John R Timmons

US Patent:

20080076028, Mar 27, 2008

Filed:

Sep 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/535701

Inventors:

Eric Henri Miller - Philpot KY, US
John Randolph Timmons - Owensboro KY, US
John Kevin Whear - Utica KY, US

International Classification:

H01M 4/64
H01M 4/66
H01M 2/18
H01M 4/74

US Classification:

429234, 429245, 429241, 429143

Abstract:

A battery separator for extending the cycle life of a battery has a separator and a conductive layer. The conductive layer is disposed upon the separator. The conductive layer is adapted to be in contact with the positive electrode of the battery thereby providing a new route of current to and from the positive electrode.

US Patent:

20120070713, Mar 22, 2012

Filed:

Sep 22, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/239483

Inventors:

J. Kevin Whear - Utica KY, US
John R. Timmons - Owensboro KY, US
Jeffrey K. Chambers - Philpot KY, US
Tejas R. Shah - Burlington MA, US

International Classification:

H01M 2/16
H01M 4/00
C08L 89/00
H01M 2/18
H01M 2/02
B82Y 30/00

US Classification:

429143, 429247, 429252, 429249, 429248, 429145, 524 21, 977707, 977742

Abstract:

In accordance with at least selected embodiments or aspects, the present invention is directed to improved, unique, and/or high performance ISS lead acid battery separators, such as improved ISS flooded lead acid battery separators, ISS batteries including such separators, methods of production, and/or methods of use. The preferred ISS separator may include negative cross ribs and/or PIMS minerals. In accordance with more particular embodiments or examples, a PIMS mineral (preferably fish meal, a bio-mineral) is provided as at least a partial substitution for the silica filler component in a silica filled lead acid battery separator (preferably a polyethylene/silica separator formulation). In accordance with at least selected embodiments, the present invention is directed to new or improved batteries, separators, components, and/or compositions having heavy metal removal capabilities and/or methods of manufacture and/or methods of use thereof.

US Patent:

20130344373, Dec 26, 2013

Filed:

Nov 21, 2012

Appl. No.:

14/003304

Inventors:

Eric H. Miller - Philpot KY, US
Jeffrey K. Chambers - Philpot KY, US
John R. Timmons - Owensboro KY, US

Assignee:

DARAMIC, LLC - Charlotte NC

International Classification:

H01M 2/18

US Classification:

429143, 264 48

Abstract:

An improved, new, modified, or more robust embossed battery separator for a storage battery, a method for its production, an envelope embossed separator, batteries including the embossed separators and/or envelopes, and/or related methods for the production and/or use of the embossed separators, embossed envelopes, and/or batteries including such embossed separators and/or envelopes.

US Patent:

20140057154, Feb 27, 2014

Filed:

Aug 22, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/973001

Inventors:

John R. Timmons - Owensboro KY, US

Assignee:

Daramic, LLC - Charlotte NC

International Classification:

H01M 2/16

US Classification:

429143, 429247, 429144

Abstract:

In one embodiment, battery separator for a lead acid battery includes a gel impregnated nonwoven. The nonwoven includes an acid dissolvable fiber and a non-acid dissolvable fiber. The gel may have a basis weight in a range of about 20-160% of the nonwoven's basis weight. In another embodiment, battery separator for a lead acid battery includes a microporous membrane with the gel impregnated nonwoven adhered thereto.

US Patent:

20220186029, Jun 16, 2022

Filed:

Feb 23, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/678503

Inventors:

- Charlotte NC, US
John R. Timmons - Owensboro KY, US
Jeffrey K. Chambers - Piney Flats TN, US
Tejas R. Shah - Burlington MA, US

International Classification:

C08L 89/00
H01M 10/10
H01M 50/44
H01M 50/463

Abstract:

In accordance with at least selected embodiments or aspects, the present invention is directed to improved, unique, and/or high performance ISS lead acid battery separators, such as improved ISS flooded lead acid battery separators, ISS batteries including such separators, methods of production, and/or methods of use. The preferred ISS separator may include negative cross ribs and/or PIMS minerals. In accordance with more particular embodiments or examples, a PIMS mineral (preferably fish meal, a bio-mineral) is provided as at least a partial substitution for the silica filler component in a silica filled lead acid battery separator (preferably a polyethylene/silica separator formulation). In accordance with at least selected embodiments, the present invention is directed to new or improved batteries, separators, components, and/or compositions having heavy metal removal capabilities and/or methods of manufacture and/or methods of use thereof.

US Patent:

20210395528, Dec 23, 2021

Filed:

Aug 31, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/463116

Inventors:

- Charlotte NC, US
John R. Timmons - Owensboro KY, US
Jeffrey K. Chambers - Piney Flats TN, US
Tejas R. Shah - Burlington MA, US

International Classification:

C08L 89/00
H01M 10/10
H01M 50/44
H01M 50/463

Abstract:

In accordance with at least selected embodiments or aspects, the present invention is directed to improved, unique, and/or high performance ISS lead acid battery separators, such as improved ISS flooded lead acid battery separators, ISS batteries including such separators, methods of production, and/or methods of use. The preferred ISS separator may include negative cross ribs and/or PIMS minerals. In accordance with more particular embodiments or examples, a PIMS mineral (preferably fish meal, a bio-mineral) is provided as at least a partial substitution for the silica filler component in a silica filled lead acid battery separator (preferably a polyethylene/silica separator formulation). In accordance with at least selected embodiments, the present invention is directed to new or improved batteries, separators, components, and/or compositions having heavy metal removal capabilities and/or methods of manufacture and/or methods of use thereof.

US Patent:

20210399385, Dec 23, 2021

Filed:

Aug 27, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/458921

Inventors:

- Charlotte NC, US
J. Kevin Whear - Utica KY, US
John R. Timmons - Owensboro KY, US
Jeffrey K. Chambers - Philpot KY, US
Pierre A. Hauswald - Dorlisheim, FR

International Classification:

H01M 50/449
H01M 50/44
H01M 50/411
H01M 50/431
H01M 50/463
H01M 10/12

Abstract:

A battery separator for a lead acid battery addresses the issues of acid stratification and separator oxidation arising from contaminants. The separator includes a microporous membrane and a diffusive mat affixed thereto. The diffusive mat has a three hour wick of: at least about 2.5 cm. The diffusive mat may be made of synthetic fibers, glass fibers, natural fibers, and combinations thereof. The diffusive mat may include silica. The separator may include a rubber.

US Patent:

20190348659, Nov 14, 2019

Filed:

Jul 23, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/519312

Inventors:

- Charlotte NC, US
John Randolph Timmons - Owensboro KY, US
John Kevin Whear - Utica KY, US

International Classification:

H01M 2/16
B32B 7/12
H01M 2/14
H01M 10/12
B32B 3/30
H01M 2/18

Abstract:

A battery separator for extending the cycle life of a battery has a separator and a conductive layer. The conductive layer is disposed upon the separator. The conductive layer is adapted to be in contact with the positive electrode of the battery thereby providing a new route of current to and from the positive electrode.