Gbatteries Energy Canada Inc.

Gbatteries Energy, Inc.

Tymofiy Sherstyuk

Mykola Sherstyuk

Mikhail Prokoptsov

Tiziano Cousineau

Jonathon Lee

Methods and apparatuses are described for use in self-reconfigurable multi-cell batteries. The methods include receiving, by a controller, a communication from an external unit, and reconfiguring a multi-cell battery based on the communication. The external unit includes one of a load and a battery charger. The multi-cell battery includes a plurality of switches and a plurality of battery cores operatively coupled to each other, wherein each battery core includes at least one battery cell. The plurality of switches may be controlled to reconfigure the multi-cell battery based on the communication received from the external unit. The multi-cell battery may be reconfigured by connecting the plurality of battery cores in a series configuration or a parallel configuration.

Reconfigurable multi-core battery packs

Methods and apparatuses are described for use in self-reconfigurable multi-cell batteries. The methods include during charging of a multi-cell battery that includes a plurality of battery cores and a plurality of switches, controlling the plurality of switches to connect the plurality of battery cores in a series configuration or in a parallel configuration based at least on one or more of a current capability of a battery charger and a voltage capability of the battery charger. The methods also include during discharging of the multi-cell battery, controlling the plurality of switches to connect the plurality of battery cores in the series configuration or in the parallel configuration based at least on one or more of a current requirement of a load and a voltage requirement of the load.

Systems and methods for enhancing the performance and utilization of battery systems

Various systems and methods for enhancing the performance and utilization of a battery system are described. In one method, a configuration schedule for a battery system is determined based on communications received from an external unit and the cells of the battery system are reconfigured according to the determined configuration schedule. In another method, a sequence of one or more pulses is used for energy transfer from or to at least one cell of the battery system, wherein at least one parameter of one of the sequence and the one or more pulses, is varied in a random manner. The above-noted pulse sequence may be utilized while the battery system is not supplying power to an external load.

A connector includes a connector insert comprising a first plurality of electrical contacts configured to electrically couple, in a mated position, with a second plurality of electrical contacts within a connector receptacle housing accessible via a first surface of a computing device; and a non-magnetic connector insert housing configured to mechanically couple, in the mated position, with a second surface of the computing device. A computing system includes a connector insert comprising a first plurality of electrical contacts; a computing device comprising a connector receptacle housing accessible via a first surface of the computing device, the connector receptacle housing comprising magnetic elements and a second plurality of electrical contacts configured to electrically couple, in a mated position, with the first plurality of electrical contacts in the connector insert; and a non-magnetic connector insert housing configured to mechanically couple, in the mated position, with a second surface.

Connectors for delivery of power

Power connector and clip combination

Methods and apparatuses are described for use in preserving and/or recovering the lifetime and charge storage capacity of batteries. The methods include pulse charging, energy juggling, energy leveling, all resulting in extended battery life. Methods of storing batteries for maintaining their capacity at their nominal level for extended periods of time are also presented.

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Tymofiy Sherstyuk