Patents by Inventor Charles C. Badcock

Charles C. Badcock 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).

  • Apparatus and method for preventing degradation of nickel hydrogen cells and batteries
    Patent number: 4800140
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method that maintains a controlled voltage storage mode by applying a controlled voltage to the nickel-hydrogen battery or cells, and which consists of a controlled voltage source connected appropriately to the cells or battery to control their voltage. A resistor is connected between the power source and the nickel-hydrogen cells to limit current in the event of a short circuit or other failure. No diodes or other protection circuitry is needed since the cells contain essentially no stored charge when maintained at approximately 1 volt per cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1989
    Assignee: The Aerospace Corporation
    Inventors: Albert H. Zimmerman, Charles C. Badcock