Patents by Inventor Jerome Heiman

Jerome Heiman 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).

  • Patent number: 9508972
    Abstract: The invention relates to a venting device (1) for an electrochemical battery (90). The venting device comprises at least one inlet opening (2) for receiving gases venting from the battery (90), at least one outlet opening (3) for venting the gases received from the battery (90), and at least one flame arrester element (4). The inlet opening (2) is in communication with the outlet opening (3) via the flame arrester element (4). An explosion chamber (5, 6) is located within the venting device (1) on the side of the flame arrester element (4) which is directed to the outlet opening (3). The explosion chamber (5, 6) is arranged for developing and temporarily storing an explosive mixture of the gases received from the battery (90) and oxygen from the ambient air, which explodes in case a flame occurs within the explosion chamber (5, 6), thereby blowing off the flame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignees: Johnson Controls Technology Company, Johnson Controls Autobatterie GmbH & Co. KGAA
    Inventors: Ingo Koch, Peter Streuer, Armin Staffeldt, Doreen Lucht, Jerome Heiman, Donald Caldwell, Dirk Bremer
  • Publication number: 20150044530
    Abstract: The invention relates to a venting device (1) for an electrochemical battery (90). The venting device comprises at least one inlet opening (2) for receiving gases venting from the battery (90), at least one outlet opening (3) for venting the gases received from the battery (90), and at least one flame arrester element (4). The inlet opening (2) is in communication with the outlet opening (3) via the flame arrester element (4). An explosion chamber (5, 6) is located within the venting device (1) on the side of the flame arrester element (4) which is directed to the outlet opening (3). The explosion chamber (5, 6) is arranged for developing and temporarily storing an explosive mixture of the gases received from the battery (90) and oxygen from the ambient air, which explodes in case a flame occurs within the explosion chamber (5, 6), thereby blowing off the flame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Ingo Koch, Peter Streuer, Armin Staffeldt, Doreen Lucht, Jerome Heiman, Donald Caldwell, Dirk Bremer
  • Publication number: 20080145640
    Abstract: Surface to remove markings made from, to include but not limited to: dry erase markers, permanent markers, regular markers, pens, crayons, and spray paint. The surface will allow the marking and removal of same, to be used as a wipeable writing surface or as an anti-graffiti surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Jerome Heiman
  • Publication number: 20050147874
    Abstract: A venting system for a battery having a plurality of cells that includes a member configured for gas communication with a plurality of the cells. The member includes a plurality of vent barrels. At least one of the vent barrels includes a first aperture and a second aperture. The first aperture is configured to provide an opening through which gas may enter the member, and the second aperture is configured to provide an opening through which gas may exit the member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Glenn Andersen, Jerome Heiman, Gerald Cummins