Patents by Inventor Roy Scott Vetitoe

Roy Scott Vetitoe 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).

  • High frequency battery charger and method of operating same
    Patent number: 7564223
    Abstract: A high frequency battery charger for charging a target battery is provided. The battery charger includes a charging circuit including a high frequency transformer, a switch switching the high frequency transformer, a filter coupled to the high frequency transformer for passing a DC voltage signal and a controller providing a high frequency driving signal to the switch. Measuring circuitry measures at least one of a voltage or a current at the target battery. A microprocessor receives the measured voltage or current and calculates diagnostics of the target battery based on at least one of the measured voltage or current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Krieger, Bruce Randolph, Roy Scott Vetitoe
  • High frequency battery charger and method of operating same
    Patent number: 6822425
    Abstract: A high frequency charger includes a charge circuit for charging a depleted battery and a boost circuit for jump-starting a vehicle. Two separate high frequency transformers are provided for the charge and boost circuits. A selector switch selectively activates at least one of the charging circuit and the boost circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Vector Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Krieger, Bruce Randolph, Roy Scott Vetitoe