Patents by Inventor James A. Mettler

James A. Mettler 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: 10008873
    Abstract: Improvements in a high frequency multiphase flyback power supply for battery charging and power supplies used in devices that provide de-sulfation capability to the batteries. The system utilizes a high efficiency, multiphase array flyback battery charger or power supply, with a localized or Internet based bi-directional communication means to monitor and optimize battery charging. The de-sulfating current can be a variable, or harmonic, repeating patterns of ON and OFF pulses which may be applied to the battery at an operator-adjustable peak amperage of about 0-350 amps. The de-sulfation process before, during or after the normal battery charging cycle, or any combination thereof. The temperature of the battery and the specific gravity of the fluid within the battery is measure during the de-sulfating process. The connection to the internet allows the processes to be monitored at a distance from where the charging is taking place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Inventors: Bruce Eric Zeier, Steve M. Hankins, James A. Mettler
  • Publication number: 20160268841
    Abstract: Improvements in a high frequency multiphase flyback power supply for battery charging and power supplies used in devices that provide de-sulfation capability to the batteries. The system utilizes a high efficiency, multiphase array flyback battery charger or power supply, with a localized or Internet based bi-directional communication means to monitor and optimize battery charging. The de-sulfating current can be a variable, or harmonic, repeating patterns of ON and OFF pulses which may be applied to the battery at an operator-adjustable peak amperage of about 0-350 amps. The de-sulfation process before, during or after the normal battery charging cycle, or any combination thereof. The temperature of the battery and the specific gravity of the fluid within the battery is measure during the de-sulfating process. The connection to the internet allows the processes to be monitored at a distance from where the charging is taking place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: Bravo Zulu International Ltd.
    Inventors: Bruce Eric ZEIER, Steve M. Hankins, James A. Mettler