Patents by Inventor Victor K. Hsia

Victor K. Hsia 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: 11949224
    Abstract: One example includes a power supply system. The system includes a voltage-limit power regulator to generate an output voltage and an instantaneous overvoltage sensor configured to detect an overvoltage condition associated with the output voltage. The system further includes an overvoltage latch-off timer system configured to initiate a latch-off timer in response to detecting the overvoltage condition. The latch-off timer can be uninterrupted by an amplitude of the output voltage. The overvoltage latch-off timer system can further be configured to detect a persistent overvoltage fault in response to detecting the overvoltage condition after expiration of the latch-off timer. The overvoltage latch-off timer system can be configured to generate a fault signal to disable the voltage-limit power regulator in response to detecting the persistent overvoltage fault.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Timothy T. Hsia, Victor K. Lee
  • Patent number: 4760649
    Abstract: A new solid state electronic position indicator used to determine the horizontal and longitudinal level attitude of a recreation vehicle. This device, mounted on the frame of the vehicle, senses an imbalance condition by relying on a gravity sensitive compound pendulum. The pendulum is rectangular in shape, rotating about a shaft mounted ball bearing. Movement of this pendulum is detected by the electronic sensing circuit. This circuit sends an electrical signal to a visual or audio receiver mounted within a control panel, remote from the sensor. The control panel is normally mounted on dash of tow vehicle. The signal display indicates which side or end of the recreation vehicle requires elevation to attain a level attitude required to safely operate the propane gas operated appliances, e.g. (refrigerator, hot water heater) and provide creature comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1988
    Inventors: Corlis E. Preston, Victor K. Hsia