Patents by Inventor George W. Powell

George W. Powell 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: 11476706
    Abstract: A wireless device charger configured to be installed within a passenger cabin of a vehicle includes a source coil configured to generate an alternating magnetic field and a housing in pneumatic communication with the passenger cabin. The housing defines an inlet port that is configured to induct air from the passenger cabin into the housing. The wireless device charger further incorporates an air movement device configured to produce an air flow into the inlet port and through the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew F. Pinkos, John Mecca, George W. Powell, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20210050741
    Abstract: A wireless device charger configured to be installed within a passenger cabin of a vehicle includes a source coil configured to generate an alternating magnetic field and a housing in pneumatic communication with the passenger cabin. The housing defines an inlet port that is configured to induct air from the passenger cabin into the housing. The wireless device charger further incorporates an air movement device configured to produce an air flow into the inlet port and through the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew F. Pinkos, John Mecca, George W. Powell, JR.
  • Patent number: 6062916
    Abstract: An electrical distribution center including a printed circuit board having electronic components thereon and a first and second through hole formed in the print circuit board. A terminal is provided which may be a female tuning fork, male blade or blank for insertion in the first through hole. A solderable spring tab is stamped, bent and formed from the body the terminal. The solderable spring tab is inserted in the second through hole. The solderable spring tab compensates for movement of components due to the difference in thermal expansion of the printed circuit board, solder joint, and terminal material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph H. Gladd, Jeffrey M. Hickox, Raymond J. Blasko, George W. Powell