Patents by Inventor Mike Kasaba

Mike Kasaba 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).

  • Patent number: 11342624
    Abstract: An apparatus may include a first panel including a first upper surface and a first lower surface. The first upper surface may include a cavity extending into the first upper surface towards the first lower surface and a bus bar within the cavity. In addition, the apparatus may include a second panel having a second lower surface in direct contact with the first upper surface, wherein the second lower surface extends over a substantial portion of the cavity. In addition, the bus bar may include a first coupling element. The first coupling element may be configured to be mechanically coupled to a terminal of a battery module. Further, the cavity may position the first coupling element to align with the terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: ARTISAN VEHICLE SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Brian R. Huff, Mike Kasaba, Russell Davis
  • Patent number: 11025073
    Abstract: A module maintenance system includes a battery module comprising at least a first battery cell and a second battery cell, and a charging device comprising a bulk output and an equalization output. The battery module has a series configuration and a parallel configuration. In the parallel configuration, the charging device outputs a first voltage to the equalization output to equalize charge levels of the first and second battery cells. In the series configuration, the charging device outputs a second voltage to the bulk output to modify charge levels of the first and second battery cells, wherein the second voltage is greater than the first voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Artisan Vehicle Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian R. Huff, Mike Kasaba, Russell Davis
  • Publication number: 20200194754
    Abstract: An apparatus may include a first panel including a first upper surface and a first lower surface. The first upper surface may include a cavity extending into the first upper surface towards the first lower surface and a bus bar within the cavity. In addition, the apparatus may include a second panel having a second lower surface in direct contact with the first upper surface, wherein the second lower surface extends over a substantial portion of the cavity. In addition, the bus bar may include a first coupling element. The first coupling element may be configured to be mechanically coupled to a terminal of a battery module. Further, the cavity may position the first coupling element to align with the terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Brian R. HUFF, Mike Kasaba, Russell Davis
  • Publication number: 20200161879
    Abstract: A module maintenance system includes a battery module comprising at least a first battery cell and a second battery cell, and a charging device comprising a bulk output and an equalization output. The battery module has a series configuration and a parallel configuration. In the parallel configuration, the charging device outputs a first voltage to the equalization output to equalize charge levels of the first and second battery cells. In the series configuration, the charging device outputs a second voltage to the bulk output to modify charge levels of the first and second battery cells, wherein the second voltage is greater than the first voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Brian R. Huff, Mike Kasaba, Russell Davis
  • Patent number: 10593919
    Abstract: An apparatus and battery system are disclosed. The apparatus includes a first panel, a first bus bar, and a second panel. The first panel includes a first upper surface and a first lower surface. The first upper surface includes a first cavity extending into the first upper surface towards the first lower surface. The first bus bar is within the first cavity. The second panel has a second lower surface in direct contact with the first upper surface. The second lower surface extends over a substantial portion of the first cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Artisan Vehicle Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Brian R. Huff, Mike Kasaba, Russell Davis
  • Patent number: 10431993
    Abstract: A module maintenance system includes a battery module, a charging device, and a rig. The battery module has a series configuration and a parallel configuration. In the parallel configuration, the rig connects each battery cell of the battery module in parallel and the charging device charges each battery cell of the battery module using the rig. In the series configuration, the battery module serially connects each battery cell of the battery module to a first terminal and a second terminal and the charging device charges each battery cell of the battery module using the first terminal and the second terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Artisan Vehicle Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Brian R. Huff, Mike Kasaba, Russell Davis
  • Publication number: 20190140459
    Abstract: A module maintenance system includes a battery module, a charging device, and a rig. The battery module has a series configuration and a parallel configuration. In the parallel configuration, the rig connects each battery cell of the battery module in parallel and the charging device charges each battery cell of the battery module using the rig. In the series configuration, the battery module serially connects each battery cell of the battery module to a first terminal and a second terminal and the charging device charges each battery cell of the battery module using the first terminal and the second terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Brian R. Huff, Mike Kasaba, Russell Davis
  • Publication number: 20190131601
    Abstract: An apparatus and battery system are disclosed. The apparatus includes a first panel, a first bus bar, and a second panel. The first panel includes a first upper surface and a first lower surface. The first upper surface includes a first cavity extending into the first upper surface towards the first lower surface. The first bus bar is within the first cavity. The second panel has a second lower surface in direct contact with the first upper surface. The second lower surface extends over a substantial portion of the first cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Brian R. Huff, Mike Kasaba, Russell Davis
  • Patent number: 10063069
    Abstract: A module maintenance system includes a battery module, a charging device, and a rig. The battery module has a series configuration and a parallel configuration. In the parallel configuration, the rig connects each battery cell of the battery module in parallel and the charging device charges each battery cell of the battery module using the rig. In the series configuration, the battery module serially connects each battery cell of the battery module to a first terminal and a second terminal and the charging device charges each battery cell of the battery module using the first terminal and the second terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: ARTISAN VEHICLE SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Brian R. Huff, Mike Kasaba, Russell Davis
  • Patent number: 9960396
    Abstract: An apparatus and battery system are disclosed. The apparatus includes a first panel, a first bus bar, and a second panel. The first panel includes a first upper surface and a first lower surface. The first upper surface includes a first cavity extending into the first upper surface towards the first lower surface. The first bus bar is within the first cavity. The second panel has a second lower surface in direct contact with the first upper surface. The second lower surface extends over a substantial portion of the first cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Artisan Vehicle Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Brian R. Huff, Mike Kasaba, Russell Davis
  • Publication number: 20150086825
    Abstract: An apparatus and battery system are disclosed. The apparatus includes a first panel, a first bus bar, and a second panel. The first panel includes a first upper surface and a first lower surface. The first upper surface includes a first cavity extending into the first upper surface towards the first lower surface. The first bus bar is within the first cavity. The second panel has a second lower surface in direct contact with the first upper surface. The second lower surface extends over a substantial portion of the first cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Brian R. Huff, Mike Kasaba, Russell Davis