Patents by Inventor Del Wolverton

Del Wolverton 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).

  • Hybrid drive system for a motor vehicle, and method of operating a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 10035413
    Abstract: A hybrid drive system for a motor vehicle, and a method for operating a motor vehicle. The hybrid drive system includes an amplidyne-type generator and a counterpoise engine to provide the power required for charging the storage batteries and providing supplemental drive energy (acceleration) to the motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Inventors: Del Wolverton, Derek Wayne Bailey
  • HOT SWAPPABLE GRILL SMOKER ELEMENT CONTAINER
    Publication number: 20180098661
    Abstract: A hot swappable grill smoker element container assembly which allows for the changing of various wood elements without opening the smoker lid or allowing heat to escape. The ability to hot swap wood elements provides a method for chefs to create new and unique flavors in meats without the negative effects on the smoking process of opening the lid of the grill or smoker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Applicant: WOLVERTONBAILEY INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: DAVE DODDS, DEL WOLVERTON, DEREK WAYNE BAILEY
  • HYBRID DRIVE SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND METHOD OF OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20160355081
    Abstract: A hybrid drive system for a motor vehicle, and a method for operating a motor vehicle. The hybrid drive system includes an amplidyne-type generator and a counterpoise engine to provide the power required for charging the storage batteries and providing supplemental drive energy (acceleration) to the motor vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Del Wolverton, Derek Wayne Bailey
  • Counterpoise engine
    Patent number: 9074527
    Abstract: Methods and systems may include an engine having a crankshaft with a longitudinal axis and a plurality of pistons coupled to the crankshaft. The engine may also include a bore structure having surfaces that define a plurality of combustion chambers, wherein each combustion chamber contains a piston and the bore structure rotates about the longitudinal axis in response to piston displacement within the combustion chambers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Inventors: Del Wolverton, Derek Wayne Bailey
  • COUNTERPOISE ENGINE
    Publication number: 20110162599
    Abstract: Methods and systems may include an engine having a crankshaft with a longitudinal axis and a plurality of pistons coupled to the crankshaft. The engine may also include a bore structure having surfaces that define a plurality of combustion chambers, wherein each combustion chamber contains a piston and the bore structure rotates about the longitudinal axis in response to piston displacement within the combustion chambers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: Del Wolverton, Derek Wayne Bailey