Fair Oaks, CA, United States of America

Kenneth W Chen

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent, plus 1 CIPO patent. Top assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company. Active years: 2000.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kenneth W Chen. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kenneth-w-chen

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


% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 55(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2000

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of Kenneth W. Chen in Battery Technology

Introduction

Kenneth W. Chen is an accomplished inventor based in Fair Oaks, CA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of battery technology, particularly with his innovative approach to fault-tolerant battery systems. His work focuses on enhancing the reliability and efficiency of energy storage systems.

Latest Patents

Kenneth W. Chen holds a patent for a "Fault-tolerant battery system employing intra-battery network." This patent describes a distributed energy storing system that utilizes a communications network. The system comprises multiple energy storing modules, each equipped with a processor and communications interface. In network mode, a battery computer communicates with the module processors over an intra-battery network, coordinating monitoring and control operations. The battery computer is responsible for monitoring various conditions, including the potential and current state of the battery and individual modules, as well as the thermal management system. It also manages an over-discharge protection system, equalization adjustment system, and communications system. If a module detects a loss of communication with the battery computer, it transitions to a stand-alone mode, allowing it to perform monitoring and control functions locally to ensure safe operation.

Career Highlights

Kenneth W. Chen is associated with 3M Innovative Properties Company, where he continues to develop and refine his innovative battery technologies. His work has positioned him as a key figure in the advancement of energy storage solutions.

Collaborations

Some of Kenneth's notable coworkers include Ronald A. Hagen and Christophe Comte, who contribute to the collaborative environment at 3M Innovative Properties Company.

Conclusion

Kenneth W. Chen's contributions to battery technology through his innovative patent demonstrate his commitment to improving energy storage systems. His work not only enhances the reliability of battery systems but also paves the way for future advancements in the field.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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