Electrical transmission or interconnection systems inventions 05/08

20080122288 - Power management systems for automotive video event recorders: Video event recorders are coupled to a vehicle power source via an on-board diagnostic system including its power bus, data bus, and scanner port connector. Video event recorders are provided with a power input arranged in conjunction with a standard ODBII type “D” connector. Systems further include an extension cable... Agent: Smartdrive Systems, Inc.

20080122289 - Modular power control system: A power control system and related methods are disclosed herein to allow convenient distribution of a variety of different power sources to various electrical systems under test. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a modular power control system includes a multipin power input connector adapted... Agent: Macpherson Kwok Chen & Heid, LLP

20080122290 - Adapter power for mobile devices: Method and apparatus for efficiently utilizing adapter power. By utilizing a control line in the system, the system is able to condition the battery while an external adapter is being used as the source of the system power.... Agent: Intel/blakely

20080122291 - Switching power supply control circuit, switching power supply device and electronic apparatus employing the same: A control signal Vcont is input to a control terminal, thereby switching between a normal operation mode and a light-load mode. In the normal mode, a control unit turns on/off first switch through fourth switch, and outputs boosted voltages from a first output terminal and a second output terminal. When... Agent: Cantor Colburn, LLP

20080122292 - Usb cable device, usb subsystem and usb drive devices: The main cable and the drive cable each incorporates a positive power line, a negative power line, a positive signal line and a negative signal line. The main cable is connected to the USB ort of the host apparatus with the connector, and the drive cable is connected to the... Agent: Patrick G. Burns, Esq. Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd.

20080122293 - System and method for anti-islanding, such as anti-islanding for a grid-connected photovoltaic inverter: A system and method for detecting islanding in a Distributed Generation utility grid is described. In some examples, the system, via an inverter, injects a frequency disturbance to a location of the utility grid associated with a DG generator, measures both the frequency error due to the disturbance and the... Agent: Perkins Coie LLP Patent-sea

20080122294 - System: A system, whereby drive units on a movable part, e.g., a turntable or linear drive, are powered in a contactless manner via, in each instance, an inductive coupling to one or more primary conductors.... Agent: Kenyon & Kenyon LLP

20080122295 - Motion sensor switch for 3-way light circuit and method of lighting control using the same: Systems and methods are provided for controlling light in a 3-way light circuit, where at least one of the switches in a 3-way light circuit includes an occupancy sensor and the on/off state of the load in the 3-way circuit is determined based on the voltage output of circuits configured... Agent: Roylance, Abrams, Berdo & Goodman, L.L.P.

20080122296 - Shock-proof electrical outlet devices: The present invention relates to a shock-proof electrical output device, which comprises a voltage converter, a current monitoring relay device, a latching relay device, and a changeover relay device.... Agent: Gordon & Rees LLP

20080122297 - Wireless power supply system and wireless power supply method: An object is to provide a system for improving convenience for users, by which a portable electronic device or the like can be charged even in a place where utility power is not available. Another object is to provide a system which allows a service provider to easily perform customer... Agent: Cook, Alex, Mcfarron, Manzo, Cummings & Mehler, Ltd.

20080116745 - Apparatus for providing power and network signal from powerline network: An apparatus for providing power and network signal from a powerline network includes: a power component to connect the powerline network; a power unit electrically connected to the power component; a PoE module electrically connected to the power unit and a connecting port, so as to provide the power from... Agent: Bacon & Thomas, Pllc

20080116747 - Peripheral unit control system, particularly to be employed in a motor vehicle: The invention relates to a peripheral unit control system, (3) on board of a motor vehicle, comprised of an assembly of display, control, actuation and videoshooting instruments, contained within an element shaped as an inner rear view mirror, bigger than the standard mirrors, and providing inside the control logic unit... Agent: Jamer V Costigan Hedmam & Costigan

20080116746 - Self-powered electrical system: The embodiments described herein include an electrical system and method for providing electrical energy. In one embodiment, an energy conversion device is configured to produce electrical energy from at least one of vibrations or movement experienced by the energy conversion device. An energy storage device is configured store the electrical... Agent: Brooks Kushman P.c. / Lear Corporation

20080116748 - Multi-function power storage device: A multi-function power storage device comprises a socket means and a rechargeable battery. The socket means has a power plug, at least a socket, and a coupling switch mounted thereon. An inverter and an automatic switch are mounted in the rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery has a corresponding coupling switch,... Agent: Troxell Law Office Pllc

20080116749 - Power supplier with combinable power output ports: A power supplier with combinable power output ports includes plural power output ports which include at least a unit output port, wherein the unit output port has two terminal slots in which two power terminals at different potentials are respectively mounted, and the unit output port can be combined with... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20080116750 - Marx generator and use of a high-voltage cable for high-voltage decoupling: In order to decouple the low-voltage charging source and its electrical drive from the high voltage which occurs in a Marx generator when the capacitor bank is switched from parallel connection to series connection, the high-voltage cable which is used on the output side and in which the conductive core... Agent: Scully Scott Murphy & Presser, Pc

20080116751 - Semiconductor switch circuit: A semiconductor switch circuit is provided that enables current consumption to be reduced even in a conduction state. A semiconductor switch circuit 100 has P-type MOS transistors Q101 and Q102 for conduction that share a source and are connected in series between an input/output terminal 101 and input/output terminal 102,... Agent: Greenblum & Bernstein, P.L.C

20080116752 - Disconnection detecting circuit: In a disconnection detecting mode, first and second MOSFETs are turned off, a transistor is turned on, and charges of a capacitor are initialized. After that, third and fourth MOSFETs are alternately turned on/off by drive signals and having a complementary relation. When an antenna is connected normally, a pulse... Agent: Posz Law Group, Plc

20080111420 - Architecture and a multiple function power converter for aircraft: A method and apparatuses are implemented for electric power systems. An apparatus for power conversion according to one embodiment comprises: a multiple function power converter (77), the multiple function power converter (77) being capable of performing functions of a static inverter, and being capable of at least one of performing... Agent: Oral Caglar Honeywell International Inc.

20080111421 - Modular and scalable power conversion system for aircraft: A method and apparatuses are used for power conversion. The apparatus according to one embodiment comprises a plurality of power conversion modules (130—1, . . . 130—n), the plurality of power conversion modules (130—1, . . . , 130—n) being optionally controllable to function independently of each other to supply... Agent: Oral Caglar Honeywell International Inc.

20080111422 - Voltage regulator and power system with a voltage boost for a low input voltage: An electrical system for supplying a DC voltage regulated to a desired level to a DC load is provided, wherein power is obtained from an AC waveform that under some conditions has a peak value below the desired level of eth DCC voltage. The AC waveform is connected to the... Agent: Carl M. Napolitano, Ph.d. Allen, Dyer, Doppelt, Milbrath & Gilchrist, P.a.

20080111423 - Supercapacitor backup power supply with bi-directional power flow: A system for providing backup power supply to a device is provided. The system includes a supercapacitor and a single circuit for charging and discharging of a supercapacitor. The single circuit operates with an inductor to provide for charging and discharging of the supercapacitor.... Agent: Pearne & Gordon LLP

20080111424 - Power storage device: An improved structure of power storage device comprises at least three power sources and an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system. The at least three power sources comprise a commercial power service and anyone selected from a fuel generator, a solar power generator, a wind power generator, a battery generator, and... Agent: Troxell Law Office Pllc

20080111425 - Uninterruptible power supply with an illuminator: An uninterruptible power supply includes a body holding a host circuit board and having a power input terminal and multiple power output terminals, and a battery holder detachably inserted into an accommodation chamber of the body to electrically connect and holding a battery and a lamp. When the battery holder... Agent: Troxell Law Office Pllc

20080111427 - Auxiliary battery attachment apparatus for use in a multiple battery system that reliably supplies electrical energy to an electrical system: An auxiliary battery attachment apparatus, which is attachable to a first housing containing a first battery, includes a second housing, a second battery disposed within the second housing, positive and negative couplings, a one-way charging circuit, and at least one switching device. The coupling(s) are respectively coupleable to positive and... Agent: Brinkle Y, Morgan, Solomon, Tatum, Stanley, Lunny, & Crosby, LLP

20080111426 - Multiple battery system for reliably supplying electrical energy to an electrical system: A multiple battery system includes a battery housing, first and second batteries disposed in the battery housing, a one-way charging circuit, and at least one switching device. The battery housing includes at least one positive terminal and at least one negative terminal, which are electrically coupleable to an electrical system.... Agent: Brinkle Y, Morgan, Solomon, Tatum, Stanley, Lunny, & Crosby, LLP

20080111428 - Control device for an electrical appliance and control method: A control device for an electric hob has a control element placed on a support. Circular ring segmental surfaces are provided as signal generators beneath the support. On the top side and underside, the control element has numerous electrically interconnected, circular ring segmental surfaces, the lower surfaces being above the... Agent: Alston & Bird LLP

20080111429 - Apparatus for interfacing a three phase power supply to a load: An apparatus monitors and controls application of three phases of alternating voltage to a load by detecting the sequence of the three phases. A switch module is operated, in response to the detected sequence, to ensure that the three phases are properly applied to the load, even if the utility... Agent: Marvin Union Eaton Corporation

20080106146 - Management system for in-house power quantity consumed: The present invention relates to a management system for in-house power consumption, more particularly to a management system for in-house power consumption efficiently performing in-house power consumption by means of estimating power consumption of each operation of in-house electric devices. The present invention provides a management system for in-house power... Agent: Mckenna Long & Aldridge LLP

20080106147 - Apparatus and system for measurement and control of electrical power consumption: A measurement and control apparatus is disclosed having power input terminals configured to connect with a power source, power output terminals configured to connect with a load, the output terminals being switchably connected to the input terminals, and an actuator configured to switchably connect and disconnect the output terminals to... Agent: Cantor Colburn, LLP

20080106149 - Multipurpose radio: A multipurpose radio is disclosed to include a power control unit, which uses a rechargeable battery to provide the necessary working voltage to a LED lamp for illumination, a hand-driven dynamo to generate electricity for recharging the rechargeable battery, a power adapter for charging the rechargeable battery with city power... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20080106148 - Power saver controller: A power supply control device for supplying power to a number of electrical devices from a single mains supply electrical outlet switch means adapted to connect an electrical supply from the supply electrical outlet to each of the controlled electrical outlets in response to the state of a master electrical... Agent: Osha Liang L.L.P.

20080106150 - Time limit circuit for a hold-up battery: A circuit (100) is provided that is connectable between input lines (150, 152, 154) and output lines (160, 162). The circuit is comprised of a primary battery (103) and a hold-up battery (101). The hold-up battery is connected in parallel with the primary battery. The circuit is further comprised of... Agent: Harris Corporation C/o Darby & Darby PC

20080106151 - Pulse power generator using semiconductor switch: The present invention provides a pulse power generator using a semiconductor switch, which enables its lifespan to be significantly improved, allows for its miniaturization, and makes it possible to diversely control a high-voltage pulse output finally. According to the pulse power generator, it is possible to address and solve a... Agent: Frommer Lawrence & Haug

20080106152 - Solid state power controller with lightning protection: A method of controlling a solid state power controller includes determining whether a voltage across a switch of the solid state power controller is within a predetermined voltage threshold. If the voltage is outside of the predetermined voltage threshold, the current is limited to a non-zero current. As result of... Agent: Carlson, Gaskey & Olds, P.C.

20080106153 - Power supply method for circuit block of radio-use semiconductor apparatus and radio-use semiconductor apparatus: The purpose of the present invention is to reduce the noise of an analog circuit of a radio-use semiconductor apparatus. A power supply voltage is supplied to a low-noise amplifier 12 and a partial circuit of a stereo demodulation circuit 16 from an analog-use power supply. A power supply voltage... Agent: Woodcock Washburn LLP

20080106154 - Electromagnetic energy collector: An improved reception of electromagnetic waves and transforming the energy the electromagnetic wave into electrical energy.... Agent: Troutman Sanders LLP

20080100135 - Aerospace electrical power dc subsystem configuration using multi-functional dc/dc converter: An apparatus for regulating voltage and aerospace electrical power systems are implemented. A multi-functional apparatus for regulating voltage, according to one embodiment, comprises: a DC to DC converter (315), wherein the DC to DC converter (315) is controlled to operate in a first direction to receive a DC voltage from... Agent: Oral Caglar Honeywell International Inc.

20080100137 - Intelligent wiper control system for vehicle: Disclosed herein is an intelligent wiper control system for a vehicle. A rain sensor unit controls the speed of wipers based on the amount of rain. An electronic control unit analyzes the input signal of the input unit. An output unit controls the output integrated circuits, and adjusts and controls... Agent: Ipla P.A.

20080100138 - System of smart key for automobile: A smart-key-start-up device for an automobile includes a control module configured to receive signals about an operation state of the automobile; a lock-preventing circuit controlled by the control module; a knob housing; a user-operable start-up knob disposed in the knob housing; and a slidable projection on the start-up knob, controlled... Agent: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (sf)

20080100139 - Illumination control device for vehicle: An illumination control unit includes an automatic control function for automatically controlling the turning on and off of vehicle head lights depending on brightness of an environment around a vehicle. A sensitivity adjuster is installed on a lever extending from a steering column in a vehicle compartment. The sensitivity to... Agent: Posz Law Group, PLC

20080100141 - Redundant power supply for power-over-ethernet: Techniques for providing a redundant power supply for an Ethernet device are provided. A first flyback switching regulator draws power from a first Ethernet port. A second flyback switching regulator draws power from a second Ethernet port. Drawn power is regulated by each regulator and sent to a power combiner.... Agent: Sughrue Mion, PLLC

20080100142 - Electric appliance with constant power supplied-bus: An electric appliance with constant power supplied-bus includes a power supply and a motherboard. A power transformation system of the power supply defines a main power system, which is electrically connected to an external power source for converting thereof as the electric appliance is under operation, and a standby power... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20080100143 - Power management system with charger/boost controller: A power management system comprises a power conversion stage and a controller. The power conversion stage has two terminals. The first terminal is coupled to a first power source which provides a first voltage. The second terminal is selectively coupled to a second power source which provides a second voltage.... Agent: Patent Prosecution O2mirco , Inc.

20080100136 - Power supply system and method on board an aircraft: p

20080100140 - Remote power management and monitoring system for solid state circuit breaker control with manual bypass: A power management and monitoring system for controlling an electrical device powered by a power supply is disclosed. The system may include a circuit breaker enclosure box structured to monitor and manage power to the electrical device via a centralized data bus and centralized power bus. The circuit breaker enclosure... Agent: Cantor Colburn, LLP

20080100144 - Automatic power-off method for an electronic device: A method for an electronic device with pressing keys can automatically turn off power when an undesired operation occurs. A time threshold such as 3 or 5 seconds is set by a user in the electronic device. The method keeps detecting the operations of the keys. A pressing operation will... Agent: Hdsl

20080100145 - Grid interconnection device, grid interconnection system and transfer trip system: A grid interconnection device includes a relay controller configured to control separation or interconnection of a relay; a receiver configured to receive, from a predetermined transmission path, power failure information containing at least local area information indicating an area in which a power failure occurs; a determination unit configured to... Agent: Mots Law, PLLC

20080100146 - Contact verification method for a transfer switch mechanism: An algorithm for verifying the state of switches (such as in a transfer switch mechanism) and for controlling the switches. The control algorithm controls automatic actuation of the switches. The verification algorithm measures the instantaneous voltage on the source and load sides of one or both switches and calculates the... Agent: Schneider Electric / Square D Company Legal Dept. - I.p. Group (np)

20080100147 - Power semiconductor device: The power semiconductor device of the present invention is provided with a conductive board 3, a switching element 1 mounted on the conductive board 3 and electrically connected thereto and an integrated circuit 4 mounted on the conductive board 3 at a distance from the switching element 1 and electrically... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland Maier & Neustadt, P.C.

20080100148 - Electret device and electrostatic operating apparatus: An electret device includes an electret film capable of storing charges and a charge outflow inhibition film formed on an upper surface of a region having a high charge density in the electret film and inhibiting the charges stored in the electret film from flowing out... Agent: Ditthavong Mori & Steiner, P.C.