Patents by Inventor Charley Brun, Jr.

Charley Brun, Jr. 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).

  • Harvesting power from low-voltage overhead power cables
    Patent number: 7563124
    Abstract: Harvesting power from low-voltage overhead power transmission lines for recharging batteries for use in battery-operated equipment used in urban and remote geographic locations used by military Special Forces, firefighters and remote rescue teams. An elongated metal head containing a razor attached to electrical wire is thrown over an overhead power line where it cuts through insulated cable, makes contact with the hot line, and establishes an electrical connection in order transfer low voltage power to batteries or equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Patrick T. Marshall, Michael W. McKinley, Charley Brun, Jr.