Patents Assigned to Altor, Inc.
  • Patent number: 5838557
    Abstract: The present invention includes a circuit for use with a booster module of a DC-DC converter that typically includes both a driver module and one or more booster modules. The present invention includes associated feedback control circuitry that allows the booster module to operate in the manner of a driver module. In a preferred embodiment, the feedback control circuitry contains a voltage reference device, a differential amplifier, and an optocoupler. In this preferred embodiment, the photodiode portion of the optocoupler electrically connects to an output circuit for the booster module, and the phototransistor portion of the optocoupler connects to an input circuit for the booster module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: Altor, Inc.
    Inventor: Jonathan R. Wood
  • Patent number: 5347191
    Abstract: In a power supply for use with electronic equipment, the power supply includes a dynamic transformer having a single rotary element with permanent magnets attached, magnetic bearings to support the rotary element during operation, primary and secondary windings linking the flux of the magnets, circuit means to drive the primary windings, and means of using the secondary AC output to provide DC power at the point of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Assignee: Altor, Inc.
    Inventor: Jonathan R. Wood