Patents by Inventor Robert C. Decker

Robert C. Decker 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).

  • Universal connector for rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries
    Patent number: 4602202
    Abstract: A universal connector for use with rechargeable and nonrechargeable batteries having conventional terminals includes switching means for inherently permitting product energization from both types of batteries while connecting only a rechargeable battery to a battery charging circuit. The universal connector includes an actuating rod for operating the switching means, the rod coacting with unique physical configurations of the rechargeable and nonrechargeable batteries to open the charging circuit when connected to a nonrechargeable battery and to close the charging circuit when connected to a rechargeable battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1986
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Glenn R. Mundschenk, Robert C. Decker