Patents by Inventor David W. Nolen

David W. Nolen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4234832
    Abstract: A control method and circuit providing smooth transition between two regulating modes involving two regulating parameters, one active and one inactive. The method comprises the steps of providing a reference signal and developing a signal representing the inactive parameter. The two signals are then compared to provide an inactive output signal that is indicative of any difference existing between them. Another signal is developed that represents the active parameter, and this signal is compared to the inactive output signal. The inactive output signal is then forced continuously to the value of the signal representing the active parameter when the values of the two signals are different. Change from the one parameter and mode to the other parameter and mode can now be made without a disturbing effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1979
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1980
    Assignee: Aluminum Company of America
    Inventors: Louis H. Dreinhoefer, David W. Nolen, Paul C. Donatelli