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).
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Patent number: 11342624Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 24, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: ARTISAN VEHICLE SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Brian R. Huff, Mike Kasaba, Russell Davis
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Patent number: 11025073Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 27, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Artisan Vehicle Systems, Inc.Inventors: Brian R. Huff, Mike Kasaba, Russell Davis
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Publication number: 20200194754Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Brian R. HUFF, Mike Kasaba, Russell Davis
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Publication number: 20200161879Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Brian R. Huff, Mike Kasaba, Russell Davis
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Patent number: 10593919Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 30, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Artisan Vehicle Systems Inc.Inventors: Brian R. Huff, Mike Kasaba, Russell Davis
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Patent number: 10431993Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 27, 2018Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Artisan Vehicle Systems Inc.Inventors: Brian R. Huff, Mike Kasaba, Russell Davis
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Publication number: 20190140459Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Brian R. Huff, Mike Kasaba, Russell Davis
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Publication number: 20190131601Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Brian R. Huff, Mike Kasaba, Russell Davis
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Patent number: 10063069Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 26, 2015Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: ARTISAN VEHICLE SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Brian R. Huff, Mike Kasaba, Russell Davis
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Patent number: 9960396Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 23, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Artisan Vehicle Systems Inc.Inventors: Brian R. Huff, Mike Kasaba, Russell Davis
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Publication number: 20150086825Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Brian R. Huff, Mike Kasaba, Russell Davis