Patents by Inventor Thomas F. Podlesak

Thomas F. Podlesak 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: 6052292
    Abstract: A tridirectional inverter is disclosed which converts power from the single source into two different widely types of power outputs. This conversion s done by utilizing a magnetic element, i.e., a transformer, alternatively as a filter and as a voltage changing transformer. The function that the magnetic element provides is accomplished by selecting the frequency of the signal that is applied to the magnetic element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Thomas F. Podlesak
  • Patent number: 5596279
    Abstract: A method for indicating electrical breakdown in a nonconductive water coog system for high power electrical equipment at an early stage so as to avoid the danger of accidental faults. The method utilizing a small resistor to generate a detectable voltage when the resistance of the water breaks down, thus degrading from a nonconductive to a conductive state. Once a voltage is detected, the electrical equipment is shut down until the cooling water is made nonconductive again. An apparatus for indicating electrical breakdown in a water cooling system for high power electrical equipment is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Thomas F. Podlesak