Patents by Inventor Jim Chepin

Jim Chepin 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: 20040168910
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling electrochemical cell components into cells, sub-stacks of cells and stacks of cells. The components provide self-alignment of two or more components without introducing additional parts or complexity to the assembly process. Rather, at least one component has an integral projection and at least one other component has an integral cavity for receiving the projection. The dimensions of the projection and cavity must not interfer with the face-to-face contact between the generally planar components, and the projection must not be taller than the cavity is deep. In order to provide alignment across the entire face of the components, it is preferred to have at least one component with a plurality of projections and at least one component having a plurality of cavities. Preferably, the projections and cavities will be positioned at the generally opposite sides, end comers, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Craig Andrews, Jim Chepin, Chris Boyer, Brad Fiebig, James Evans, James Layton