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Belmont, CA, United States of America

Keith Douglas Kepler

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications, primarily in Lithium-Ion Batteries. Top assignees: Farasis Energy, Inc., Farasis Energy (Ganzhou) Co., Ltd., Ut-Battelle, Inc.. Active years: 2009-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Keith Douglas Kepler. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/keith-douglas-kepler

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 16 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 17(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Belmont, CA (US) (2009 - 2020)
  • Hayward, CA (US) (2017 - 2020)
  • Hercules, CA (US) (2020)
  • Bemont, CA (US) (2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal10 out of 10 
 
Farasis Energy, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal5 out of 8 
 
Farasis Energy (Ganzhou) Co., Ltd.
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 1,684 
 
Ut-Battelle, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2009-2023

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Areas of Expertise:
Battery
Cathode Material
Li-ion Cells
Thermal Management
Recycling Process
Electrode Materials
Secondary Battery
Composite Separator
Pouch Cell
Venting Mechanism
Preparation Method
Electrochemical Materials
16 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11552372 - Integrated bus bar element for a battery, battery and vehicle (2023-01-10),
2. 10693131 - Composite for cathode of Li-ion battery, its preparation process and the Li-ion battery (2020-06-23),
3. 10644286 - Secondary battery with venting mechanism (2020-05-05),
4. 10573885 - Lithium source material and preparation method thereof and use in Li-ion cells (2020-02-25),
5. 10079413 - Li-ion pouch cell and a cell module (2018-09-18),
6. 10026957 - Precursor of Li-ion cathode material, the preparation method thereof and Li-ion cathode material (2018-07-17),
7. 10008702 - Pouch cell (2018-06-26),
8. 9666907 - Thermal management for high-capacity large format Li-ion batteries (2017-05-30),
9. 9614261 - Process for recycling electrode materials from lithium-ion batteries (2017-04-04),
10. 8609284 - Composite for cathode of Li-ion battery, its preparation process and the Li-ion battery (2013-12-17),
11. 8585935 - Composite for Li-ion cells and the preparation process thereof (2013-11-19),
12. 8563174 - Secondary battery material and synthesis method (2013-10-22),
13. 8551653 - Secondary battery anode material with selenium (2013-10-08),
14. 8080330 - Composite battery separator film and method of making same (2011-12-20),
15. 7989103 - Composite battery separator film and method of making same (2011-08-02),

Title: **Inventor Spotlight: Keith Douglas Kepler**

Introduction

Keith Douglas Kepler is an innovative inventor based in Belmont, California, renowned for his contributions to battery technology. With 16 patents to his name, Kepler has made significant strides in enhancing the performance and reliability of lithium-ion batteries.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents are groundbreaking inventions including an "Integrated Bus Bar Element for a Battery" and a "Composite for Cathode of Li-ion Battery." The integrated bus bar element is a notable advancement that combines a bus bar and branch bars into a single piece, improving both the reliability and assembly convenience of battery systems. This innovation eliminates the need for separate connection points during battery assembly. Additionally, his work on a cathode composite for Li-ion batteries features a high capacity and long cycle life, using carefully selected materials and preparation processes to ensure stabilization at high voltages.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Keith has worked with several prominent companies in the energy and battery manufacturing sectors, including Farasis Energy, Inc. and Farasis Energy (Ganzhou) Co., Ltd. His expertise in battery technologies has positioned him as a key player in the advancement of efficient and reliable energy storage solutions.

Collaborations

Kepler has collaborated with talented colleagues in the field, including Yu Wang and Hongjian Liu. Their collective efforts have contributed to the development of cutting-edge battery technologies and innovations that address the growing demand for efficient energy solutions.

Conclusion

Keith Douglas Kepler's contributions to battery technology highlight the importance of innovation in the energy sector. With a commitment to advancing lithium-ion battery technology, his patents and collaborations continue to pave the way for a more efficient and sustainable future in energy storage.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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