Patents by Inventor Bruce J. Silk

Bruce J. Silk 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).

  • Patent number: 11757142
    Abstract: A battery module of the present invention is adaptable to be utilized in various configurations including and not limited to an overlapping battery cell packaging configuration and a vertical stack battery cell packaging configuration used in an automotive and non-automotive applications. The battery module has a plurality of battery heatsink assemblies with the cells disposed therebetween. A plurality of rods extend through the each heatsink assemblies to secure the heatsink assemblies and the cell with one another to form the battery module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: EnerDel, Inc.
    Inventors: Derrick S. Buck, Robert N. Fattig, Bruce J. Silk
  • Patent number: 10594007
    Abstract: A battery module of the present invention is adaptable to be utilized in various configurations including and not limited to an overlapping battery cell packaging configuration and a vertical stack battery cell packaging configuration used in an automotive and non-automotive applications. The battery module has a plurality of battery heatsink assemblies with the cells disposed therebetween. A plurality of rods extend through the each heatsink assemblies to secure the heatsink assemblies and the cell with one another to form the battery module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Enerdel, Inc.
    Inventors: Derrick S. Buck, Robert N. Fattig, Bruce J. Silk
  • Publication number: 20190207276
    Abstract: A battery module of the present invention is adaptable to be utilized in various configurations including and not limited to an overlapping battery cell packaging configuration and a vertical stack battery cell packaging configuration used in an automotive and non-automotive applications. The battery module has a plurality of battery heatsink assemblies with the cells disposed therebetween. A plurality of rods extend through the each heatsink assemblies to secure the heatsink assemblies and the cell with one another to form the battery module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Derrick S. Buck, Robert N. Fattig, Bruce J. Silk
  • Publication number: 20180375180
    Abstract: A battery module of the present invention is adaptable to be utilized in various configurations including and not limited to an overlapping battery cell packaging configuration and a vertical stack battery cell packaging configuration used in an automotive and non-automotive applications. The battery module has a plurality of battery heatsink assemblies with the cells disposed therebetween. A plurality of rods extend through the each heatsink assemblies to secure the heatsink assemblies and the cell with one another to form the battery module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Derrick S. Buck, Robert N. Fattig, Bruce J. Silk
  • Patent number: 10141616
    Abstract: A battery module of the present invention is adaptable to be utilized in various configurations including and not limited to an overlapping battery cell packaging configuration and a vertical stack battery cell packaging configuration used in an automotive and non-automotive applications. The battery module has a plurality of battery heatsink assemblies with the cells disposed therebetween. A plurality of rods extend through the each heatsink assemblies to secure the heatsink assemblies and the cell with one another to form the battery module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: EnerDel, Inc.
    Inventors: Derrick S. Buck, Robert N. Fattig, Bruce J. Silk
  • Patent number: 9853334
    Abstract: A battery module of the present invention is adaptable to be utilized in various configurations including and not limited to an overlapping battery cell packaging configuration and a vertical stack battery cell packaging configuration used in an automotive and non-automotive applications. The battery module has a plurality of battery heatsink assemblies with the cells disposed therebetween. A plurality of rods extend through the each heatsink assemblies to secure the heatsink assemblies and the cell with one another to form the battery module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: ENERDEL, INC.
    Inventors: Derrick S. Buck, Robert N. Fattig, Bruce J. Silk
  • Patent number: 9160038
    Abstract: A battery module of the present invention is adaptable to be utilized in various configurations including and not limited to an overlapping battery cell packaging configuration and a vertical stack battery cell packaging configuration used in an automotive vehicle. The battery module has a plurality of battery heatsink assemblies with the cells disposed therebetween. A plurality of rods extend through the each heatsink assemblies to secure the heatsink assemblies and the cell with one another to form the battery module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: ENERDEL, INC.
    Inventors: Derrick Scott Buck, Robert N. Fattig, Bruce J. Silk
  • Publication number: 20150079443
    Abstract: A battery module of the present invention is adaptable to be utilized in various configurations including and not limited to an overlapping battery cell packaging configuration and a vertical stack battery cell packaging configuration used in an automotive and non-automotive applications. The battery module has a plurality of battery heatsink assemblies with the cells disposed therebetween. A plurality of rods extend through the each heatsink assemblies to secure the heatsink assemblies and the cell with one another to form the battery module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Derrick S. Buck, Robert N. Fattig, Bruce J. Silk
  • Publication number: 20150024246
    Abstract: A battery module of the present invention is adaptable to be utilized in various configurations including and not limited to an overlapping battery cell packaging configuration and a vertical stack battery cell packaging configuration used in an automotive and non-automotive applications. The battery module has a plurality of battery heatsink assemblies with the cells disposed therebetween. A plurality of rods extend through the each heatsink assemblies to secure the heatsink assemblies and the cell with one another to form the battery module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Derrick S. Buck, Robert N. Fattig, Bruce J. Silk
  • Patent number: 8883342
    Abstract: A battery module of the present invention is adaptable to be utilized in various configurations including and not limited to an overlapping battery cell packaging configuration and a vertical stack battery cell packaging configuration used in an automotive and non-automotive applications. The battery module has a plurality of battery heatsink assemblies with the cells disposed therebetween. A plurality of rods extend through the each heatsink assemblies to secure the heatsink assemblies and the cell with one another to form the battery module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Enerdel, Inc.
    Inventors: Derrick S. Buck, Robert N. Fattig, Bruce J. Silk
  • Patent number: 8846231
    Abstract: A battery module of the present invention is adaptable to be utilized in various configurations including and not limited to an overlapping battery cell packaging configuration and a vertical stack battery cell packaging configuration used in an automotive and non-automotive applications. The battery module has a plurality of battery heatsink assemblies with the cells disposed therebetween. A plurality of rods extend through the each heatsink assemblies to secure the heatsink assemblies and the cell with one another to form the battery module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Enerdel, Inc.
    Inventors: Derrick S. Buck, Robert N. Fattig, Bruce J. Silk
  • Patent number: 8597825
    Abstract: A battery module includes pressure release features for releasing excess pressure in a battery container, a wrap blanket disposed between a module and potting material disposed in a case to secure modules while allowing repair, replacement, recycling and/or reuse of modules and a connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Enerdel, Inc.
    Inventors: Derrick S. Buck, Robert N. Fattig, Bruce J. Silk
  • Publication number: 20110104532
    Abstract: A battery module includes pressure release features (37, 38) for releasing excess pressure in a battery container, a wrap blanket (150) disposed between a module (13) and potting material (152) disposed in a case to secure modules (13) while allowing repair, replacement, recycling and/or reuse of modules (13) and a connector (130).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Derrick S. Buck, Robert N. Fattig, Bruce J. Silk
  • Publication number: 20100304203
    Abstract: A battery module of the present invention is adaptable to be utilized in various configurations including and not limited to an overlapping battery cell packaging configuration and a vertical stack battery cell packaging configuration used in an automotive and non-automotive applications. The battery module has a plurality of battery heatsink assemblies with the cells disposed therebetween. A plurality of rods extend through the each heatsink assemblies to secure the heatsink assemblies and the cell with one another to form the battery module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventors: Derrick S. Buck, Robert N. Fattig, Bruce J. Silk
  • Publication number: 20100273042
    Abstract: A battery module of the present invention is adaptable to be utilized in various configurations including and not limited to an overlapping battery cell packaging configuration and a vertical stack battery cell packaging configuration used in an automotive and non-automotive applications. The battery module has a plurality of battery heatsink assemblies with the cells disposed therebetween. A plurality of rods extend through the each heatsink assemblies to secure the heatsink assemblies and the cell with one another to form the battery module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Derrick S. Buck, Robert N. Fattig, Bruce J. Silk
  • Publication number: 20090214941
    Abstract: A battery module of the present invention is adaptable to be utilized in various configurations including and not limited to an overlapping battery cell packaging configuration and a vertical stack battery cell packaging configuration used in an automotive vehicle. The battery module has a plurality of battery heatsink assemblies with the cells disposed therebetween. A plurality of rods extend through the each heatsink assemblies to secure the heatsink assemblies and the cell with one another to form the battery module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Derrick Scott Buck, Robert N. Fattig, Bruce J. Silk
  • Patent number: 7531270
    Abstract: A battery module of the present invention is adaptable to be utilized in various configurations including and not limited to an overlapping battery cell packaging configuration and a vertical stack battery cell packaging configuration used in an automotive vehicle. The battery module has a plurality of battery heatsink assemblies with the cells disposed therebetween. A plurality of rods extend through the each heatsink assemblies to secure the heatsink assemblies and the cell with one another to form the battery module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Enerdel, Inc.
    Inventors: Derrick Scott Buck, Robert N. Fattig, Bruce J. Silk
  • Publication number: 20080193830
    Abstract: A battery module of the present invention is adaptable to be utilized in various configurations including and not limited to an overlapping battery cell packaging configuration and a vertical stack battery cell packaging configuration used in an automotive vehicle. The battery module has a plurality of battery heatsink assemblies with the cells disposed therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: Enerdel, Inc.
    Inventors: Derrick Scott Buck, Robert N. Fattig, Bruce J. Silk
  • Publication number: 20080090137
    Abstract: A battery module of the present invention is adaptable to be utilized in various configurations including and not limited to an overlapping battery cell packaging configuration and a vertical stack battery cell packaging configuration used in an automotive vehicle. The battery module has a plurality of battery heatsink assemblies with the cells disposed therebetween. A plurality of rods extend through the each heatsink assemblies to secure the heatsink assemblies and the cell with one another to form the battery module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Derrick Scott Buck, Robert N. Fattig, Bruce J. Silk