Patents by Inventor Kevin Amundsen

Kevin Amundsen 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).

  • Contactor feedback and precharge/discharge circuit
    Patent number: 6768621
    Abstract: A contactor feedback and pre-charge circuit is disclosed that is capable of i) precharging a load to control the inrush of current, ii) discharging the load to eliminate the risk of shock due to capacitive charge, and iii) shutting the system down in the event the contactor unintentionally opens during operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Solectria Corporation
    Inventors: Beat J. Arnet, Kevin Amundsen
  • Contactor feedback and precharge/discharge circuit
    Publication number: 20030137791
    Abstract: A contactor feedback and pre-charge circuit is disclosed that is capable of i) precharging a load to control the inrush of current, ii) discharging the load to eliminate the risk of shock due to capacitive charge, and iii) shutting the system down in the event the contactor unintentionally opens during operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: Beat J. Arnet, Kevin Amundsen