Patents by Inventor David Buendorf

David Buendorf 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).

  • Shaped rechargeable battery electronic interconnect
    Patent number: 12074344
    Abstract: Devices and methods disclosed herein relate to forming superior mechanical and electrical connections between stacks of foils such as those used in electrochemical cells. The connections described herein use multiple weld types and choice of materials to promote electrical and mechanical connectivity using separate weld types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Hailiang Zhao, David Buendorf, Erik J. Hovland, Vadim A. Yakolev
  • SHAPED RECHARGEABLE BATTERY ELECTRONIC INTERCONNECT
    Publication number: 20230253686
    Abstract: Devices and methods disclosed herein relate to forming superior mechanical and electrical connections between stacks of foils such as those used in electrochemical cells. The connections described herein use multiple weld types and choice of materials to promote electrical and mechanical connectivity using separate weld types.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Hailiang ZHAO, David BUENDORF, Erik J. HOVLAND, Vadim A. YAKOLEV
  • Method and apparatus for laser welding incorporating galvanometer delivery
    Publication number: 20060144827
    Abstract: Methods and systems for laser welding using a galvanometer to deliver laser energy in a multiple point sequence for high-speed and low-temperature welding of batteries, capacitors, medical devices, and related medical device components or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Jason Papenfuss, David Buendorf