Patents by Inventor Jeffrey D. Rockel

Jeffrey D. Rockel 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).

  • Publication number: 20220259039
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing hydrogen gas is provided. The apparatus includes a first hopper having a reaction chemical. The reaction chemical includes sodium borohydride (NaBH4) and a chemical component. The chemical component may be magnesium chloride (MgCl2). The apparatus also includes a reaction chamber. The reaction chamber has an input for receiving the reaction chemical from the first hopper and an output for removal of hydrogen gas. The apparatus also includes a second hopper for containing spent solid chemical mixture removed or extracted from the reaction chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Robert T. STEWART, JR., Jeffrey D. ROCKEL, Ronald G. SEFTICK
  • Patent number: 5142275
    Abstract: Control of a split screen display and the display of sequential images on a display is effected by rotation of a trackball. Pulse trains generated by rotation of the trackball are inputted to a microprocessor which controls the junctions in a split screen and the image data applied to a display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Rockel