Patents by Inventor Francisco LePort

Francisco LePort 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: 20220017894
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods of use thereof for screening a plurality of uniquely identifiable therapeutic moiety in vivo by identifying one or more reporters indicative of a cell state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Martin Borch Jensen, Francisco LePort
  • Patent number: 10714735
    Abstract: A battery pack includes an enclosure containing a plurality of battery modules. A cooling system disposed among and electrically isolated from the plurality of battery modules uses a coolant solution that is a first mixture of a first liquid and a second liquid in a predetermined ratio to produce a first boiling point. Boiling of the coolant solution changes the predetermined ratio to produce a second boiling point that is higher than the first boiling point and that is sufficient to induce a thermal runaway condition for the plurality of battery module. A sensor monitors at least one operational characteristic of the plurality of battery modules and a controller determines a possible high voltage electrolysis within the enclosure based upon the at least one operational characteristic. A remediation system is responsive to the possible high voltage electrolysis to decrease risks associated with the possible high voltage electrolysis when operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Tesla, Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco LePort, Weston Arthur Hermann, Michael Bell
  • Patent number: 10355498
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method to respond to an exceptional charge event including an overdischarge in an energy storage system having a plurality of series-connected battery elements. The method includes monitoring, using the microprocessor, the energy storage system for a charge imbalance using a first detection modality; initiating a reduction of said charge imbalance using a first response modality; monitoring, using the microprocessor, the energy storage system for the overdischarge of a particular one battery element of the plurality of battery elements using a second detection modality different from said first detection modality; and initiating a response to said exceptional charge event using a second response modality different from said first response modality, said response decreasing a risk associated with said overdischarge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: TESLA, INC.
    Inventors: Francisco LePort, Scott Ira Kohn
  • Publication number: 20180254470
    Abstract: A battery pack includes an enclosure containing a plurality of battery modules. A cooling system disposed among and electrically isolated from the plurality of battery modules uses a coolant solution that is a first mixture of a first liquid and a second liquid in a predetermined ratio to produce a first boiling point. Boiling of the coolant solution changes the predetermined ratio to produce a second boiling point that is higher than the first boiling point and that is sufficient to induce a thermal runaway condition for the plurality of battery module. A sensor monitors at least one operational characteristic of the plurality of battery modules and a controller determines a possible high voltage electrolysis within the enclosure based upon the at least one operational characteristic. A remediation system is responsive to the possible high voltage electrolysis to decrease risks associated with the possible high voltage electrolysis when operated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Applicant: Tesla, Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco LePort, Weston Arthur Hermann, Michael Bell
  • Patent number: 9966590
    Abstract: An apparatus and method providing for detecting and responding to high voltage electrolysis within an electric vehicle battery enclosure to limit possible excessive thermal condition of the individual battery cells and modules. A microprocessor-implemented response system for high voltage electrolysis in a battery pack an evaluator to monitor, using the microprocessor, a high voltage electrolysis flag indicative of a possible high voltage electrolysis within an enclosure including a plurality of electrically-coupled battery modules storing energy for the battery pack and a coolant distribution system disposed among and electrically isolated from the plurality of battery modules; and a remediation system, coupled to the enclosure and responsive to the possible high voltage electrolysis when the evaluator detects a likelihood of the possible high voltage electrolysis, to decrease risks associated with the possible high voltage electrolysis when operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: TESLA, INC.
    Inventors: Francisco LePort, Weston Arthur Hermann, Michael Bell
  • Patent number: 9692025
    Abstract: A battery cell design is disclosed that provides a predictable pathway through a portion of the cell (e.g., the cell cap assembly) for the efficient release of the thermal energy that occurs during thermal runaway, thereby reducing the chances of a rupture in an undesirable location. Furthermore the disclosed design maintains the functionality of the cell cap as the positive terminal of the cell, thereby having minimal impact on the manufacturability of the cell as well as its use in a variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: TESLA, INC.
    Inventors: Francisco LePort, Scott I. Kohn, Orion A. King, Alex Prilutsky
  • Patent number: 9529048
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying and responding to exceptional charge events of series-connected energy storage elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: TESLA MOTORS, INC.
    Inventors: Francisco LePort, Scott Ira Kohn
  • Publication number: 20160197501
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method to respond to an exceptional charge event including an overdischarge in an energy storage system having a plurality of series-connected battery elements. The method includes monitoring, using the microprocessor, the energy storage system for a charge imbalance using a first detection modality; initiating a reduction of said charge imbalance using a first response modality; monitoring, using the microprocessor, the energy storage system for the overdischarge of a particular one battery element of the plurality of battery elements using a second detection modality different from said first detection modality; and initiating a response to said exceptional charge event using a second response modality different from said first response modality, said response decreasing a risk associated with said overdischarge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Francisco LePort, Scott I. Kohn
  • Patent number: 9343911
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying and responding to exceptional charge events of series-connected energy storage elements can include: a first charge imbalance detection system monitoring, using the microprocessor, the energy storage system for a charge imbalance using a first detection modality, said first charge imbalance detection system initiating a reduction of said charge imbalance using a first response modality; a second charge imbalance detection system monitoring, using the microprocessor, the energy storage system for an exceptional charge event of a particular one battery element of the plurality of battery elements using a second detection modality different from said first detection modality; and a remediation system initiating a response to said exceptional charge event using a second response modality different from said first response modality, said response decreasing a risk associated with said exceptional charge event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Tesla Motors, Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco LePort, Scott Ira Kohn
  • Patent number: 9318901
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying and responding to exceptional charge events of series-connected energy storage elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Tesla Motors, Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco LePort, Scott Ira Kohn
  • Publication number: 20160104875
    Abstract: A battery cell design is disclosed that provides a predictable pathway through a portion of the cell (e.g., the cell cap assembly) for the efficient release of the thermal energy that occurs during thermal runaway, thereby reducing the chances of a rupture in an undesirable location. Furthermore the disclosed design maintains the functionality of the cell cap as the positive terminal of the cell, thereby having minimal impact on the manufacturability of the cell as well as its use in a variety of applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Francisco LePort, Scott I. Kohn, Orion A. King, Alex Prilutsky
  • Patent number: 9252400
    Abstract: A battery cell design is disclosed that provides a predictable pathway through a portion of the cell (e.g., the cell cap assembly) for the efficient release of the thermal energy that occurs during thermal runaway, thereby reducing the chances of a rupture in an undesirable location. Furthermore the disclosed design maintains the functionality of the cell cap as the positive terminal of the cell, thereby having minimal impact on the manufacturability of the cell as well as its use in a variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Tesla Motors, Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco LePort, Scott Ira Kohn, Orion Andrew King, Alex Prilutsky
  • Publication number: 20150346017
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for an automatic fluid composition sensor. A fluid composition sensor includes a plurality of detection elements positioned along a length of a sample chamber having a number of material interfaces, the fluid composition sensor detecting location(s) of the interface(s) and/or a composition of one or more of the materials within the chamber. A fluid level sensor generates one or more pulses and measures a time delay between a transmission of the pulses from a source and a reception of the reflected pulses from a gas/oil interface to estimate a position of the oil/gas interface and thus a height of the oil in an oil well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: TACHYUS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Francisco LePort, Lucas Allen, Daniel Slomski
  • Patent number: 9153990
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying and responding to exceptional charge events of series-connected energy storage elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Tesla Motors, Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco LePort, Scott Ira Kohn
  • Patent number: 8867180
    Abstract: An electric circuit, including an electric load operable from an operating current; an energy storage system providing the operating current at both a first mode and a second mode with the first mode having a first current in a first range of zero to a first particular current value and with the second mode having a second current in a second range of the first particular current value to a second particular current value; and an active protection coupled to the energy storage system, the active protection dynamically reconfigurable between a first mode and a second mode, the first mode applying a first overcurrent protection rating to the operating current when the operating current is operating in the first mode and the second mode applying a second overcurrent protection rating to the operating current when the operating current is operating in the second mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Tesla Motors, Inc.
    Inventor: Francisco LePort
  • Patent number: 8862414
    Abstract: An apparatus and method providing for detecting and responding to high voltage electrolysis within an electric vehicle battery enclosure to limit possible excessive thermal condition of the battery cells and modules. The present invention includes embodiments directed towards detection algorithms and apparatus for promoting the use of voltage, current, humidity, temperature, and pressure sensors for the purpose of detecting high voltage electrolysis. Additionally, the present invention includes response processes and structures to address high-voltage electrolysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Tesla Motors, Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco LePort, Weston Arthur Hermann, Michael Bell
  • Publication number: 20140152315
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying and responding to exceptional charge events of series-connected energy storage elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: TESLA MOTORS, INC.
    Inventors: Francisco LePort, Scott Ira Kohn
  • Publication number: 20140152260
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying and responding to exceptional charge events of series-connected energy storage elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: TESLA MOTORS, INC.
    Inventors: Francisco LePort, Scott Ira Kohn
  • Publication number: 20140153150
    Abstract: An electric circuit, including an electric load operable from an operating current; an energy storage system providing the operating current at both a first mode and a second mode with the first mode having a first current in a first range of zero to a first particular current value and with the second mode having a second current in a second range of the first particular current value to a second particular current value; and an active protection coupled to the energy storage system, the active protection dynamically reconfigurable between a first mode and a second mode, the first mode applying a first overcurrent protection rating to the operating current when the operating current is operating in the first mode and the second mode applying a second overcurrent protection rating to the operating current when the operating current is operating in the second mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: TESLA MOTORS, INC.
    Inventor: Francisco LePort
  • Publication number: 20140152258
    Abstract: A system and method for identifying and responding to exceptional charge events of series-connected energy storage elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: TESLA MOTORS, INC.
    Inventors: Francisco LePort, Scott Ira Kohn