This is a timeline of relevant events around the company EEStor and ZENN and the patch to production of the EESU Ultracapacitor
Created by EEBretspot on Aug 15, 2008
Last updated: 03/29/12 at 09:47 AM
Tags: EEStor EESU ZENN Lockheed Theeestory batteries battery ultracapacitor capacitor lightevs storage energy solar
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 28, 2012) - ZENN Motor Company Inc. (TSX VENTURE:ZNN.V - News) ("ZMC" or the "Company"), held its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders at which time management updated shareholders on the Company' financial position following the strategic review and refocus of the business. The Company discussed its cash burn rate reduction and its recent investment transaction in its strategic partner EEStor Inc.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/zenn-motor-company-holds-annual-123000682.html
EEStor Investment
The Company recently participated as a minority investor in an equity financing completed by EEStor, Inc. While the Company's investment was small, the investment was part of a financing that provided EEStor with additional working capital to further the development of its power storage technology. Importantly, as part of the investment the Company was able to review certain aspects of the technology and obtain a covenant from EEStor regarding a timeline for near term public disclosure of the status of its technological development certified by an independent third party.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/zenn-motor-company-reports-first-210000011.html
Strange yet wonderfully weird video appears on youtube. Dick Weir heard saying "I am Mister EEstor" Is it real? Is it fake? Dick says he will "Save the country"...
Mar 10, 2011 21:32 ET
ZENN Motor Company Announces Agreement to Change the Composition of Its Board of Directors Subsequent to the AGM
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 10, 2011) - ZENN Motor Company Inc. ("ZMC" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:ZNN) today announced that following discussions and arrangements with certain shareholders of the Company, the Company has agreed to support a change in the board of directors of the Company following the annual and special meeting of shareholders of the Company to be held on March 22, 2011 (the "Meeting"). Assuming shareholders elect the persons nominated for election by management as directors of ZMC as set out in the Company's management information circular dated February 10, 2011 (the "Circular"), the Company's Board of Directors has agreed that Brian Cott, Stephen Rodgers and John R. Wallace will resign from the Board immediately following the Meeting. Immediately thereafter, the Board will appoint James Kofman, Allan Gregg and Roger Hammock as directors of the Company (details of each individual are set out below).
Additional discussion: http://www.theeestory.com/topics/8058
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/ZENN-Motor-Company-Announces-Agreement-Change-Composition-Its-Board-Directors-Subsequent-TSX-VENTURE-ZNN-1409740.htm
(Reuters) - Zenn Motor Co founder and chief executive, Ian Clifford, is stepping down and will assume the role of vice-chairman of the electric car drivetrain manufacturer, effective immediately, the company said on Monday.
Clifford, who started the Toronto-based company in 2001, will be succeeded by current president and chief operating officer, Brian Cott.
In a statement, Clifford said the he was stepping down "in the context of our focus to preserve cash". He added that the move would allow him to remain dedicated to maintaining Zenn's relationship with development partner EEStor.
Zenn owns 10.7 percent of Texas-based EEStor, which is developing battery technology to be used in electric cars.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/14/us-zennmotor-ceo-idUSTRE71D7DG20110214?feedType=RSS&feedName=GCA-GreenBusiness&rpc=43
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 6, 2010) - ZENN Motor Company Inc. ("ZMC" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:ZNN - News) today announced that John Robert Wallace has been appointed to its Board of Directors.
"I'm very pleased to welcome a director of John's caliber to the Board and look forward to working with him," stated Richard McGraw, Chairman of ZMC. "John adds an impressive wealth of knowledge from his extensive background in the electric vehicle, energy storage and power electronics industries."
"The potential of ZENN Motor Company is quite unique and is an exciting opportunity that I am delighted to be a part of," said Mr. Wallace. "Their strategy for enabling the mass adoption of electric vehicles through advanced energy storage and power efficiency solutions resonates with me and I look forward to contributing to the Company's achievement of its objectives."
Mr. Wallace's 40 year career spans the transportation, semiconductor and energy storage industries. He is currently Chairman of Enova Systems and was previously the Chairman of the World Electric Vehicle Association and Chairman of the United States Advanced Battery Consortium. Among the other positions held by Mr. Wallace during his career were CEO at Xantrex Technology Inc., a publicly traded company (TSX) whose product lines included power converters for cleantech applications; 20 years with Ford Motor Company, ultimately as Executive Director, Sustainable Technologies where he was responsible for all electric drive activities for the entire family of Ford Motor Company brands; and Founder & President, Precision Micro Design which produced custom integrated circuits for Fortune 500 companies and was ultimately acquired by Perkin Elmer.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/John-Robert-Wallace-Joins-ccn-1684377303.html?x=0&.v=1
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 15, 2010) - ZENN Motor Company Inc. ("ZMC" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:ZNN - News) a leading enabler of zero emission solutions and technologies for the transportation industry, announces the appointment of Larry A. Goldberg, C.A. as Chief Financial Officer.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ZENN-Motor-Company-Appoints-ccn-4117958662.html?x=0
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 4, 2010) - ZENN Motor Company Inc. ("ZMC" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:ZNN) a leading enabler of zero emission transportation solutions, today announced the resignation of Lawrence Schreiner, its Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Schreiner will leave the Company at the end of July to pursue other business interests. The Company has initiated a search for a new CFO.
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/ZENN-Motor-Company-Announces-Departure-of-CFO-TSX-VENTURE-ZNN-1158906.htm
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 28, 2010) - ZENN Motor Company Inc. ("ZMC" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:ZNN) a leading developer of zero emission transportation solutions, today announced its financial results for the three months and year ended September 30, 2009. All amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.
For the fourth quarter and year ended September 30, 2009, gross revenue was $653,972 and $1,970,507, respectively, compared with $915,003 and $3,533,480, respectively in the prior year. The Company recorded a provision for rebates relating to prospective marketing programs in the three month period and year in the amounts of $328,604 and $574,675, respectively, compared with $175,000 and $489,574, respectively, in the prior year's periods. Unit sales fell in the fourth quarter and year to 35 and 94, respectively, from 56 and 246 in the comparable prior year's periods.
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/ZENN-Motor-Company-Reports-Fiscal-2009-Year-End-Results-TSX-VENTURE-ZNN-1109141.htm
In yet another mystery chapter from the EEStory, we find that EEStor has been granted patent 11/453,581. Originally filed in June 2006, this patent for a METHOD OF PURIFYING BARIUM NITRATE AQUEOUS SOLUTION, had it's patent Issue Notification mailed on Dec 30,2009 and the Patent Grant Mailed on January 19, 2010. At first look, it appears to have stayed under the radar until now.
http://www.theeestory.com/articles/213
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/7648687.html
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 18, 2010) - ZENN Motor Company Inc. ("ZMC" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:ZNN - News), a leading developer of zero emission transportation solutions and technologies today announced the appointment of Patrick Kinsie to the position of Vice President, Business Development.
Mr. Kinsie brings to ZMC over twenty years of automotive business-to-business experience, including as Vice-President, Sales & Advanced Engineering with Stackpole Limited (now Gates Canada), a leading manufacturer of powertrain components, systems, and assemblies and a member of Tomkins plc. Throughout his career, Mr. Kinsie has distinguished himself with a proven, results-oriented track record that includes international sales to the top global automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM). He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Waterloo.
"I am thrilled to add someone of Patrick's caliber, expertise and background to the ZMC leadership team," stated Brian Cott, President & COO of the Company. "His experience and contacts align extremely well with our plans for selling ZENNergy(TM)drive technology and solutions to the automotive and specialty vehicle markets by partnering with major OEMs and suppliers globally."
Elaborating on his decision to join the Company, Mr. Kinsie stated "With the industry clearly committed to electric drive solutions, I believe ZENN Motor Company has the opportunity to quickly become a major player and candidly, I wanted to be a member of the ZMC team. I'm excited in the role I will play in helping the Company realize its goals and vision."
About ZENN Motor Company Inc.
ZENN Motor Company, Toronto, Canada, is dedicated to being a global leader in zero emission transportation solutions and technologies for markets around the world. Driven by quality, ingenuity and a philosophy of social responsibility, the ZMC team is redefining what is possible in both urban and business fleet transportation.
ZENNergy(TM) drive solutions, powered by EEStor's electrical energy storage technology are expected to enable OEM and Tier 1 partners to deliver advanced electric transportation solutions to their customers. The Company has a Technology Agreement that provides certain exclusive and non-exclusive rights to purchase and deploy EEStor's EESU technology as follows (all of which apply to 4-wheeled vehicles using electricity as energy for the vehicle's propulsion system):
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ZENN-Motor-Company-Expands-ccn-3312125847.html?x=0&.v=1
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As communicated in the Company’s September 24, 2009 press release, the primary focus for ZMC moving forward is the commercialization of its ZENNergy™ drive solutions, powered by EEStor Inc.’s Electrical Energy Storage Units (EESUs) and integrating third-party and proprietary technologies being developed by the Company. This focus, which has long been integral to the Company’s plans, reflects the dramatic shifts that have occurred within the automotive industry and the broad-based interest in electric vehicle (EV) solutions. Central to this interest in EVs are solutions that provide smaller, lighter, longer-lasting and less expensive energy storage. ZENNergy™ drive represents such a solution.
EEStor Patent 7,595,109 B2 Issued September 29, 2009: BRINGS TOTAL TO 3
If you keep a pulse on TheEEStory.com, you will already know that one of it's patent applications was approved for issuance. Well, TODAY, the patent was issued officially as Patent 7,595,109 B2.
A patent attorney, Daniel A. Pearson, whose main specialty is pharmaceuticals, has said:
"The patent claims in U.S. Patent No. 7,595,109 are very good claims for Eestor, especially if you believe that coating the CMBT with alumina is important for the energy storage properties they are reporting. There is nothing controversial here IP-wise.
If you want to consider a story that is not so straightforward, check out the intellectual property situation that A123 has found itself in
http://bariumtitanate.blogspot.com/2009/09/eestor-patent-7595109-b2-issued.html
Paradigm Capital red-faced after conference call posted on Net
TYLER HAMILTON
ENERGY REPORTER
Paradigm Capital Inc., a privately owned investment dealer in Toronto, is in damage control after a confidential, 38-minute conference call relating to a client's equity offering mysteriously found its way onto YouTube.
http://www.thestar.com/business/article/678190
W: is Dick Weir
I: is Interviewer, unknown, at time of transcribing
W: Well, ahh, the basic building block that we use here and that both Carl and I have extensive knowledge of is Composition Modified Barium Titanate powder.
0:10
Well known the best powders of the highest permittivity of any materials in the world. Although they have some very significant problems. And people tried for about 30 35 40 years to solve those problems by variety of techniques process and that stuff. Ahhh, but classically they never really took the full approach that we did to attack those problems on an individual basis as we go through a production process.
http://www.theeestory.com/topics/2529
http://www.theeestory.com/files/zenn_prospectus_june_9_2009.pdf
EEStor, Inc. Announces an Update and a Correction to Last Week's Press Release on Their Relative Permittivity Certification Results
Posted : Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:37:29 GMT
Author : EEStor, Inc.
Category : Press Release
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CEDAR PARK, Texas, April 27 TX-EEStor-Update
CEDAR PARK, Texas, April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- EEStor, Inc. announces an update and a correction to last week's press release on their relative permittivity certification results. The update is on temperature range certification results and also correcting the information on Dr. Edward D. Golla, Ph.D.
The third party certification tests were witnessed by Dr. Edward D. Golla, Ph.D., an independent consultant. The test results were performed on EEStor's hot pressed dielectric layers produced from both their patented and patent pending Composition Modified Barium-Titanate Powders and their production line. Dr. Edward D. Golla, Ph.D. certificated that EEStor's hot pressed dielectric layers have met and/or exceeded a relative permittivity of 22,500 over a temperature range of -20 and 65 degrees centigrade.
EEStor feels this is a huge milestone which opens the advancement of key products and services in the electrical energy storage markets of today. The automotive and renewable energy sectors are a few of the key markets that would benefit greatly with the technology.
About Dr. Edward D. Golla, Ph.D.
Edward D. Golla graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1971 with a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry. He has been an employee of and later a consultant for TRACOR Inc. Dr. Golla has also taught Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis at schools such as St. Edwards University and Southwestern University of Georgetown, TX. He has been an employee of Texas Research International since 1975 and is currently Laboratory Director at that company
Company background
EEStor, Inc. develops solid-state electrical energy storage units (EESU's) in the form of batteries and capacitors. This technology has a wide variety of application use which includes with the added benefit of being longer lasting, lighter, more powerful, and more environmentally friendly than current technology in use.
SOURCE EEStor, Inc.
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/eestor-inc-announces-an-update,801453.shtml
Posted : Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:49:52 GMT
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CEDAR PARK, Texas, April 22 TX-EEStor-Certificatn
CEDAR PARK, Texas, April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- EEStor, Inc. announces relative permittivity certification of their Composition Modified Barium-Titanate powders. The third party certification tests were performed by Texas Research International's Dr. Edward G. Golla, PhD., Laboratory Director. He has certificated that EEStor's patented and patent pending Composition Modified Barium-Titanate Powders have met and/or exceeded a relative permittivity of 22,500.
EEStor feels this is a huge milestone which opens the advancement of key products and services in the electrical energy storage markets of today. The automotive and renewable energy sectors are a few of the key markets that would benefit greatly with the technology.
Company background
EEStor, Inc. develops solid-state electrical energy storage units (EESU's) in the form of batteries and capacitors. This technology has a wide variety of application use which includes with the added benefit of being longer lasting, lighter, more powerful, and more environmentally friendly than current technology in use.
SOURCE EEStor, Inc.
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/eestor-inc-announces-relative-permittivity,796226.shtml
ZENN up over 85% in two days of trading.
http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=znn.v
TORONTO, April 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ZENN Motor Company, a leading developer of zero emission transportation solutions, is pleased to announce it will offer the 2009 All-Electric ZENN LSV (low-speed vehicle) for an unprecedented price of $9,995 under its Ambassador Program through a combination of an innovative product Ambassador rebate program and a one time federal tax credit. This offer is available through June 30th, 2009 from the Company's network of retailers throughout the United States.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/A-Jolt-to-the-Electric-prnews-14889777.html
$25 billion in waiting for EV development. Who should get it and why?
Has hydrogen as an automotive fuel gone the way of the dinosaur?
What does the chaos of the US auto industry mean for the up and coming EV industry?
Milage Tax: Sensible or not?
http://www.evcast.com/members/evcast/blog/VIEW/00000001/00000206/EVcast-188-Panel-Discussion-Gint-Federas-Sebastian-Blanco-and-Ian-Clifford.html
Denise Gray is GM’s director of advanced batteries and is principally involved in development of the Volt’s batteries. I had the chance to ask her what she knew about EEStor and whether their was any kind of relationship between EEStor and GM.
Have your heard of EEStor?
Yes.
Have you ever communicated with them?
Oh Yes, Yes Yes. One of the great things about the advanced battery technology community is lots of information comes to GM and I’m really in a very good position (because) we’ve left an open door with many different suppliers. And EEStor is one of those suppliers who often sends us information. We’re willing to evaluate what they have and provide information on what our portfolio of higher batteries needs are, so that as they hone in on their technology they recognize what that end game is all about.
http://gm-volt.com/2009/02/01/gm-admits-to-a-working-relationship-with-eestor/
A transportable electrical energy storage system includes an electrical energy storage unit, an electrical energy storage unit management system operably associated with the electrical energy storage unit, an AC/DC rectifier operably associated with the electrical energy storage unit management system, and a DC/DC converter operably associated with the electrical energy storage unit management system. The system further includes at least one bi-directional adapter operatively associated with the electrical energy storage unit and a case for protecting the electrical energy storage unit, the electrical energy storage unit management system, the AC/DC rectifier, the DC/DC converter, and the at least one bi-directional adapter.
http://www.wipo.int/pctdb/en/fetch.jsp?SEARCH_IA=US2008059191&DBSELECT=PCT&C=10&TOTAL=1&IDB=0&TYPE_FIELD=256&SERVER_TYPE=19-10&QUERY=(WO/2009/009176)+&ELEMENT_SET=B&START=1&SORT=41240068-KEY&RESULT=1&DISP=25&FORM=SEP-0/HITNUM,B-ENG,DP,MC,AN,PA,ABSUM-ENG&IDOC=1816906&IA=US2008059191&LANG=ENG&DISPLAY=STATUS
Title: GARMENT INCLUDING ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE UNIT
Abstract:
A body armor includes an armor plate, an electrical energy storage layer conforming to a surface of the armor plate, and a first electrical connector operably associated with the electrical energy storage layer. An armored garment includes a garment, an armor plate operably associated with the garment, an electrical energy storage layer conforming to a surface of the armor plate, and a first electrical connector operably associated with the electrical energy storage layer. A garment includes a body, a first pocket, and an electrical energy storage unit disposed in the first pocket.
http://www.wipo.int/pctdb/en/fetch.jsp?SEARCH_IA=US2008059684&DBSELECT=PCT&C=00&TOTAL=782&IDB=0&TYPE_FIELD=256&SERVER_TYPE=19-00&QUERY=Lockheed&ELEMENT_SET=B&START=1&SORT=41248281-KEY&RESULT=1&DISP=25&FORM=SEP-0/HITNUM,B-ENG,DP,MC,AN,PA,ABSUM-ENG&IDOC=1778513&IA=US2008059684&LANG=ENG&DISPLAY=STATUS
SERIAL NUMBER: 77351321
MARK: EESTOR
OWNER: EEStor, Inc
In December of 2007, EEStor Inc., working with the Austin, TX based law firm of Larson, Newman, Abel, Polansky & White, applied for trademark protection of "EEStor" and "EESU." The trademarks were approved in September of 2008. Among the trademark "specimens" offered in the application is a document referred to as "Preliminary Ceramic Battery Specifications" which appears to contain the first known EEStor released energy packaging information.
EEStor, Inc.
Preliminary Ceramic Battery Specifications
EESU 24V-BDHD
. DC Output Voltage: 24VDC +/-0.5%
. Output Current: 20A continuous
. Output Current Transient: *80A for 2 seconds maximum
. Output Current Protection: fast opening fuse
. Volume: 9.44 x 10**5 mm**3 (101.6 mm cubed)
. Weight: 2.2 kg
. Energy Storage: 26.7 A * hrs
. 100% Deep Cycle Usage: 10**6 Cycles
. Charging Time (0 to 100%): 90 seconds
. Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to 49°C
.. Includes ultra fast charging
. Maximum Storage Temperature: 150°C
. Certification: UL and European Standard
. Estimated Price
.. Low Volume (50k/year): :$62.50
.. High Volume (500k/year): $52.25
http://tmportal.uspto.gov/external/portal/tow
Oct. 4, 2008: Prize Day
0700: Opening Ceremony featuring the U.S. Marine Corps Band
0800 – 1500: Technology Showcase opens
0900 – 1300: WPP Field Test / Power Wear-Off
1500: Prize ceremony
1500: Technology Showcase closes
http://www.dod.mil/ddre/prize/final_event.html
20+ Questions with Ian about ZENN
http://theeestory.com/articles/56
The final 20 teams participating in the DoD Wearable Power Prize competition are:
- Adaptive Materials Inc. Ann Arbor, Mich.
- AMI Ann Arbor, Mich.
- Aviani Los Alamos, N.M.
- CFXB Pasadena, Calif.
- DuPont/SFC Smart Fuel Cell M-25 Team Wilmington, Del.
- EaglePicher Technologies, LLC Joplin, Mo.
- ETH Wearable Power Project Zurich, Switzerland
- General Dynamics C4 Systems-Medis/MORE Taunton, Mass.
- Hyperion Seattle, Wash.
- Jenny 600S Middleburg, Va.
- Lockheed Martin Dallas, Texas
- Look Engineering Jonesboro, Maine
- Lou & Belle Fayetteville, N.C.
- Mechanical Knight Lehi, Utah
- Power2Go4Now Redding, Calif.
- Ray-O-Vac Power Team Madison, Wis.
- Team Arundel Cheyenne, Wyo.
- Team Lightning San Antonio, Texas
- Team Ultralife Newark, N.Y.
- UltraCell Corporation Livermore, Calif.
http://www.dod.mil/ddre/prize/final_event.html
PRESS RELEASE — September 24, 2008
Eugene, Oregon — Light Electric Vehicles Company (LightEVs) announces the signing of a world-wide Exclusive Technology Agreement with EEStor, Inc. of Cedar Park, Texas to provide electric vehicles and propulsion systems using EEStor’s Electric Energy Storage Units (EESUs) for the two- and three-wheeled vehicles markets. Carl Watkins, President of LightEVs, said, “We are extremely happy to reach an agreement with EEStor to provide its new battery technology to the bicycle, scooter and motorcycle markets of the world. We have watched EEStor continue to make progress in proving their ability to produce ultra-high performance multilayered barium titanate ceramic capacitors in production quantities. They have met or exceeded each of their technology milestones, as verified by outside laboratories, and the remaining steps all utilize well established industry techniques.” EEStor’s EESUs are expected to be highly configurable for shape, size, and power, and offer a breakthrough level of performance and price compared to existing battery technologies, including lithium iron phosphate.
http://www.lightevs.com/
http://www.theeestory.com/files/MN_WCCO_Interview_Ian_CLifford_080808.pdf
A123 Systems is the maker of advanced lithium-ion cells which are being tested for use in the Chevy Volt.
Most analysts agree that the lithium-ion battery market for electric cars will be massive could be on the scale of tens of billions of dollars. A123 already has significant leverage due to their unique technology and [...]
http://gm-volt.com/2008/08/08/its-official-a123-systems-files-for-ipo/
Now, it seems to me I have made a mistake. In my attempt to increase discussion, I changed the format of the blog to allow anonymous posting. And even among posters with recurring usernames, I have not stuck to my plan to try and keep the discourse on this blog civil. I would also like to thank Steve for making this clearer to me via email. He was right that anonymous posting and some of the comments posted should be deleted immediately. I am taking corrective actions on that now. Anonymous posting is no longer permitted.
http://bariumtitanate.blogspot.com/2008/08/mea-culpa.html
"Prototypes have been built and prototypes have been tested"
Blogger: some people are wondering if your use of the term "milestone" in the press release relates to investment payments or investment milestones.
RW: No. Milestones of production and chemical purity.
Blogger: Why would you issue a press release on something related to purity prior to permittivity?
http://bariumtitanate.blogspot.com/2008/07/richard-weir-says-permittivity-is.html
"Stars and Dogs" say "Iff EEStor is Successful Big car company will buy ZENN
http://watch.bnn.ca/wednesday/#clip70607
Investment firm Lehman brothers has indicated that they believe oil prices have peaked for the next few years, citing signs that tight supply and demand conditions are loosening.
Oil peaked at over $147 barrel on July 11, and now has retreated back to $115. Hopefully to continue to drop.
High prices have led to reduced global and [...]
http://gm-volt.com/2008/08/08/lehman-oil-prices-have-peaked/
Richard Edwards, vice president of Tactical Missiles and Combat Maneuver Systems at Lockheed, says the armor is safe and viable. Initial data suggests the armor can power up while successfully stopping small-arms fire.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,380602,00.html
EEStor's Richard Weir on John McCain's $300Mil Prize
(Phone Ringing)
RW: Dick Weir.
Blogger: Hey Dick, this is John McCain calling. How you doing?
RW: How you doing John? What can I do for you?
Blogger: I was wondering, should I make that check out to you or should I make it out to EEStor?....
(laughter)
RW: Better make it out to EEStor or they'll come and get me...
Blogger: Maybe Ian Clifford should get it?
(laughter)
RW: Ahhh, no, he doesnt need it. He's rich.
Blogger: And also, what's my cut, Dick?
(laughter)
RW: A good healthy feeling about the United States.
Jun 23, 2008
PHOENIX -- John McCain hopes to solve the country's energy crisis with cold hard cash.
The presumed Republican nominee is proposing a $300 million government prize to whoever can develop an automobile battery that far surpasses existing technology. The bounty would equate to $1 for every man, woman and child in the country, "a small price to pay for helping to break the back of our oil dependency," McCain said in remarks prepared for delivery Monday at Fresno State University in California.
http://bariumtitanate.blogspot.com/2008/06/eestors-richard-weir-on-john-mccains.html
Info on "permitivity" milestone.
http://www.evcast.com/members/evcast/blog/VIEW/00000001/00000009/EVcast-4-In...)
Pub. No.: WO/2008/156903
GARMENT INCLUDING ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE UNIT
Abstract:
A body armor includes an armor plate, an electrical energy storage layer conforming to a surface of the armor plate, and a first electrical connector operably associated with the electrical energy storage layer. An armored garment includes a garment, an armor plate operably associated with the garment, an electrical energy storage layer conforming to a surface of the armor plate, and a first electrical connector operably associated with the electrical energy storage layer. A garment includes a body, a first pocket, and an electrical energy storage unit disposed in the first pocket.
Alternatively, electrical energy storage unit 109 may comprise one or more solid state, capacitive, electrical energy storage devices, such as those provided by
EEstor, Inc. of Cedar Park, Texas, as described in U.S. Patent 7,033,406 to Weir et a/., which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes. Such solid state electrical energy storage devices comprise calcined composition-modified barium titanate coated with aluminum oxide and calcium magnesium aluminosilicate glass. Electrical energy storage unit 203 may alternatively comprise one or more lithium ion batteries, one or more nickel-metal hydride batteries, or the like.
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A transportable electrical energy storage system includes an electrical energy storage unit, (WO/2009/009176) TRANSPORTABLE ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM Pub. No.: WO/2009/009176 International Application No.: PCT/US2008/059191 Publication Date: 15.01.2009 International Filing Date: 02.04.2008 IPC: H02J 5/00 (2006.01) Applicants: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION [US/US]; M/S PT-09, 1701 West Marshall Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75051 (US) (All Except US). THOMAS, Toby, D. [US/US]; (US) (US Only). COPP, James, C. [US/US]; (US) (US Only). HOELSCHER, David, L. [US/US]; (US) (US Only). FERRIS, Lloyd, K. [US/US]; (US) (US Only). Inventors: THOMAS, Toby, D.; (US). COPP, James, C.; (US). HOELSCHER, David, L.; (US). FERRIS, Lloyd, K.; (US). Agent: DAVIS, Daren, C.; Law Office Of James E. Walton, P.L.L.C., 1169 N. Burleson Blvd., Suite 107-328, Burleson, TX 76028 (US). Priority Data: 60/909,873 03.04.2007 US 60/951,669 24.07.2007 US A transportable electrical energy storage system includes an electrical energy storage unit, an electrical energy storage unit management system operably associated with the electrical energy storage unit, an AC/DC rectifier operably associated with the electrical energy storage unit management system, and a DC/DC converter operably associated with the electrical energy storage unit management system. The system further includes at least one bi-directional adapter operatively associated with the electrical energy storage unit and a case for protecting the electrical energy storage unit, the electrical energy storage unit management system, the AC/DC rectifier, the DC/DC converter, and the at least one bi-directional adapter.
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