Patents by Inventor George Sotiriou

George Sotiriou 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: 8469872
    Abstract: A magnetic therapy device may include a housing, a disk, a tachometer, a microprocessor, a driver integrated circuit, and a plurality of coils. The disk may include a plurality of magnets thereon, the disk being mounted inside the housing and configured to rotate within the housing. The tachometer may be configured to monitor a magnetic field generated by the plurality of magnets and provide a frequency signal to a microprocessor based on the monitored magnetic field. The microprocessor may be configured to provide a control signal to the driver integrated circuit based on the frequency signal, the microprocessor being programmed to provide the control signal to maintain a constant speed of rotation of the disk based on the frequency signal. The driver integrated circuit may be configured to provide a current to a plurality of coils based on the control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Inventor: George Sotiriou
  • Patent number: 8257242
    Abstract: Various example embodiments are disclosed. According to one example embodiment, a magnetic therapy device may include a power source, a motor, a tachometer, and a microprocessor. The power source may be configured to supply power to the motor. The motor may be configured to control a disk upon which is mounted a plurality of magnets. The tachometer may be configured to monitor a magnetic field generated by the plurality of magnets and provide a signal to a microprocessor based on the monitored magnetic field. The microprocessor may be configured to control the motor based on the signal received from the tachometer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Inventor: George Sotiriou
  • Patent number: 8050059
    Abstract: Various example embodiments are disclosed. According to one example embodiment, a charging probe may include an alternating current (AC) input configured to receive current from an AC source, a rectifier circuit configured to rectify the current received from the AC source, a primary coil, and a control circuit configured to convert the rectified current into a regulated voltage across a primary coil. The primary coil may be configured to induce a magnetic field from the regulated voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Inventor: George Sotiriou
  • Patent number: 8021292
    Abstract: Various example embodiments are disclosed. According to one example embodiment, an apparatus may include a voltage source coupled to a motor via a diode, the diode coupled to the motor and the voltage source, a rechargeable battery, and a motor. The diode may be configured to allow current to flow from the voltage source to the motor. The motor may be configured to spin a disk upon which a plurality of magnets are mounted. The apparatus may be configured to recharge the rechargeable battery with the voltage source and to enable the rechargeable battery to supply power to the motor when a voltage of the voltage source drops below a threshold voltage level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventor: George Sotiriou
  • Patent number: 7915846
    Abstract: Various example embodiments are disclosed. According to one example embodiment, a charging probe may include an alternating current (AC) input configured to receive current from an AC source, a rectifier circuit configured to rectify the current received from the AC source, a primary coil, and a control circuit configured to convert the rectified current into a regulated voltage across a primary coil. The primary coil may be configured to induce a magnetic field from the regulated voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Inventor: George Sotiriou
  • Patent number: 7803104
    Abstract: Various example embodiments are disclosed. According to one example embodiment, an apparatus may include a motor, a rechargeable battery, a plurality of visual indicators, and a microprocessor. The motor may be configured to spin a disk upon which is mounted a plurality of magnets. The rechargeable battery may be configured to supply power to the motor. The microprocessor may be configured to monitor a voltage level of the rechargeable battery and to light a number of the plurality of visual indicators. The number may be based on the monitored voltage level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Inventor: George Sotiriou
  • Publication number: 20100180811
    Abstract: According to one example embodiment, an apparatus may include a chamber, a flotation device inside the chamber, a magnetic sensor circuit, a timing circuit, and a switch circuit. The chamber may be configured to receive water through a first opening and allow water to exit through a second opening. The chamber may also be configured to prevent water from exiting the chamber other than through the first opening or the second opening. The flotation device may include a magnetic material. The magnetic sensor circuit may be configured to determine whether the flotation device is in proximity with a top portion of the chamber. The magnetic sensor circuit may be configured to output a water level signal to a timing circuit based on the determining. The timing circuit may be configured to output an alarm signal to a switch circuit based on the water level signal continually indicating a low water level for a predetermined period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventor: George Sotiriou
  • Publication number: 20100085777
    Abstract: Various example embodiments are disclosed. According to one example embodiment, a charging probe may include an alternating current (AC) input configured to receive current from an AC source, a rectifier circuit configured to rectify the current received from the AC source, a primary coil, and a control circuit configured to convert the rectified current into a regulated voltage across a primary coil. The primary coil may be configured to induce a magnetic field from the regulated voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: George Sotiriou
  • Publication number: 20100081858
    Abstract: According to an example embodiment, a magnetic therapy device may include a housing, a disk, a tachometer, a microprocessor, a driver integrated circuit, and a plurality of coils. The disk may include a plurality of magnets thereon, the disk being mounted inside the housing and configured to rotate within the housing. The tachometer may be configured to monitor a magnetic field generated by the plurality of magnets and provide a frequency signal to a microprocessor based on the monitored magnetic field. The microprocessor may be configured to provide a control signal to the driver integrated circuit based on the frequency signal, the microprocessor being programmed to provide the control signal to maintain a constant speed of rotation of the disk based on the frequency signal. The driver integrated circuit may be configured to provide a current to a plurality of coils based on the control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventor: George Sotiriou
  • Patent number: 7648454
    Abstract: A magnetic therapy device has been disclosed. In one embodiment of the magnetic therapy device, the device is disk-shaped, four inches in diameter, and ¾inches thick. A disk with ten neodymium magnets mounted on the disk is mounted on a motor. The motor spins the disk, creating a dynamic magnetic field that may be useful for healing human tissue. The motor is powered by a rechargeable battery, which in turn is recharged via an inductive coil. The inductive recharging system allows the device to be completely sealed with no electrical contacts, making it safe to use near water. This embodiment also has a sequential controller which causes the device to become active for thirty minutes and then become inactive, and uses a tri-state LED to indicate the status of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Inventor: George Sotiriou
  • Publication number: 20090103332
    Abstract: Various example embodiments are disclosed. According to one example embodiment, a charging probe may include an alternating current (AC) input configured to receive current from an AC source, a rectifier circuit configured to rectify the current received from the AC source, a primary coil, and a control circuit configured to convert the rectified current into a regulated voltage across a primary coil. The primary coil may be configured to induce a magnetic field from the regulated voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventor: George Sotiriou
  • Publication number: 20090105520
    Abstract: Various example embodiments are disclosed. According to one example embodiment, a magnetic therapy device may include a power source, a motor, a tachometer, and a microprocessor. The power source may be configured to supply power to the motor. The motor may be configured to control a disk upon which is mounted a plurality of magnets. The tachometer may be configured to monitor a magnetic field generated by the plurality of magnets and provide a signal to a microprocessor based on the monitored magnetic field. The microprocessor may be configured to control the motor based on the signal received from the tachometer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventor: George Sotiriou
  • Publication number: 20090105519
    Abstract: Various example embodiments are disclosed. According to one example embodiment, an apparatus may include a motor, a rechargeable battery, a plurality of visual indicators, and a microprocessor. The motor may be configured to spin a disk upon which is mounted a plurality of magnets. The rechargeable battery may be configured to supply power to the motor. The microprocessor may be configured to monitor a voltage level of the rechargeable battery and to light a number of the plurality of visual indicators. The number may be based on the monitored voltage level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventor: George Sotiriou
  • Publication number: 20090102587
    Abstract: Various example embodiments are disclosed. According to one example embodiment, an apparatus may include a voltage source coupled to a motor via a diode, the diode coupled to the motor and the voltage source, a rechargeable battery, and a motor. The diode may be configured to allow current to flow from the voltage source to the motor. The motor may be configured to spin a disk upon which a plurality of magnets are mounted. The apparatus may be configured to recharge the rechargeable battery with the voltage source and to enable the rechargeable battery to supply power to the motor when a voltage of the voltage source drops below a threshold voltage level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventor: George Sotiriou
  • Patent number: 7462993
    Abstract: A dome light is disclosed which utilizes a rotating knob with ‘on’ and ‘off’ positions to toggle between having either a halogen bulb on or a plurality of red LEDs on, or both off. Dual D-type flip-flops toggle the dome light between states in response the changes of the knob between the ‘on’ and ‘off’ positions. The plurality of red LEDs utilize at least one current regulator to maintain a constant level of illumination. When the halogen bulb is on, further rotation of the knob varies a potentiometer which controls the duty cycle created by a pulse width modulator. The pulse width modulator causes the halogen bulb to be on for portions of each cycle; the longer the ‘on’ time during each cycle, the greater the apparent intensity of illumination by the halogen bulb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Inventor: George Sotiriou
  • Patent number: 7439874
    Abstract: A load status indicator is disclosed for determining whether power is available to, and current is flowing through, a load. A first visual status indicator may light up when power is available to the load but current is not flowing through the load. A second visual status indicator may light up when power is available to the load and current is flowing through the load. A bi-color light-emitting diode may comprise the first and second visual status indicators. Transistors may be used to permit or prevent current from flowing through the visual status indicators. In some embodiments, a reed switch or a hall-effect sensor may be used to determine whether current is flowing through the load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Inventor: George Sotiriou
  • Patent number: 7315255
    Abstract: A load status indicator is disclosed wherein a green light-emitting diode of a bi-color light-emitting diode lights up when power is available to but not being used by a monitored device, whereas a red light-emitting diode of the bi-color light-emitting diode lights up when the monitored device is drawing current. The load status indicator utilizes a coil in series with the monitored device, a reed switch controlled by the coil, and field-effect transistors to control which light-emitting diode lights up depending on whether power is available and whether the monitored device is drawing current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Inventor: George Sotiriou
  • Publication number: 20070103099
    Abstract: A dome light is disclosed which utilizes a rotating knob with ‘on’ and ‘off’ positions to toggle between having either a halogen bulb on or a plurality of red LEDs on, or both off. Dual D-type flip-flops toggle the dome light between states in response the changes of the knob between the ‘on’ and ‘off’ positions. The plurality of red LEDs utilize at least one current regulator to maintain a constant level of illumination. When the halogen bulb is on, further rotation of the knob varies a potentiometer which controls the duty cycle created by a pulse width modulator. The pulse width modulator causes the halogen bulb to be on for portions of each cycle; the longer the ‘on’ time during each cycle, the greater the apparent intensity of illumination by the halogen bulb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventor: George Sotiriou
  • Publication number: 20070083074
    Abstract: A magnetic therapy device has been disclosed. In one embodiment of the magnetic therapy device, the device is disk-shaped, four inches in diameter, and ¾inches thick. A disk with ten neodymium magnets mounted on the disk is mounted on a motor. The motor spins the disk, creating a dynamic magnetic field that may be useful for healing human tissue. The motor is powered by a rechargeable battery, which in turn is recharged via an inductive coil. The inductive recharging system allows the device to be completely sealed with no electrical contacts, making it safe to use near water. This embodiment also has a sequential controller which causes the device to become active for thirty minutes and then become inactive, and uses a tri-state LED to indicate the status of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventor: George Sotiriou
  • Publication number: 20060244620
    Abstract: A load status indicator is disclosed for determining whether power is available to, and current is flowing through, a load. A first visual status indicator may light up when power is available to the load but current is not flowing through the load. A second visual status indicator may light up when power is available to the load and current is flowing through the load. A bi-color light-emitting diode may comprise the first and second visual status indicators. Transistors may be used to permit or prevent current from flowing through the visual status indicators. In some embodiments, a reed switch or a hall-effect sensor may be used to determine whether current is flowing through the load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventor: George Sotiriou