Patents by Inventor Werner A. Meier

Werner A. Meier 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).

  • High voltage DC power generation circuit powered from the alternator of a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 5189361
    Abstract: A power generator circuit is adapted to be driven by the output of a vehicle alternator. The circuit includes an input for receiving a rectified DC output from the alternator, and a pair of step-up transformers which are connected to the AC output from the alternator. The rectifiers are connected to the outputs of the step-up transformers, and are connected in series with the rectified DC output from the alternator to provide a relatively high voltage DC output. This output can be used to operate power tools, for example. The circuit includes a welding output, and allows normal charging of the vehicle battery when not being used as a power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Inventor: Werner A. Meier
  • Automotive alternator power generator for welding or use of power tools
    Patent number: 4853557
    Abstract: An electrical power supply used on a motor vehicle is interconnected with the vehicle battery, alternator and regulator. The power supply includes a voltage multiplier for multiplying the rectified output voltage from the alternator, and welding sockets for facilitating a welding operation. A multi-pole switch exclusively selects the operating mode of the power supply from among normal battery charging, power appliance operation and welding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1989
    Inventors: Werner A. Meier, Stratford Voogt