Patents by Inventor James Pinon
James Pinon 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: 11104214Abstract: A roll tarp system for a truck or trailer having a container with a rear door. The roll tarp system includes a roll tarp mounted to an axle assembly and a cable coupler assembly coupled to the axle assembly. A flexible cable connects the cable coupler assembly to a rear arm which is pivotally attached to the rear door. The cable coupler assembly includes first and second hinge members and is rotatably coupled to the axle assembly to permit unrolling and rolling up of the tarp and to permit opening of the rear door in a sideways or upward direction. The cable coupler assembly may include one or more apertures to permit access to a manual drive shaft which passes through the cable coupler assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Roll Rite LLCInventors: Stephen Hunter, Douglas Piccard, Robert Malcolm, James Pinon
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Patent number: 10696145Abstract: A roller tarp system for covering a truck bed includes a first pivot arm assembly pivotally coupled to one side of the truck bed and a second pivot arm assembly pivotally coupled to an opposite side of the truck bed. A generally hollow and cylindrical tarp spool extends along a longitudinal axis between opposite first and second ends. The tarp spool is rotatably coupled between the first and second pivot arm assemblies for rotatably supporting a flexible tarp cover. A drive assembly is housed within the tarp spool adjacent one of the first and second ends. The drive assembly is operatively coupled between one of the first and second pivot arm assemblies and the tarp spool for selectively rotating the tarp spool and actuating the tarp system between an open position uncovering the truck bed and a closed position covering the truck bed.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Roll Rite LLCInventors: Stephen Hunter, Douglas Piccard, Robert Malcolm, James Pinon
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Publication number: 20190389288Abstract: A roll tarp system for a truck or trailer having a container with a rear door. The roll tarp system includes a roll tarp mounted to an axle assembly and a cable coupler assembly coupled to the axle assembly. A flexible cable connects the cable coupler assembly to a rear arm which is pivotally attached to the rear door. The cable coupler assembly includes first and second hinge members and is rotatably coupled to the axle assembly to permit unrolling and rolling up of the tarp and to permit opening of the rear door in a sideways or upward direction. The cable coupler assembly may include one or more apertures to permit access to a manual drive shaft which passes through the cable coupler assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2018Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventors: Stephen Hunter, Douglas Piccard, Robert Malcolm, James Pinon
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Publication number: 20190111770Abstract: A roller tarp system for covering a truck bed includes a first pivot arm assembly pivotally coupled to one side of the truck bed and a second pivot arm assembly pivotally coupled to an opposite side of the truck bed. A generally hollow and cylindrical tarp spool extends along a longitudinal axis between opposite first and second ends. The tarp spool is rotatably coupled between the first and second pivot arm assemblies for rotatably supporting a flexible tarp cover. A drive assembly is housed within the tarp spool adjacent one of the first and second ends. The drive assembly is operatively coupled between one of the first and second pivot arm assemblies and the tarp spool for selectively rotating the tarp spool and actuating the tarp system between an open position uncovering the truck bed and a closed position covering the truck bed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: April 18, 2019Applicant: Roll-Rite LLCInventors: Stephen Hunter, Douglas Piccard, Robert Malcolm, James Pinon
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Patent number: 10096806Abstract: A battery module includes a power assembly including a first battery cell and a second battery cell in a stacked orientation relative to each other, wherein the first battery cell comprises a first tab electrode extending therefrom, and wherein the second battery cell comprises a second tab electrode extending therefrom. The battery module also includes an interconnect assembly configured to facilitate electrically coupling the first tab electrode with the second tab electrode with the first and second battery cells in the stacked orientation. The interconnect assembly includes a coupling structure about which the first and second tab electrodes at least partially conform. In addition, the interconnect assembly includes a clamp disposed about the coupling structure and the first and second tab electrodes such that the first and second tab electrodes are secured in electrical communication.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: James Pinon, Mark Niedzwiecki, Robert G. Malcolm, Perry M. Wyatt, Thanh T. Nguyen
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Patent number: 9553343Abstract: A system includes a cell interconnect board including a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed proximate a power assembly having a plurality of pouch battery cells, including at least a first battery cell and a second battery cell in a stacked orientation relative to each other. The cell interconnect board includes an interconnect spanning a slot in the cell interconnect board and configured to receive a first tab electrode extending from the first battery cell and a second tab electrode extending from the second battery cell, such that the first and second tab electrodes are in contact with each other. The system also includes a sensor configured to measure a parameter associated with the power assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Robert G. Malcolm, Perry M. Wyatt, Thanh T. Nguyen, James Pinon, Ajinkya S. Joshi
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Patent number: 9496588Abstract: A system includes a battery module having a heat sink outer wall feature and a plurality of battery cells. The battery module also includes a plurality of internal heat fins interleaved with the plurality of battery cells, wherein each of the plurality of internal heat fins is in thermal communication with at least one of the plurality of battery cells and in thermal communication with the heat sink outer wall feature. The battery module further includes a plurality of phase change material (PCM) layers interleaved with the plurality of battery cells, wherein each of the plurality of PCM layers is configured to be in thermal communication with at least one of the plurality of battery cells and in thermal communication with at least one of the plurality of internal heat fins.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Thanh T. Nguyen, James Pinon, Akshay Aggarwal, Perry M. Wyatt
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Patent number: 9385355Abstract: A battery module includes a power assembly including a first battery cell and a second battery cell in a stacked orientation relative to each other. The first battery cell includes a first tab electrode extending therefrom, and the second battery cell includes a second tab electrode extending therefrom. The battery module also includes an interconnect assembly configured to facilitate electrically coupling the first tab electrode with the second tab electrode with the first and second battery cells in the stacked orientation. The interconnect assembly includes a crimping element disposed over the first and second tab electrodes. The crimping element is configured to apply a compressive force to the first and second tab electrodes such that the first and second tab electrodes are secured in electrical communication via direct contact.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: James Pinon, Perry M. Wyatt, Thanh T. Nguyen
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Patent number: 9337451Abstract: A battery module includes a power assembly including a first battery cell and a second battery cell in a stacked orientation relative to each other. The first battery cell includes a first tab electrode extending therefrom, and the second battery cell includes a second tab electrode extending therefrom. The battery module also includes an interconnect assembly configured to facilitate electrically coupling the first tab electrode with the second tab electrode. The interconnect assembly includes a roller housing structure about which the first and second tab electrodes at least partially conform such that the first and second tab electrodes are positioned in an opening defined by the roller housing structure. The interconnect assembly also includes a roller disposed in the opening of the roller housing structure such that the first and second tab electrodes are secured in electrical communication.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: James Pinon, Perry M. Wyatt, Thanh T. Nguyen
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Patent number: 9312580Abstract: In an embodiment, a system includes a battery module, a battery cell assembly that is a component of the battery module, and a battery cell of the battery cell assembly, wherein the battery cell is configured to generate heat during operation. The battery cell assembly also includes a phase change material (PCM) disposed along a thermal pathway within the battery cell assembly that transfers the heat generated by the battery cell away from the battery cell during operation. The PCM is configured to conduct a first portion of the heat generated by the battery cell during operation. Further, the PCM is configured to absorb a second portion of the heat generated by the battery cell to affect a phase change within at least a portion of the PCM.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Thanh T. Nguyen, James Pinon, Akshay Aggarwal, Perry M. Wyatt
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Patent number: 9287579Abstract: A system includes a battery cell having an internal heat fin and a first electrically insulating layer disposed over at least a portion of a single side of the internal heat fin. The battery cell includes an electrochemical stack disposed above the first insulating layer and the internal heat fin in a stack. The battery cell also includes a pouch material film configured to hermetically seal with one side of the internal heat fin or the first insulating layer about the electrochemical stack such that the internal heat fin forms an outer boundary of the battery cell. The pouch material film includes a metallic foil layer disposed between a second electrically insulating layer and a third electrically insulating layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Perry M. Wyatt, James Pinon, Thanh T. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20150037641Abstract: A battery module includes a power assembly including a first battery cell and a second battery cell in a stacked orientation relative to each other, wherein the first battery cell comprises a first tab electrode extending therefrom, and wherein the second battery cell comprises a second tab electrode extending therefrom. The battery module also includes an interconnect assembly configured to facilitate electrically coupling the first tab electrode with the second tab electrode with the first and second battery cells in the stacked orientation. The interconnect assembly includes a coupling structure about which the first and second tab electrodes at least partially conform. In addition, the interconnect assembly includes a clamp disposed about the coupling structure and the first and second tab electrodes such that the first and second tab electrodes are secured in electrical communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: James Pinon, Mark Niedzwiecki, Robert G. Malcolm, Perry M. Wyatt, Thanh T. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20150037662Abstract: A battery module includes active material disposed in layers to form a generally planar electrochemical cell with an upper surface, a lower surface, and side surfaces. The battery also includes electrodes extending out of the electrochemical cell, and a frame disposed about the active material such that edges of the frame surround the side surfaces of the active material and the electrodes extend beyond the frame. The battery further includes an upper layer of pouch material disposed over the upper surface of the active material and an upper surface of the frame, and a lower layer of pouch material disposed over the lower surface of the active material and a lower surface of the frame. The upper layer of pouch material and the lower layer of pouch material function to provide a seal that seals the active material within the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: James Pinon, Perry M. Wyatt, Thanh T. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20150037647Abstract: A system includes a battery module having a heat sink outer wall feature and a plurality of battery cells. The battery module also includes a plurality of internal heat fins interleaved with the plurality of battery cells, wherein each of the plurality of internal heat fins is in thermal communication with at least one of the plurality of battery cells and in thermal communication with the heat sink outer wall feature. The battery module further includes a plurality of phase change material (PCM) layers interleaved with the plurality of battery cells, wherein each of the plurality of PCM layers is configured to be in thermal communication with at least one of the plurality of battery cells and in thermal communication with at least one of the plurality of internal heat fins.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Thanh T. Nguyen, James Pinon, Akshay Aggarwal, Perry M. Wyatt
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Publication number: 20150037634Abstract: A system includes a cell interconnect board including a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed proximate a power assembly having a plurality of pouch battery cells, including at least a first battery cell and a second battery cell in a stacked orientation relative to each other. The cell interconnect board includes an interconnect spanning a slot in the cell interconnect board and configured to receive a first tab electrode extending from the first battery cell and a second tab electrode extending from the second battery cell, such that the first and second tab electrodes are in contact with each other. The system also includes a sensor configured to measure a parameter associated with the power assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Robert G. Malcolm, Perry M. Wyatt, Thanh T. Nguyen, James Pinon, Ajinkya S. Joshi
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Publication number: 20150037646Abstract: A system includes a battery cell having an internal heat fin and a first electrically insulating layer disposed over at least a portion of a single side of the internal heat fin. The battery cell includes an electrochemical stack disposed above the first insulating layer and the internal heat fin in a stack. The battery cell also includes a pouch material film configured to hermetically seal with one side of the internal heat fin or the first insulating layer about the electrochemical stack such that the internal heat fin forms an outer boundary of the battery cell. The pouch material film includes a metallic foil layer disposed between a second electrically insulating layer and a third electrically insulating layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Perry M. Wyatt, James Pinon, Thanh T. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20150037640Abstract: A battery module includes a power assembly including a first battery cell and a second battery cell in a stacked orientation relative to each other. The first battery cell includes a first tab electrode extending therefrom, and the second battery cell includes a second tab electrode extending therefrom. The battery module also includes an interconnect assembly configured to facilitate electrically coupling the first tab electrode with the second tab electrode. The interconnect assembly includes a roller housing structure about which the first and second tab electrodes at least partially conform such that the first and second tab electrodes are positioned in an opening defined by the roller housing structure. The interconnect assembly also includes a roller disposed in the opening of the roller housing structure such that the first and second tab electrodes are secured in electrical communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: James Pinon, Perry M. Wyatt, Thanh T. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20150037642Abstract: A battery module includes a power assembly including a first battery cell and a second battery cell in a stacked orientation relative to each other. The first battery cell includes a first tab electrode extending therefrom, and the second battery cell includes a second tab electrode extending therefrom. The battery module also includes an interconnect assembly configured to facilitate electrically coupling the first tab electrode with the second tab electrode with the first and second battery cells in the stacked orientation. The interconnect assembly includes a crimping element disposed over the first and second tab electrodes. The crimping element is configured to apply a compressive force to the first and second tab electrodes such that the first and second tab electrodes are secured in electrical communication via direct contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: James Pinon, Perry M. Wyatt, Thanh T. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20150037648Abstract: In an embodiment, a system includes a battery module, a battery cell assembly that is a component of the battery module, and a battery cell of the battery cell assembly, wherein the battery cell is configured to generate heat during operation. The battery cell assembly also includes a phase change material (PCM) disposed along a thermal pathway within the battery cell assembly that transfers the heat generated by the battery cell away from the battery cell during operation. The PCM is configured to conduct a first portion of the heat generated by the battery cell during operation. Further, the PCM is configured to absorb a second portion of the heat generated by the battery cell to affect a phase change within at least a portion of the PCM.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Thanh T. Nguyen, James Pinon, Akshay Aggarwal, Perry M. Wyatt