Patents by Inventor Vito Rinaldi
Vito Rinaldi 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).
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Patent number: 10096423Abstract: There is provided an electronic direct current transformer circuit configuration for transferring power from a source to a load using magnetic storage coupling, the circuit comprising: an input node adapted to receive an input alternating current power source having an input direct voltage waveform; the magnetic storage coupling unit comprising: a first set of windings coupled to a first switch, a second set of windings located in series with the first set of windings with; a second switch connected at one end between the first and second set of windings and at another end to a common ground or common connection, the first and second switches having a switching frequency in a kilohertz range and switching between on and off in alternating modes; and an output node connected to the second set of windings.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2017Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Inventor: Vito Rinaldi
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Publication number: 20170194093Abstract: There is provided an electronic direct current transformer circuit configuration for transferring power from a source to a load using magnetic storage coupling, the circuit comprising: an input node adapted to receive an input alternating current power source having an input direct voltage waveform; the magnetic storage coupling unit comprising: a first set of windings coupled to a first switch, the first switch for receiving an input charging current associated with the input voltage; a second set of windings located in series or opposing connection with the first set of windings with a common magnetic path; a second switch connected at one end between the first and second set of windings and at another end to a common ground or common connection, the first and second switches having a switching frequency in a kilohertz range and switching between on and off in alternating modes; and an output node connected to the second set of windings, the output node adapted to provide an output DC power, the output poweType: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Vito Rinaldi
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Patent number: 9059634Abstract: There is provided an electronic sine wave transformer circuit configuration for transferring power from a source to a load using magnetic storage coupling, the circuit comprising: an input node adapted to receive an input alternating current power source having an input voltage operating at an input frequency in a Hertz range; the magnetic storage coupling unit comprising: a first set of windings coupled to a first switch, the first switch for receiving an input charging current associated with the input voltage; a second set of windings located in series or opposing connection with the first set of windings with a common magnetic path; a second switch connected at one end between the first and second set of windings and at another end to a common ground, the first and second switches having a switching frequency in a kilohertz range and switching between on and off in alternating modes; and an output node connected to the second set of windings, the output node adapted to provide an output AC power having aType: GrantFiled: March 22, 2013Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Inventor: Vito Rinaldi
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Publication number: 20140286065Abstract: There is provided an electronic sine wave transformer circuit configuration for transferring power from a source to a load using magnetic storage coupling, the circuit comprising: an input node adapted to receive an input alternating current power source having an input voltage operating at an input frequency in a Hertz range; the magnetic storage coupling unit comprising: a first set of windings coupled to a first switch, the first switch for receiving an input charging current associated with the input voltage; a second set of windings located in series or opposing connection with the first set of windings with a common magnetic path; a second switch connected at one end between the first and second set of windings and at another end to a common ground, the first and second switches having a switching frequency in a kilohertz range and switching between on and off in alternating modes; and an output node connected to the second set of windings, the output node adapted to provide an output AC power having aType: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2013Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventor: Vito Rinaldi
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Patent number: 8384369Abstract: A microprocessor operated controller device and associated method for modifying an AC input power to provide a reduced power AC output power to a load when coupled to the controller device. The AC output power has a series of cut-out pulses in each half cycle of the AC output power waveform. The device includes a switching system having a plurality of switching elements for positioning the series of cut-out pulses in each half cycle of a waveform of the AC input power to result in said reduced power AC output power and a switch control system for coordinating opening and closing of the plurality of switching elements during positioning of the series of cut-out pulses. The switch control system includes a synchronization system for synchronizing the switching system with timing of each half cycle of the AC input power waveform.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2010Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Cavet Holdings LimitedInventor: Vito Rinaldi
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Patent number: 8288958Abstract: A controller device and corresponding method for modifying an AC input power to provide a reduced power AC output power to a load when coupled to the controller device. The AC output power has a series of cut-out pulses in half cycles of the AC output power waveform. The device includes a switching system having a plurality of switching elements for positioning the series of cut-out pulses in the half cycles of a waveform of the AC input power to result in said reduced power AC output power; and a switch control system for coordinating opening and closing of the plurality of switching elements during positioning of the series of cut-out pulses. The switch control system includes a synchronization system for synchronizing the switching system with timing of said half cycles of the AC input power waveform; wherein the series of cut-out pulses includes at least two cut-out pulses having different durations and different positioning in said half cycles.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2010Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Inventor: Vito Rinaldi
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Patent number: 8204706Abstract: A method and system for continuously predicting an input line power waveform frequency of alternating current having maximum and minimum values, and a reference value located therebetween by specifying an outer window defining a sense point of the waveform between lower and upper limits of the outer window, the sense point being located away from the reference value and having a corresponding predicted sense point time; providing an inner window having an inner time interval less than an outer time interval corresponding to time between the lower and upper limits; positioning the inner window at the predicted sense point time; identifying an actual sense point time of a measured inner sense point value and excluding one or more identified actual outer sense point values being both outside of the inner time interval and within the outer time interval; and calculating the frequency of a future cycle of the waveform.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Cavet Holdings LimitedInventor: Vito Rinaldi
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Publication number: 20110218751Abstract: A method and system for continuously predicting an input line power waveform frequency of alternating current having maximum and minimum values, and a reference value located therebetween by specifying an outer window defining a sense point of the waveform between lower and upper limits of the outer window, the sense point being located away from the reference value and having a corresponding predicted sense point time; providing an inner window having an inner time interval less than an outer time interval corresponding to time between the lower and upper limits; positioning the inner window at the predicted sense point time; identifying an actual sense point time of a measured inner sense point value and excluding one or more identified actual outer sense point values being both outside of the inner time interval and within the outer time interval; and calculating the frequency of a future cycle of the waveform.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2010Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: Cavet Holdings LimitedInventor: Vito Rinaldi
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Publication number: 20110199016Abstract: A controller device and corresponding method for modifying an AC input power to provide a reduced power AC output power to a load when coupled to the controller device. The AC output power has a series of cut-out pulses in half cycles of the AC output power waveform. The device includes a switching system having a plurality of switching elements for positioning the series of cut-out pulses in the half cycles of a waveform of the AC input power to result in said reduced power AC output power; and a switch control system for coordinating opening and closing of the plurality of switching elements during positioning of the series of cut-out pulses. The switch control system includes a synchronization system for synchronizing the switching system with timing of said half cycles of the AC input power waveform; wherein the series of cut-out pulses includes at least two cut-out pulses having different durations and different positioning in said half cycles.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: Cavet Holdings LimitedInventor: Vito Rinaldi
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Publication number: 20110199068Abstract: A microprocessor operated controller device and associated method for modifying an AC input power to provide a reduced power AC output power to a load when coupled to the controller device. The AC output power has a series of cut-out pulses in each half cycle of the AC output power waveform. The device includes a switching system having a plurality of switching elements for positioning the series of cut-out pulses in each half cycle of a waveform of the AC input power to result in said reduced power AC output power and a switch control system for coordinating opening and closing of the plurality of switching elements during positioning of the series of cut-out pulses. The switch control system includes a synchronization system for synchronizing the switching system with timing of each half cycle of the AC input power waveform.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: Cavet Holdings LimitedInventor: Vito Rinaldi
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Patent number: 6525490Abstract: A power control circuit for reducing AC power to a load, including a bilateral power control switch for connection in series with the load, a bilateral energy return switch for connection in parallel with the load, and a driver circuit connected to the switches. The driver circuit is configured to control the high speed power switches so that the energy return switch is closed when the power control switch is open; and vice-versa. A timer circuit is connected to the driver circuit and causes the power control switch to close and then open at least once during each half cycle of the AC current.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2000Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Inventor: Vito Rinaldi