Patents by Inventor Edward Bass
Edward Bass 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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Patent number: 11660952Abstract: An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the enclosure and electrically connected to the battery array. The energy storage module further comprises a compliant tipped thermistor which may be installed within a flexible clip. The thermistor is positioned to monitor the temperature of one or more of the batteries within the energy storage system.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Allison Transmission, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Maskew, Scott K. Bennett, Leonard F. Baxter, II, Daniel J. Youngs, Kurt Biehl, Edward Bass, Eric D. Schneider, Felice E. Bailey, Steven T. Reyburn, Dean M. Ford, Clyde H. Johnson, Bruce E. Miller, Richard Bletsis, Derek A. Delrymple, Markus Naegeli, Jerry Wendling, Timothy A. Gasaway, Russell B. Hopkins, Brian C. Morrow, Robert Lawrence
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Patent number: 11289755Abstract: Various systems for cooling a battery cell array are described. In one example an energy storage system includes a housing enclosing a battery cell array, an evaporator, and a circulating pump. In another example, an evaporator is adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer. In another example, thermoelectric elements are positioned adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2019Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Allison Transmission, Inc.Inventors: Edward Bass, Felice E. Bailey, Richard Bletsis, Derek A. Delrymple, Dean M. Ford, Bruce E. Miller, Markus Naegeli, Steven T. Reyburn
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Publication number: 20210313639Abstract: Various systems for cooling a battery cell array are described. In one example an energy storage system includes a housing enclosing a battery cell array, an evaporator, and a circulating pump. In another example, an evaporator is adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer. In another example, thermoelectric elements are positioned adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicant: Allison Transmission, Inc.Inventors: Edward Bass, Felice Bailey, Richard Bletsis, Derek Delrymple, Dean Ford, Bruce Miller, Markus Naegeli, Steven Reyburn
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Publication number: 20210313640Abstract: Various systems for cooling a battery cell array are described. In one example an energy storage system includes a housing enclosing a battery cell array, an evaporator, and a circulating pump. In another example, an evaporator is adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer. In another example, thermoelectric elements are positioned adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicant: Allison Transmission, Inc.Inventors: Edward Bass, Felice Bailey, Richard Bletsis, Derek Delrymple, Dean Ford, Bruce Miller, Markus Naegeli, Steven Reyburn
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Publication number: 20210221213Abstract: An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the enclosure and electrically connected to the battery array. The energy storage module further comprises a compliant tipped thermistor which may be installed within a flexible clip. The thermistor is positioned to monitor the temperature of one or more of the batteries within the energy storage system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Applicant: Allison Transmission, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Maskew, Scott K. Bennett, Leonard F. Baxter, II, Daniel J. Youngs, Kurt Biehl, Edward Bass, Eric D. Schneider, Felice E. Bailey, Steven T. Reyburn, Dean M. Ford, Clyde E. Johnson, Bruce E. Miller, Richard Bletsis, Derek A. Delrymple, Markus Naegeli, Jerry Wendling, Timothy A. Gasaway, Russell B. Hopkins, Brian C. Morrow, Robert Lawrence
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Patent number: 10994597Abstract: An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the enclosure and electrically connected to the battery array. The energy storage module further comprises a compliant tipped thermistor which may be installed within a flexible clip. The thermistor is positioned to monitor the temperature of one or more of the batteries within the energy storage system.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2019Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Allison Transmission, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Maskew, Scott K. Bennett, Leonard F. Baxter, II, Daniel J. Youngs, Kurt Biehl, Edward Bass, Eric D. Schneider, Felice E. Bailey, Steven T. Reyburn, Dean M. Ford, Clyde E. Johnson, Bruce E. Miller, Richard Bletsis, Derek A. Delrymple, Markus Naegeli, Jerry Wendling, Timothy A. Gasaway, Russell B. Hopkins, Brian C. Morrow, Robert Lawrence
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Patent number: 10573943Abstract: Various systems for cooling a battery cell array are described. In one example an energy storage system includes a housing enclosing a battery cell array, an evaporator, and a circulating pump. In another example, an evaporator is adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer. In another example, thermoelectric elements are positioned adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Allison Transmission, Inc.Inventors: Edward Bass, Felice E. Bailey, Richard Bletsis, Derek A. Delrymple, Dean M. Ford, Bruce E. Miller, Markus Naegeli, Steven T. Reyburn
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Patent number: 10573942Abstract: An energy storage system includes a container enclosing a battery cell array and having a fluid which surrounds the battery cell array. The system can include a refrigeration system to increase heat energy transfer from the battery cells. The system can include an external fluid loop configured to carry the fluid externally from the container through a heat exchanger. The system can also include a wall having a communication port which is configured to connect with an enclosure and convey electric signals through the wall.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Allison Transmission, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Youngs, Jorge E. Silva, Edward Bass
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Publication number: 20190375285Abstract: An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the enclosure and electrically connected to the battery array. The energy storage module further comprises a compliant tipped thermistor which may be installed within a flexible clip. The thermistor is positioned to monitor the temperature of one or more of the batteries within the energy storage system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Applicant: Allison Transmission, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Maskew, Scott K. Bennett, Leonard F. Baxter, II, Daniel J. Youngs, Kurt Biehl, Edward Bass, Eric D. Schneider, Felice E. Bailey, Steven T. Reyburn, Dean M. Ford, Clyde E. Johnson, Bruce E. Miller, Richard Bletsis, Derek A. Delrymple, Markus Naegeli, Jerry Wendling, Timothy A. Gasaway, Russell B. Hopkins, Brian C. Morrow, Robert Lawrence
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Patent number: 10421349Abstract: An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the enclosure and electrically connected to the battery array. The energy storage module further comprises a compliant tipped thermistor which may be installed within a flexible clip. The thermistor is positioned to monitor the temperature of one or more of the batteries within the energy storage system.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Allison Transmission, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Maskew, Scott K. Bennett, Leonard F. Baxter, II, Daniel J. Youngs, Kurt Biehl, Edward Bass, Eric D. Schneider, Felice E. Bailey, Steven T. Reyburn, Dean M. Ford, Clyde E. Johnson, Bruce E. Miller, Richard Bletsis, Derek A. Delrymple, Markus Naegeli, Jerry Wendling, Timothy A. Gasaway, Russell B. Hopkins, Brian C. Morrow, Robert Lawrence
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Publication number: 20190288358Abstract: Various systems for cooling a battery cell array are described. In one example an energy storage system includes a housing enclosing a battery cell array, an evaporator, and a circulating pump. In another example, an evaporator is adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer. In another example, thermoelectric elements are positioned adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Applicant: Allison Transmission, Inc.Inventors: Edward Bass, Felice E. Bailey, Richard Bletsis, Derek A. Delrymple, Dean M. Ford, Bruce E. Miller, Markus Naegeli, Steven T. Reyburn
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Publication number: 20190288359Abstract: Various systems for cooling a battery cell array are described. In one example an energy storage system includes a housing enclosing a battery cell array, an evaporator, and a circulating pump. In another example, an evaporator is adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer. In another example, thermoelectric elements are positioned adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Applicant: Allison Transmission, Inc.Inventors: Edward Bass, Felice E. Bailey, Richard Bletsis, Derek A. Delrymple, Dean M. Ford, Bruce E. Miller, Markus Naegeli, Steven T. Reyburn
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Patent number: 10322627Abstract: An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the enclosure and electrically connected to the battery array. The energy storage module further comprises a compliant tipped thermistor which may be installed within a flexible clip. The thermistor is positioned to monitor the temperature of one or more of the batteries within the energy storage system.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Allison Transmission, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Maskew, Scott K. Bennett, Leonard F. Baxter, II, Daniel J. Youngs, Kurt Biehl, Edward Bass, Eric D. Schneider, Felice E. Bailey, Steven T. Reyburn, Dean M. Ford, Clyde E. Johnson, Bruce E. Miller, Richard Bletsis, Derek A. Delrymple, Markus Naegell, Jerry Wendling, Timothy A. Gasaway, Russell B. Hopkins, Brian C. Morrow, Robert A. Lawrence
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Publication number: 20190009665Abstract: An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the enclosure and electrically connected to the battery array. The energy storage module further comprises a compliant tipped thermistor which may be installed within a flexible clip. The thermistor is positioned to monitor the temperature of one or more of the batteries within the energy storage system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Applicant: Allison Transmission, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Maskew, Scott K. Bennett, Leonard F. Baxter, Daniel J. Youngs, Kurt Biehl, Edward Bass, Eric D. Schneider, Felice E. Bailey, Steven T. Rayburn, Dean M. Ford, Clyde E. Johnson, Bruce E. Miller, Richard Bletsis, Derek A. Delrymple, Markus Naegeli, Jerry Wendling, Timothy A. Gasaway, Russell B. Hopkins, Brian C. Morrow, Robert Lawrence
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Patent number: 9415674Abstract: An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises a primary enclosure, at least one battery array located within the primary enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the primary. The energy storage controller module is further connected to a hybrid control module of the hybrid vehicle by a low voltage connecter. A high voltage junction box is attached to a first end of the primary enclosure and having a plurality of high voltage connection terminals. At least one of the high voltage connection terminals is configured to receive a high voltage conductor connected between the energy storage module and an inverter of the hybrid vehicle. When multiple energy storage modules are used in conjunction, one module functions as a master module and one module functions as a slave module.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Allison Transmission, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Youngs, Kurt Biehl, Edward Bass, Eric D. Schneider, Felice E. Bailey, Steven T. Reyburn
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Publication number: 20160226112Abstract: An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure, and an energy storage controller module located within the enclosure and electrically connected to the battery array. The energy storage module further comprises a compliant tipped thermistor which may be installed within a flexible clip. The thermistor is positioned to monitor the temperature of one or more of the batteries within the energy storage system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Applicant: Allison Transmission Inc.Inventors: BRIAN J. MASKEW, SCOTT K. BENNETT, LEONARD F. BAXTER, II, Daniel J. Youngs, Kurt Biehl, Edward Bass, Eric D. Schneider, Felice E. Bailey, Steven T. Rayburn, Dean M. Ford, Clyde E. Johnson, Bruce E. Miller, Richard Bletsis, Derek A. Delrymple, Markus Naegell, Jerry Wendling, Timothy A. Gasaway, Russell B. Hopkins, Brian C. Morrow
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Publication number: 20150380782Abstract: An energy storage system includes a container enclosing a battery cell array and having a fluid which surrounds the battery cell array. The system can include a refrigeration system to increase heat energy transfer from the battery cells. The system can include an external fluid loop configured to carry the fluid externally from the container through a heat exchanger. The system can also include a wall having a communication port which is configured to connect with an enclosure and convey electric signals through the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Daniel J. Youngs, Jorge E. Silva, Edward Bass
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Publication number: 20150380784Abstract: Various systems for cooling a battery cell array are described. In one example an energy storage system includes a housing enclosing a battery cell array, an evaporator, and a circulating pump. In another example, an evaporator is adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer. In another example, thermoelectric elements are positioned adjacent to battery cells to facilitate heat transfer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: EDWARD BASS, Felice E. Bailey, Richard Bletsis, Derek A. Delrymple, Dean M. Ford, Bruce E. Miller, Markus Naegeli, Steven T. Reyburn
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Patent number: 8828577Abstract: An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure having at least one battery array located within the enclosure. The energy storage module includes a thermal pad disposed between the battery array and an interior surface of the primary enclosure. A heat sink is disposed on an exterior surface of the primary enclosure. The heat sink comprises a plurality of fins which may be disposed angularly with respect to a longitudinal axis of the primary enclosure. The height or length of the fins may be varied relative to a fan location to provide uniform cooling across the battery cells in the battery array. An enclosing plate is mounted exterior to the heat sink and defining an airflow cavity, wherein the enclosing plate directs air from the fan across the heat sink.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2012Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Allison Transmission, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Youngs, Kurt Biehl, Edward Bass, Eric D. Schneider, Felice E. Bailey, Steven T. Reyburn, Dean M. Ford, Richard Bletsis, Markus Naegeli, Jerry Wendling, Bruce E. Miller, Derek A. Delrymple
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Patent number: 8741466Abstract: An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure having at least one battery array located within the enclosure. The energy storage module includes a thermal pad disposed between the battery array and an interior surface of the primary enclosure. A heat sink is disposed on an exterior surface of the primary enclosure. The heat sink comprises a plurality of fins which may be disposed angularly with respect to a longitudinal axis of the primary enclosure. The height or length of the fins may be varied relative to a fan location to provide uniform cooling across the battery cells in the battery array. An enclosing plate is mounted exterior to the heat sink and defining an airflow cavity, wherein the enclosing plate directs air from the fan across the heat sink.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Allison Transmission, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Youngs, Kurt Biehl, Edward Bass, Eric D. Schneider, Felice E. Bailey, Steven T. Reyburn, Dean M. Ford, Richard Bletsis, Markus Naegeli, Jerry Wendling