Patents by Inventor Rodney O. Franks, II

Rodney O. Franks, II 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: 6987369
    Abstract: A motor assembly includes a keyed on-off switch and at least one 12-volt battery coupled to the existing DC electrical system of the vehicle. A D.C. speed control unit regulates the current to a DC drive motor. A housing is positionable adjacent to a front or rear portion of the vehicle and includes a D.C. motor connected to the DC speed control unit and a 12-volt D.C. alternator. An A.C. generator is operably connected to at least one AC breaker box via the electrical system. A converter is electrically coupled to the existing electrical system and the A.C. breaker box. The system further includes a plurality of electrical outlets and a power switch operably connected thereto and to the A.C. breaker box wherein the outlets conveniently allow a user to supply power to an external device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Inventor: Rodney O. Franks, II