Patents by Inventor Edward C. Frelka

Edward C. Frelka 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).

  • Secondary battery
    Patent number: 9153802
    Abstract: A battery cover adapted for correct assembly on a battery is disclosed. The battery cover has an outer surface including a longitudinal centerline and a transverse centerline perpendicular to the longitudinal centerline. A first bushing is provided having an aperture with a first dimension that mates with a corresponding first dimension of a positive cast-on-strap post. A second bushing is also provided having a second dimension that mates with a corresponding second dimension of a negative cast-on-strap post. The first bushing and second bushing are carried by the battery cover and positioned on opposite sides of the longitudinal and transverse centerlines. A secondary battery is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Glenn W. Andersen, Edward L. Hams, Edward C. Frelka
  • SECONDARY BATTERY
    Publication number: 20140072863
    Abstract: A battery cover adapted for correct assembly on a battery is disclosed. The battery cover has an outer surface including a longitudinal centerline and a transverse centerline perpendicular to the longitudinal centerline. A first bushing is provided having an aperture with a first dimension that mates with a corresponding first dimension of a positive cast-on-strap post. A second bushing is also provided having a second dimension that mates with a corresponding second dimension of a negative cast-on-strap post. The first bushing and second bushing are carried by the battery cover and positioned on opposite sides of the longitudinal and transverse centerlines. A secondary battery is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Glenn W. Andersen, Edward L. Hams, Edward C. Frelka, Moises Casanova
  • Battery with vent cap assembly
    Patent number: 6461758
    Abstract: An improved vent cap system for use in an electrochemical battery is provided which includes a ring flange for forming a ring seal between the vent cap assembly and the fill tube. When the vent cap assembly is positioned in the battery housing, the ring flange and the fill tube deform to create a seal therebetween to provide a fluid tight seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Matthias Geibl, Thomas J. Dougherty, Gerald D. Slayton, Mark S. Inkmann, Guy L. Pfeifer, Gerald A. Cummins, Edward C. Frelka, Edward N. Mrotek, Helmuth Faust, Arch A. Pope, David J. Novak, William J. Ross, Bradley R. Niemuth, Ronald F. Kirby