Patents by Inventor Gregg Bruce

Gregg Bruce 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).

  • PHYSICAL KEY TO FACILITATE AN INACTIVE MODE FOR A STATE-OF-CHARGE INDICATOR WITHIN A BATTERY
    Publication number: 20070132431
    Abstract: The invention provides a system and battery including a state-of-charge indicator (SOCI) to monitor and display the amount of charge within the battery. The SOCI is capable of operating in a hibernate mode, an active mode, and/or a sleep mode. The battery may be manufactured, shipped and/or stored with the SOCI operating in a power-saving hibernate mode. The SOCI may exit the hibernate mode and begin operating in active mode if a physical key connected to the battery is removed. In addition, the SOCI may operate in a sleep mode while the battery is not being used to conserve power. Furthermore, the invention provides a method of making a battery including a SOCI to monitor and display the state of charge of the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: EAGLEPICHER ENERGY PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gregg Bruce, Christo Brand
  • PHYSICAL KEY TO FACILITATE AN INACTIVE MODE FOR A STATE-OF-CHARGE INDICATOR WITHIN A BATTERY
    Publication number: 20060187072
    Abstract: The invention provides a system and battery including a state-of-charge indicator (SOCI) to monitor and display the amount of charge within the battery. The SOCI is capable of operating in a hibernate mode, an active mode, and/or a sleep mode. The battery may be manufactured, shipped and/or stored with the SOCI operating in a power-saving hibernate mode. The SOCI may exit the hibernate mode and begin operating in active mode if a physical key connected to the battery is removed. In addition, the SOCI may operate in a sleep mode while the battery is not being used to conserve power. Furthermore, the invention provides a method of making a battery including a SOCI to monitor and display the state of charge of the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Applicant: EAGLEPICHER ENERGY PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gregg Bruce, Christo Brand