Patents Represented by Attorney Terrance Martin

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  • Switch and relay using shape memory alloy
    Patent number: 6133816
    Abstract: A novel shape memory alloy electrical switch is disclosed, including both momentary and especially a latching relay. The switch/relay disclosed is particularly useful in low power control of appliances, including i.a. refrigerators. Used with a microprocessor, microcontroller, or like device to control the shape memory alloy switch/relay, an adaptive control routine may be included which facilitates an especially low-power dissipation, highly effective appliance control module, especially suitable for refrigerators. The disclosed refrigerator control module can be manufactured at low cost with high reliability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: Robertshaw Controls Corp.
    Inventors: Gregory Barnes, Jon Skekloff, David D. Martin, Douglas Ray
  • Adaptive appliance control module including switching relay
    Patent number: 6078243
    Abstract: A novel shape memory alloy electrical switch is disclosed, including both momentary and especially a latching relay. The switch/relay disclosed is particularly useful in low power control of appliances, including i.a. refrigerators. Used with a microprocessor, microcontroller, or like device to control the shape memory alloy switch/relay, an adaptive control routine may be included which facilitates an especially low-power dissipation, highly effective appliance control module, especially suitable for refrigerators. The disclosed refrigerator control module can be manufactured at low cost with high reliability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Inventors: Gregory Barnes, Jon Skekloff, David D. Martin, Douglas Ray