Patents by Inventor Eric Melberg

Eric Melberg 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 GENERATOR
    Publication number: 20140277791
    Abstract: A hybrid generator may include a fuel powered engine; an alternator comprising a permanent magnet alternator head with at least 90% mechanical-to-electric efficiency, the alternator being coupled to the engine; one or more batteries to receive and store power routed from the alternator; a controller to maintain efficient operating speed of the engine at prime power; and a power converter or inverter to convert stored energy from the batteries into usable electricity for AC or DC loads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: PLANETARY POWER, INC.
    Inventors: Roger X. Lenard, Eric Melberg