Patents by Inventor Keith Dixler

Keith Dixler 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).

  • ACTIVE AND PASSIVE COOLING FOR AN ENERGY STORAGE MODULE
    Publication number: 20140158340
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cooling an energy storage module using passive and active cooling techniques. Passive cooling is provided by storing heat in a phase change material that is contact with the energy storage cells of the energy storage module. Active cooling is provided by circulating coolant through coolant passages that are in thermal contact with the energy storage cells. A control system for determining the temperature of the energy storage module and controlling coolant flow when the temperature reaches a predetermined threshold is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Dixler, Wellington Kwok