Patents by Inventor Henry M. Meehan

Henry M. Meehan 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).

  • Structure and method for removing battery cell heat
    Patent number: 8563159
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a thermal strap that connects a first terminal of a first battery cell and a second terminal of a second battery cell. The thermal strap has high thermal and electrical conductivity. A wall link connects the thermal strap to a wall having high thermal conductivity. The wall link includes a first portion having high thermal and electrical conductivity and a second portion having high thermal conductivity but low electrical conductivity. The second portion is located between the first portion and the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Bren-Tronics Batteries International, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Henry M. Meehan
  • STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR REMOVING BATTERY CELL HEAT
    Publication number: 20120034499
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a thermal strap that connects a first terminal of a first battery cell and a second terminal of a second battery cell. The thermal strap has high thermal and electrical conductivity. A wall link connects the thermal strap to a wall having high thermal conductivity. The wall link includes a first portion having high thermal and electrical conductivity and a second portion having high thermal conductivity but low electrical conductivity. The second portion is located between the first portion and the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BATTERY, INC.
    Inventor: Henry M. Meehan
  • BATTERY TERMINAL
    Publication number: 20100233527
    Abstract: A battery terminal including a fastener shaft and a non-parallel slot, which when compressed by the use of a fastener such as a rivet, creates an autogenous spring force in a direction outward from the slot. When an electrode assembly is attached to the battery terminal, the autogenous spring force acts to create a more secure and reliable connection between the battery terminal and the electrode assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BATTERY, INC.
    Inventors: John Eric Meschter, Henry M. Meehan