Patents by Inventor David Hock

David Hock 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).

  • Publication number: 20180173776
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a mapping of a source element from source data to a destination element in the view is detected. The method analyzes a first path of the source element and a second path for a parent element to the destination element to determine whether the mapping should use an absolute path or a relative path. When the relative path should be used, the relative path is stored to map the destination element to the source element. When the absolute path should be used, the absolute path is stored to map the destination field to the source element. Then, the method generates a document that maps the source element in the source format to destination data in the destination format, the source element being retrieved from the source data using the relative path or the absolute path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: David Hock
  • Patent number: 8470469
    Abstract: A gasket is for use in a starved electrolyte bipolar battery. The gasket may be made from a hydrophobic material in the shape of a frame to prevent the creation of an electrolyte path between adjacent cells when mounted in a battery. The frame may be designed to at least partially encompass a biplate when mounted in a bipolar battery, and include a device or way to permit gas passage through the gasket. The gasket may be made from a material with deformable properties to provide a sealing to a biplate and/or endplate when mounted in a bipolar battery, whereby an outer pressure tight seal of the battery may be obtained. A starved bipolar battery and a method for manufacturing a starved bipolar battery are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Nilar International AB
    Inventors: Neil H. Puester, David Hock, Lars Fredriksson
  • Patent number: 8460402
    Abstract: A gasket for a bipolar battery comprises a structural part in the shape of a frame having an upper surface and a lower surface, and at least one channel to permit gas passage through the gasket. The structural part may be made from a first material having hydrophobic properties. The gasket further comprises at least a first sealing surface arranged in a closed loop projecting from the upper surface, and at least a second sealing surface arranged in a closed loop projecting from the lower surface. The first and the second sealing surfaces are provided on at least one sealing part, are made from a second material, and the first material of the structural part has a higher elastic modulus than an elastic modulus of the second material of the sealing parts. A bipolar battery and a method for manufacturing a gasket are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Nilar International AB
    Inventors: David Hock, Lars Fredriksson, Neil H. Puester
  • Publication number: 20120318832
    Abstract: A water bottle has a hook-shaped design that allows a user to easily slide it into a waistband or into a pocket without requiring extra hardware to attach it. The hook of the bottle rests on the waistband and the lower portion water bottle stays put, tucked inside the user's waistband while the person is in motion. A runner, for example, can run efficiently while carrying the water bottle, allowing them to utilize something they are already wearing—their waistband. The contoured shape of the bottle allows the runner or active individual to easily remove the bottle for drinking and slide it back into the waistband without much effort. The contoured shape comfortably rests against the body so that runners/individuals sometime forget it is on the waistband.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventor: Brian David Hock
  • Publication number: 20120131793
    Abstract: A gasket for a bipolar battery comprises a structural part in the shape of a frame having an upper surface and a lower surface, and at least one channel to permit gas passage through the gasket. The structural part may be made from a first material having hydrophobic properties. The gasket further comprises at least a first sealing surface arranged in a closed loop projecting from the upper surface, and at least a second sealing surface arranged in a closed loop projecting from the lower surface. The first and the second sealing surfaces are provided on at least one sealing part, are made from a second material, and the first material of the structural part has a higher elastic modulus than an elastic modulus of the second material of the sealing parts. A bipolar battery and a method for manufacturing a gasket are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: NILAR INTERNATIONAL AB
    Inventors: David HOCK, Lars FREDRIKSSON, Neil H. PUESTER
  • Patent number: 8124268
    Abstract: A gasket 20; 40; 80 for use in a starved electrolyte bipolar battery comprises a structural part 27; 44; 82 in the shape of a frame having an upper surface 1 and a lower surface 2, and at least one channel 23, 24; 83, 84 to permit gas passage through the gasket. The structural part is made from a first material having hydrophobic properties. The gasket 20; 40; 80 further comprises at least a first sealing surface 30; 47; 91 arranged in a closed loop projecting from the upper surface 1, and at least a second sealing surface 30; 47; 92 arranged in a closed loop projecting from the lower surface 2. The first and the second sealing surfaces are provided on at least one sealing part 26; 41, 41; 81, are made from a second material, and the first material of the structural part 27; 44; 82 has a higher elastic modulus than an elastic modulus of the second material of the sealing parts 26; 41, 42; 81. A starved electrolyte bipolar battery and a method for manufacturing a gasket are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Nilar International AB
    Inventors: David Hock, Lars Fredriksson, Neil H. Puester
  • Publication number: 20090282672
    Abstract: A gasket is for use in a starved electrolyte bipolar battery. The gasket may be made from a hydrophobic material in the shape of a frame to prevent the creation of an electrolyte path between adjacent cells when mounted in a battery. The frame may be designed to at least partially encompass a biplate when mounted in a bipolar battery, and include a device or way to permit gas passage through the gasket. The gasket may be made from a material with deformable properties to provide a sealing to a biplate and/or endplate when mounted in a bipolar battery, whereby an outer pressure tight seal of the battery may be obtained. A starved bipolar battery and a method for manufacturing a starved bipolar battery are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: Neil H. PUESTER, David HOCK, Lars FREDRIKSSON
  • Patent number: 7445869
    Abstract: A gasket is for use in a starved electrolyte bipolar battery. The gasket may be made from a hydrophobic material in the shape of a frame to prevent the creation of an electrolyte path between adjacent cells when mounted in a battery. The frame may be designed to at least partially encompass a biplate when mounted in a bipolar battery, and include a device or way to permit gas passage through the gasket. The gasket may be made from a material with deformable properties to provide a sealing to a biplate and/or endplate when mounted in a bipolar battery, whereby an outer pressure tight seal of the battery may be obtained. A starved bipolar battery and a method for manufacturing a starved bipolar battery are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Nilar International AB
    Inventors: Neil H. Puester, David Hock, Lars Fredriksson
  • Publication number: 20080124625
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a casing 10 for a sealed bipolar battery 20, 30, 50, 55, 60 comprising at least one battery cell 21, wherein each cell have electrodes with non-metallic substrates. The casing comprises at least two parts, an upper part 12, 31, 41, 61 and a lower part 11, 51, 62, that are joined together to form the casing of the battery. A mechanically compliant arrangement are built-in to the casing to reduce the forces on the cell stack caused by changes in cell thickness during operation, and a pressure means are built-in to the casing to distribute the pressure across the cell stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: David Hock, Kurt Jensen, Neil Puester
  • Publication number: 20080090144
    Abstract: A gasket is for use in a starved electrolyte bipolar battery. The gasket may be made from a hydrophobic material in the shape of a frame to prevent the creation of an electrolyte path between adjacent cells when mounted in a battery. The frame may be designed to at least partially encompass a biplate when mounted in a bipolar battery, and include a device or way to permit gas passage through the gasket. The gasket may be made from a material with deformable properties to provide a sealing to a biplate and/or endplate when mounted in a bipolar battery, whereby an outer pressure tight seal of the battery may be obtained. A starved bipolar battery and a method for manufacturing a starved bipolar battery are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Neil Puester, David Hock, Lars Fredriksson
  • Publication number: 20080070106
    Abstract: A gasket 20; 40; 80 for use in a starved electrolyte bipolar battery comprises a structural part 27; 44; 82 in the shape of a frame having an upper surface 1 and a lower surface 2, and at least one channel 23, 24; 83, 84 to permit gas passage through the gasket. The structural part is made from a first material having hydrophobic properties. The gasket 20; 40; 80 further comprises at least a first sealing surface 30; 47; 91 arranged in a closed loop projecting from the upper surface 1, and at least a second sealing surface 30; 47; 92 arranged in a closed loop projecting from the lower surface 2. The first and the second sealing surfaces are provided on at least one sealing part 26; 41, 41; 81, are made from a second material, and the first material of the structural part 27; 44; 82 has a higher elastic modulus than an elastic modulus of the second material of the sealing parts 26; 41, 42; 81. A starved electrolyte bipolar battery and a method for manufacturing a gasket are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: David Hock, Lars Fredriksson, Neil Puester
  • Publication number: 20050106456
    Abstract: A gasket is for use in a starved electrolyte bipolar battery. The gasket may be made from a hydrophobic material in the shape of a frame to prevent the creation of an electrolyte path between adjacent cells when mounted in a battery. The frame may be designed to at least partially encompass a biplate when mounted in a bipolar battery, and include a device or way to permit gas passage through the gasket. The gasket may be made from a material with deformable properties to provide a sealing to a biplate and/or endplate when mounted in a bipolar battery, whereby an outer pressure tight seal of the battery may be obtained. A starved bipolar battery and a method for manufacturing a starved bipolar battery are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventors: Neil Puester, David Hock, Lars Fredriksson