Christopher A Heinz

US Patent:

8100271, Jan 24, 2012

Filed:

Feb 2, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/346042

Inventors:

William Conrardy - Elmhurst IL, US
Michael Osko - Elgin IL, US
Christopher Heinz - McHenry IL, US

Assignee:

C & C Power - Elmhurst IL

International Classification:

A47G 19/08

US Classification:

211 491

Abstract:

An apparatus and method of mounting storage batteries are presented in which batteries in multiple tiers may be easily accessed for installation and servicing. A battery cabinet or relay rack has provision for multiple tiers of batteries spaced so that batteries may be inserted in each tier. The batteries are supported by a tray or other structure so that they are positioned to permit top access to the battery terminals mounted on the front or front to surfaces of the battery. Tiers are positioned further from the front of the relay rack as the height of the tier increases.

US Patent:

20070278915, Dec 6, 2007

Filed:

May 2, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/799626

Inventors:

N. William Conrardy - Elmhurst IL, US
Christopher D. Heinz - McHenry IL, US
Michael T. Osko - Elgin IL, US
William Fechalos - Naperville IL, US

International Classification:

A47B 43/00
H05K 5/00

US Classification:

3122571, 29729, 3122231

Abstract:

An equipment cabinet having a corrugation in the side panels is disclosed. The panels are affixed to a base by bolting or welding so as to be disposed opposite each other. Holes are provided in opposing surfaces the so that cross members may be secured in a position between the opposing side panels of the cabinet to form a support structure for equipment, such as batteries. Equipment may also be attached using mounting brackets. An equipment retaining bracket includes a retaining cross member, an L-shaped bracket and a bolt to joint the retaining cross member and the L-shaped bracket so as to secure the battery in two dimensions. Retaining brackets may be provided at the front and the rear surfaces of the equipment and, in cooperation with the cross members, retain the equipment in the cabinet.

US Patent:

20120117785, May 17, 2012

Filed:

Jan 20, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/354822

Inventors:

William Conrardy - Elmhurst IL, US
Michael Osko - Elgin IL, US
Christopher Heinz - McHenry IL, US

International Classification:

B23P 19/04

US Classification:

2952502, 29428, 2952511

Abstract:

An apparatus and method of mounting storage batteries are presented in which batteries in multiple tiers may be easily accessed for installation and servicing. A battery cabinet or relay rack has provision for multiple tiers of batteries spaced so that batteries may be inserted in each tier. The batteries are supported by a tray or other structure so that they are positioned to permit top access to the battery terminals mounted on the front or front to surfaces of the battery. Tiers are positioned further from the front of the relay rack as the height of the tier increases.

US Patent:

20130008862, Jan 10, 2013

Filed:

Sep 13, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/614656

Inventors:

William Conrardy - Elmhurst IL, US
Michael Osko - Elgin IL, US
Christopher Heinz - McHenry IL, US

Assignee:

C&C Power, Inc. - Elmhurst IL

International Classification:

A47F 7/00
A47F 5/00

US Classification:

211 26, 211 491

Abstract:

An apparatus and method of mounting storage batteries are presented in which batteries in multiple tiers may be easily accessed for installation and servicing. A battery cabinet or relay rack has provision for multiple tiers of batteries spaced so that batteries may be inserted in each tier. The batteries are supported by a tray or other structure so that they are positioned to permit top access to the battery terminals mounted on the front or front to surfaces of the battery. Tiers are positioned further from the front of the relay rack as the height of the tier increases.

US Patent:

20170047577, Feb 16, 2017

Filed:

Nov 1, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/340555

Inventors:

N. William Conrardy - Elmhurst IL, US
James R. Lupinek - Streamwood IL, US
William Fechalos - Aurora IL, US
Christopher D. Heinz - Sycamore IL, US
Paul Blake - Wauconda IL, US
Michael Osko - Elgin IL, US

Assignee:

C & C Power, Inc. - Carol Stream IL

International Classification:

H01M 2/34
H01M 2/10
H01M 2/30

Abstract:

Storage batteries connected in series in an uninterruptable or back-up power supply system may have voltage potential differences between exposed terminals or conductors that exceed safety limits. A demountable insulating shield having apertures may be positioned so that the series string may be broken into a plurality of series sub-strings having a lesser potential difference has a cover over the aperture through which the series string configuration may be connected and disconnected. The cover may be an insulating material removably fastened to the insulating shield or a sliding cover that is captivated to the insulating shield. When the series string has been divided in to the sub-strings, the insulating shield may be demounted from the structure housing the batteries so that the batteries or their connections may be serviced.

US Patent:

20160190528, Jun 30, 2016

Filed:

Mar 7, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/062682

Inventors:

- Carol Stream IL, US
Christopher D. Heinz - McHenry IL, US
Michael T. Osko - Elgin IL, US
William Fechalos - Naperville IL, US

International Classification:

H01M 2/10

Abstract:

An equipment cabinet having a corrugation in the side panels is disclosed. The panels are affixed to a base by bolting or welding so as to be disposed opposite each other. Holes are provided in opposing surfaces the so that cross members may be secured in a position between the opposing side panels of the cabinet to Form a support structure for equipment, such as batteries. Equipment may also be attached using mounting brackets. An equipment retaining bracket includes a retaining cross member, an L-shaped bracket and a bolt to joint the retaining cross member and the L-shaped bracket so as to secure the battery in two dimensions. Retaining brackets may be provided at the front and the rear surfaces of the equipment and, in cooperation with the cross members, retain the equipment in the cabinet.

US Patent:

20150162580, Jun 11, 2015

Filed:

Feb 20, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/627640

Inventors:

- Carol Stream IL, US
Michael Osko - Elgin IL, US
Christopher D. Heinz - Sycamore IL, US

International Classification:

H01M 2/10

Abstract:

An apparatus and method of mounting storage batteries are presented in which batteries in multiple tiers may be easily accessed for installation and servicing. A battery cabinet or relay rack has provision for multiple tiers of batteries spaced so that batteries may be inserted in each tier. The batteries are supported by a tray or other structure so that they are positioned to permit top access to the battery terminals mounted on the front or front to surfaces of the battery. Tiers are positioned further from the front of the relay rack as the height of the tier increases.

US Patent:

20150147610, May 28, 2015

Filed:

Nov 11, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/538359

Inventors:

N. William Conrardy - Elmhurst IL, US
William Fechalos - Aurora IL, US
Christopher D. Heinz - Sycamore IL, US
Paul Blake - Wauconda IL, US
Michael Osko - Elgin IL, US

International Classification:

H01M 2/34

US Classification:

429 65, 296231

Abstract:

Storage batteries connected in series in an uninterruptable or back-up power supply system may have voltage potential differences between exposed terminals or conductors that exceed safety limits. A demountable insulating shield having apertures may be positioned so that the series string may be broken into a plurality of series sub-strings having a lesser potential difference has a cover over the aperture through which the series string configuration may be connected and disconnected. The cover may he an insulating material removably fastened to the insulating shield or a sliding cover that is captivated to the insulating shield. When the series string has been divided in to the sub-strings, the insulating shield may be demounted from the structure housing the batteries so that the batteries or their connections may be serviced.