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1.

BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

      
Application Number 19169847
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-04-03
First Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ijaz, Mujeeb
  • Saliga, Nathan
  • Cunningham, Eric
  • Miller, Emerson

Abstract

A battery energy storage system including a housing, a top flange disposed at a top portion of the battery energy storage system, a bottom flange including a plenum, disposed at a bottom portion of the battery energy storage system, a middle web disposed between the top flange and the bottom flange, the middle web is defined by several modules arranged vertically in the housing, each of the modules including a module housing and a collection of cells. The top flange, the bottom flange, and the middle web define an I-beam structure of the battery energy storage system. A vent gas management system and a skip-module connection strategy are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/238 - Flexibility or foldability
  • H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
  • H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
  • H01M 50/251 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for stationary devices, e.g. power plant buffering or backup power supplies
  • H01M 50/256 - Carrying devices, e.g. belts
  • H01M 50/264 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames
  • H01M 50/271 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings
  • H01M 50/367 - Internal gas exhaust passages forming part of the battery cover or caseDouble cover vent systems
  • H01M 50/502 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing

2.

ANODE-FREE CELL WITH CONTINUOUS STACKING FOLD

      
Application Number 18943102
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-11
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Zeng, Qingcheng

Abstract

An anode-free cell including a housing and a plurality of cathode layers each cathode layer includes a cathode current collector disposed between two cathode active material layers. The anode-free cell also includes a pair of separators, and an anode current collector laminated in between the pair of separators to form a continuous laminated separator-current collector-separator layer. The continuous laminated separator-current collector-separator layer is positioned in between adjacent cathode layers of the plurality of cathode layers in a continuous stacking fold.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/0585 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators having only flat construction elements, i.e. flat positive electrodes, flat negative electrodes and flat separators
  • H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
  • H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials
  • H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
  • H01M 50/434 - Ceramics
  • H01M 50/449 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by the material having a layered structure

3.

SELF-RECOVERY MODULE

      
Application Number 18943835
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-11
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Klesyk, Krzysztof
  • Gui, Yingying
  • Zhou, Yan
  • Hampo, Richard

Abstract

A power supply system including a controller, a high-voltage battery, a low-voltage electric storage device operatively coupled to the high-voltage battery through a positive and a negative contactor, and a self-recovery module that bypasses the positive and negative contactors and is directly and electrically connected to the high-voltage battery. The self-recovery module includes a step-down converter and a charging circuit. The controller is configured to sense a voltage of the low-voltage electric storage device and charge the low-voltage electric storage device via the charging circuit responsive to sensing the voltage to be below a predetermined threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

4.

ISOLATION DETECTION

      
Application Number 18946896
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-13
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Zhou, Yan

Abstract

Providing a first battery and a second battery, coupling a negative terminal of the first battery to a positive terminal of the second battery at a coupling point, such that the first battery and the second battery are coupled in series, closing a first set of switches of the corresponding isolation detection circuitry of the first battery and of the second battery, and sensing a first voltage between the coupling point and a chassis ground, closing a second set of switches of the corresponding isolation detection circuitry of the first battery and of the second battery, and sensing a second voltage between the coupling point and the chassis ground, computing a total isolation resistance based on at least the first voltage and the second voltage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
  • G01R 19/00 - Arrangements for measuring currents or voltages or for indicating presence or sign thereof
  • G01R 27/02 - Measuring real or complex resistance, reactance, impedance, or other two-pole characteristics derived therefrom, e.g. time constant
  • G01R 31/389 - Measuring internal impedance, internal conductance or related variables
  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte

5.

CURRENT COLLECTOR MATING

      
Application Number 18913770
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-11
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sirous, Peyman James
  • Zeng, Qingcheng
  • Goetz, Julie

Abstract

A method including melting a metallic material, converting the metallic material into an aerosolized metal spray, reducing a temperature of the aerosolized metal spray from a first temperature to a second temperature by generating a temperature gradient for transmission of the aerosolized metal spray, and transmitting the aerosolized metal spray through or using the temperature gradient. In the method a substrate is coated with the aerosolized metal spray prior to solidification of the aerosolized metal spray to form a solidified metal-to-substrate bond, which is a mechanical and an electrical bond.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials
  • H01M 50/536 - Electrode connections inside a battery casing characterised by the method of fixing the leads to the electrodes, e.g. by welding

6.

MOLDED MOUNTING FEATURE

      
Application Number 18904062
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-01
First Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jilg, Daniel James
  • Hampo, Richard

Abstract

An integral mounting feature for attachment of components to a molded plastic housing component or chassis includes an embossment integrally formed with and projecting away from a main generally planar surface of the housing component or chassis, a recess that extends into the embossment from a top of the embossment, and a bore that extends from a side of the embossment perpendicular to the depth direction of the recess and that is connected with the recess.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
  • F16B 39/28 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place during screwing down or tightening by special members on, or shape of, the nut or bolt

7.

BATTERY PACK WITH TRIPLE-ACTIVE BRIDGE DC-DC CONVERTER

      
Application Number 18826527
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-06
First Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Kumar, Ashish

Abstract

A highly efficient arrangement for a battery pack including a first battery and a second battery inductively coupled together to transfer energy from the second battery to the first battery includes a triple-active bridge DC-DC converter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 3/335 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC using devices of a triode or a transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
  • H01M 50/51 - Connection only in series
  • H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering
  • H02M 3/00 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output
  • H02M 3/28 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output with intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate AC

8.

ACTIVE CELL VENT CONTROL

      
Application Number 18799365
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-09
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Saliga, Nathan

Abstract

Actively venting by measuring venting parameters of the cell, computing, using the venting parameters, a pre-venting state of the cell, and preemptively triggering, responsive to computing that the pre-venting state has reached a threshold pre-venting state, an opening of a vent of the cell to release vent-gas. The preemptive triggering is performed by activating a cell vent opening device to open the vent.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
  • B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
  • H01M 50/35 - Gas exhaust passages comprising elongated, tortuous or labyrinth-shaped exhaust passages

9.

CELL WITH IMPROVED ABUSE TOLERANCE

      
Application Number US2024038977
Publication Number 2025/024363
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-22
Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zeng, Qingcheng
  • Swamy, Tushar

Abstract

An anode-free cell including a cathode, an anode current collector and a separator disposed between the cathode and the anode current collector. It also includes a short-circuit limitation configuration configured by (i) the anode current collector and/or the cathode current collector being a polymer current collector, and/or (ii) the cathode dimension being the same as the anode current collector and/or of the separator dimension, or the dimension of the cathode being larger than the dimension of the anode current collector. The dimension is measured in the X-axis and/or Y-axis. Another cell includes a cathode and an anode and the short-circuit limitation configuration is configured by (i) the anode current collector being a polymer anode current collector and the cathode current collector being a polymer cathode current collector; and (ii) the dimension of the anode active material layer and of the cathode active material layer being the same.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
  • H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
  • H01M 10/0585 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators having only flat construction elements, i.e. flat positive electrodes, flat negative electrodes and flat separators
  • H01M 50/466 - U-shaped, bag-shaped or folded

10.

CELL WITH IMPROVED ABUSE TOLERANCE

      
Application Number 18779575
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-22
First Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zeng, Qingcheng
  • Swamy, Tushar

Abstract

An anode-free cell including a cathode, an anode current collector and a separator disposed between the cathode and the anode current collector. It also includes a short-circuit limitation configuration configured by (i) the anode current collector and/or the cathode current collector being a polymer current collector, and/or (ii) the cathode dimension being the same as the anode current collector and/or of the separator dimension, or the dimension of the cathode being larger than the dimension of the anode current collector. The dimension is measured in the X-axis and/or Y-axis. Another cell includes a cathode and an anode and the short-circuit limitation configuration is configured by (i) the anode current collector being a polymer anode current collector and the cathode current collector being a polymer cathode current collector; and (ii) the dimension of the anode active material layer and of the cathode active material layer being the same.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
  • H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
  • H01M 4/139 - Processes of manufacture
  • H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials
  • H01M 4/70 - Carriers or collectors characterised by shape or form
  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
  • H01M 10/0585 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators having only flat construction elements, i.e. flat positive electrodes, flat negative electrodes and flat separators
  • H01M 50/105 - Pouches or flexible bags
  • H01M 50/46 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by their combination with electrodes

11.

CELL WITH INTEGRATED CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL

      
Application Number 18771806
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-12
First Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Harvey, Thomas Patrick

Abstract

A cell including a housing, a first terminal with a first polarity, a second terminal with a second polarity different from the first polarity, the second terminal being disposed on a second cap plate or on the same first cap plate in a case where the cell has one cap plate. A conductive material is disposed on at least one large wall surface of the cell and dimensioned to cover an area of the cell at the at least one large wall surface. The conductive material further includes a first extension that is electrically coupled to the first terminal, and a second extension that is affixed to the second cap plate or to the same first cap plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals
  • G01R 31/3835 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC involving only voltage measurements
  • G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery
  • H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
  • H01M 50/103 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure prismatic or rectangular
  • H01M 50/119 - Metals
  • H01M 50/548 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells on opposite sides of the cell
  • H01M 50/55 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells on the same side of the cell

12.

FORMED IN PLACE VENT CHANNEL

      
Application Number 18772073
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-12
First Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Saliga, Nathan

Abstract

A battery pack that includes a battery pack housing, and an encapsulating foam material that encapsulates a number of cells. Each cell has a cell vent arranged on a first side of the cell. The battery pack also includes a vent channel that includes a reception duct that includes adjacent sections, and a connection duct. The vent channel is positioned in place, by the encapsulating foam material, such that the reception duct is opposite the cell vents and such that each cell vent corresponds to and faces an adjacent section. The melting point of the material of the adjacent sections is below a predetermined cell venting temperature, and each adjacent section can melt upon contact with escaping gas from the corresponding cell vent to direct the escaping gas to an external area of the battery pack through the connection duct.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/375 - Vent means sensitive to or responsive to temperature
  • H01M 50/293 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by the material
  • H01M 50/367 - Internal gas exhaust passages forming part of the battery cover or caseDouble cover vent systems
  • H01M 50/383 - Flame arresting or ignition-preventing means

13.

DIRECT CONNECTION OF CONTACTORS AND SHUNT TO PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD

      
Application Number 18737045
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-07
First Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hampo, Richard
  • Greenwood, Shane

Abstract

Power distribution units, such as for electric vehicles, having reduced mass, volume and complexity are achieved with a power distribution circuit board having pin receptacles for receiving and electrically connecting with corresponding pins, and contactors having pins located in fixed proximity to the circuit board to facilitate an electrical connection between a connector pin and a corresponding pin receptacle on the circuit board.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/04 - Pins or blades for co-operation with sockets
  • H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
  • H05K 1/11 - Printed elements for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits

14.

POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT HAVING CONTACTORS AND SHUNT CONNECTED TO PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD

      
Application Number US2024033070
Publication Number 2024/254495
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-07
Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hampo, Richard
  • Greenwood, Shane

Abstract

Power distribution units, such as for electric vehicles, having a power distribution circuit board (28) having pin receptacles (52, 56) for receiving and electrically connecting with corresponding pins (50, 54), and electrical components (22, 24, 26) having pins (50, 54) such that the electrical components (22, 24, 26) are located in fixed proximity to the circuit board (28) to facilitate an electrical connection between a connector pin (50, 54) and a corresponding pin receptacle (52, 56) on the circuit board (28).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 3/32 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits
  • H01R 12/58 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals terminals for insertion into holes
  • H01R 12/70 - Coupling devices

15.

ELECTRODE DESIGN FOR CONTINUOUS ROLL-TO-ROLL LAMINATION

      
Application Number 18732038
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-03
First Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Zeng, Qingcheng

Abstract

A cell that includes a pouch, a cathode including a cathode current collector disposed between two cathode active material layers, an anode including an anode current collector disposed between two anode active material layers, and separator disposed between the cathode and the anode. A first dimension in an X-axis and/or Y-axis of the separator, anode current collector and cathode current collector are the same. A method of manufacturing the cell includes continuous roll to roll lamination of cell components.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/0585 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators having only flat construction elements, i.e. flat positive electrodes, flat negative electrodes and flat separators
  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials
  • H01M 50/46 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by their combination with electrodes

16.

ELECTRODE DESIGN FOR CONTINUOUS ROLL-TO-ROLL LAMINATION

      
Application Number US2024032299
Publication Number 2024/250028
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-03
Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor Zeng, Qingcheng

Abstract

A cell that includes a pouch, a cathode including a cathode current collector disposed between two cathode active material layers, an anode including an anode current collector disposed between two anode active material layers, and separator disposed between the cathode and the anode. A first dimension in an X-axis and/or Y-axis of the separator, anode current collector and cathode current collector are the same. A method of manufacturing the cell includes continuous roll to roll lamination of cell components.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/0585 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators having only flat construction elements, i.e. flat positive electrodes, flat negative electrodes and flat separators
  • H01M 50/105 - Pouches or flexible bags
  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials
  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries

17.

SUPPLYING POWER TO AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18797487
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-07
First Publication Date 2024-11-28
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Ijaz, Mujeeb

Abstract

A power supply system that utilizes a hybrid architecture to enable low cycle-life, high energy density chemistries to be used in rechargeable batteries to extend the range of a traction battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 58/22 - Balancing the charge of battery modules
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
  • B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
  • B60L 58/20 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having different nominal voltages
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02J 7/14 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from dynamo-electric generators driven at varying speed, e.g. on vehicle

18.

BATTERY CELL WITH CATHODIC CAN

      
Application Number 18661543
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-10
First Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mundhe, Sanket Sudam
  • Park, Jin Sub
  • Park, Seong Woo

Abstract

A cell that includes a can and an electrode assembly disposed in the can, the electrode assembly including at least one positive electrode and at least one negative electrode. The cell also includes a cap assembly at a positive terminal of the cell, the cap assembly includes a terminal block, a cap plate, an insulating member disposed between the terminal block and the cap plate, and a fuse disposed in a region of the insulating member. The insulating member is configured to insulate the cap plate from the terminal block, and the fuse is operable in two modes: a first cathodic mode in which the fuse electrically connects the terminal block to the cap plate and a second abuse mode in which the fuse disconnects, responsive to excessive current being generated, the terminal block from the cap plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/583 - Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current in response to current, e.g. fuses
  • H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
  • H01M 50/102 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure
  • H01M 50/119 - Metals
  • H01M 50/147 - Lids or covers
  • H01M 50/548 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells on opposite sides of the cell
  • H01M 50/566 - Terminals characterised by their manufacturing process by welding, soldering or brazing

19.

BATTERY CELL WITH CATHODIC CAN

      
Application Number US2024029003
Publication Number 2024/233988
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-10
Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mundhe, Sanket Sudam
  • Park, Jin Sub
  • Park, Seong Woo

Abstract

A cell that includes a can and an electrode assembly disposed in the can, the electrode assembly including at least one positive electrode and at least one negative electrode. The cell also includes a cap assembly at a positive terminal of the cell, the cap assembly includes a terminal block, a cap plate, an insulating member disposed between the terminal block and the cap plate, and a fuse disposed in a region of the insulating member. The insulating member is configured to insulate the cap plate from the terminal block, and the fuse is operable in two modes: a first cathodic mode in which the fuse electrically connects the terminal block to the cap plate and a second abuse mode in which the fuse disconnects, responsive to excessive current being generated, the terminal block from the cap plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/176 - Arrangements of electric connectors penetrating the casing adapted for the shape of the cells for prismatic or rectangular cells
  • H01M 50/188 - Sealing members characterised by the disposition of the sealing members the sealing members being arranged between the lid and terminal
  • H01M 50/55 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells on the same side of the cell
  • H01M 50/553 - Terminals adapted for prismatic, pouch or rectangular cells
  • H01M 50/574 - Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current
  • H01M 50/583 - Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current in response to current, e.g. fuses
  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells

20.

BATTERY PACKS WITH PARTIAL-POWER PROCESSING DC-DC CONVERTERS

      
Application Number 18652526
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-01
First Publication Date 2024-11-07
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Harkness, Aaron Christopher
  • Kumar, Ashish

Abstract

Energy storage units and systems using batteries in combination with DC-DC converters are arranged in various parallel and/or series configurations to provide partial power processing through the DC-DC converters, and achieve low power loss and safe operation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

21.

BATTERY PACKS WITH PARTIAL-POWER PROCESSING DC-DC CONVERTERS

      
Application Number US2024027322
Publication Number 2024/229170
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-01
Publication Date 2024-11-07
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Harkness, Aaron Christopher
  • Kumar, Ashish

Abstract

Energy storage units and systems using batteries in combination with DC-DC converters are arranged in various parallel and/or series configurations to provide partial power processing through the DC-DC converters, and achieve low power loss and safe operation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering

22.

HERMETIC SEAL STRUCTURE

      
Application Number 18628633
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-05
First Publication Date 2024-10-10
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mundhe, Sanket Sudam
  • Park, Jin Sub
  • Park, Seong Woo

Abstract

A cell that includes a housing, a current collector placed in the housing, and a cap assembly that closes the housing. The cap assembly includes a terminal block, a cap plate, and a terminal insulator disposed between the terminal block and the cap plate. The terminal insulator is brazed at one side to the terminal block and at another side opposite to the one side to the cap plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/169 - Lids or covers characterised by the methods of assembling casings with lids by welding, brazing or soldering
  • H01M 50/103 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure prismatic or rectangular
  • H01M 50/15 - Lids or covers characterised by their shape for prismatic or rectangular cells
  • H01M 50/159 - Metals

23.

HERMETIC SEAL STRUCTURE

      
Application Number US2024023467
Publication Number 2024/211856
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-04-05
Publication Date 2024-10-10
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mundhe, Sanket Sudam
  • Park, Jin Sub
  • Park, Seong Woo

Abstract

A cell that includes a housing, a current collector placed in the housing, and a cap assembly that closes the housing. The cap assembly includes a terminal block, a cap plate, and a terminal insulator disposed between the terminal block and the cap plate. The terminal insulator is brazed at one side to the terminal block and at another side opposite to the one side to the cap plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/147 - Lids or covers
  • H01M 50/159 - Metals
  • H01M 50/528 - Fixed electrical connections, i.e. not intended for disconnection
  • H01M 50/562 - Terminals characterised by the material
  • H01M 50/566 - Terminals characterised by their manufacturing process by welding, soldering or brazing

24.

METALLIZED POLYMER CURRENT COLLECTOR-TO-TAB WELDED CONNECTION

      
Application Number 18622520
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-29
First Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zeng, Qingcheng
  • Sirous, Peyman

Abstract

An article including a first active material layer, a second active material layer positioned opposite the first active material layer, a polymer current collector layer positioned between the first active material layer and the second active material layer, and projecting beyond a first edge of the first and second active material layers. In the article, a first metal layer is welded to a first side of the polymer current collector layer at a first welding zone, a second metal layer is welded to a second side of the polymer current collector layer opposite the first side at the first welding zone, and an extension of one of the metal layers that is longer is welded to the other metal layer at a second welding zone that is opposite the first welding zone and on a side of the first welding zone that is away from the first edge.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials
  • H01M 50/536 - Electrode connections inside a battery casing characterised by the method of fixing the leads to the electrodes, e.g. by welding

25.

METALLIZED POLYMER CURRENT COLLECTOR-TO-TAB WELDED CONNECTION

      
Application Number US2024022405
Publication Number 2024/206948
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-29
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zeng, Qingcheng
  • Sirous, Peyman

Abstract

An article including a first active material layer, a second active material layer positioned opposite the first active material layer, a polymer current collector layer positioned between the first active material layer and the second active material layer, and projecting beyond a first edge of the first and second active material layers. In the article, a first metal layer is welded to a first side of the polymer current collector layer at a first welding zone, a second metal layer is welded to a second side of the polymer current collector layer opposite the first side at the first welding zone, and an extension of one of the metal layers that is longer is welded to the other metal layer at a second welding zone that is opposite the first welding zone and on a side of the first welding zone that is away from the first edge.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials
  • H01M 50/528 - Fixed electrical connections, i.e. not intended for disconnection
  • H01M 50/536 - Electrode connections inside a battery casing characterised by the method of fixing the leads to the electrodes, e.g. by welding
  • B23K 20/10 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating making use of vibrations, e.g. ultrasonic welding

26.

PRELITHIATION BY COMPOSITE LITHIUM

      
Application Number US2024017744
Publication Number 2024/182550
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-28
Publication Date 2024-09-06
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zeng, Qingcheng
  • Sirous, Peyman

Abstract

Prelithiating a cell with an initial amount of lithium by providing a substrate and generating lithium and a filler material in an amount ratio of filler material to lithium for use as components of a composite lithium. The lithium and the filler material are disposed, by pressure processing using a pressure processing machine, onto the substrate. Disposing of the lithium and the filler material is performed at the same time or sequentially. The substrate with the composite lithium is then placed into the cell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
  • H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging

27.

PRELITHIATION BY COMPOSITE LITHIUM

      
Application Number 18590608
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-28
First Publication Date 2024-08-29
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zeng, Qingcheng
  • Sirous, Peyman

Abstract

Prelithiating a cell with an initial amount of lithium by providing a substrate and generating lithium and a filler material in an amount ratio of filler material to lithium for use as components of a composite lithium. The lithium and the filler material are disposed, by pressure processing using a pressure processing machine, onto the substrate. Disposing of the lithium and the filler material is performed at the same time or sequentially. The substrate with the composite lithium is then placed into the cell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers

28.

Supplying power to an electric vehicle

      
Application Number 18388989
Grant Number 12447863
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-13
First Publication Date 2024-07-18
Grant Date 2025-10-21
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ijaz, Mujeeb
  • Moorhead, Brian

Abstract

A power supply system that utilizes a hybrid architecture to enable low cycle-life, high energy density chemistries to be used in rechargeable batteries to extend the range of a traction battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 58/22 - Balancing the charge of battery modules
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
  • B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
  • B60L 58/20 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having different nominal voltages
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02J 7/14 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from dynamo-electric generators driven at varying speed, e.g. on vehicle

29.

CELL WITH AN EXTERNAL WELDED STRUCTURE

      
Application Number US2023080825
Publication Number 2024/112837
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-22
Publication Date 2024-05-30
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Park, Seong Woo
  • Park, Jin Sub

Abstract

A cell that includes a housing and a current collector with a protrusion. The cell also includes a cap assembly that closes the housing, the cap assembly including a terminal with a first opening, a second opening, and a terminal partition material separating the second opening from the first opening. The current collector is placed in the second opening and welded to the terminal at the first opening to form a terminal - to - current collector weld at an external area of the cell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/103 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure prismatic or rectangular
  • H01M 50/176 - Arrangements of electric connectors penetrating the casing adapted for the shape of the cells for prismatic or rectangular cells
  • H01M 50/553 - Terminals adapted for prismatic, pouch or rectangular cells
  • H01M 50/566 - Terminals characterised by their manufacturing process by welding, soldering or brazing

30.

ELECTROLYTIC CELL FORMATION

      
Application Number 18513463
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-17
First Publication Date 2024-05-23
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zeng, Qingcheng
  • Kaye, Steven

Abstract

Apparatus and method for forming solid-electrolyte-interface layers on electrodes of a plurality of electrolytic cells involves use of a cell formation fixture configured to define a scalable and pressurizable volume containing the electrolytic cells, while exposing terminals of the cells to ambient atmospheric pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 6/18 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte with solid electrolyte
  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
  • H01M 50/342 - Non-re-sealable arrangements
  • H01M 50/529 - Intercell connections through partitions, e.g. in a battery casing
  • H01M 50/618 - Pressure control

31.

CELL WITH AN EXTERNAL WELDED STRUCTURE

      
Application Number 18516941
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-21
First Publication Date 2024-05-23
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Park, Seong Woo
  • Park, Jin Sub

Abstract

A cell that includes a housing and a current collector with a protrusion. The cell also includes a cap assembly that closes the housing, the cap assembly including a terminal with a first opening, a second opening, and a terminal partition material separating the second opening from the first opening. The current collector is placed in the second opening and welded to the terminal at the first opening to form a terminal-to-current collector weld at an external area of the cell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/566 - Terminals characterised by their manufacturing process by welding, soldering or brazing
  • H01M 50/103 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure prismatic or rectangular
  • H01M 50/15 - Lids or covers characterised by their shape for prismatic or rectangular cells
  • H01M 50/533 - Electrode connections inside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the leads or tabs
  • H01M 50/562 - Terminals characterised by the material

32.

CELL FORMATION

      
Application Number US2023080421
Publication Number 2024/108196
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-17
Publication Date 2024-05-23
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zeng, Qingcheng
  • Kaye, Steven

Abstract

Apparatus and method for forming solid-electrolyte-interface layers on electrodes of a plurality of electrolytic cells involves use of a cell formation fixture configured to define a sealable and pressurizable volume containing the electrolytic cells, while exposing terminals of the cells to ambient atmospheric pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries
  • H01M 10/058 - Construction or manufacture
  • H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging
  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
  • H01M 50/289 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs
  • H01M 50/367 - Internal gas exhaust passages forming part of the battery cover or caseDouble cover vent systems
  • H01M 50/548 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells on opposite sides of the cell
  • H01M 50/552 - Terminals characterised by their shape

33.

BATTERY PACK WITH INTERLEAVED CELLS

      
Application Number 18464800
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-11
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kaye, Steven
  • Robertson, Cameron David
  • Davis, Jason
  • Ijaz, Mujeeb

Abstract

A battery pack that includes a cell array, a set of first cells of the cell array disposed within the battery pack as one or more first groups of electrically coupled cells, and a set of second cells of the cell array disposed within the module housing as one or more second groups of electrically coupled cells. The set of first cells have a first chemistry, the set of second cells have a second chemistry different from the first chemistry, and the set of first cells are interleaved with the set of second cells inside the battery pack.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/267 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders having means for adapting to batteries or cells of different types or different sizes
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
  • H01M 10/658 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by thermal insulation or shielding
  • H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
  • H01M 50/258 - Modular batteriesCasings provided with means for assembling
  • H01M 50/509 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the type of connection, e.g. mixed connections

34.

BATTERY PACK WITH INTERLEAVED CELLS

      
Application Number US2023073884
Publication Number 2024/055045
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-11
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Kaye, Steven
  • Robertson, Cameron David
  • Davis, Jason
  • Ijaz, Mujeeb

Abstract

A battery pack that includes a cell array, a set of first cells of the cell array disposed within the battery pack as one or more first groups of electrically coupled cells, and a set of second cells of the cell array disposed within the module housing as one or more second groups of electrically coupled cells. The set of first cells have a first chemistry, the set of second cells have a second chemistry different from the first chemistry, and the set of first cells are interleaved with the set of second cells inside the battery pack.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
  • H01M 10/6553 - Terminals or leads
  • H01M 50/207 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape
  • H01M 50/233 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • H01M 50/267 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders having means for adapting to batteries or cells of different types or different sizes
  • H01M 50/269 - Mechanical means for varying the arrangement of batteries or cells for different uses, e.g. for changing the number of batteries or for switching between series and parallel wiring
  • H01M 50/509 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the type of connection, e.g. mixed connections

35.

BATTERY CELL RIVETING LAMINATE STRUCTURE

      
Application Number US2023028415
Publication Number 2024/020226
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-21
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zeng, Qingcheng
  • Kaye, Steven

Abstract

An anode-free cell that includes a cathode and a separator-collector-separator structure. The separator-collector-separator structure includes a perforated anode current collector, and a polymer layer contiguously disposed on both surfaces of the perforated anode current collector through perforations in the perforated anode current collector. The polymer layer is a binder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials
  • H01M 4/70 - Carriers or collectors characterised by shape or form
  • H01M 4/74 - Meshes or woven materialExpanded metal

36.

BATTERY CELL RIVETING LAMINATE STRUCTURE

      
Application Number 18224759
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-21
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zeng, Qingcheng
  • Kaye, Steven

Abstract

An anode-free cell that includes a cathode and a separator-collector-separator structure. The separator-collector-separator structure includes a perforated anode current collector, and a polymer layer contiguously disposed on both surfaces of the perforated anode current collector through perforations in the perforated anode current collector. The polymer layer is a binder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 50/46 - Separators, membranes or diaphragms characterised by their combination with electrodes
  • H01M 50/434 - Ceramics
  • H01M 4/66 - Selection of materials

37.

CAP ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18224764
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-21
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zeng, Qingcheng
  • Kaye, Steven

Abstract

A cap assembly that includes a cap plate having an upper surface and a lower surface, the cap plate being formed to seal an opening of a cell case and to have a terminal hole, an electrode terminal inserted into the terminal hole, and an insulator positioned between the cap plate and the electrode terminal and inserted into the terminal hole, with the insulator making contact with the lower surface of the cap plate. The insulator has a first unibody structure and insulates the electrode terminal from the cap plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/188 - Sealing members characterised by the disposition of the sealing members the sealing members being arranged between the lid and terminal
  • H01M 50/15 - Lids or covers characterised by their shape for prismatic or rectangular cells
  • H01M 50/152 - Lids or covers characterised by their shape for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
  • H01M 50/159 - Metals
  • H01M 50/193 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/184 - Sealing members characterised by their shape or structure
  • H01M 50/176 - Arrangements of electric connectors penetrating the casing adapted for the shape of the cells for prismatic or rectangular cells
  • H01M 50/178 - Arrangements of electric connectors penetrating the casing adapted for the shape of the cells for pouch or flexible bag cells
  • H01M 50/557 - Plate-shaped terminals
  • H01M 50/56 - Cup shaped terminals
  • H01M 50/562 - Terminals characterised by the material
  • H01M 50/342 - Non-re-sealable arrangements

38.

CAP ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number US2023028416
Publication Number 2024/020227
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-21
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zeng, Qingcheng
  • Kaye, Steven

Abstract

A cap assembly that includes a cap plate having an upper surface and a lower surface, the cap plate being formed to seal an opening of a cell case and to have a terminal hole, an electrode terminal inserted into the terminal hole, and an insulator positioned between the cap plate and the electrode terminal and inserted into the terminal hole, with the insulator making contact with the lower surface of the cap plate. The insulator has a first unibody structure and insulates the electrode terminal from the cap plate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/15 - Lids or covers characterised by their shape for prismatic or rectangular cells
  • H01M 50/103 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure prismatic or rectangular
  • H01M 50/107 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
  • H01M 50/152 - Lids or covers characterised by their shape for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
  • H01M 50/186 - Sealing members characterised by the disposition of the sealing members
  • H01M 50/184 - Sealing members characterised by their shape or structure
  • H01M 50/553 - Terminals adapted for prismatic, pouch or rectangular cells
  • H01M 50/548 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells on opposite sides of the cell
  • H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
  • H01M 50/188 - Sealing members characterised by the disposition of the sealing members the sealing members being arranged between the lid and terminal
  • H01M 50/159 - Metals
  • H01M 50/193 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/367 - Internal gas exhaust passages forming part of the battery cover or caseDouble cover vent systems
  • H01M 50/56 - Cup shaped terminals
  • H01M 50/562 - Terminals characterised by the material
  • H01M 50/176 - Arrangements of electric connectors penetrating the casing adapted for the shape of the cells for prismatic or rectangular cells
  • H01M 50/179 - Arrangements of electric connectors penetrating the casing adapted for the shape of the cells for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
  • H01M 50/30 - Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases
  • H01M 50/474 - Spacing elements inside cells other than separators, membranes or diaphragmsManufacturing processes thereof characterised by their position inside the cells
  • H01M 50/559 - Terminals adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round, elliptic or button cells

39.

ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2023025306
Publication Number 2023/244667
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-14
Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Albanna, Ahmad Z.
  • Klesyk, Krzysztof
  • Zhou, Yan
  • Gonzalez Sosa, Jarold, A.
  • Hampo, Richard, J.

Abstract

An energy management system including a universal energy flow manager that has a housing, an energy storage device disposed in the housing, a power electronics module disposed in the housing and adapted to convert and manage power and a connections interface. It also includes distribution and communications module with a HVDC Bus (High-Voltage Direct Current Bus) having variable power limits that powers an entire load requirement of one or more coupled electrical loads up to a defined power limit determined by an aggregation of power from one or more coupled energy sources. The one or more coupled electrical loads and the one or more coupled energy sources are external to the universal energy flow manager and connect to the HVDC Bus through the connections interface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
  • G06Q 50/06 - Energy or water supply
  • H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
  • H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering
  • B60L 53/50 - Charging stations characterised by energy-storage or power-generation means
  • B60L 55/00 - Arrangements for supplying energy stored within a vehicle to a power network, i.e. vehicle-to-grid [V2G] arrangements

40.

CONFIGURABLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18125993
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-24
First Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ijaz, Mujeeb
  • Harkness, Aaron C.
  • Wagner, John William
  • Jogi, Santhosh Abraham

Abstract

A configurable power supply system that includes batteries, isolated bi-directional DC-DC converters, and contactors. Each battery has an isolated bi-directional DC-DC converter and contactors that are controlled in a sequence to pre-charge a DC-link capacitor and balance voltages of the batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • B60L 58/22 - Balancing the charge of battery modules
  • B60L 58/21 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having the same nominal voltage

41.

LARGE SCALE ENERGY STORAGE WITH AI-BASED GRADING AND EFFICIENCY ASSESSMENT

      
Application Number 18320942
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-19
First Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ijaz, Mujeeb
  • Ijaz, Deeana
  • Butt, Shazad

Abstract

A large-scale energy storage facility that includes autonomous energy storage towers for housing cells in a manufacturing stage. Electrical energy is selectively stored in the cells from an energy source or grid as reserve energy by providing. This is performed during an inventorying stage of a manufacturing process of the cells. The energy storage includes a charge cycle that is exploited in a quality assessment process of the cells. The energy is selectively retrieved for provision back to the grid or energy source in a discharge cycle which is also exploited for quality assessment of the cells. A highly energy efficient and cost-effective framework is thus obtained from the architecture.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers

42.

LARGE SCALE ENERGY STORAGE WITH AI-BASED GRADING AND EFFICIENCY ASSESSMENT

      
Application Number US2023023025
Publication Number 2023/225378
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-19
Publication Date 2023-11-23
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ijaz, Mujeeb
  • Ijaz, Deeana
  • Butt, Shazad

Abstract

A large-scale energy storage facility that includes autonomous energy storage towers for housing cells in a manufacturing stage. Electrical energy is selectively stored in the cells from an energy source or grid as reserve energy by providing. This is performed during an inventorying stage of a manufacturing process of the cells. The energy storage includes a charge cycle that is exploited in a quality assessment process of the cells. The energy is selectively retrieved for provision back to the grid or energy source in a discharge cycle which is also exploited for quality assessment of the cells. A highly energy efficient and cost-effective framework is thus obtained from the architecture.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

43.

CONFIGURABLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2023016299
Publication Number 2023/183615
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-24
Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ijaz, Mujeeb
  • Harkness, Aaron C.
  • Wagner, John William
  • Jogi, Santhosh Abraham

Abstract

A configurable power supply system that includes batteries, isolated bi-directional DCDC converters, and contactors. Each battery has an isolated bi-directional DC-DC converter and contactors that are controlled in a sequence to pre-charge a DC-link capacitor and balance voltages of the batteries.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 1/08 - Three-wire systemsSystems having more than three wires
  • H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering
  • H02J 1/12 - Parallel operation of dc generators with converters, e.g. with mercury-arc rectifier
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

44.

POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR POWERING A HOME

      
Application Number US2022053255
Publication Number 2023/121984
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-16
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor Ijaz, Mujeeb

Abstract

A power supply system for an electric vehicle that includes a battery pack, an inverter electrically coupled to the battery pack, and one or more switches disposed between the inverter and a motor of said electric vehicle. The inverter is operable, by operation of the one or more switches, in a first mode of operation to power a motor of the electric vehicle and in a second mode of operation to an entire load of the home up to a defined power limit of the battery pack.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
  • B60L 55/00 - Arrangements for supplying energy stored within a vehicle to a power network, i.e. vehicle-to-grid [V2G] arrangements
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02J 9/00 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting
  • B60L 15/00 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performanceAdaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train

45.

SINGLE CORE CROSS-COUPLED MULTI-PHASE INDUCTOR

      
Application Number US2022053557
Publication Number 2023/122118
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-20
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor Harkness, Aaron C.

Abstract

A cross-coupled multi-phase inductor (500) that includes a single core (310) and pairs of adjacent windings (302, 308) wound on the single core (310). Each member of an adjacent pair includes a first sub¬ winding (402) and a second sub-winding (404) which extends from the first sub-winding (402), and each member is cross-coupled with the other member of the pair. The first and second sub-windings (402, 404) of each member of the adjacent pair are disposed diametrically opposite or substantially diametrically opposite each other on the single core (310). This results in reducing core losses and increasing power conversion efficiency of the cross coupled multi-phase inductor (500).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 27/00 - Details of transformers or inductances, in general
  • H01F 27/28 - CoilsWindingsConductive connections

46.

MANUFACTURING BATTERY ELECTRODES

      
Application Number US2022053247
Publication Number 2023/121983
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-16
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Propst, Dylan
  • Ijaz, Mujeeb

Abstract

Producing an electrode by providing a solvent-free powder that includes an electrode active material and a binder, determining a temperature to be produced at a location of application of a laser beam, selecting a scan frequency at which to control oscillation of the laser beam, producing the electrode by feeding, via a powder feeder, the solvent-free powder onto a current collector and concurrently applying the laser beam to the solvent-free powder to melt the binder of the solvent-free powder at the temperature to produce a coating on the current collector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/1391 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • H01M 4/1393 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • B22F 12/41 - Radiation means characterised by the type, e.g. laser or electron beam
  • H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

47.

OFF-AXIS AND OFF-PLANE COMPLIANT BUSBAR

      
Application Number US2022053558
Publication Number 2023/122119
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-20
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Tran, Hoa The
  • Schroeder, Nathan
  • Latham, Gary

Abstract

A busbar that includes a body having a first end corresponding to a first terminal contact area of the busbar, a second end opposite the first end, corresponding to a second terminal contact area of the busbar, and a spring-like middle portion located between the first end.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
  • H01M 50/516 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells by welding, soldering or brazing
  • H01M 50/522 - Inorganic material

48.

Low temperature secondary battery

      
Application Number 18082794
Grant Number 12252033
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-16
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Grant Date 2025-03-18
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Propst, Dylan
  • Ijaz, Mujeeb

Abstract

A power supply system that includes a traction battery, and a secondary battery that includes one or more hybrid modules having one or more low temperature chemistries. The power supply system also has one or more temperature sensors, and a switching device that connects or disconnects the secondary battery or the traction battery from a high-voltage DC (Direct Current) bus of an electric vehicle based on measurements of the one or more temperature sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 58/18 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 58/25 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by controlling the electric load
  • H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging
  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • H01M 10/615 - Heating or keeping warm
  • H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
  • H01M 50/509 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the type of connection, e.g. mixed connections
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over

49.

MANUFACTURING BATTERY ELECTRODES

      
Application Number 18083056
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-16
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor George, Najah

Abstract

Producing an electrode by providing a solvent-free powder that includes an electrode active material and a binder, determining a temperature to be produced at a location of application of a laser beam, selecting a scan frequency at which to control oscillation of the laser beam, producing the electrode by feeding, via a powder feeder, the solvent-free powder onto a current collector and concurrently applying the laser beam to the solvent-free powder to melt the binder of the solvent-free powder at the temperature to produce a coating on the current collector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general

50.

POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR POWERING A HOME

      
Application Number 18083061
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-16
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Ijaz, Mujeeb

Abstract

A power supply system for an electric vehicle that includes a battery pack, an inverter electrically coupled to the battery pack, and one or more switches disposed between the inverter and a motor of said electric vehicle. The inverter is operable, by operation of the one or more switches, in a first mode of operation to power a motor of the electric vehicle and in a second mode of operation to an entire load of the home up to a defined power limit of the battery pack.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 55/00 - Arrangements for supplying energy stored within a vehicle to a power network, i.e. vehicle-to-grid [V2G] arrangements
  • B60L 58/14 - Preventing excessive discharging
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • H01M 10/46 - Accumulators structurally combined with charging apparatus
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

51.

SINGLE CORE CROSS-COUPLED MULTI-PHASE INDUCTOR

      
Application Number 18085153
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-20
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Harkness, Aaron C.

Abstract

A cross-coupled multi-phase inductor that includes a single core and pairs of adjacent windings wound on the single core. Each member of an adjacent pair includes a first sub-winding and a second sub-winding which extends from the first sub-winding and each member is cross-coupled with the other member of the pair such that the first and second sub-windings of each member of the adjacent pair are disposed diametrically opposite or substantially diametrically opposite each other on the single core. This results in reducing core losses and increasing power conversion efficiency of the cross coupled multi-phase inductor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 38/02 - Adaptations of transformers or inductances for specific applications or functions for non-linear operation
  • H01F 27/24 - Magnetic cores
  • H01F 27/30 - Fastening or clamping coils, windings, or parts thereof togetherFastening or mounting coils or windings on core, casing, or other support
  • H02M 3/158 - Conversion of DC power input into DC power output without intermediate conversion into AC by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only with automatic control of output voltage or current, e.g. switching regulators including plural semiconductor devices as final control devices for a single load
  • H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion
  • H02M 1/14 - Arrangements for reducing ripples from DC input or output

52.

OFF-AXIS AND OFF-PLANE COMPLIANT BUSBAR

      
Application Number 18085409
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-20
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Tran, Hoa The
  • Schroeder, Nathan
  • Latham, Gary

Abstract

A busbar that includes a body having a first end corresponding to a first terminal contact area of the busbar, a second end opposite the first end, corresponding to a second terminal contact area of the busbar, and a spring-like middle portion located between the first end.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/505 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising a single busbar
  • H01M 50/503 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the interconnectors
  • H01M 50/516 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells by welding, soldering or brazing

53.

Flexible aluminum busbar

      
Application Number 17975518
Grant Number 12145517
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-27
First Publication Date 2023-05-04
Grant Date 2024-11-19
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Davis, Jason
  • George, Najah

Abstract

A busbar that includes a low profile, flexible body made of aluminum layers stacked together on their longitudinal surfaces. The aluminum layers are laser welded together and are designed to have an offset at a middle portion such that the middle portion has a raised profile. A method of laser welding the aluminum layers is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
  • H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys

54.

LONG CYCLE LIFE LITHIUM METAL AND ANODE-FREE CELLS

      
Application Number US2022045469
Publication Number 2023/056071
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-30
Publication Date 2023-04-06
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Glazier, Stephen
  • Beck, Larry
  • Kaye, Steven
  • Ijaz, Mujeeb
  • Xie, Hezhen
  • Huang, Yadong

Abstract

Methods and systems for providing controlling in a repeatable manner a plurality of anode-free or lithium metal cells in a power-supply system. The cells are connected in series in one or more high energy density hybrid modules connected in parallel. Each high energy density hybrid module includes a corresponding hybrid module controller (HMC) and has a corresponding bi-directional DC-DC-converter, and each cell of the plurality of cells is independently measurable by the HMC. The corresponding bi-directional DC-DC-converter is used to charge and discharge of the plurality of cells in a repeatable manner to be within a selected state of charge (SOC) range that corresponds to a defined cycle life and energy density requirement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 58/13 - Maintaining the SoC within a determined range
  • B60L 58/21 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having the same nominal voltage
  • B60L 58/14 - Preventing excessive discharging
  • B60L 58/15 - Preventing overcharging
  • B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles

55.

BATTERY PACK ASSEMBLY WITH A HEATER INTEGRATED VOLTAGE SENSE

      
Application Number 17958274
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-30
First Publication Date 2023-04-06
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Davis, Jason

Abstract

A battery pack assembly that includes a heater integrated into a voltage sense circuit. The heater integrated voltage sense also includes a heat spreader that transfers thermal energy away from the heater. An array of cells is arranged on the base of the assembly and below the heater integrated voltage sense to allow the heater of the heater integrated voltage sense to be serviced without removing the cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
  • H01M 10/615 - Heating or keeping warm
  • H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
  • H01M 10/6551 - Surfaces specially adapted for heat dissipation or radiation, e.g. fins or coatings
  • H01M 50/505 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing comprising a single busbar
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • H01M 10/6571 - Resistive heaters
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • B60L 58/27 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by heating

56.

LONG CYCLE LIFE LITHIUM METAL AND ANODE-FREE CELLS

      
Application Number 17958280
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-30
First Publication Date 2023-04-06
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Glazier, Stephen
  • Beck, Larry
  • Kaye, Steven
  • Ijaz, Mujeeb
  • Xie, Hezhen
  • Huang, Yadong

Abstract

Methods and systems for providing controlling in a repeatable manner a plurality of anode-free or lithium metal cells in a power-supply system. The cells are connected in series in one or more high energy density hybrid modules connected in parallel. Each high energy density hybrid module includes a corresponding hybrid module controller (HMC) and has a corresponding bi-directional DC-DC-converter, and each cell of the plurality of cells is independently measurable by the HMC. The corresponding bi-directional DC-DC-converter is used to charge and discharge of the plurality of cells in a repeatable manner to be within a selected state of charge (SOC) range that corresponds to a defined cycle life and energy density requirement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging
  • H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
  • H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates

57.

STRUCTURAL CELL TO PACK BATTERY

      
Application Number 17865001
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-14
First Publication Date 2023-01-26
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ijaz, Mujeeb
  • Davis, Jason
  • Hughes, Tim
  • Propst, Dylan

Abstract

A battery pack that includes an enclosure having at least four sidewalls and a base. An array of cells is arranged on the base, with each of the cells having a large wall surface and a small wall surface. The cells are arranged such that the large wall surfaces are parallel to each other. Components of the enclosure are made from an extrusion process and are mechanically attached or welded together. A base of the enclosure has fluid channels formed from the extrusion for use in cooling the array of cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/6568 - Liquids characterised by flow circuits, e.g. loops, located externally to the cells or cell casings
  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
  • H01M 10/615 - Heating or keeping warm

58.

STRUCTURAL CELL TO PACK BATTERY

      
Application Number US2022037222
Publication Number 2023/288029
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-14
Publication Date 2023-01-19
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ijaz, Mujeeb
  • Davis, Jason
  • Hughes, Tim
  • Propst, Dylan

Abstract

A battery pack that includes an enclosure having at least four sidewalls and a base. An array of cells is arranged on the base, with each of the cells having a large wall surface and a small wall surface. The cells are arranged such that the large wall surfaces are parallel to each other. Components of the enclosure are made from an extrusion process and are mechanically attached or welded together. A base of the enclosure has fluid channels formed from the extrusion for use in cooling the array of cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/615 - Heating or keeping warm
  • H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
  • H01M 10/647 - Prismatic or flat cells, e.g. pouch cells
  • H01M 10/6554 - Rods or plates
  • H01M 10/6567 - Liquids
  • H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
  • H01M 50/211 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for pouch cells
  • H01M 50/244 - Secondary casingsRacksSuspension devicesCarrying devicesHolders characterised by their mounting method
  • H01M 50/264 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames
  • H01M 50/284 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with incorporated circuit boards, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB]

59.

GEMINI

      
Application Number 222625000
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-06
Owner Our Next Energy Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Batteries for vehicles; batteries to supply electric power to motors for electric vehicles; energy storage products, namely, electric propulsion systems, electrical storage batteries, and batteries.

60.

ONE

      
Application Number 018805461
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-12-06
Registration Date 2024-01-23
Owner Our Next Energy Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Electric propulsion systems for marine vehicles primarily comprised of marine engines. Batteries for vehicles; batteries to supply electric power to motors for electric vehicles. Electric propulsion systems for land vehicles primarily comprised of vehicle engines and transmissions. Wholesale and online retail store services featuring electric propulsion systems, and batteries. Research and development in the field of electric propulsion systems, and batteries; none of the aforementioned services in relation to LED lighting technology.

61.

OUR NEXT ENERGY

      
Application Number 018805459
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-12-06
Registration Date 2023-04-25
Owner Our Next Energy Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Electric propulsion systems for marine vehicles primarily comprised of a powertrain featuring an electric motor and varied-density battery packs operatively coupled with a DC-DC converter. Batteries for vehicles; Batteries to supply electric power to motors for electric vehicles; Energy storage products, namely, electrical storage batteries and batteries. Electric propulsion systems for land vehicles primarily comprised of a powertrain featuring an electric motor and varied-density battery packs operatively coupled with a DC-DC converter. Wholesale and online retail store services featuring electric propulsion systems, energy storage products, and batteries. Research and development in the field of electric propulsion systems, energy storage products, and batteries.

62.

GEMINI

      
Application Number 018805462
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-12-06
Registration Date 2023-05-18
Owner Our Next Energy Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Batteries for vehicles; batteries to supply electric power to motors for electric vehicles; energy storage products, namely, energy control devices, apparatus for monitoring electrical energy consumption, electric control devices for energy management, electrical storage batteries, and batteries.

63.

ONE

      
Application Number 222616800
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-05
Owner Our Next Energy Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

(1) Electric propulsion systems for marine vehicles primarily comprised of marine engines. (2) Batteries for vehicles; batteries to supply electric power to motors for electric vehicles; energy storage products, namely, electrical storage batteries and batteries. (3) Electric propulsion systems for land vehicles primarily comprised of vehicle engines and transmissions. (1) Wholesale and online retail store services featuring electric propulsion systems, energy storage products, and batteries. (2) Research and development in the field of electric propulsion systems, energy storage products, and batteries.

64.

OUR NEXT ENERGY

      
Application Number 222616700
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-05
Owner Our Next Energy Inc. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

(1) Electric propulsion systems for marine vehicles primarily comprised of a powertrain featuring an electric motor and varied-density battery packs operatively coupled with a DC-DC converter. (2) Batteries for vehicles; Batteries to supply electric power to motors for electric vehicles; Energy storage products, namely, electrical storage batteries and batteries. (3) Electric propulsion systems for land vehicles primarily comprised of a powertrain featuring an electric motor and varied-density battery packs operatively coupled with a DC-DC converter. (1) Wholesale and online retail store services featuring electric propulsion systems, energy storage products, and batteries. (2) Research and development in the field of electric propulsion systems, energy storage products, and batteries.

65.

ONE CIRCLE

      
Serial Number 97526368
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-29
Owner Our Next Energy Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Batteries for vehicles; batteries to supply electric power to motors for electric vehicles; energy storage products, namely, electrical storage batteries and batteries Research and development in the field of electric propulsion systems, energy storage products, and batteries

66.

SUPPLYING POWER TO AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number 17478358
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-17
First Publication Date 2022-04-14
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Ijaz, Mujeeb

Abstract

A power supply system that utilizes a hybrid architecture to enable low cycle-life, high energy density chemistries to be used in rechargeable batteries to extend the range of a traction battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 58/22 - Balancing the charge of battery modules
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
  • B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle

67.

Supplying power to an electric vehicle

      
Application Number 17478377
Grant Number 12071040
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-17
First Publication Date 2022-04-14
Grant Date 2024-08-27
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Ijaz, Mujeeb

Abstract

A power supply system that utilizes a hybrid architecture to enable low cycle-life, high energy density chemistries to be used in rechargeable batteries to extend the range of a traction battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 58/22 - Balancing the charge of battery modules
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
  • B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
  • B60L 58/20 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having different nominal voltages
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02J 7/14 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from dynamo-electric generators driven at varying speed, e.g. on vehicle

68.

SUPPLYING POWER TO AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Application Number US2021050898
Publication Number 2022/076146
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-17
Publication Date 2022-04-14
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ijaz, Mujeeb
  • Moorhead, Brian

Abstract

A power supply system that utilizes a hybrid architecture to enable low cycle-life, high energy density chemistries to be used in rechargeable batteries to extend the range of a traction battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
  • B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
  • B60L 58/13 - Maintaining the SoC within a determined range
  • B60L 58/19 - Switching between serial connection and parallel connection of battery modules
  • B60L 58/22 - Balancing the charge of battery modules

69.

Supplying power to an electric vehicle

      
Application Number 17478368
Grant Number 11813962
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-17
First Publication Date 2022-04-14
Grant Date 2023-11-14
Owner Our Next Energy, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ijaz, Mujeeb
  • Moorhead, Brian

Abstract

A power supply system that utilizes a hybrid architecture to enable low cycle-life, high energy density chemistries to be used in rechargeable batteries to extend the range of a traction battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 58/22 - Balancing the charge of battery modules
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
  • B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
  • B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
  • B60L 58/20 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having different nominal voltages
  • H02J 7/04 - Regulation of the charging current or voltage
  • H02J 7/14 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from dynamo-electric generators driven at varying speed, e.g. on vehicle

70.

POWERED BY ONE

      
Serial Number 97342423
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-04-01
Registration Date 2025-10-28
Owner Our Next Energy Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Batteries for vehicles; Batteries to supply electric power to motors for electric vehicles; Energy storage products, namely, electrical storage batteries and batteries, all excluding microbatteries

71.

ONE

      
Serial Number 97342412
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-01
Owner Our Next Energy Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Batteries for vehicles; Batteries to supply electric power to motors for electric vehicles; Energy storage products, namely, electrical storage batteries and batteries Research and development in the field of electric propulsion systems, energy storage products, and batteries

72.

O

      
Serial Number 97266394
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-14
Owner Our Next Energy Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Batteries for vehicles; batteries to supply electric power to motors for electric vehicles; energy storage products, namely, electrical storage batteries and batteries Research and development in the field of electric propulsion systems, energy storage products, and batteries

73.

ONE

      
Serial Number 97266415
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-14
Owner Our Next Energy Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Batteries for vehicles; batteries to supply electric power to motors for electric vehicles; energy storage products, namely, electrical storage batteries and batteries Research and development in the field of electric propulsion systems, energy storage products, and batteries

74.

ARIES

      
Serial Number 90851491
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-27
Owner Our Next Energy Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Batteries for vehicles; Batteries to supply electric power to motors for electric vehicles; Energy storage products, namely, electric propulsion systems, electrical storage batteries, and batteries Research and development in the field of electric propulsion systems, energy storage products, and batteries

75.

GEMINI

      
Serial Number 90851509
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-07-27
Owner Our Next Energy Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Batteries for vehicles; Batteries to supply electric power to motors for electric vehicles; Energy storage products, namely, electric propulsion systems, electrical storage batteries, and batteries Wholesale and online retail store services of electric propulsion systems, energy storage products, and batteries Research and development in the field of electric propulsion systems, energy storage products, and batteries

76.

ONE OUR NEXT ENERGY

      
Serial Number 90491706
Status Registered
Filing Date 2021-01-27
Registration Date 2025-06-10
Owner Our Next Energy Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Batteries for vehicles; Batteries to supply electric power to motors for electric vehicles; Energy storage products, namely, electrical storage batteries and batteries Research and development in the field of electric propulsion systems, energy storage products, and batteries

77.

ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

      
Document Number 03263061
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-14
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Albanna, Ahmad Z.
  • Klesyk, Krzysztof
  • Zhou, Yan
  • Gonzalez Sosa, Jarold A.
  • Hampo, Richard J.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/50 - Charging stations characterised by energy-storage or power-generation means
  • B60L 55/00 - Arrangements for supplying energy stored within a vehicle to a power network, i.e. vehicle-to-grid [V2G] arrangements
  • G06Q 50/06 - Energy or water supply
  • H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
  • H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
  • H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
  • H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering

78.

SUPPLYING POWER TO AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

      
Document Number 03198204
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-17
Owner OUR NEXT ENERGY, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Ijaz, Mujeeb
  • Moorhead, Brian

Abstract

A power supply system that utilizes a hybrid architecture to enable low cycle-life, high energy density chemistries to be used in rechargeable batteries to extend the range of a traction battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
  • B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
  • B60L 58/13 - Maintaining the SoC within a determined range
  • B60L 58/19 - Switching between serial connection and parallel connection of battery modules
  • B60L 58/22 - Balancing the charge of battery modules