Patents by Inventor Geoffrey S. Miller

Geoffrey S. Miller has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11710978
    Abstract: A charger for impulsed charging of a battery includes first and second charging contacts configured to receive a battery to be charged, a DC power input having first and second terminals, and an inductor having first and second ends. The first end is selectively conductively connectable to the first terminal and the second charging contact. The second end is selectively conductively connectable to the first charging contact and the second terminal. A switch is between the second end and the second terminal such that with the switch in a first configuration, the inductor is connected across the DC power input to enable magnetic energization of the inductor, and in a second configuration, the inductor is disconnected from the DC power input and connected across the charging contacts to enable magnetic energy in the inductor to discharge to the battery. The switch is alternated between configurations during charging of the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: MAGNETIC ENERGY CHARGING, INC.
    Inventors: Alan Kacperski, Geoffrey S. Miller
  • Publication number: 20220278543
    Abstract: A charger for impulsed charging of a battery includes first and second charging contacts configured to receive a battery to be charged, a DC power input having first and second terminals, and an inductor having first and second ends. The first end is selectively conductively connectable to the first terminal and the second charging contact. The second end is selectively conductively connectable to the first charging contact and the second terminal. A switch is between the second end and the second terminal such that with the switch in a first configuration, the inductor is connected across the DC power input to enable magnetic energization of the inductor, and in a second configuration, the inductor is disconnected from the DC power input and connected across the charging contacts to enable magnetic energy in the inductor to discharge to the battery. The switch is alternated between configurations during charging of the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Alan KACPERSKI, Geoffrey S. MILLER
  • Patent number: 11342776
    Abstract: A charger for impulsed charging of a battery includes first and second charging contacts configured to receive a battery to be charged, a DC power input having first and second terminals, and an inductor having first and second ends. The first end is selectively conductively connectable to the first terminal and the second charging contact. The second end is selectively conductively connectable to the first charging contact and the second terminal. A switch is between the second end and the second terminal such that with the switch in a first configuration, the inductor is connected across the DC power input to enable magnetic energization of the inductor, and in a second configuration, the inductor is disconnected from the DC power input and connected across the charging contacts to enable magnetic energy in the inductor to discharge to the battery. The switch is alternated between configurations during charging of the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: MAGNETIC ENERGY CHARGING, INC.
    Inventors: Alan Kacperski, Geoffrey S. Miller
  • Publication number: 20210391743
    Abstract: A charger for impulsed charging of a battery includes first and second charging contacts configured to receive a battery to be charged, a DC power input having first and second terminals, and an inductor having first and second ends. The first end is selectively conductively connectable to the first terminal and the second charging contact. The second end is selectively conductively connectable to the first charging contact and the second terminal. A switch is between the second end and the second terminal such that with the switch in a first configuration, the inductor is connected across the DC power input to enable magnetic energization of the inductor, and in a second configuration, the inductor is disconnected from the DC power input and connected across the charging contacts to enable magnetic energy in the inductor to discharge to the battery. The switch is alternated between configurations during charging of the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Alan KACPERSKI, Geoffrey S. MILLER
  • Publication number: 20090314187
    Abstract: A portable work table adapted for being removably positioned within a storage compartment of a vehicle includes a frame having an upper wall with a generally planar top surface, a bottom wall, and storage units connecting the upper and bottom walls. A plurality of legs are movably mounted on the frame and movable between a first position such that the legs extend from the bottom surface for being engaged with a support surface such that the frame is positioned above the support surface to permit work to be readily carried out on the top surface and a second position such that the legs are retracted from the first position toward the bottom surface such that the frame is positionable within the storage compartment of the vehicle. The portable work table also includes a plurality of objects movably mounted on the frame via insert panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventor: Geoffrey S. Miller
  • Publication number: 20090211728
    Abstract: The present invention is a geo-thermal energy system comprised of: at least one extraction pump that draws water from a natural water source; at least one heat exchanger, each of which provides an energy source, from which one or more corresponding buildings can extract heat to provide heating, or into which each building can reject heat to provide cooling; a first length of piping between the water source and the heat exchanger that delivers the water to each heat exchanger; a second length of piping that discharges the water after exiting each heat exchanger; and at least one diversion junction that is coupled to either the first or second length of piping and provides non-potable water to a fire protection system, or other potable water use, within each building. The discharged water is discharged back to the same water source, a second natural water source, a well, or a drainage system without adding any contaminants to the water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas R. Harley, Gerry A. Mattern, Geoffrey S. Miller
  • Patent number: 5329979
    Abstract: A portable work table adapted for being removably positioned within a storage compartment of a vehicle includes a frame having an upper wall with a generally planar top surface, side walls extending from the upper wall and a bottom wall extending between the side walls. A plurality of legs are movably mounted on the frame and are movable between a first position such that the legs extend from the bottom surface for being engaged with a support surface such that the frame is positioned above the support surface to permit work to be readily carried out on the top surface and a second position such that the legs are retracted from the first position towards the bottom surface such that the frame is positionable within the storage compartment of the vehicle. A plurality of objects are movably mounted on the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1994
    Inventors: Geoffrey S. Miller, Francis A. Richard
  • Patent number: 5239934
    Abstract: A portable work table adapted for being removably positioned within a storage compartment of a vehicle includes a frame having an upper wall with a generally planar top surface, side walls extending from the upper wall and a bottom wall extending between the side walls. A plurality of legs are movably mounted on the frame and are movable between a first position such that the legs extend from the bottom surface for being engaged with a support surface such that the frame is positioned above the support surface to permit work to be readily carried out on the top surface and a second position such that the legs are retracted from the first position towards the bottom surface such that the frame is positionable within the storage compartment of the vehicle. A plurality of objects are movably mounted on the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1993
    Inventors: Geoffrey S. Miller, Francis A. Richard