Patents by Inventor Mark Niedzwiecki
Mark Niedzwiecki 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: 11929523Abstract: Batteries including electrochemical cells, associated components, and arrangements thereof are generally described. In some aspects, batteries with housings that undergo relatively little expansion and contraction even in cases where electrochemical cells in the battery undergo a relatively high degree of expansion and contraction during charging and discharging are provided. Batteries configured to apply relatively high magnitudes and uniform force to electrochemical cells in the battery, while in some cases having high energy densities and a relatively low pack burden, are also provided. In certain aspects, arrangements of electrochemical cells and associated components are generally described. In some aspects, thermally conductive solid articles that can be used for aligning components of the battery are described. In some aspects, thermally insulating and compressible components for battery packs are generally described.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Mark Niedzwiecki, Daniel G. Milobar, Ryan Michael Niccum, Jared M. Jennings, Homa Shayan
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Patent number: 11824228Abstract: Batteries including electrochemical cells, associated components, and arrangements thereof are generally described. In some aspects, batteries with housings that undergo relatively little expansion and contraction even in cases where electrochemical cells in the battery undergo a relatively high degree of expansion and contraction during charging and discharging are provided. Batteries configured to apply relatively high magnitudes and uniform force to electrochemical cells in the battery, while in some cases having high energy densities and a relatively low pack burden, are also provided. In certain aspects, arrangements of electrochemical cells and associated components are generally described. In some aspects, thermally conductive solid articles that can be used for aligning components of the battery are described. In some aspects, thermally insulating and compressible components for battery packs are generally described.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Homa Shayan, Jared M. Jennings, Mark Niedzwiecki, Daniel G. Milobar, Ryan Michael Niccum
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Patent number: 11791511Abstract: Batteries including electrochemical cells, associated components, and arrangements thereof are generally described. In some aspects, batteries with housings that undergo relatively little expansion and contraction even in cases where electrochemical cells in the battery undergo a relatively high degree of expansion and contraction during charging and discharging are provided. Batteries configured to apply relatively high magnitudes and uniform force to electrochemical cells in the battery, while in some cases having high energy densities and a relatively low pack burden, are also provided. In certain aspects, arrangements of electrochemical cells and associated components are generally described. In some aspects, thermally conductive solid articles that can be used for aligning components of the battery are described. In some aspects, thermally insulating and compressible components for battery packs are generally described.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Homa Shayan, Daniel G. Milobar, Mark Niedzwiecki, Jared M. Jennings, Ryan Michael Niccum, Glenn Alan Hamblin
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Publication number: 20220311081Abstract: Battery packs including electrochemical cells, associated components, and arrangements thereof are generally described. In some aspects, battery packs with housings that undergo relatively little expansion and contraction even in cases where electrochemical cells in the battery pack undergo a relatively high degree of expansion and contraction during charging and discharging are provided. Battery packs configured to apply relatively high magnitudes and uniform force to electrochemical cells in the battery pack, while in some cases having high energy densities and a relatively low pack burden, are also provided. In certain aspects, arrangements of electrochemical cells and associated components are generally described. In some aspects, thermally conductive solid articles that can be used for aligning components of the battery pack are described. In some aspects, thermally insulating and compressible components for battery packs are generally described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Mark Niedzwiecki, Jared M. Jennings, Ryan Michael Niccum, David Warren Ribblett
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Publication number: 20220209327Abstract: Batteries typically include cells that undergo electrochemical reactions to produce electric current. Use of batteries in low temperature environments may adversely impact cell performance. Certain embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to inventive articles, systems, and methods that address cell performance issues in low temperature environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2021Publication date: June 30, 2022Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Glenn Alan Hamblin, Mark Niedzwiecki, Jared M. Jennings, Daniel G. Milobar, Shea Thomas Ribblett
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Publication number: 20220069593Abstract: Electrochemical cell and battery management systems are generally provided. The systems can comprise at least one battery comprising two or more strings of cells, each string of cells comprising two or more cells. The system can also include a multiplexing switch apparatus connected to each string of cells. The system can also include a controller. In some cases, the controller can be used to control various aspects of the charge and/or discharge of the electrochemical cell and/or battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Glenn Alan Hamblin, Yuriy V. Mikhaylik, Chariclea Scordilis-Kelley, Mark Niedzwiecki, Scott Stewart, John Hughes
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Publication number: 20210194069Abstract: A battery pack comprising a substrate comprising a battery power bus integrated into the substrate; and a pack controller; and at least one electrochemical cell connected directly to the substrate. A printed circuit board comprising a power bus integrated into the printed circuit board, wherein the power bus is connected to and configured to transfer power to and/or from at least one electrochemical cell; and at least one controller configured to control the at least one electrochemical cell. A thermal management system comprising at least one electrochemical cell; and a substrate directly connected to the at least one electrochemical cell and configured to transfer heat, power, and signals between the substrate and the at least one electrochemical cell. A thermal management method. A method of assembling a battery pack, comprising attaching at least one electrochemical cell of the battery pack directly to a substrate at least in part by welding.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: June 24, 2021Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Glenn Alan Hamblin, David Warren Ribblett, Shea Thomas Ribblett, James Anthony Bock, Mark Niedzwiecki
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Publication number: 20210151839Abstract: Batteries including electrochemical cells, associated components, and arrangements thereof are generally described. In some aspects, batteries with housings that undergo relatively little expansion and contraction even in cases where electrochemical cells in the battery undergo a relatively high degree of expansion and contraction during charging and discharging are provided. Batteries configured to apply relatively high magnitudes and uniform force to electrochemical cells in the battery, while in some cases having high energy densities and a relatively low pack burden, are also provided. In certain aspects, arrangements of electrochemical cells and associated components are generally described. In some aspects, thermally conductive solid articles that can be used for aligning components of the battery are described. In some aspects, thermally insulating and compressible components for battery packs are generally described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Mark Niedzwiecki, Daniel G. Milobar, Ryan Michael Niccum, Glenn Alan Hamblin, Jared M. Jennings, Homa Shayan, Aaron Johnson
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Publication number: 20210151817Abstract: Batteries including electrochemical cells, associated components, and arrangements thereof are generally described. In some aspects, batteries with housings that undergo relatively little expansion and contraction even in cases where electrochemical cells in the battery undergo a relatively high degree of expansion and contraction during charging and discharging are provided. Batteries configured to apply relatively high magnitudes and uniform force to electrochemical cells in the battery, while in some cases having high energy densities and a relatively low pack burden, are also provided. In certain aspects, arrangements of electrochemical cells and associated components are generally described. In some aspects, thermally conductive solid articles that can be used for aligning components of the battery are described. In some aspects, thermally insulating and compressible components for battery packs are generally described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Jared M. Jennings, Mark Niedzwiecki, Daniel G. Milobar, Ryan Michael Niccum, Glenn Alan Hamblin, Homa Shayan
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Publication number: 20210151841Abstract: Batteries including electrochemical cells, associated components, and arrangements thereof are generally described. In some aspects, batteries with housings that undergo relatively little expansion and contraction even in cases where electrochemical cells in the battery undergo a relatively high degree of expansion and contraction during charging and discharging are provided. Batteries configured to apply relatively high magnitudes and uniform force to electrochemical cells in the battery, while in some cases having high energy densities and a relatively low pack burden, are also provided. In certain aspects, arrangements of electrochemical cells and associated components are generally described. In some aspects, thermally conductive solid articles that can be used for aligning components of the battery are described. In some aspects, thermally insulating and compressible components for battery packs are generally described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Aaron Johnson, Jared M. Jennings, Mark Niedzwiecki, Homa Shayan, Daniel G. Milobar, Ryan Michael Niccum
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Publication number: 20210151816Abstract: Batteries including electrochemical cells, associated components, and arrangements thereof are generally described. In some aspects, batteries with housings that undergo relatively little expansion and contraction even in cases where electrochemical cells in the battery undergo a relatively high degree of expansion and contraction during charging and discharging are provided. Batteries configured to apply relatively high magnitudes and uniform force to electrochemical cells in the battery, while in some cases having high energy densities and a relatively low pack burden, are also provided. In certain aspects, arrangements of electrochemical cells and associated components are generally described. In some aspects, thermally conductive solid articles that can be used for aligning components of the battery are described. In some aspects, thermally insulating and compressible components for battery packs are generally described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Homa Shayan, Daniel G. Milobar, Mark Niedzwiecki, Jared M. Jennings, Ryan Michael Niccum, Glenn Alan Hamblin
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Publication number: 20210151815Abstract: Batteries including electrochemical cells, associated components, and arrangements thereof are generally described. In some aspects, batteries with housings that undergo relatively little expansion and contraction even in cases where electrochemical cells in the battery undergo a relatively high degree of expansion and contraction during charging and discharging are provided. Batteries configured to apply relatively high magnitudes and uniform force to electrochemical cells in the battery, while in some cases having high energy densities and a relatively low pack burden, are also provided. In certain aspects, arrangements of electrochemical cells and associated components are generally described. In some aspects, thermally conductive solid articles that can be used for aligning components of the battery are described. In some aspects, thermally insulating and compressible components for battery packs are generally described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Daniel G. Milobar, Mark Niedzwiecki, Ryan Michael Niccum, Glenn Alan Hamblin, Jared M. Jennings, Homa Shayan
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Publication number: 20210151840Abstract: Batteries including electrochemical cells, associated components, and arrangements thereof are generally described. In some aspects, batteries with housings that undergo relatively little expansion and contraction even in cases where electrochemical cells in the battery undergo a relatively high degree of expansion and contraction during charging and discharging are provided. Batteries configured to apply relatively high magnitudes and uniform force to electrochemical cells in the battery, while in some cases having high energy densities and a relatively low pack burden, are also provided. In certain aspects, arrangements of electrochemical cells and associated components are generally described. In some aspects, thermally conductive solid articles that can be used for aligning components of the battery are described. In some aspects, thermally insulating and compressible components for battery packs are generally described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Homa Shayan, Jared M. Jennings, Mark Niedzwiecki, Daniel G. Milobar, Ryan Michael Niccum
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Publication number: 20210151830Abstract: Batteries including electrochemical cells, associated components, and arrangements thereof are generally described. In some aspects, batteries with housings that undergo relatively little expansion and contraction even in cases where electrochemical cells in the battery undergo a relatively high degree of expansion and contraction during charging and discharging are provided. Batteries configured to apply relatively high magnitudes and uniform force to electrochemical cells in the battery, while in some cases having high energy densities and a relatively low pack burden, are also provided. In certain aspects, arrangements of electrochemical cells and associated components are generally described. In some aspects, thermally conductive solid articles that can be used for aligning components of the battery are described. In some aspects, thermally insulating and compressible components for battery packs are generally described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Sion Power CorporationInventors: Homa Shayan, Jared M. Jennings, Mark Niedzwiecki, Daniel G. Milobar, Ryan Michael Niccum, Glenn Alan Hamblin
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Patent number: 10468644Abstract: A battery cell according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a cell housing and a mounting member that is fixed to an outer surface of the cell housing. In one example, the mounting member is formed separate from the cell housing and attached to the outer surface of the cell housing. In another example, the mounting member is unitarily formed with the cell housing and protrudes from a planar surface of the cell housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignees: Samsung SDI CO., LTD, Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Mark A. Niedzwiecki, Jason A. Durfee
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Patent number: 10096806Abstract: A battery module includes a power assembly including a first battery cell and a second battery cell in a stacked orientation relative to each other, wherein the first battery cell comprises a first tab electrode extending therefrom, and wherein the second battery cell comprises a second tab electrode extending therefrom. The battery module also includes an interconnect assembly configured to facilitate electrically coupling the first tab electrode with the second tab electrode with the first and second battery cells in the stacked orientation. The interconnect assembly includes a coupling structure about which the first and second tab electrodes at least partially conform. In addition, the interconnect assembly includes a clamp disposed about the coupling structure and the first and second tab electrodes such that the first and second tab electrodes are secured in electrical communication.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: James Pinon, Mark Niedzwiecki, Robert G. Malcolm, Perry M. Wyatt, Thanh T. Nguyen
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Patent number: 9748548Abstract: A battery cell assembly for use in a battery module including a battery cell that includes a positive electrode and a negative electrode and a rigid frame coupled to the battery cell. The rigid frame includes a first frame connector and a second frame connector. The frame is configured to facilitate electrical coupling of the positive electrode of the battery cell with the first frame connector, and to facilitate electrical coupling of the negative electrode of the battery cell with the second frame connector. The first and second frame connectors are configured to interface with frame connectors of other battery cell assemblies to facilitate physical and electrical connection of a plurality of battery cell assemblies disposed in a stacked orientation relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2013Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Robert G. Malcolm, Mark Niedzwiecki, Perry M. Wyatt, Thanh T. Nguyen
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Patent number: 9362536Abstract: A battery module according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a plurality of battery cells, a pair of sideplates, and a pair of endplates. The sideplates are disposed on opposite sides of the plurality of battery cells and the endplates are disposed at opposite ends of the battery module. The sideplates include a first mating portion and the endplates include a second mating portion that engages the first mating portion to provide an interference fit. The interference fit joins the sideplates and the endplates together and bands the plurality of cells together between the sideplates and the endplates.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Mark A. Niedzwiecki, Nick Karditsas
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Patent number: 9140501Abstract: A battery module is provided. The battery module includes a plurality of battery cell assemblies having a plurality of heat exchangers therein. The battery module includes a first rubber cooling manifold configured to route a fluid into the plurality of heat exchangers. The first rubber cooling manifold has a first tubular member, a first inlet port, a first plurality of outlet ports, and first and second end caps. The first end cap is coupled to a first end of the first tubular member. The second end cap is coupled to a second end of the first tubular member. The first inlet port is disposed on a top portion of the first tubular member for routing the fluid into the first tubular member. The first plurality of outlet ports is disposed collinearly and longitudinally along an outer surface of the first tubular member and spaced apart from one another. The first plurality of outlet ports extend outwardly from the outer surface of the first tubular member.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.Inventors: Mark Niedzwiecki, William Koetting, Josh Payne, Igor Isayev, Venkatachala Moorthi Natarajan
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Publication number: 20150037641Abstract: A battery module includes a power assembly including a first battery cell and a second battery cell in a stacked orientation relative to each other, wherein the first battery cell comprises a first tab electrode extending therefrom, and wherein the second battery cell comprises a second tab electrode extending therefrom. The battery module also includes an interconnect assembly configured to facilitate electrically coupling the first tab electrode with the second tab electrode with the first and second battery cells in the stacked orientation. The interconnect assembly includes a coupling structure about which the first and second tab electrodes at least partially conform. In addition, the interconnect assembly includes a clamp disposed about the coupling structure and the first and second tab electrodes such that the first and second tab electrodes are secured in electrical communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: James Pinon, Mark Niedzwiecki, Robert G. Malcolm, Perry M. Wyatt, Thanh T. Nguyen