Patents by Inventor Jonathan C. Wilson

Jonathan C. Wilson 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: 12315896
    Abstract: Various embodiments described herein relate to a battery that includes a battery cap with one or more cut-out sections. The battery cap may be used to at least partially cover a circuit board that is proximate an end of a battery cell. In various examples, the cut-out sections may be configured to accommodate one or more cell tabs of the battery that protrude above the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Wilson, Charles H. Laird
  • Patent number: 12107283
    Abstract: Battery systems according to embodiments of the present technology may include a battery cell having an electrode tab extending from an edge of the battery cell. The systems may also include a module electrically coupled with the battery cell. The module may be characterized by a first surface, a height, and a second surface opposite the first surface. A conductive tab coupled along the first surface of the module may extend from a first end parallel to a plane of the first surface. The conductive tab may be characterized by a curvature proximate a midpoint of the conductive tab. A distal region of the conductive tab may return back across the first surface of the module substantially parallel to the first surface. A distal portion of the electrode tab may be fixedly coupled with the distal region of the conductive tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Angelo V. Marasco, Nathan J. Bohney, John M. McCambridge, Antonio Manenti, Laura E. Mayer, Scott L. Gooch, Jonathan C. Wilson, Flynn P. Carson
  • Patent number: 12055973
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a dual board-to-board connector battery management circuit module utilizing a switch-back service loop for a battery pack. The management circuit module is coupled to a first and second terminal of a battery pack and includes a first board-to-board connector disposed proximal to a first end of the management circuit module; and a second board-to-board connector disposed proximal to a second end of the management circuit module. The second board-to-board connector is positioned opposite the first board-to-board connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Depeng Wang, Andrew U. Leopold, Gregory N. Stevens, Jonathan C. Wilson, James B. Smith
  • Publication number: 20230246252
    Abstract: Various embodiments described herein relate to a battery that includes a battery cap with one or more cut-out sections. The battery cap may be used to at least partially cover a circuit board that is proximate an end of a battery cell. In various examples, the cut-out sections may be configured to accommodate one or more cell tabs of the battery that protrude above the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Wilson, Charles H. Laird
  • Patent number: 11611132
    Abstract: Various embodiments described herein relate to a battery that includes a battery cap with one or more cut-out sections. The battery cap may be used to at least partially cover a circuit board that is proximate an end of a battery cell. In various examples, the cut-out sections may be configured to accommodate one or more cell tabs of the battery that protrude above the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Wilson, Charles H. Laird
  • Patent number: 11552339
    Abstract: Battery systems according to embodiments of the present technology may include a battery including a first electrode terminal and a second electrode terminal accessible along a first surface of the battery. The battery systems may also include a module electrically coupled with the battery. The module may include a first mold extending toward the battery. The first mold may define a recess along a first surface of the first mold proximate the first electrode terminal and the second electrode terminal. The module may include a first conductive tab electrically coupling the module with the first electrode terminal. The first electrode terminal may be at least partially positioned within a space defined by the recess defined by the first mold. The module may also include a second conductive tab electrically coupling the module with the second electrode terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Haran Balaram, Nathan J. Bohney, Jonathan C. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20220013834
    Abstract: Battery systems according to embodiments of the present technology may include a battery cell having an electrode tab extending from an edge of the battery cell. The systems may also include a module electrically coupled with the battery cell. The module may be characterized by a first surface, a height, and a second surface opposite the first surface. A conductive tab coupled along the first surface of the module may extend from a first end parallel to a plane of the first surface. The conductive tab may be characterized by a curvature proximate a midpoint of the conductive tab. A distal region of the conductive tab may return back across the first surface of the module substantially parallel to the first surface. A distal portion of the electrode tab may be fixedly coupled with the distal region of the conductive tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Angelo V. Marasco, Nathan J. Bohney, John M. McCambridge, Antonio Manenti, Laura E. Mayer, Scott L. Gooch, Jonathan C. Wilson, Flynn P. Carson
  • Publication number: 20210081000
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a dual board-to-board connector battery management circuit module utilizing a switch-back service loop for a battery pack. The management circuit module is coupled to a first and second terminal of a battery pack and includes a first board-to-board connector disposed proximal to a first end of the management circuit module; and a second board-to-board connector disposed proximal to a second end of the management circuit module. The second board-to-board connector is positioned opposite the first board-to-board connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Depeng Wang, Andrew U. Leopold, Gregory N. Stevens, Jonathan C. Wilson, James B. Smith
  • Publication number: 20200381783
    Abstract: Battery systems according to embodiments of the present technology may include a battery including a first electrode terminal and a second electrode terminal accessible along a first surface of the battery. The battery systems may also include a module electrically coupled with the battery. The module may include a first mold extending toward the battery. The first mold may define a recess along a first surface of the first mold proximate the first electrode terminal and the second electrode terminal. The module may include a first conductive tab electrically coupling the module with the first electrode terminal. The first electrode terminal may be at least partially positioned within a space defined by the recess defined by the first mold. The module may also include a second conductive tab electrically coupling the module with the second electrode terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Haran Balaram, Nathan J. Bohney, Jonathan C. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20200235365
    Abstract: Various embodiments described herein relate to a battery that includes a battery cap with one or more cut-out sections. The battery cap may be used to at least partially cover a circuit board that is proximate an end of a battery cell. In various examples, the cut-out sections may be configured to accommodate one or more cell tabs of the battery that protrude above the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Wilson, Charles H. Laird
  • Patent number: 10615395
    Abstract: Various embodiments described herein relate to a battery that includes a battery cap with one or more cut-out sections. The battery cap may be used to at least partially cover a circuit board that is proximate an end of a battery cell. In various examples, the cut-out sections may be configured to accommodate one or more cell tabs of the battery that protrude above the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Wilson, Charles H. Laird
  • Publication number: 20190081362
    Abstract: An over-molded printed circuit board may be used in a battery pack. The over-molded printed circuit board can include a printed circuit board having electronic components, such as battery management circuitry, disposed thereon. A flex connector can be attached to the printed circuit board. An over-mold can formed about the printed circuit board, for example, by injection molding an epoxy resin, polyamide, or other suitable material. The over-mold may facilitate routing of the flex connector at a desired angle from the battery back and may also have a geometry that provides a supporting mechanical interface between the cells of the battery pack and the printed circuit board. Battery packs so constructed may be installed in electronic devices, such as mobile telephones, smart phones, tablet computers, laptop computers, media players, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Wilson, Tianhao Li, Nathan J. Bohney
  • Publication number: 20180331343
    Abstract: Various embodiments described herein relate to a battery that includes a battery cap with one or more cut-out sections. The battery cap may be used to at least partially cover a circuit board that is proximate an end of a battery cell. In various examples, the cut-out sections may be configured to accommodate one or more cell tabs of the battery that protrude above the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Wilson, Charles H. Laird
  • Patent number: 9388986
    Abstract: An air blocker ring assembly including a proximal end and a distal end, a blocker ring, and a blocker ring support cooperating with the blocker ring to form a circumferentially extending split line at an interface between the blocker ring and the blocker ring support. The proximal end of the proximal ring assembly has a circumferential leading edge, and the circumferentially extending split line is located at least one of radially inside or radially outside the leading edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Solar Turbines Incorporated
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Wilson, Bruno E. Struck
  • Patent number: 9341373
    Abstract: An air blocker ring assembly includes a proximal end, a distal end, a blocker ring, and a blocker ring support. The blocker ring has a first protrusion, a second protrusion, and a third protrusion. The blocker ring support has a recess. The first protrusion of the blacker ring is received in the recess. The blocker ring is circumferentially discontinuous about a circumferential slot. At least a portion of the first protrusion is located circumferentially opposite the slot, and the second and third protrusions terminate at the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Solar Turbines Incorporated
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Wilson, Bruno E. Struck
  • Publication number: 20130256432
    Abstract: An air blocker ring assembly including a proximal end and a distal end, a blocker ring, and a blocker ring support cooperating with the blocker ring to form a circumferentially extending split line at an interface between the blocker ring and the blocker ring support. The proximal end of the proximal ring assembly has a circumferential leading edge, and the circumferentially extending split line is located at least one of radially inside or radially outside the leading edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Wilson, Bruno E. Struck
  • Publication number: 20130256431
    Abstract: An air blocker ring assembly includes a proximal end and a distal end, a blocker ring including a protrusion, and a blocker ring support having a recess. The protrusion of the blocker ring is received in the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Wilson, Bruno E. Struck
  • Publication number: 20130255263
    Abstract: An air blocker ring assembly includes a proximal end and a distal end, a blocker ring, and a blocker ring support. The blocker ring support includes at least one flange radially overlapping a portion of the blocker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Wilson, Bruno E. Struck