Patents by Inventor John C. Young

John C. Young 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).

  • Thermoelectric generator for use in a heater and method of installation
    Patent number: 4942863
    Abstract: A thermoelectric generating assembly for replacement of a heat exchanger mounted in a fuel-burning heater having electricity-consuming components includes a thermoelectric generator for supplying the electrical power requirements of the heater components and an adaptor portion for mounting the thermoelectric generator within the heater. The assembly possesses a size and shape which approximates that of the heat exchanger to be replaced and can be mounted within the heater in a manner like that in which the heat exchanger is mounted within the heater prior to removal. The method includes the steps involved in replacing the heat exchanger with the thermoelectric generating assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 24, 1990
    Assignee: John C. Young
    Inventors: Der-Jeou Chou, John C. Young
  • High-strength flexible twin-lead cable
    Patent number: 4425475
    Abstract: A high-strength textile ribbon disposed against the webbing of the core of a parallel lead cable significantly enhances the breaking strength of the incorporating cable without significantly affecting its flexibility or electrical properties. Breaking strength may be further enhanced by bonding the ribbon to the webbing and the adjacent portion of the cable sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1984
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Ward, James A. Lasley, John C. Young