Patents by Inventor Peter J. Burke
Peter J. Burke 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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Publication number: 20230029518Abstract: A flexible battery case with an insert mating to the tongue and groove joint to provide a stable platform for the controls, displays and peripheral connectors. Other connectors are disposed within a plastic housing and overmolded to create a waterproof seal. A charger is configured to execute a software program to confirm charger authorization to enable secondary battery charging and discharging. The control system is configured to monitor the integrity of a heating element and executes a software program to disable charging if the integrity of a heating element is compromised. A flexible substrate has a PCB on one side, and supports the individual battery cells and surface mount circuit boards on an opposite side. The flexible PCB substrate may be folded to sandwich an insulating layer therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Applicant: Bren-Tronics, Inc.Inventors: Peter J. Burke, Daniel Sha, Richard Cecchini, Marek Roszko, Ryan Gaudreau, Steven Chew
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Publication number: 20230019586Abstract: A ballistic resistant case for a secondary battery having a rectangular metal case (160) with a panel (160p) connected to the bottom wall and the side walls to divide the internal space of the case into cell pack receiving bays (160b). A bus bar (170) extends from the front wall, across the top of the panel, to the rear wall. A connector (162, 170f, 180a) secures the cover (180) to the panel (160p) with the bus bar (170) sandwiched therebetween. The bus bar (170) reinforces a central portion of the cover (180) and prevents the panel (160p) and the walls from deflecting to provide ballistic protection for the cell packs (24).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2020Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Henry PACZKOWSKI, Peter J. BURKE, Daniel SHA, Eugene RUDOLPH, Alan SQUILLANTE
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Publication number: 20230010716Abstract: A thermal management system (270) for rechargeable secondary batteries having an electrically insulating material (262) lining the interior of a metal case (260). One or more cell packs (24) made of individual cells (12) arranged within end frames (220) is disposed in the metal case (260). A thermally conductive granular filler (264) occupies the interstices (264A) between the individual cells (12) and the space between the cell pack and the electrically insulating material liner (262).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2020Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventors: Henry PACZKOWSKI, Peter J. BURKE, Daniel SHA, Eugene RUDOLPH, Alan SQUILLANTE
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Patent number: 11165207Abstract: A high capacity battery charger includes multiple sockets to connect to a variety of different battery-receiving adapters. Each socket includes a multi-slot female connector and a planar flange that surrounds the connector for securing to a wiring harness and the top support deck of the charger chassis. A pivoting latch facilitates plugging and unplugging the multi-blade adapters into the sockets. An electromagnetic shield covers the power supply and includes a wing extending toward the central axis of a cooling fan.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: BREN-TRONICS, INC.Inventors: Peter J. Burke, Daniel Sha, Tullio Clemente, Steven Chew, Peter Carcaterra, Eric Kaminski, Jarred Kahn, Sai Fung
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Patent number: 10804661Abstract: A high capacity battery charger includes multiple sockets to connect to a variety of different battery-receiving adapters. Each socket includes a multi-slot female connector and a planar flange that surrounds the connector for securing to a wiring harness and the top support deck of the charger chassis. A pivoting latch facilitates plugging and unplugging the multi-blade adapters into the sockets. An electromagnetic shield covers the power supply and includes a wing extending toward the central axis of a cooling fan.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Bren-Tronics, Inc.Inventors: Peter J. Burke, Daniel Sha, Tullio Clemente, Steven Chew, Peter Carcaterra, Eric Kaminski, Jarred Kahn, Sai Fung
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Patent number: 10256511Abstract: Rechargeable cells in cylindrical form are arranged within frames in a honeycomb structure and coupled by connecting straps outside the frames to form cell pack. Several cell packs, an electronic switch and control circuit are integrated into the battery housing. A bus bar extends around the perimeter of the housing. A high density MOSFET switch is coupled between the bur bar and the battery contact. A high power electronic clamp disposed across the battery terminals absorbs or redirects transients. An active, high-efficiency, low-noise cell balance converter or a LC based resonant converter may also be provided. For advanced battery applications a +5V CAN bus interface is provided via two circular connectors. Thermistors are provided for use in a thermal protection scheme.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2016Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Bren-Tronics, Inc.Inventors: Tullio Clemente, Alan Squillante, Azer Ilkhanov, Jarred Kahn, David Sandler, Henry Paczkowski, Peter J. Burke, Sai Fung
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Patent number: 10243192Abstract: A modular case having similarly sized U-shaped sections that enclose energy storage cells and a battery management system. Additional modules can be ganged together to increase the energy storage and output capacity. Removable panels in the sections can be removed for the installation of jacks and a status display. Various charging sources can be coupled to the module including solar, generator and AC mains for charging. An output switch selectively delivers AC mains power when available, and then switches to battery power during periods of AC mains unavailability.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Bren-Tronics, Inc.Inventors: Richard Casebolt, Richard Cecchini, Alan Squillante, Henry Paczkowski, Peter J. Burke, Sai Fung
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Patent number: 10193363Abstract: A hybrid coupling for a smart battery system having two internal batteries. The hybrid power coupling includes a power coupling for connecting to the batteries and a data coupling for connecting with two bus devices that are also within the battery housing. The contacts of the digital data coupling are disposed in a circular configuration within the mating jack of the hybrid coupling. The data contacts are concentric with the D.C. battery contacts. The data contacts are retractable to automatically and selectively connect to a variety of battery-mounted jacks.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Bren-Tronics, Inc.Inventors: Azer Ilkhanov, Peter J. Burke, Sai Fung, Leo Brenna
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Publication number: 20170069900Abstract: A modular case having similarly sized U-shaped sections that enclose energy storage cells and a battery management system. Additional modules can be ganged together to increase the energy storage and output capacity. Removable panels in the sections can be removed for the installation of jacks and a status display. Various charging sources can be coupled to the module including solar, generator and AC mains for charging. An output switch selectively delivers AC mains power when available, and then switches to battery power during periods of AC mains unavailability.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Richard CASEBOLT, Richard CECCHINI, Alan SQUILLANTE, Henry PACZKOWSKI, Peter J. BURKE, Sai FUNG
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Publication number: 20160372801Abstract: Rechargeable cells in cylindrical form are arranged within frames in a honeycomb structure and coupled by connecting straps outside the frames to form cell pack. Several cell packs, an electronic switch and control circuit are integrated into the battery housing. A bus bar extends around the perimeter of the housing. A high density MOSFET switch is coupled between the bur bar and the battery contact. A high power electronic clamp disposed across the battery terminals absorbs or redirects transients. An active, high-efficiency, low-noise cell balance converter or a LC based resonant converter may also be provided. For advanced battery applications a +5V CAN bus interface is provided via two circular connectors. Thermistors are provided for use in a thermal protection scheme.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Tullio CLEMENTE, Alan SQUILLANTE, Azer ILKHANOV, Jarred KAHN, David SANDLER, Henry PACZKOWSKI, Peter J. BURKE, Sai Fung
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Patent number: 9293858Abstract: A plug having a screw-down feature to securely connect to a socket of fixed, existing design. The plug includes flanges with screw receiving bores. Plug screws inserted through the bores deliver a coupling force for a variable compression seal that makes the connection waterproof. The screw-down connection includes upgrading the existing socket machine screws to a socket retaining member. The screw-down feature prevents the plug from accidentally disconnecting from the socket.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Bren-Tronics, Inc.Inventors: Azer Iikhanov, Peter J. Burke, Sai Fung, Leo A. Brenna
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Patent number: 9276424Abstract: An adapter for a portable battery charging apparatus having two or more battery charging interfaces on separate panels. Wires electrically couple the battery charging apparatuses to a charger unit. The wires are routed for flexibility to fold and unfold the panels. The adapter is configured to nest between two panels of the battery charging apparatus when the panels are stacked together in a compact folded state.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Bren-Tronics, Inc.Inventors: Henry Paczkowski, Daniel Sha, Peter J. Burke, Sai Fung
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Publication number: 20150340806Abstract: A plug having a screw-down feature to securely connect to a socket of fixed, existing design. The plug includes flanges with screw receiving bores. Plug screws inserted through the bores deliver a coupling force for a variable compression seal that makes the connection waterproof. The screw-down connection includes upgrading the existing socket machine screws to a socket retaining member. The screw-down feature prevents the plug from accidentally disconnecting from the socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2014Publication date: November 26, 2015Applicant: Bren-Tronics, Inc.Inventors: Azer Ilkhanov, Peter J. Burke, Sai Fung, Leo A. Brenna
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Patent number: 9160183Abstract: A portable battery charging apparatus having two or more battery charging interfaces on separate panels. Wires electrically couple the battery charging apparatuses to a charger unit. The wires are routed for flexibility to fold and unfold the panels. The battery charging apparatuses and the charging unit may be connected to a flexible material. Each battery charging apparatus may include two or more charging jacks for the same or different batteries. The charger unit has an input to receive a power source, and an output to power a further device, for example a further battery charging apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Bren-Tronics, Inc.Inventors: Henry Paczkowski, Azer Ilkhanov, Peter J. Burke, Sai Fung
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Patent number: 9102527Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for the manipulation of a polarizable object with a pair of elongated nanoelectrodes using dielectrophoresis. The nanoelectrodes can be carbon nanotubes and are coupled with one or more time-varying voltage sources to create an electric field gradient in a gap between the nanotubes. The gradient induces the movement of a polarizable object in proximity with the field. The nanotube pair can be used to trap a single polarizable object in the gap. A method of fabricating a nanoelectrode dielectrophoretic system is also provided. Applications extend to self-fabricating nanoelectronics, nanomachines, nanochemistry and nanobiochemistry. A nanoelectrode dielectrophoretic system having an extended nanoelectrode for use in applications including the self-fabrication of a nanowire, as well as methods for fabricating the same, are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Peter J. Burke, Shengdong Li, Lifeng Zheng
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Patent number: 8961225Abstract: A flexible, water tight seal for a movable component. The seal has a border plate sandwiched between two sealing gaskets. The seal is compressed between two components that remain out of contact with each other. The seal is installed axially between the components. For components having circular contact areas, the seal can be constructed from a washer sandwiched between two O-rings. The components float on the compressed seal to allow some flexibility between the components while maintaining a water tight seal.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Bren-Tronics, Inc.Inventors: Azer Ilkhanov, Peter J. Burke, Sai Fung, Leo Brenna
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Publication number: 20150042279Abstract: A hybrid coupling for a smart battery system having two internal batteries. The hybrid power coupling includes a power coupling for connecting to the batteries and a data coupling for connecting with two bus devices that are also within the battery housing. The contacts of the digital data coupling are disposed in a circular configuration within the mating jack of the hybrid coupling. The data contacts are concentric with the D.C. battery contacts. The data contacts are retractable to automatically and selectively connect to a variety of battery-mounted jacks.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Azer Ilkhanov, Peter J. Burke, Sai Fung, Leo Brenna
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Patent number: D730288Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2014Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Bren-Tronics, Inc.Inventors: Azer Ilkhanov, Peter J. Burke, Sai Fung, Leo Brenna
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Patent number: D730289Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2014Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Bren-Tronics, Inc.Inventors: Azer Ilkhanov, Peter J. Burke, Sai Fung, Leo Brenna
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Patent number: D1009794Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Bren-Tronics, Inc.Inventors: Peter J. Burke, Daniel Sha, Ryan Gaudreau