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Cookeville, TN, United States of America

Ernest C Weyhrauch

This inventor holds 27 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Lamp Technology. Top assignees: Osram Sylvania Inc., Federal-Mogul World Wide, Inc., Diamondback Group. Active years: 2003-2015.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Ernest C Weyhrauch. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/ernest-c-weyhrauch

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 27 


Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.3

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 59(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Cookeville, TN (US) (2003 - 2009)
  • Richmond, KY (US) (2007 - 2015)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal21 out of 1,452 
 
Osram Sylvania Inc.
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 453 
 
Federal-Mogul World Wide, Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 1 
 
Diamondback Group
 patent
4. 2 out of 834,601 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 2003-2015

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Areas of Expertise:
Golf Club
Illumination Device
Power Supply
Temperature Relief
Phase-Control
Pulse Width Modulation
Voltage Control
Current Limited
RMS Load Voltage
Halogen Lamp
Soft-Starting
Hybrid Switching
27 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 8961333 - Golf club with high friction striking surface (2015-02-24),
2. 7527396 - Illumination device with thermally isolated integral power supply (2009-05-05),
3. 7492079 - Tungsten halogen lamp having internal power supply including temperature relief (2009-02-17),
4. 7462996 - Method of operating a lamp with a power controller having current limited RMS regulated output (2008-12-09),
5. 7459861 - Lamp containing voltage conversion circuit including forward/reverse hybrid phase-control clipping circuit (2008-12-02),
6. 7375475 - Lamp containing power controller having current limited RMS regulated output (2008-05-20),
7. 7358689 - Phase-control power controller for converting a line voltage to a RMS load voltage (2008-04-15),
8. 7352134 - Lamp containing fixed reverse phase switching power supply with time-based phase pulse triggering control (2008-04-01),
9. 7342359 - Forward/reverse hybrid switching power supply with time-based pulse triggering control (2008-03-11),
10. 7301291 - Power controller having current limited RMS regulated output (2007-11-27),
11. 7291984 - Method of reducing RMS load voltage in a lamp using pulse width modulation (2007-11-06),
12. 7274149 - Lamp with integral pulse width modulated voltage control circuit (2007-09-25),
13. 7274148 - Lamp having fixed forward phase switching power supply with time-based triggering (2007-09-25),
14. 7224151 - Fixed phase power controller with analog trigger (2007-05-29),
15. 7224130 - Method of operating a lamp containing a fixed phase power controller (2007-05-29),

Title: Innovator Spotlight: Ernest C. Weyhrauch

Introduction: Ernest C. Weyhrauch is a prolific inventor based in Cookeville, Tennessee, holding an impressive total of 27 patents. His innovative contributions span various fields, significantly impacting the design and functionality of common objects such as golf clubs and lighting devices.

Latest Patents: Among his latest inventions is the "Golf club with high friction striking surface." This innovative golf club aims to reduce the spin imparted to a golf ball upon impact, incorporating a high-friction material on its striking surface. The design features a gripping portion for the golfer's hands, a shaft, and a club head engineered to minimize ball rotation during play.

Another notable patent is the "Illumination device with thermally isolated integral power supply." This invention involves an incandescent lamp designed with a shell that creates a cavity, housing a light source and a heat radiator assembly. The unique design integrates the power supply within the radiator, enhancing the lamp's efficiency while maintaining safety through effective heat dissipation.

Career Highlights: Throughout his career, Weyhrauch has worked with leading companies such as Osram Sylvania Inc. and Federal-Mogul World Wide, Inc., honing his expertise in electrical and mechanical innovation.

Collaborations: Ernest has collaborated with talented individuals like Matthew Brandon Ballenger and George Bevin Kendrick, contributing to the development of groundbreaking products and technologies.

Conclusion: Ernest C. Weyhrauch exemplifies the spirit of innovation through his diverse patents and collaborative efforts. His contributions to the fields of sports equipment and lighting technology continue to influence and inspire future advancements in design and functionality.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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