Patents by Inventor Dale Garrett

Dale Garrett 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).

  • Patent number: 8847553
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a mobile power system. The system includes a first battery module including a number of rechargeable cells. A first battery module current limiter is configured to monitor a current flowing to or from the plurality of rechargeable cells of the first battery module. The battery module current limiter is further configured to selectively limit the current flowing to a non-zero current that is less than a predetermined current threshold, wherein the selectively limiting is based on whether the monitored current is approaching the predetermined current threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: R.W. Beckett Corporation
    Inventors: John E. Bohan, Jr., John Butkowski, Dale Garrett, Norm Siegel
  • Publication number: 20130082661
    Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a mobile power system. The system includes a first battery module including a number of rechargeable cells. A first battery module current limiter is configured to monitor a current flowing to or from the plurality of rechargeable cells of the first battery module. The battery module current limiter is further configured to selectively limit the current flowing to a non-zero current that is less than a predetermined current threshold, wherein the selectively limiting is based on whether the monitored current is approaching the predetermined current threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: R. W. Beckett Corporation
    Inventors: John E. Bohan, JR., John Butkowski, Dale Garrett, Norm Siegel
  • Patent number: 4108457
    Abstract: This invention consists primarily of a rectangular frame having adapters for securing it to the rear of a camper. The device includes a pair of steps, which fold flat when not in use, and are provided with link rods, for enabling them to fold and open, and the device further includes guide channels and stops for the lower step portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1978
    Inventor: Dale Garrett