Patents by Inventor Brian J. Hankla

Brian J. Hankla 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).

  • Battery mechanism
    Patent number: 7108940
    Abstract: A battery mechanism is disclosed. The battery mechanism in one embodiment includes battery assemblies, a switching mechanism, and an actuating mechanism. The battery assemblies are removably mounted to the switching mechanism. The switching mechanism has a non-energized position in which the battery assemblies are electrically disconnected from the switching mechanism. The switching mechanism also has an energized position in which the battery assemblies are electrically connected to the switching mechanism. The actuating mechanism is connected to the switching mechanism, and switches the switching mechanism between the non-energized and the energized positions. The actuating mechanism preferably is activated remotely, improving personnel safety. The number and make-up of the battery assemblies may be varied to provide for different voltages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Joseph F. Sharrow, Kurt W. Solomon, Frank E. Peterkin, Jack S. Bernardes, Brian J. Hankla
  • Battery mechanism
    Publication number: 20040229112
    Abstract: A battery mechanism is disclosed. The battery mechanism in one embodiment includes battery assemblies, a switching mechanism, and an actuating mechanism. The battery assemblies are removably mounted to the switching mechanism. The switching mechanism has a non-energized position in which the battery assemblies are electrically disconnected from the switching mechanism. The switching mechanism also has an energized position in which the battery assemblies are electrically connected to the switching mechanism. The actuating mechanism is connected to the switching mechanism, and switches the switching mechanism between the non-energized and the energized positions. The actuating mechanism preferably is activated remotely, improving personnel safety. The number and make-up of the battery assemblies may be varied to provide for different voltages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventors: Joseph F. Sharrow, Kurt W. Solomon, Frank E. Petterkin, Jack S. Bernardes, Brian J. Hankla