Patents by Inventor Mike Hines

Mike Hines 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: 6236185
    Abstract: A self-charging continuous EOT power supply/battery pack operates from excess air pressure available in a train's air system. An electric generator is driven by compressed air from the locomotive that is transmitted through the air brake system of the train. The generated electricity is input to a circuit card assembly that regulates the output voltage and generator speed. The regulated voltage is supplied to the EOT electronics and also to a storage battery to recharge the storage battery, which provides peak operating power as well as back-up power if the generating system is inoperable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Technical and Management Services Corporation
    Inventors: Mike Hines, Vance Carolin, Steve J. Pick