John Joseph Ketcham

US Patent:

7425776, Sep 16, 2008

Filed:

Jun 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/471418

Inventors:

John C. Ketcham - Elon NC, US

International Classification:

F03D 9/00
H02P 9/04

US Classification:

290 55, 290 44

Abstract:

A multiple generator having a vertical post and multiple vertical tubes has the generators positioned vertically one above the other. Each is cylindrical in shape and has two rings separated by connecting fins. The cylinders vary in size with the top being the smallest, the middle or second being larger and the third being the largest. With low winds, only the smallest generator turns. As wind velocity increases, the small generator rotates faster until clutches in a clutch ring move outwardly until they engage and secure to the second generator so both generators move together. As wind speed increases, clutches on the second generator move outwardly until they engage and secure to the third generator and all generators now rotate together. Thus varying amounts of electricity are generated depending on the wind speed and which generators are active. Each generator has its own rotating shaft with ball bearings between the post and first tube and between the first and second tubes.

US Patent:

20050137033, Jun 23, 2005

Filed:

Dec 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/736759

Inventors:

John Ketcham - Elon NC, US
Clifton Ketcham - Golden CO, US

International Classification:

A63B057/00

US Classification:

473386000

Abstract:

A golf ball and tee placement device and retrieval apparatus formed from a hollow shaft in which is placed a first plate fastened to one end of the shaft and a second plate fastened to the end of the elongated rod. Two support members fixedly secure a third plate having a tee-receiving recess. The support members pass through the first and second plates to maintain the second plate in alignment with the first and third plates. Resilient elements such as springs engage the first and second plates biasing the second plate away from the first plate. The second plate is movably toward the first plate until the distance between the second plate and the third plate permits the placement of a golf ball and a cooperating tee therebetween. The second plate is movable toward the third plate to position the tee into the playing surface and the ball in a playable position on the tee when the rod and second plate are moved upwardly and away the ball and tee.

US Patent:

20060137922, Jun 29, 2006

Filed:

Dec 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/021196

Inventors:

John Ketcham - Elon NC, US

International Classification:

B60K 6/00

US Classification:

180065200

Abstract:

A steam driven road vehicle having a firebox, a boiler, a drive mechanism operated by steam from the boiler, a water supply supplying water to the boiler, and a drive connection connected between the drive mechanism and an axle of the vehicle. A fuel bin is supported by the vehicle frame holds a supply of fuel to be fed to the firebox. A power driven conveyor conveys fuel from the fuel bin to the firebox. An electrical system is made up of a plug-in element which connects with an electric source, and a preheating element on the boiler for producing preheat in the boiler. A heat control device controls the temperature of the output of the preheating element, and a time control device is arranged to energize the preheating element prior to driving the vehicle.