Patents by Inventor Steven D. Marquis

Steven D. Marquis 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).

  • Power supply for portable computers and other electronic devices
    Patent number: 5814906
    Abstract: A power supply for a portable computer or other electronic device of a type having an integral external housing within which the electronic components of the device are encased. The power supply comprises a mounting panel having a front surface and a back surface and side flanges disposed on the mounting panel to permit temporary attachment of the power supply to the housing of an electronic device. The back surface of the mounting panel faces toward the electronic device housing when the power supply is attached to the housing of the electronic device. At least one solar panel is attached to the mounting panel facing away from the electronic device when the power supply is attached to the housing of the electronic device. The solar panel is capable of producing an electrical power output through the conversion of solar energy to electrical energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Inventors: Jerald C. Spencer, Steven D. Marquis