Deborah A Bourke

Title: Deborah A. Bourke and an Electric Vehicle Battery Interconnect Patent.

Introduction

Deborah A. Bourke is an inventor associated with San Diego, California. Her patent work includes an invention for connecting battery cells in an electric vehicle power supply or another power supply. Bourke is associated with Whs Energy Solutions, LLC.

Latest Patents

Bourke is credited with 1 patent: “Single conductor layer cell-to-cell interconnect for electric vehicle power supply or other power supply.” The invention describes an assembly designed to receive and retain multiple batteries. It includes a retainer that holds portions of the batteries, a conductive interconnect layer carried by the retainer, and a terminal bar that transports electrical current to and from the conductive layer.

The conductive layer is positioned between two insulating layers and is thinner than the terminal bar. It includes multiple interconnects configured to connect with the batteries’ cathodes and anodes. This arrangement provides a structured approach to electrical connections among battery cells.

Career Highlights

Bourke’s listed patent highlights her work on battery interconnection technology, with potential applications in electric vehicle power supplies and other power systems. The available information associates her with Whs Energy Solutions, LLC.

Collaborations

Bourke’s listed coworkers include Kenneth Kawanishi and Seth Lewis. The available information does not specify their roles in the patent or their contributions to the invention.

Conclusion

Deborah A. Bourke’s patent focuses on a layered, single-conductor interconnect assembly for linking battery cells, reflecting an engineering contribution to power-supply technology.