Inventor
Weston Arthur Hermann
Inventor
Palo Alto, CA, US
Overview
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Patents
2008–2021
Patent span
General tagging of new technological developments
Primary field (CPC Y)
Patents· 97 as inventor
Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.
Y02Eprimary
Y02EReduction of greenhouse gas [ghg] emissions, related to energy generation, transmission or distribution23%
H01MProcesses or means, e.g. batteries, for the direct conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy23%
Y02TClimate change mitigation technologies related to transportation13%
B60LPropulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles11%
H02JElectric power networks6%
B60KArrangement or mounting of propulsion units or of transmissions in vehicles3%
Y04SSystems integrating technologies related to power network operation, communication or information technologies for improving the electrical power generation, transmission, distribution, management or usage, i.e. smart grids3%
Y10STechnical subjects covered by former uspc cross-reference art collections [xracs] and digests2%
G01RMeasuring electric variables2%
Y02PClimate change mitigation technologies in the production or processing of goods2%
PatentTitleYear
11,081,739Electric vehicle battery pack202111,011,783Thermal and electrical management of battery packs202110,889,205Thermal management system for vehicles with an electric powertrain202110,763,477Hazard mitigation through gas flow communication between battery packs202010,714,735Response to high voltage electrolysis of coolant in a battery pack202010,534,028Methodology for charging batteries safely202010,158,115Flash evaporation of solid state battery component201810,056,609Solid state energy storage devices20189,966,590Response to high voltage electrolysis of coolant in a battery pack20189,941,555Perforation apparatus and method for electric vehicle battery enclosure20189,859,560'Electrode materials with mixed particle sizes'20189,786,905'Iron, fluorine, sulfur compounds for battery cell cathodes'20179,692,039'Nanostructured materials for electrochemical conversion reactions'20179,640,793'Nanostructured materials for electrochemical conversion reactions'20179,559,532'Charge rate modulation of metal-air cells as a function of ambient oxygen concentration'20179,553,346'Battery system with selective thermal management'20179,548,616'Hazard mitigation through gas flow communication between battery packs'20179,506,990'Methodology for charging batteries safely'20169,293,255'Solid state energy storage devices'20169,257,729'Response to over-current in a battery pack'20169,246,158'Nanostructured materials for electrochemical conversion reactions'20169,209,631'Charge rate modulation of metal-air cells as a function of ambient oxygen concentration'20159,093,726'Active thermal runaway mitigation system for use within a battery pack'20159,087,645'Solid state energy storage devices'20159,046,580'Battery thermal event detection system utilizing battery pack isolation monitoring'20158,970,173'Electric vehicle battery lifetime optimization operational mode'20158,968,949'Method of withdrawing heat from a battery pack'20158,932,739'Battery pack configuration to reduce hazards associated with internal short circuits'20158,907,629'Electric vehicle battery lifetime optimization operational mode'20148,899,492'Method of controlling system temperature to extend battery pack life'20148,866,444'Methodology for charging batteries safely'20148,862,414'Detection of high voltage electrolysis of coolant in a battery pack'20148,758,924'Extruded and ribbed thermal interface for use with a battery cooling system'20148,659,270'Battery pack overcharge protection system'20148,647,763'Battery coolant jacket'20148,626,369'Charge rate modulation of metal-air cells as a function of ambient oxygen concentration'20148,618,775'Detection of over-current shorts in a battery pack using pattern recognition'20138,574,732'Hazard mitigation within a battery pack using metal-air cells'20138,557,414'Control, collection and use of metal-air battery pack effluent'20138,555,659'Method for optimizing battery pack temperature'20138,557,416'Battery pack directed venting system'20138,557,415'Battery pack venting system'20138,541,127'Overmolded thermal interface for use with a battery cooling system'20138,541,126'Thermal barrier structure for containing thermal runaway propagation within a battery pack'20138,481,191'Rigid cell separator for minimizing thermal runaway propagation within a battery pack'20138,463,480'Dual mode range extended electric vehicle'20138,463,481'Dual mode range extended electric vehicle'20138,449,997'Thermal energy transfer system for a power source utilizing both metal-air and non-metal-air battery packs'20138,445,126'Hazard mitigation within a battery pack using metal-air cells'20138,428,806'Dual mode range extended electric vehicle'20138,421,469'Method and apparatus for electrically cycling a battery cell to simulate an internal short'20138,423,215'Charge rate modulation of metal-air cells as a function of ambient oxygen concentration'20138,389,142'Method and apparatus for the external application of a battery pack adhesive'20138,389,139'Integrated battery pressure relief and terminal isolation system'20138,367,233'Battery pack enclosure with controlled thermal runaway release system'20138,367,239'Cell separator for minimizing thermal runaway propagation within a battery pack'20138,361,649'Method and apparatus for maintaining cell wall integrity using a high yield strength outer casing'20138,361,642'Battery pack enclosure with controlled thermal runaway release system'20138,346,419'Operation of a range extended electric vehicle'20138,322,393'Selective cure of adhesive in modular assemblies'20128,304,108'Method and apparatus for maintaining cell wall integrity using a high yield strength outer sleeve'20128,298,692'Collection, storage and use of metal-air battery pack effluent'20128,293,393'Apparatus for the external application of battery pack encapsulant'20128,277,965'Battery pack enclosure with controlled thermal runaway release system'20128,268,469'Battery pack gas exhaust system'20128,263,254'Cell with an outer layer of intumescent material'20128,263,250'Liquid cooling manifold with multi-function thermal interface'20128,241,772'Integrated battery pressure relief and terminal isolation system'20128,216,502'Method for the external application of battery pack encapsulant'20128,178,227'Method for detecting battery thermal events via battery pack isolation resistance monitoring'20128,168,315'Method for detecting battery thermal events via battery pack isolation monitoring'20128,153,290'Heat dissipation for large battery packs'20128,154,256'Battery thermal event detection system using an electrical conductor with a thermally interruptible insulator'20128,137,833'Condensation-induced corrosion resistant cell mounting well'20128,133,287'Method of controlled cell-level fusing within a battery pack'20128,133,608'Battery pack with cell-level fusing'20128,124,263'Corrosion resistant cell mounting well'20128,117,857'Intelligent temperature control system for extending battery pack life'20128,092,081'Battery thermal event detection system using an optical fiber'20128,088,511'Cell cap assembly with recessed terminal and enlarged insulating gasket'20128,082,743'Battery pack temperature optimization control system'20118,057,928'Cell cap assembly with recessed terminal and enlarged insulating gasket'20118,057,630'Selective cure of adhesive in modular assemblies'20118,059,007'Battery thermal event detection system using a thermally interruptible electrical conductor'20117,940,028'Thermal energy transfer system for a power source utilizing both metal-air and non-metal-air battery packs'20117,939,192'Early detection of battery cell thermal event'20117,820,319'Cell thermal runaway propagation resistant battery pack'20107,781,097'Cell thermal runaway propagation resistance using an internal layer of intumescent material'20107,749,650'Method and apparatus for maintaining cell wall integrity during thermal runaway using multiple cell wall layers'20107,749,647'Method and apparatus for maintaining cell wall integrity during thermal runaway using a high yield strength outer sleeve'20107,741,816'System and method for battery preheating'20107,736,799'Method and apparatus for maintaining cell wall integrity during thermal runaway using an outer layer of intumescent material'20107,671,567'Multi-mode charging system for an electric vehicle'20107,629,773'Multi-mode charging system for an electric vehicle'20097,629,772'Multi-mode charging system for an electric vehicle'20097,622,897'Multi-mode charging system for an electric vehicle'20097,433,794'Mitigation of propagation of thermal runaway in a multi-cell battery pack'2008Career & activity timeline
Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.
2008–2020Patents assigned to TESLA MOTORS INC (81)· patent assignee history
2008–2021Based in Palo Alto, CA, US· patent location history
2011–2018Patents assigned to HERMANN WESTON ARTHUR (60)· patent assignee history
2011–2015Patents assigned to KOHN SCOTT IRA (31)· patent assignee history
2011–2015Patents assigned to KELTY KURT RUSSELL (13)· patent assignee history
2011–2015Patents assigned to MEHTA VINEET HARESH (13)· patent assignee history
2018Based in San Jose, CA, US· patent location history
Inventor activity
Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.
Assignees
| Assignee | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| TESLA MOTORS INC | 81 | 2008–2020 |
| HERMANN WESTON ARTHURself | 60 | 2011–2018 |
| KOHN SCOTT IRA | 31 | 2011–2015 |
| KELTY KURT RUSSELL | 13 | 2011–2015 |
| MEHTA VINEET HARESH | 13 | 2011–2015 |
Locations
| Location | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, California, US | 96 | 2008–2021 |
| San Jose, California, US | 1 | 2018 |