Electricity: power supply or regulation systems – In shunt with source or load – Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-01
2011-03-01
Nguyen, Matthew V (Department: 2838)
Electricity: power supply or regulation systems
In shunt with source or load
Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device
C318S400220
Reexamination Certificate
active
07898229
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and associated systems and methods may relate to a process for supplying unidirectional current to a load, controlling a reverse electromotive force (REMF), capturing inductive energy from the load, and supplying the captured inductive energy to the load. In an illustrative example, an operating cycle may include a sequence of operations. First, inductive energy captured from the load on a previous cycle may be supplied to the load. Second, energy may be supplied to the load from an external power source. Third, a REMF voltage may be substantially controlled upon disconnecting the power source from the load. Fourth, the load current may be brought to zero by capturing the inductive energy for use on a subsequent cycle. In some embodiments, a single power stage may supply a DC inductive load, or a pair of power stages may be operated to supply bidirectional current to an AC load.
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Babcock David J
Babcock Paul M
Smith Phillip N
Flyback Energy, Inc.
Nguyen Matthew V
Thompson Craige
Thompson Patent Law Offices PC
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