Thomas E Yale, Jr

Title: Thomas E. Yale, Jr.: Battery Safety Testing Innovation.

Introduction

Thomas E. Yale, Jr. is an inventor associated with Johnson City, New York, and BAE Systems Controls Inc. His work includes an invention designed to support testing of thermal runaway in battery cells.

Latest Patents

Yale is credited with 1 patent. His patent, “Trigger Cell for Triggering Thermal Runaway in Batteries,” describes a system that applies controlled heat to a battery cell to test thermal runaway behavior.

The system uses a wire wrapped around the cell and separated from it by a first dielectric layer. A second dielectric layer covers the wire. The patent describes polyimide film as an example of the first layer and mica as an example of the second. A power source supplies energy to the wire, while a temperature sensor and controller can monitor temperature and adjust the power supplied.

Career Highlights

Yale’s listed patent reflects an engineering focus on battery testing and safety. By enabling controlled heating and temperature monitoring, the system provides a way to study how battery cells respond to conditions associated with thermal runaway.

Collaborations

Yale’s listed coworkers include Joshua P. Stewart and Matthew S. Boecke. His patent work is associated with BAE Systems Controls Inc.

Conclusion

Thomas E. Yale, Jr.’s patent describes a controlled approach to triggering and monitoring thermal runaway in battery cells, contributing to the development of battery testing and safety technologies.