Patents by Inventor John O. Bratcher

John O. Bratcher 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).

  • Short duration thermoelectric generator
    Patent number: 4626611
    Abstract: A thermoelectric generator having both a hot and a cold heat sink. Fast r times, and stable output voltages for short duration, are accomplished using fluids at their melting points at the hot and cold junctions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1986
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: George E. McManis, III, John O. Bratcher, Ronald F. Dettling