Patents by Inventor Matthew Erb

Matthew Erb 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).

  • BATTERY PACKS WITH RIGIDIZED HOUSING FEATURES
    Publication number: 20240106058
    Abstract: A battery pack can include a plurality of battery cells arranged adjacent one another in a row. The battery pack can include a first spacer plate aligned with and positioned adjacent the first cell of the plurality of battery cells, a second spacer plate aligned with and positioned adjacent the last cell of the plurality of battery cells, and a housing enclosing the plurality of battery cells. The housing can include a first sidewall positioned adjacent the first spacer plate and a second sidewall positioned adjacent the second spacer plate such that the plurality of battery cells can be positioned between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The battery pack can include a cover. A layer of adhesive can be disposed between the battery cells and the cover. Various techniques can be employed to improve the durability of the battery pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Dylan Erb, Nivay Anandarajah, Alexander Bartlett, Abraham B. Caulk, Edward T. Hillstrom, Evan D. Maley, Erik C. Ostergaard, Matthew I. Woods
  • STRUCTURAL BATTERY PACK WITH DURABILITY IMPROVEMENTS
    Publication number: 20240106076
    Abstract: A battery pack can include a plurality of battery cells arranged adjacent one another in a row. The battery pack can include a first spacer plate aligned with and positioned adjacent the first cell of the plurality of battery cells, a second spacer plate aligned with and positioned adjacent the last cell of the plurality of battery cells, and a housing enclosing the plurality of battery cells. The housing can include a first sidewall positioned adjacent the first spacer plate and a second sidewall positioned adjacent the second spacer plate such that the plurality of battery cells can be positioned between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The battery pack can include a cover. A layer of adhesive can be disposed between the battery cells and the cover. Various techniques can be employed to improve the durability of the battery pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Dylan Erb, Abraham B. Caulk, Erik C. Ostergaard, Nivay Anandarajah, Alexander Bartlett, Edward T. Hillstrom, Evan D. Maley, Matthew I. Woods
  • BATTERY PACKS WITH RIGIDIZING BRACKETS
    Publication number: 20240106062
    Abstract: A battery pack can include a plurality of battery cells arranged adjacent one another in a row. The battery pack can include a first spacer plate aligned with and positioned adjacent the first cell of the plurality of battery cells, a second spacer plate aligned with and positioned adjacent the last cell of the plurality of battery cells, and a housing enclosing the plurality of battery cells. The housing can include a first sidewall positioned adjacent the first spacer plate and a second sidewall positioned adjacent the second spacer plate such that the plurality of battery cells can be positioned between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The battery pack can include a cover. A layer of adhesive can be disposed between the battery cells and the cover. Various techniques can be employed to improve the durability of the battery pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Dylan Erb, Nivay Anandarajah, Alexander Bartlett, Abraham B. Caulk, Edward T. Hillstrom, Evan D. Maley, Erik C. Ostergaard, Matthew I. Woods
  • Flexible oil pouch
    Patent number: D912527
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: VALVOLINE LICENSING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Golinski, Matthew Erb, Steven Ruble
  • Flexible oil pouch
    Patent number: D916599
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: VALVOLINE LICENSING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Golinski, Matthew Erb, Steven Ruble