Patents by Inventor Jerry H. Schwartz

Jerry H. Schwartz 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).

  • Prime mover for operating an electric motor
    Patent number: 6175210
    Abstract: A prime mover such as a microturbine generator is operated to generate dc power, and an inverter is controlled to convert the dc power to ac power. The ac power is supplied to an electric motor. The frequency of the ac power is ramped up during motor startup to reduce motor inrush current. The frequency or current of the ac power may be varied in response to process requirements during normal operation of the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Assignees: AlliedSignal Power Systems Inc., Mercury Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Jerry H. Schwartz, Mark J. Skowronski