Electricity: power supply or regulation systems – In shunt with source or load – Using inductor
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-18
2006-07-18
Han, Jessica (Department: 2838)
Electricity: power supply or regulation systems
In shunt with source or load
Using inductor
C323S284000, C323S901000, C363S016000, C363S049000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07078883
ABSTRACT:
A startup circuit for starting a power converter for converting an input voltage to an output voltage includes a switch connected in series with a resistive element. The startup circuit is connected in parallel with a trigger switch in the power converter for enabling the power converter to generate the output voltage. When closed or activated, the switch in the startup circuit charges an energy storing device in the power converter. The energy storing device activates the trigger switch as the charge is released.
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Chapman Patrick
Flowers Theresa L.
Kimball Jonathan
Krein Philip T.
Greer Burns & Crain Ltd
Han Jessica
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
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