Patents by Inventor Daniel Maguire

Daniel Maguire 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).

  • TWIST-LOCK BATTERY PACK ATTACHMENT DEVICE
    Publication number: 20160372725
    Abstract: An exemplary method of securing a battery array includes attaching a twist-lock to a case, and securing a battery array to the case by rotating the twist-lock from a first position to a second position. Another exemplary method of securing a battery array includes securing a twist-lock to a case, and rotating the twist-lock from a first position to a second position where a portion of a battery array is clamped between the twist-lock and the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Rajaram Subramanian, Patrick Daniel Maguire, Rohit Gunna, Steve Droste
  • BATTERY CELL RETENTION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20160365551
    Abstract: An exemplary retention assembly includes a plurality of battery cells, a heat exchange structure, and a strap that pulls together the heat exchange structure and the plurality of battery cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Patrick Daniel Maguire, Brian Utley
  • Traction battery dual-stage mounting bracket
    Patent number: 9517686
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a body structure and a traction battery for providing power to a powertrain. The vehicle also includes a bracket connecting the traction battery to the body structure. The bracket defines a frangible element configured to substantially restrict movement of the traction battery and sever in response to force upon the battery greater than a first threshold. The bracket also defines an extensible portion adapted to unfurl after the frangible element is severed allowing tethered displacement of the traction battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Saravanan Paramasivam, David Moschet, Amar Marpu, Kimberley King, Patrick Daniel Maguire
  • Battery thermal management system for electrified vehicle
    Patent number: 9515357
    Abstract: A battery thermal management system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a heat spreader, a coolant channel attached to the heat spreader and a supply manifold fluidly connected with the coolant channel and configured to supply a heat transfer medium to the coolant channel. A return manifold is fluidly connected with the coolant channel and configured to expel the heat transfer medium from the coolant channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Harold J. Haskins, Theodore James Miller, Xiao Guang Yang, Patrick Daniel Maguire, OuJung Kwon, James Matthew Marcicki
  • Expanded battery cooling fin
    Patent number: 9509018
    Abstract: A battery assembly includes a plurality of battery cells and a plurality of fins arranged in an array. Each of the cells has a side portion disposed against the fins. Each fin defines a serpentine fluid channel having an inlet and an outlet, and a plurality of parallel sections extending across the cells such that lengths of the sections increase from the inlet to the outlet. The length of at least one of the sections near the outlet is greater than the width of the cells and the length of at least one of the sections near the inlet is less than the width of the cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Daniel Maguire, Neil Robert Burrows
  • Array frame design for electrified vehicle battery arrays
    Patent number: 9508966
    Abstract: A battery pack according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a tray, an array frame positioned above the tray and that houses at least one battery cell and a retention clip mounted to the tray and engageable with a portion of the array frame. One of the portion and the retention clip is flexible and the other of the portion and the retention clip is rigid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Rohit Gunna, Patrick Daniel Maguire
  • BATTERY ASSEMBLY WITH MULTI-FUNCTION STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160344061
    Abstract: A battery assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first cell stack including a plurality of battery cells and a structural assembly including a first pocket sized and shaped to receive the first cell stack. The structural assembly is configured to assert a compressive load on the first cell stack and at least partially enclose the first cell stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Patrick Daniel Maguire, John Peter Bilezikjian
  • Traction battery assembly
    Patent number: 9484562
    Abstract: A traction battery assembly includes a base plate and a plurality of prismatic cells stacked in an array on the base plate. A spacer assembly surrounds and is in contact with at least a portion of each of the cells. Each of the spacers assemblies include a pair of brackets having retaining tabs configured to extend over and retain a top portion of the cell opposite the base plate and anchoring tabs extending away from a base of the array. A clamp is disposed along the array and is configured to anchor the anchoring tabs to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Utley, Patrick Daniel Maguire, Sai K. Perumalla, Steven Droste
  • Twist-lock battery pack attachment device
    Patent number: 9461286
    Abstract: An exemplary attachment device includes a twist-lock rotatable from a first position to a second position. The twist-lock in the first position permits movement of a battery array to and from an installed position within a battery pack. The twist-lock in the second position secures the battery array in the installed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Rajaram Subramanian, Patrick Daniel Maguire, Rohit Gunna, Steve Droste
  • VARIABLE VOLUME BATTERY ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160226040
    Abstract: A battery assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, an enclosure assembly defining an interior and a variable volume device integrated into a wall of the enclosure assembly and configured to modify a volume of the interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Peter Mongeau, Patrick Daniel Maguire
  • Retention Assembly for Traction Battery Cell Array
    Publication number: 20160204400
    Abstract: A traction battery assembly is provided. The traction battery assembly may include an array of battery cells, a pair of endplates, a strap, and an attachment fitting. Each of the pair of endplates may be disposed on opposite ends of the array and define edges and a receiving groove extending between the edges. The strap may be sized to sit within the groove and wrap around the array and endplates. The attachment fitting may connect ends of the strap such that the endplates compress the cells. The endplates may each further define the receiving groove at a mid-region of the endplates such that the strap wraps around the array at a substantially middle portion of outer faces defined by the array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Hyung Min Baek, Patrick Daniel Maguire
  • Pouch-type wrap for battery cell
    Patent number: 9362535
    Abstract: A battery assembly includes a cold plate and a plurality of battery cells arranged in an array. Each of the cells has a bottom in contact with the cold plate and is encased in a dielectric jacket. The dielectric jacket surrounds side portions and the bottom of the cell. The jacket has seams on the side portions of the cells but not on the bottom. The seamless bottom forms a continuous and uninterrupted panel over the bottom to provide a seamless interface between the bottom and cold plate. A method of installing the cell into the jacket is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Utley, Patrick Daniel Maguire
  • Traction battery assembly with thermal device
    Patent number: 9362598
    Abstract: A traction battery assembly includes cells stacked in an array and a thermal plate positioned against the array. An interior of the thermal plate defines a C-channel formed from several chambers spanning a length of the array and configured to circulate fluid therein to facilitate heat transfer with the cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Giriraj Srinivasan, Patrick Daniel Maguire, Sai K. Perumalla
  • Comparing users handwriting for detecting and remediating unauthorized shared access
    Patent number: 9348510
    Abstract: A method of using handwriting input on a touch screen device to verify the identity of a user. The user writes a profile word in an input space provided on the touch screen. Features of the handwriting are captured and sent to a server, which stores the data in a data record associated with the authorized user. When a user subsequently writes a challenge word, the handwriting features of the challenge word are compared to the authorized user's handwriting data record and given a rating of similarity. If the rating is within a prescribed range, the user's identity is verified as being the authorized user and permitted to access a given asset. If not, the user's identity is not verified and that user may be denied access to the asset or other action taken. This biometric feature of authentication may be used alone or in a multi-factor authentication environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Clareity Security, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Cohen, Bharat Gadher, Ted Gueniche, John-Daniel Maguire
  • BATTERY ASSEMBLY WITH ARRAY FRAME AND INTEGRATED HEAT EXCHANGER
    Publication number: 20160133997
    Abstract: A battery assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, an array frame including a frame body and a slot formed through the frame body. A heat exchanger is received within the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Dhanunjay VEJALLA, Adam DENLINGER, Thomas ADLER, Patrick Daniel Maguire
  • LOW PROFILE BATTERY ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRIFIED VEHICLES
    Publication number: 20160133897
    Abstract: A battery assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a plurality of battery cells and a support structure positioned about the plurality of battery cells. The support structure includes at least one sidewall and the at least one sidewall includes a first flange that extends adjacent a top surface of each of the plurality of battery cells and a second flange that extends beyond a bottom surface of each of the plurality of battery cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Stuart Schreiber, Patrick Daniel Maguire, Rajaram Subramanian, Edward Popyk, Keith Kearney
  • BATTERY ASSEMBLY INCLUDING STRUCTURAL FOAMED MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20160133896
    Abstract: A battery assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a battery array and a foam shell that surrounds the battery array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Hyung Min BAEK, Patrick Daniel MAGUIRE, Amar MARPU
  • SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR TRACTION BATTERY ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED THERMAL PLATE
    Publication number: 20160118701
    Abstract: A vehicle including a pair of spaced apart battery cell arrays, a pair of sub-structures configured to retain the arrays, and a thermal plate assembly disposed between the arrays is provided. Each of the sub-structures may include opposing endplates and opposing upper and lower sidewalls secured to the endplates and each having a flange extending toward and overlapping with the respective flange of the other sub-structure to join the sub-structures without mechanical fastening. The thermal plate assembly may be disposed between the overlapping flanges and the arrays to form a sandwich formation. The thermal plate assembly may include at least one thermal interface component disposed on a side of a thermal plate, and in contact with a portion of at least one of the battery cell arrays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Rajaram SUBRAMANIAN, Patrick Daniel MAGUIRE, Tommy M. GUNTHER, Keith KEARNEY, Stuart SCHREIBER, John JARDINE
  • Traction battery assembly with spring component
    Patent number: 9318751
    Abstract: A traction battery thermal plate assembly may include a structure having edge portions defining a cavity and configured to support a battery cell array, a thermal plate disposed within the cavity and adjacent to the array, and a spring assembly disposed within the cavity between the structure and the plate. The spring assembly may be configured to exert a force against the plate such that plate contacts the array to transfer heat between the array and the plate. The thermal plate disposed within the cavity may be below the array. The spring assembly may include a body defining a plurality of tabs configured to extend outward from a plane defined by the body. The spring assembly may include a base portion and an upper portion configured to support one or more compression springs therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Steven F. Chorian, Patrick Daniel Maguire
  • Traction battery thermal plate with flexible bladder
    Patent number: 9312571
    Abstract: A traction battery thermal plate assembly may include a structure having edge portions defining a cavity and configured to support a battery cell array. A flexible bladder may be disposed within the cavity between the structure and array. The flexible bladder may be configured to be filled with a fluid such that the bladder contacts the array to transfer heat between the array and fluid. The assembly may include a frame sized to receive the flexible bladder and configured to support the flexible bladder. An inlet port may be in fluid communication with the flexible bladder and a pump, and may be configured to deliver fluid to the flexible bladder at a pump output rate. The flexible bladder may include ribs defining channels therebetween. The channels may be configured to direct fluid flow along the at least one surface of the battery cell array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Yongcai Wang, Patrick Daniel Maguire, Brian Utley