; wherein the thermally conductive particles are present in a range from 15 to 99 weight percent, based on the total weight of the thermally conductive particles and the polymer (excluding the solvent); and wherein the polymer matrix composite has a density of at least 0.3 g/cm3; and methods for making the same. The polymer matrix composites are useful, for example, in electronic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2018Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Derek J. Dehn, Clinton P. Waller, Jr., Bharat R. Acharya, Brandon A. Bartling, Audrey S. Forticaux, Jeremy M. Higgins, Satinder K. Nayar
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Publication number: 20210336471Abstract: Method for active battery management to optimize battery performance. The method includes providing signal injections for charging and discharging of a battery. The signal injections include various charging and discharging profiles, rates, and endpoints. Response signals corresponding with the signal injections are received, and a utility of those signals is measured. Based upon the utility of the response signals, data relating to charging and discharging of the battery is modified to optimize battery performance and to determine when to discharge the battery into a power grid in order to return power to the grid in exchange for an economic benefit such as a payment or rebate from a utility company.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2019Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Catherine A. Leatherdale, Brian E. Brooks, Gilles J. Benoit, Peter O. Olson, Tyler W. Olson, Himanshu Nayar, Frederick J. Arsenault, Nicholas A. Johnson, Vincent J.L. Chevrier, Don Vincent West, Brandon A. Bartling
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Publication number: 20210190868Abstract: Method for active battery management to optimize battery performance. The method includes providing signal injections for charging and discharging of a battery. The signal injections include various charging and discharging profiles, rates, and endpoints. Response signals corresponding with the signal injections are received, and a utility of those signals is measured. Based upon the utility of the response signals, data relating to charging and discharging of the battery is modified to optimize battery performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2019Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Gilles J. Benoit, Catherine A. Leatherdale, Don Vincent West, Vincent J.L. Chevrier, Brandon A. Bartling
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Publication number: 20210163702Abstract: Polymer matrix composite comprising a porous polymeric network; and a plurality of intumescent particles distributed within the polymeric network structure; wherein the intumescent particles are present in a range from 15 to 99 weight percent, based on the total weight of the intumescent particles and the polymer (excluding the solvent); and wherein the polymer matrix composite volumetrically expands at least 2 times its initial volume when exposed to at least one temperature greater than 135° C.; and methods for making the same. The polymer matrix composites are useful, for example, as fillers, thermally initiated fuses, and fire stop devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Derek J. Dehn, Bharat R. Acharya, Brandon A. Bartling, Paul T. Hines, Clinton P. Waller, JR., Satinder K. Nayar
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Patent number: 10927228Abstract: Polymer matrix composite comprising a porous polymeric network; and a plurality of intumescent particles distributed within the polymeric network structure; wherein the intumescent particles are present in a range from 15 to 99 weight percent, based on the total weight of the intumescent particles and the polymer (excluding the solvent); and wherein the polymer matrix composite volumetrically expands at least 2 times its initial volume when exposed to at least one temperature greater than 135° C.; and methods for making the same. The polymer matrix composites are useful, for example, as fillers, thermally initiated fuses, and fire stop devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Bharat R. Acharya, Brandon A. Bartling, Derek J. Dehn, Paul T. Hines, Clinton P. Waller, Jr., Satinder K. Nayar
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Publication number: 20200369847Abstract: A polymer matrix composite comprising a porous polymeric network; and a plurality of endothermic particles distributed within the polymeric network structure, wherein the endothermic particles are present in a range from 15 to 99 weight percent, based on the total weight of endothermic particles and the polymer (excluding any solvent); and wherein the polymer matrix composite has an endotherm of greater than 200 J/g; and methods for making the same. The polymer matrix composites are useful, for example, as a filler, thermal energy absorbers, and passive battery safety components.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2018Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Brandon A. Bartling, Derek J. Dehn, Paul T. Hines, Clinton P. Waller, Jr., Satinder K. Nayar
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Publication number: 20200347200Abstract: Method of making a polymer matrix composite comprising a porous polymeric network structure; and a plurality of particles distributed within the polymeric network structure, the method comprising: combining a thermoplastic polymer, a solvent that the thermoplastic polymer is soluble in, and a plurality of particles to provide a slurry; forming the slurry in to an article; heating the article in an environment to retain at least 90 percent by weight of the solvent, based on the weight of the solvent in the slurry, and inducing phase separation of the thermoplastic polymer from the solvent to provide the polymer matrix composite.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2018Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Derek J. Dehn, Clinton P. Waller, Jr., Jeanne M. Bruss, Bharat R. Acharya, Brandon A. Bartling, Michael S. Graff, Noah O. Shanti, Fabian Stolzenburg, Satinder K. Nayar
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Publication number: 20200174079Abstract: A method may determine a remaining capacity of a cell that includes a lithium-alloying material in an electrode using a controller. The method includes receiving a temperature signal representing a temperature of a partially discharged cell and receiving a voltage signal representing a voltage of the partially discharged cell. The method further includes determining a time-dependent fade component and a cycle-dependent fade component of the cell. The time-dependent fade component of the cell is determined based on the temperature, the voltage, and an operating time of the cell. The cycle-dependent fade component of the cell is determined based on a depth of discharge of the partially discharged cell and cycle count data representing cycle-dependent fade from previous cycles of the cell. The method further includes determining a remaining capacity of the cell based on the time-dependent fade component, the cycle-dependent fade component, and a reference capacity of the cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2018Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Vincent J.L. Chevrier, Brandon A. Bartling