Patents by Inventor Michael J. Koop

Michael J. Koop 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).

  • Publication number: 20230207990
    Abstract: Disclosed is a lead acid battery including a housing having an exterior. The battery also includes a lead terminal extending through the housing to the exterior of the housing. A coating covers the lead terminal such that there is no exposed lead exterior to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Michael J. Koop, Donald J. Caldwell, Jason D. Fuhr, Jeffrey L. Troxel
  • Patent number: 11637352
    Abstract: Disclosed is a lead acid battery including a housing having an exterior. The battery also includes a lead terminal extending through the housing to the exterior of the housing. A coating covers the lead terminal such that there is no exposed lead exterior to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignees: CPS Technology Holdings LLC, Clarios Germany GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael J. Koop, Donald J. Caldwell, Jason D. Fuhr, Jeffrey L. Troxel
  • Patent number: 11605864
    Abstract: Disclosed is a battery having a conductive terminal extending beyond a surface of a battery cover, the conductive terminal having an internal portion and an external surface, wherein the internal portion comprises lead and external surface comprises a non-lead conductive material. Further disclosed is a method for producing such a battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignees: Clarios Germany GmbH & Co. KG, CPS Technology Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Koop, Donald J. Caldwell, Jason D. Fuhr, Jeffrey L. Troxel
  • Publication number: 20210242547
    Abstract: Disclosed is a lead acid battery including a housing having an exterior. The battery also includes a lead terminal extending through the housing to the exterior of the housing. A coating covers the lead terminal such that there is no exposed lead exterior to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Michael J. Koop, Donald J. Caldwell, Jason D. Fuhr, Jeffrey L. Troxel
  • Publication number: 20210005870
    Abstract: Disclosed is a battery having a conductive terminal extending beyond a surface of a battery cover, the conductive terminal having an internal portion and an external surface, wherein the internal portion comprises lead and external surface comprises a non-lead conductive material. Further disclosed is a method for producing such a battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Michael J. Koop, Donald J. Caldwell, Jason D. Fuhr, Jeffrey L. Troxel
  • Patent number: 10811667
    Abstract: Disclosed is a battery having a conductive terminal extending beyond a surface of a battery cover, the conductive terminal having an internal portion and an external surface, wherein the internal portion comprises lead and external surface comprises a non-lead conductive material. Further disclosed is a method for producing such a battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignees: Clarios Germany GmbH & Co. KGAA, CPS Technology Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Koop, Donald J. Caldwell, Jason D. Fuhr, Jeffrey L. Troxel
  • Publication number: 20190273241
    Abstract: Disclosed is a battery having a conductive terminal extending beyond a surface of a battery cover, the conductive terminal having an internal portion and an external surface, wherein the internal portion comprises lead and external surface comprises a non-lead conductive material. Further disclosed is a method for producing such a battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Michael J. Koop, Donald J. Caldwell, Jason D. Fuhr, Jeffrey L. Troxel