Patents by Inventor Melvin J. Sarnowsky

Melvin J. Sarnowsky 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).

  • Wireless charging device
    Patent number: 7868585
    Abstract: A wireless charging device which locates a portable electronic device for efficient charging while providing a secure, stable and usable platform for the portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Melvin J. Sarnowsky, Robert B. Bucciarelli, Royce D. Channey
  • WIRELESS CHARGING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20080079388
    Abstract: A wireless charging device which locates a portable electronic device for efficient charging while providing a secure, stable and usable platform for the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Applicant: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Melvin J. Sarnowsky, Robert B. Bucciarelli, Royce D. Channey
  • Smart power driver system for a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 5063516
    Abstract: An electrical power driver system with fault monitoring provision for both a self test mode and a normal operating mode. During the self test mode, the power driver is momentarily actuated during test intervals and its output compared to a predetermined value for providing self test fault indications. Each power driver is sampled and an indication provided of whether the fault is new or old in addition to providing a count of faults. During normal operation, monitoring circuitry provides indications of a plurality of fault types including over temperature, open circuit, short to ground, and short to voltage. A determination is made of whether each fault type is new or old and a count of faults provided. Output formatting provides indications of fault type, fault count, and whether the fault is intermittent or hard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1991
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Saad A. Jamoua, Melvin J. Sarnowsky, Karl R. Heck
  • Wireless charging device
    Patent number: D572189
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Melvin J. Sarnowsky, Robert B. Bucciarelli, Royce D. Channey