Patents by Inventor Wayne R. Humphrey

Wayne R. Humphrey 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: 5357184
    Abstract: A fuse system for a battery charger provides fuse links for safely charging a plurality of batteries in parallel connection. A fuse system is used with a power supply comprising a positive and a negative terminal. The positive and negative terminals of the power supply are connected respectively to separate positive and negative bus bars of the fuse system. A plurality of connectors separately connect the positive bus bar to the positive terminals on the batteries and separately connect the negative bus bar to the negative terminals on the batteries. Each connector includes a fuse link. The fuse link comprises a plurality of fusible conductors connected in parallel. A transparent cover over the fuse link protects the operator and enables the visual inspection of the condition of the fuse link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Assignee: Associated Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. McGowan, Wayne R. Humphrey
  • Patent number: 4443751
    Abstract: This portable battery booster assembly includes a booster battery having positive and negative electrical connections. A portable housing contains the booster battery. A negative booster clamp is electrically connected to the battery booster negative connection, and a positive battery booster clamp is electrically connected to the battery booster positive connection. A pair of electrically conductive terminals are carried by the portable housing with each terminal selectively receiving one of the booster clamps for providing an electrical connection between the terminal and the battery. The housing includes a handle with an insulated bar carried by the handle. The bar carries a pair of tubular sleeves which provide the conductive terminals. Insulators electrically isolate the two sleeves from each other and from the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1984
    Assignee: Associated Equipment Corporation
    Inventor: Wayne R. Humphrey