Patents Assigned to Ivus Industries, LLC
  • Universal power interface bus
    Patent number: 8604754
    Abstract: A circuit and communication method for charging and/or discharging electrical energy storage devices (e.g., one or more cells of ultracapacitors, one or more cells of batteries, one or more cells of ultracapacitors and batteries).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Ivus Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Erik J. Cegnar, Fred Jessup, Michael Maughan, David G. Alexander
  • Equalizing method and circuit for ultracapacitors
    Patent number: 8269469
    Abstract: An equalizing method for ultracapacitor cell packs and/or series connected ultracapacitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Ivus Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Erik Cegnar, Fred Jessup, Mike Maughan, David G. Alexander
  • Wide voltage, high efficiency LED driver circuit
    Patent number: 8203281
    Abstract: An electrical circuit and method for driving light emitting diodes with a constant current via a high efficiency DC-DC converter controlled by a digital controller through pulse width modulation (PWM).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: IVUS Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Erik J. Cegnar, Fred Jessup, Mike Maughan, David G. Alexander
  • BIPOLAR JUNCTION TRANSISTOR TURN ON-OFF POWER CIRCUIT
    Publication number: 20110316609
    Abstract: An on-off power circuit connecting a voltage source to a digital system. The on-off power having a turn-on signal source, a control bipolar junction transistor, a switching bipolar junction transistor, a turn-off bipolar junction transistor, and a turn-off signal source. The circuit is activated by a turn-on signal and deactivated by a turn-off signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: IVUS INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventor: ERIK J. CEGNAR
  • MOUNTING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20110290968
    Abstract: A mounting assembly configured for mounting to a generally T-shaped rail or similar mount. The mounting assembly comprising a housing, a first arm, and a latching arm assembly. The first arm extending from the housing. The first arm comprising a first jaw. The latching arm assembly connected to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: IVUS INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Maughan, Eric Broncheau
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERFACING PORTABLE HAND-HELD DEVICES
    Publication number: 20110149560
    Abstract: A system and method for interfacing a charger with a portable hand-held electronic device via one or more magnetic portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: IVUS INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Fred L. Jessup, David G. Alexander, Michael R. Maughan, Erik J. Cegnar
  • Orientationless spring probe receptacle assembly
    Patent number: 7841865
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for establishing an electrical connection (for signal or current transfer) between two circuits or wiring assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Ivus Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Maughan, Fred Jessup, Erik J. Cegnar, David G. Alexander
  • Ultra-fast ultracapacitor charging method and charger
    Patent number: 7471068
    Abstract: A charger for ultracapacitors that allows many ultracapacitors, that may be connected in several different configurations, to be charged from a very low voltage to their rated voltage very rapidly without cell damage. The charger also allows for the detection of failed cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Ivus Industries, LLC
    Inventor: Erik J. Cegnar
  • Flashlight
    Patent number: D562482
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Ivus Industries, LLC
    Inventor: John Larkin