Patents by Inventor Patrick Daniel Maguire

Patrick Daniel Maguire 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).

  • TRACTION BATTERY ENERGY ABSORBING METHOD AND ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20180123101
    Abstract: An exemplary battery pack assembly includes an enclosure having a plurality of horizontally facing sides extending between a first and a second vertically facing side to provide an interior, a component within the interior, and a pocket of the first vertically facing side. The pocket is vertically recessed such that a pocket floor of the pocket is vertically aligned with a portion of the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Patrick Daniel Maguire, Hyung Min Baek, Rodolfo Palma, SR., Yi Zhang, Stephen Liptak, Olivia Lomax
  • BATTERY ENCLOSURE VENT ASSEMBLY AND VENTING METHOD
    Publication number: 20180123104
    Abstract: An exemplary assembly includes an enclosure wall of an enclosure that houses at least one battery cell, and a vent of the enclosure wall. The vent is configured to move from a first position to a second position in response to an increase in a pressure within an interior of the enclosure. The vent in the second position provides a passage to discharge battery vent byproducts from the interior. An exemplary battery pack venting method includes moving a vent of an enclosure wall from a first position to a second position in response to an increase in a pressure within an interior of an enclosure having the enclosure wall. The vent in the second position provides a passage to discharge battery vent byproducts from the interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Olivia Lomax, Patrick Daniel Maguire, Stephen Liptak
  • BATTERY ASSEMBLY INCLUDING STRUCTURAL FOAMED MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20180083242
    Abstract: A battery assembly includes a battery array and a foam shell that surrounds the battery array. The battery array may be housed within a foam shell, and a barrier can be secured to the foam shell to establish a battery assembly. The battery assembly may then be secured to a vehicle body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Hyung Min BAEK, Patrick Daniel MAGUIRE, Amar MARPU
  • Battery assembly with biased component profiles to promote battery cell to heat exchanger contact
    Patent number: 9923179
    Abstract: A battery assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a cell stack and an array structure. At least one of the cell stack and the array structure includes a biased profile configured to bias the cell stack and a portion of the array structure together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Patrick Daniel Maguire
  • SPACE EFFICIENT BATTERY PACK DESIGNS
    Publication number: 20180040930
    Abstract: A battery pack includes a first side oriented battery assembly, a second side oriented battery assembly, and a vent chamber arranged between the first side oriented battery assembly and the second side oriented battery assembly. The first and second side oriented battery assemblies are thus arranged to share a common vent chamber. One of the first and second side oriented battery assemblies may additionally share a common heat exchanger device with a third side oriented battery assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Hari Krishna ADDANKI, George Albert GARFINKEL, Jeffrey Matthew HAAG, Patrick Daniel MAGUIRE, Kevin A. MONTGOMERY, Lucas AMBER
  • Traction battery mounting assembly and securing method
    Patent number: 9884545
    Abstract: An exemplary traction battery mounting assembly includes a traction battery and a damper securing the traction battery to a vehicle frame such that the traction battery can move together relative to the vehicle frame when secured to the vehicle frame. An exemplary traction battery securing method includes securing a traction battery in an installed position where the traction battery is mounted to a vehicle frame. The traction battery is moveable relative to the vehicle frame when in the installed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Hari Krishna Addanki, Masahiro Kimoto, Patrick Daniel Maguire, Kevin A. Montgomery
  • BATTERY THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIAL INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20180026321
    Abstract: An exemplary thermal interface material installation method includes, among other things, moving a material through a conduit to a cavity within a battery array. The conduit is at least partially provided by a thermal exchange plate of the battery array. The method further includes holding the material within the cavity to provide a thermal interface material between the thermal exchange plate and at least one battery cell assembly. An exemplary battery thermal interface material installation assembly includes a thermal exchange plate including a conduit with at least one inlet that opens to an exterior of a battery array, and at least one outlet that opens to a cavity between the thermal exchange plate and a plurality of battery cell assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin James Rhodes, Patrick Daniel Maguire, Juil Yum
  • BATTERY THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20180026319
    Abstract: A battery system includes a first battery module, a second battery module, a supply line, a return line, and a film heater. The supply and return lines are configured to circulate a heat transfer medium in response to a first temperature condition, and the film heat is configured to heat the first battery module and the second battery module in response to a second temperature condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Harold J. HASKINS, Theodore James MILLER, Xiao Guang YANG, Patrick Daniel MAGUIRE, OuJung KWON, James Matthew MARCICKI
  • Battery assembly including structural foamed materials
    Patent number: 9853263
    Abstract: A battery assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a battery array and a foam shell that surrounds the battery array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Hyung Min Baek, Patrick Daniel Maguire, Amar Marpu
  • Battery pack array separator
    Patent number: 9853275
    Abstract: An example separator includes a spacer section that fits between a first battery cell and a second battery cell, a projection from the spacer section that contacts a structure to limit upward movement of the spacer section, and a restraining tab from the spacer section that limits upward movement of the first battery cell, the second battery cell, or both relative to the spacer section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Daniel Maguire, Hyung Min Baek, Brian Utley
  • BATTERY PACK ARRAY SEPARATOR
    Publication number: 20170324074
    Abstract: An exemplary method of securing battery cells of a battery pack includes limiting upward movement of a separator by blocking movement of a projection with a structure. The projection extends from a spacer section of the separator and has a hook shape with an upwardly extending portion outside the structure. The method further includes limiting upward movement of a battery cell using the separator. Another exemplary method of securing battery cells of a battery pack includes limiting movement of a separator in a direction by blocking movement of a projection in the direction. The projection extends from a spacer section of the separator. The projection has a hook shape with a portion extending in the direction. The spacer section and the portion are on opposite sides of a structure. The method further includes limiting movement of a battery cell in the direction using the separator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Patrick Daniel Maguire, Hyung Min Baek, Brian Utley
  • Traction battery assembly
    Patent number: 9806320
    Abstract: A traction battery assembly includes adjacent battery cells supported by a tray and a busbar electrically connecting the adjacent battery cells. The busbar includes a longitudinal midpoint and a pair of bowed sections joined at the midpoint. Each of the bowed sections has an actuate portion in contact with a terminal on one of the cells. The bowed sections provide increased contact with the cells when the cells have different elevations with respect to the tray. A busbar module is also disclosed. The busbar module comprises a housing and a busbar supported within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick Daniel Maguire, John Paul Gibeau
  • ARRAY FRAME DESIGN FOR ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE BATTERY ARRAYS
    Publication number: 20170309875
    Abstract: A battery array includes a frame body extending along a longitudinal axis and including a top surface, a bottom surface, and frame arms that connect between the top surface and the bottom surface. In some embodiments, the array frame includes at least one lifting arm that extends from the top surface and establishes an engagement area for engaging and lifting the frame body. In other embodiments, the array frame includes a recessed groove for accommodating a tension strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Rohit Gunna, Patrick Daniel Maguire, Steve Droste
  • Battery thermal management system for electrified vehicle
    Patent number: 9799932
    Abstract: A battery system includes a first battery module, a second battery module, a supply line, a return line, and a film heater. The supply and return lines are configured to circulate a heat transfer medium in response to a first temperature condition, and the film heat is configured to heat the first battery module and the second battery module in response to a second temperature condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Harold J. Haskins, Theodore James Miller, Xiao Guang Yang, Patrick Daniel Maguire, OuJung Kwon, James Matthew Marcicki
  • VENT DEVICES FOR ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE BATTERY PACKS
    Publication number: 20170288187
    Abstract: A battery pack according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, an enclosure that houses at least one battery cell and a vent device comprised of a polymeric material and adapted to discharge battery vent byproducts vented by the battery cell to a location external to the enclosure while preventing ingress of environmental fluids into the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventor: Patrick Daniel MAGUIRE
  • BATTERY PACK SECURING METHOD
    Publication number: 20170288185
    Abstract: An exemplary securing method includes securing a battery pack relative to a portion of an electrified vehicle by engaging a retention feature inside a perimeter of a battery pack enclosure, and by fastening the battery pack enclosure to the portion with at least one fastener outside the perimeter. The perimeter is established by a plurality of sidewalls and endwalls of the battery pack enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventor: Patrick Daniel Maguire
  • ARRAY FRAME DESIGN FOR ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE BATTERY ARRAYS
    Publication number: 20170237131
    Abstract: A battery array frame according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a frame body, and a thermal fin including a body embedded in the frame body and a leg that extends outside of the frame body. The thermal fin is flexible between a first position in which the leg is spaced farther from a surface of the frame body and a second position in which the leg is spaced closer to the surface of the frame body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Rohit GUNNA, Patrick Daniel Maguire, George Albert Garfinkel
  • Array frame design for electrified vehicle battery arrays
    Patent number: 9728755
    Abstract: A battery array frame according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a frame body extending along a longitudinal axis and including a top surface, a bottom surface and frame arms that connect between the top surface and the bottom surface. At least one of the top surface and the bottom surface is rotationally symmetric about an axis that is transverse to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Rohit Gunna, Patrick Daniel Maguire, Steve Droste
  • Hybrid electric vehicle battery cover with electrical disconnect
    Patent number: 9730341
    Abstract: A battery system includes a battery cover, a battery access panel removably connected to the battery cover, and a service disconnect switch. The service disconnect switch includes an electrical interlock switch. The service disconnect switch has a first position cooperating with the battery access panel to prevent removal of the access panel from the battery cover. In the first position, the service disconnect connects a traction battery to circuitry. The service disconnect also has a second position, the second position being displaced from the access panel and disconnecting the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Suriyaprakash Ayyangar Janarthanam, Saravanan Paramasivam, Patrick Daniel Maguire, John Peter Bilezikjian, Jason C. Marcath, Debbi Callicoat
  • Battery pack retention assembly and method
    Patent number: 9722223
    Abstract: An exemplary battery pack retention assembly includes a bracket, a protrusion configured to transition from a disengaged position with the bracket to an engaged position with the bracket in response to movement of a battery pack enclosure relative to a portion of vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Patrick Daniel Maguire