Patents by Inventor Michael Underhill

Michael Underhill 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: 12300915
    Abstract: A battery clamp is provided that includes a first inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion, a second inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion, a pivot pin pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clamp member to the second inner metal battery clamp member, a first outer insulating battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion connected to the first inner metal battery clamp, and a second outer insulating battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion connected to the second inner metal battery clamp, the first outer insulating battery clamp member or the second outer insulating battery clamp member including a protective cover section covering an end of the pivot pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: The NOCO Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, Sr., James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Patent number: 12278445
    Abstract: An electrical port device having an electrical port and a cap or cover removable connected to the electrical port having a plug. An electrical cord or cable or cable section connects the electrical port to an electrical cord or cable or cable connector or splitter into a pair of electrical cord or cable or cable sections each provided with an electrical receptacle. Further, the cap or cover and the electrical port have cooperating sealing surfaces to ensure a tight waterproof sealing when the cap or cover is installed on the electrical port to prevent water or moisture reaching the plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: The NOCO Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, Sr., James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Publication number: 20250070578
    Abstract: A rechargeable battery jump starting device and a rechargeable battery assembly for use in the portable rechargeable battery jump starting device. The portable rechargeable battery jump starting device maximizes the power conducted from the rechargeable battery assembly to a battery being jump started.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, SR., James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Publication number: 20250042278
    Abstract: A jump starting apparatus configured for jump starting a vehicle battery includes a rechargeable battery, a first battery cable having a first battery terminal connector for connecting the jump starting apparatus to a first battery terminal of the vehicle battery, a second battery cable having a second battery terminal connector for connecting the jump starting apparatus to a second battery terminal of the vehicle battery, a first conductor bar or plate connecting a conductor of the first battery cable to a first tab or terminal of the rechargeable battery, and a safety control system or circuit configured for detecting when the jump starting apparatus is properly connected to the vehicle battery and then switching on power from the rechargeable battery to the vehicle battery only when the jump starting apparatus is properly connected to the vehicle battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, SR., James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Patent number: 12212170
    Abstract: A rechargeable battery assembly includes a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, and a rigid electrically conductive frame electrically connected to at least one of the positive terminal or the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery. The rigid electrically conductive frame is bent along multiple axes and includes a plurality of conductive frame members that are mechanically coupled together. The rigid electrically conductive frame surrounds the rechargeable battery on at least five sides, thereby providing structural stability to the rechargeable battery assembly during storage and use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: The NOCO Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, Sr., James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Patent number: 12208696
    Abstract: An apparatus for jump starting a vehicle includes a handheld booster device comprising a rechargeable battery pack, a control circuit, a power switch, and an output port, wherein the control circuit detects when it is safe to couple the handheld booster device to the vehicle's battery and connects the rechargeable battery pack to the output port thru the power switch; and a jumper cable device comprising a plug and a pair of cables integrated with the plug, the plug being configured to connect to the output port of the handheld booster device in a specific orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: The NOCO Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Patent number: 12187143
    Abstract: A hand held, portable jump starter device includes a housing having a multi-cell rechargeable battery, a USB input port for receiving a charging current to recharge the multi-cell rechargeable battery, and an output port for providing jump starting current to an external vehicle; a USB charge circuit including a DC-to-DC converter circuit for upconverting an input voltage on the USB input port to a higher charging voltage for recharging the multi-cell rechargeable battery; a pair of series connected transistor devices for controlling current flow into and out of the multi-cell rechargeable battery; a control circuit for detecting the voltage of the multi-cell rechargeable battery and configured to turn off the USB charge circuit to prevent over charging of the multi-cell rechargeable battery if the detected voltage exceeds a threshold value; and a battery charge controller configured to prevent over discharging of the multi-cell rechargeable battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: The NOCO Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Patent number: 12176742
    Abstract: A rechargeable battery jump starting device and a rechargeable battery assembly for use in the portable rechargeable battery jump starting device. The portable rechargeable battery jump starting device maximizes the power conducted from the rechargeable battery assembly to a battery being jump started.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: The NOCO Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, Sr., James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Patent number: D1055859
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: The Noco Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Patent number: D1058487
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: The Noco Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Patent number: D1058488
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: The Noco Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Patent number: D1058489
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: The Noco Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Patent number: D1058517
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: The Noco Company
    Inventors: Derek Michael Underhill, Jonathan Lewis Nook
  • Patent number: D1063831
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: The Noco Comapany
    Inventors: Derek Michael Underhill, Jonathan Lewis Nook
  • Patent number: D1063845
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: The Noco Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Patent number: D1063847
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: The Noco Company
    Inventors: Derek Michael Underhill, Ifechukwude Christian Iwerunmor, Tom Situ, James P. McBride, James Richard Stanfield
  • Patent number: D1064463
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: The Noco Company
    Inventor: Derek Michael Underhill
  • Patent number: D1066252
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: The Noco Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Patent number: D1067187
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: The Noco Company
    Inventors: Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
  • Patent number: D1082314
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: The Noco Company
    Inventors: Derek Michael Underhill, Jonathan Lewis Nook