Patents by Inventor Lisa M. King
Lisa M. King 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: 11936228Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a battery charger for charging a connected battery pack. The battery charger is capable of determining an impedance characteristic value of the battery pack and adjusting a charging scheme, including an initial and/or subsequent charging rates for the battery pack based on the determined impedance characteristic value. The present disclosure is also directed to a method of charging a battery pack. The method includes determining an impedance characteristic value of the battery pack and adjusting a charging scheme, including an initial and/or subsequent charging rates for the battery pack based on the determined impedance characteristic value.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: William Rigdon, Lisa M. King, Bhanuprasad V. Gorti, Brian K. Wohltmann, Hussein M. Nosair, Michael Muilwyk
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Publication number: 20230198277Abstract: A device includes an AC impedance circuit to apply an AC excitation signal to a set of battery cells of a battery pack. The device includes a controller to determine a battery pack identification (ID) value from a battery pack identification (ID) circuit of the battery pack, calculate an impedance value of the battery pack based on the AC excitation signal, identify a maximum charging rate to charge the battery pack using the battery pack ID value of the battery pack and the impedance value of the battery pack, where the battery pack is one of at least two battery packs having a same battery pack ID value with different maximum charging rates, and set a charging rate to charge the battery pack using the maximum charging rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: William Rigdon, Lisa M. King
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Publication number: 20230094782Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to charging a battery pack by measuring an electrical impedance value of a battery pack by applying a sinusoidal AC excitation signal to a plurality of battery cells of the battery pack, measuring a total impedance value of the battery pack, obtaining a chemical impedance value of the battery pack based on the electrical impedance value and the total impedance value, and adjusting a charge current applied to the battery pack based on the chemical impedance value of the battery pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: William P. Rigdon, Lisa M. King, Bhanuprasad V. Gorti, Brian K. Wohltmann, Hussein M. Nosair, Michael Muilwyk
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Publication number: 20230098078Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to charging a battery pack by determining a battery pack identification (ID) value from a battery pack identification (ID) component of the battery pack, applying a sinusoidal AC excitation signal to a set of battery cells of the battery pack, calculating an impedance value of the battery pack based on the sinusoidal AC excitation signal, comparing the impedance value of the battery pack to a set of reference impedance values associated with the battery pack ID value, and selecting a charging scheme based on a comparison of the impedance value of the battery pack to the set of reference impedance values associated with the battery pack ID value. The battery pack is charged using the charging scheme.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: William Rigdon, Lisa M. King, Bhanuprasad V. Gorti, Brian K. Wohltmann, Hussein M. Nosair, Michael Muilwyk
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Publication number: 20210391741Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a battery charger for charging a connected battery pack. The battery charger is capable of determining an impedance characteristic value of the battery pack and adjusting a charging scheme, including an initial and/or subsequent charging rates for the battery pack based on the determined impedance characteristic value. The present disclosure is also directed to a method of charging a battery pack. The method includes determining an impedance characteristic value of the battery pack and adjusting a charging scheme, including an initial and/or subsequent charging rates for the battery pack based on the determined impedance characteristic value.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventors: William RIGDON, Lisa M. KING, Bhanuprasad V. GORTI, Brian K. WOHLTMANN, Hussein M. NOSAIR, Michael MUILWYK
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Patent number: 8921634Abstract: A new family of aluminosilicate zeolites designated UZM-44 has been synthesized. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. NanMmk+TtAl1-xExSiyOz where “n” is the mole ratio of Na to (Al+E), M represents a metal or metals from zinc, Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 and or the lanthanide series of the periodic table, “m” is the mole ratio of M to (Al+E), “k” is the average charge of the metal or metals M, T is the organic structure directing agent or agents, and E is a framework element such as gallium. UZM-44 has catalytic properties for carrying processes involving contacting at least one low carbon number aliphatic hydrocarbon having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms per molecule with the catalytic composite comprising UZM-44 to produce at least one aromatic hydrocarbon.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2013Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: UOP LLCInventors: Timur V. Voskoboynikov, Lisa M. King, Vincent G. Mezera, Christopher P. Nicholas, Mark A. Miller
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Patent number: 8907151Abstract: A new family of coherently grown composites of TUN and IMF zeotypes has been synthesized and shown to be effective catalysts in processes for converting at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms in a feedstream to provide at least one aromatic hydrocarbon. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. NanMmk+TtAl1-xExSiyOz where M represents zinc or a metal or metals from Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 or the lanthanide series of the periodic table, T is the organic structure directing agent or agents and E is a framework element such as gallium. The process involves contacting a low carbon number aliphatic hydrocarbon with the coherently grown composite of TUN and IMF zeotypes to produce at least an aromatic.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: UOP LLCInventors: Timur V. Voskoboynikov, Christopher P. Nicholas, Mark A. Miller, Lisa M. King, Vincent G. Mezera
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Patent number: 8883108Abstract: This invention relates to a catalyst material, and its method of making and manufacture, useful for a diversity of chemical production processes as well as various emission control processes. More specifically, it relates to a catalyst composition, preferably comprising a metal oxide felt substrate, with one or more functional surface active constituents integrated on and/or in the substrate surface, which can be used in the removal of sulfur and sulfur compounds from hot gases as well as acting to trap solid particulates and trace metals within these hot gases.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: UOP LLCInventors: Manuela Serban, Lisa M. King, Alakananda Bhattacharyya, Tom N. Kalnes, Kurt M. Vanden Bussche
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Publication number: 20140163282Abstract: A new family of coherently grown composites of TUN and IMF zeotypes has been synthesized and shown to be effective catalysts in processes for converting at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms in a feedstream to provide at least one aromatic hydrocarbon. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. NanMmk+TtAl1-xExSiyOz where M represents zinc or a metal or metals from Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 or the lanthanide series of the periodic table, T is the organic structure directing agent or agents and E is a framework element such as gallium. The process involves contacting a low carbon number aliphatic hydrocarbon with the coherently grown composite of TUN and IMF zeotypes to produce at least an aromatic.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: UOP LLCInventors: Timur V. Voskoboynikov, Christopher P. Nicholas, Mark A. Miller, Lisa M. King, Vincent G. Mezera
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Publication number: 20140163281Abstract: A catalyst for the conversion of at least one low carbon number aliphatic hydrocarbon in a feedstream to provide at least one aromatic hydrocarbon, the catalyst comprising a zeolite and a promoter metal M, the zeolite characterized by the retention of greater than 40% of the tetrahedral aluminum sites in the zeolite following calcination of the catalyst in air at 750° C. for 3 hours when compared to the amount of tetrahedral aluminum in the same catalyst after calcination in air at 500° C. for 3 hours.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: UOP LLCInventors: Timur V. Voskoboynikov, Christopher P. Nicholas, Mark A. Miller, Lisa M. King, Vincent G. Mezera
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Publication number: 20140163280Abstract: A new family of aluminosilicate zeolites designated UZM-44 has been synthesized. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. NanMmk+TtAl1-xExSiyOz where “n” is the mole ratio of Na to (Al+E), M represents a metal or metals from zinc, Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 and or the lanthanide series of the periodic table, “m” is the mole ratio of M to (Al+E), “k” is the average charge of the metal or metals M, T is the organic structure directing agent or agents, and E is a framework element such as gallium. UZM-44 has catalytic properties for carrying processes involving contacting at least one low carbon number aliphatic hydrocarbon having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms per molecule with the catalytic composite comprising UZM-44 to produce at least one aromatic hydrocarbon.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: UOP LLCInventors: Timur V. Voskoboynikov, Lisa M. King, Vincent G. Mezera, Christopher P. Nicholas, Mark A. Miller
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Publication number: 20120018678Abstract: A solid material is presented for the partial oxidation of natural gas. The solid material includes a solid oxygen carrying agent and a hydrocarbon activation agent. The material precludes the need for gaseous oxygen for the partial oxidation and provides better control over the reaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: UOP LLCInventors: Deng-Yang Jan, Joel T. Walenga, Kurt M. Vanden Bussche, Joseph A. Kocal, Lisa M. King
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Publication number: 20110243824Abstract: This invention relates to a catalyst material, and its method of making and manufacture, useful for a diversity of chemical production processes as well as various emission control processes. More specifically, it relates to a catalyst composition, preferably comprising a metal oxide felt substrate, with one or more functional surface active constituents integrated on and/or in the substrate surface, which can be used in the removal of sulfur and sulfur compounds from hot gases as well as acting to trap solid particulates and trace metals within these hot gases.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: UOP LLCInventors: Manuela Serban, Lisa M. King, Alakananda Bhattacharyya, Tom N. Kalnes, Kurt M. Vanden Bussche
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Patent number: 8017545Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making a chemical compound comprising nickel, aluminum, oxygen and sulfur having a general formula Ni2xAl2O2x+3?zSz, wherein 0.5?x?3 and 0?z?2x. The material is effective for the removal of S-compounds from gaseous streams, effective for catalyzing a water gas shift reaction and suppresses the formation of carbon monoxide and hydrogen under conditions where a water gas shift reaction is catalyzed.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2008Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: UOP LLCInventors: Alakananda Bhattacharyya, Manuela Serban, Kurt M. Vanden Bussche, Lisa M. King
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Publication number: 20100327224Abstract: The present invention involves a process and materials for desulfurization of a gaseous stream comprising contacting the gas stream with a manganese aluminate catalyst. The manganese aluminate catalyst is preferably selected from the group consisting of Mn2xAl2O2x+3, Mn(2?y)(MnO)yAl2O(5?y), Mn(4?y)(MnO)yAl2O(7?y), Mn(6?y)(MnO)yAl2O(9?y), Mn(1?z)(MnO)zAlO(3?z) and intermediates thereof, wherein x?0.5, 0?y?2 and 0?z?1. Preferably, x is between 1 and 3.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Manuela Serban, Alakananda Bhattacharyya, Lisa M. King
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Patent number: 7811474Abstract: The present invention involves a process and materials for simultaneous desulfurization and water gas shift of a gaseous stream comprising contacting the gas stream with a nickel aluminate catalyst. The nickel aluminate catalyst is preferably selected from the group consisting of Ni2xAl2O2x+3, Ni(2?y)Ni0yAl2O(5?y), Ni(4?y)Ni0yAl2O(7?y), Ni(6?y)Ni0yAl2O(9?y), and intermediates thereof, wherein x?0.5 and 0.01?y?2. Preferably, x is between 1 and 3. More preferably, the nickel containing compound further comprises Ni2xAl2O2x+3?zSz wherein 0?z?2x.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2008Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: UOP LLCInventors: Manuela Serban, Lisa M. King, Alakananda Bhattacharyya, Kurt M. Vanden Bussche
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Patent number: 7759282Abstract: The present invention involves a process and materials for simultaneous desulfurization and water gas shift of a gaseous stream comprising contacting the gas stream with a nickel aluminate catalyst. The nickel aluminate catalyst is preferably selected from the group consisting of Ni2xAl2O2x+3, Ni(2?y)Ni0yAl2O(5?y), Ni(4?y)Ni0yAl2O(7?y), Ni(6?y)Ni0yAl2O(9?y), and intermediates thereof, wherein x?0.5 and 0.01?y?2. Preferably, x is between 1 and 3. More preferably, the nickel containing compound further comprises Ni2xAl2O2x+3?zSz wherein 0?z?2x.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2008Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: UOP LLCInventors: Manuela Serban, Lisa M. King, Alakananda Bhattacharyya, Kurt M. Vanden Bussche
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Publication number: 20100143229Abstract: The present invention involves a process and materials for simultaneous desulfurization and water gas shift of a gaseous stream comprising contacting the gas stream with a nickel aluminate catalyst. The nickel aluminate catalyst is preferably selected from the group consisting of Ni2xAl2O2x+3, Ni(2?y)Ni0yAl2O(5?y), Ni(4?y)Ni0yAl2O(7?y), Ni(6?y)Ni0yAl2O(9?y), and intermediates thereof, wherein x?0.5 and 0.01?y?2. Preferably, x is between 1 and 3. More preferably, the nickel containing compound further comprises Ni2xAl2O2x+3?zSz wherein 0?z?2x.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2008Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventors: Manuela Serban, Lisa M. King, Alakananda Bhattacharyya, Kurt M. Vanden Bussche
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Publication number: 20100139166Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making a chemical compound comprising nickel, aluminum, oxygen and sulfur having a general formula Ni2xAl2O2x+3?zSz, wherein 0.5?x?3 and 0?z?2x. The material is effective for the removal of S-compounds from gaseous streams, effective for catalyzing a water gas shift reaction and suppresses the formation of carbon monoxide and hydrogen under conditions where a water gas shift reaction is catalyzed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2008Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventors: Alakananda Bhattacharyya, Manuela Serban, Kurt M. Vanden Bussche, Lisa M. King
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Publication number: 20100135896Abstract: The present invention involves a process and materials for simultaneous desulfurization and water gas shift of a gaseous stream comprising contacting the gas stream with a nickel aluminate catalyst. The nickel aluminate catalyst is preferably selected from the group consisting of Ni2xAl2O2x+3, Ni(2?y)Ni0yAl2O(5?y), Ni(4?y)Ni0yAl2O(7?y), Ni(6?y)Ni0yAl2O(9?y), and intermediates thereof, wherein x?0.5 and 0.01?y?2. Preferably, x is between 1 and 3. More preferably, the nickel containing compound further comprises Ni2xAl2O2x+3?zSz wherein 0?z?2x.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2008Publication date: June 3, 2010Inventors: Manuela Serban, Lisa M. King, Alakananda Bhattacharyya, Kurt M. Vanden Bussche