Patents by Inventor David Thimmesch

David Thimmesch 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).

  • Smart battery charging system for electrical generator
    Patent number: 8558512
    Abstract: An electrical generator has an engine that provides a mechanical output that is converted to electrical current by an alternator. The engine is started by a battery-powered motor starter. The battery is charged during running of the electrical generator by a portion of the electrical current output by the alternator. The battery is charged according to a charging profile based on the temperature of the battery at start up of the electrical generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Generac Power Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Iles, Alan Dietrich, Steven Wilcox, Greg Wischstadt, David Thimmesch
  • Smart Battery Charging System For Electrical Generator
    Publication number: 20110291621
    Abstract: An electrical generator has an engine that provides a mechanical output that is converted to electrical current by an alternator. The engine is started by a battery-powered motor starter. The battery is charged during running of the electrical generator by a portion of the electrical current output by the alternator. The battery is charged according to a charging profile based on the temperature of the battery at start up of the electrical generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Robert Iles, Alan Dietrich, Steven Wilcox, Greg Wischstadt, David Thimmesch