Patents by Inventor John S. Hoeft

John S. Hoeft 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: 5372522
    Abstract: A twelve volt DC adaptor plugs into any home electrical outlet so as to permit a conventionally wired home to be used in combination with a solar-powered system that provides continuous twelve volt direct current to the conventional wiring system. The direct current output voltage is available through a circular socket which mates with a cigarette-lighter type plug available on most twelve volt direct current-using appliances. One embodiment of the adaptor offers a single connection socket, and a second embodiment incorporates two sockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Inventor: John S. Hoeft