Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems – Current and/or voltage regulation
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-01
2008-08-26
Owens, Douglas W. (Department: 2821)
Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems
Current and/or voltage regulation
C315S312000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07417384
ABSTRACT:
A load control systems and methods. One embodiment of a load control system comprises at least two triac devices connected in parallel to a load, the at least two triac devices operable to deliver current to the load. At least one driver circuit is linked to the at least two triac devices. A controller is linked to the at least one driver circuit, the controller signaling the at least one driver circuit to actuate the at least two triac devices at about the same time.
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