Patents by Inventor John Dale Littleton

John Dale Littleton 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).

  • Temperature controlled conducting device
    Patent number: 8400325
    Abstract: An exemplary temperature controlled power line device includes a cable operable to transmit power. The cable includes a core and an oxidizing layer. The core and the oxidizing layer may be in selective electrical communication so as to initiate and halt oxidation of the core. The core may oxidize as a result of a galvanic reaction and the cable may be connected to a control box. The control box may be used to monitor as well as control the oxidation of the core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventor: John Dale Littleton
  • Temperature Controlled Conducting Device
    Publication number: 20100265087
    Abstract: An exemplary temperature controlled power line device includes a cable operable to transmit power. The cable includes a core and an oxidizing layer. The core and the oxidizing layer may be in selective electrical communication so as to initiate and halt oxidation of the core. The core may oxidize as a result of a galvanic reaction and the cable may be connected to a control box. The control box may be used to monitor as well as control the oxidation of the core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: John Dale Littleton