Method and apparatus to remove energy from DC loads

Details Method and apparatus to remove energy from DC loads Method and apparatus to remove energy from DC loads

2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Berhane, Adolf (Department: 2838)

Electric power conversion systems

Current conversion

Including automatic or integral protection means

Reexamination Certificate

active

08004866

ABSTRACT:
A DC output power converter or DC switch device that includes methods and apparatus to reverse the current in the connected load, thereby draining the load's energy until the voltage in the load is brought to a (near) zero potential and held there.

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