Patents by Inventor Robert E. Linning

Robert E. Linning 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).

  • Seismic rated battery racking system
    Patent number: 6638660
    Abstract: A battery rack system for stationary power applications is provided. The rack systems includes a rack assembly configured so as to be seismically rated for UBC Zone IV requirements. The rack assembly has a plurality of shelves which are supported by a rack frame such that each shelf along with the rack frame defines a respective cell-receiving area having a front opening. Each shelf has at least one associated cell restraint that is removably connected to the rack assembly. The restraint spans across the front opening to the respective cell-receiving area so as to restrain movement of a cell arranged therein. The system includes at least one channel disposed within the footprint of the rack frame which extends so as to provide a passage between adjacent cell-receiving areas for accommodating wires used to couple cells stored in the rack system together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Exide Technologies
    Inventors: Bradley W. Stone, Robert E. Linning, Jr.
  • Seismic rated battery racking system
    Publication number: 20020086202
    Abstract: A battery rack system for stationary power applications is provided. The rack systems includes a rack assembly configured so as to be seismically rated for UBC Zone IV requirements. The rack assembly has a plurality of shelves which are supported by a rack frame such that each shelf along with the rack frame defines a respective cell-receiving area having a front opening. Each shelf has at least one associated cell restraint that is removably connected to the rack assembly. The restraint spans across the front opening to the respective cell-receiving area so as to restrain movement of a cell arranged therein. The system includes at least one channel disposed within the footprint of the rack frame which extends so as to provide a passage between adjacent cell-receiving areas for accommodating wires used to couple cells stored in the rack system together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Applicant: EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES
    Inventors: Bradley W. Stone, Robert E. Linning
  • Cell tray assembly and cover system for lead-acids cells and batteries
    Patent number: 6120934
    Abstract: An electrically nonconductive cover system is provided which may be readily installed onto and removed from a cell tray assembly while minimizing the likelihood of accidental human contact with lead-acid cells or batteries. The cover system is reliable and secure and permits observation and maintenance of the cells without requiring cover removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: GNB Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Linning, Jr., Bradley W. Stone