Patents Assigned to American Power Conversion, Inc.
  • Universal surge protector for notebook computers
    Patent number: 6556410
    Abstract: A surge protector for portable personal computers, or notebooks, of the shunting type, employs two differently rated metal oxide varistors in a manner enabling operation with several differently rated AC power services the surge protector is designed to provide an optimum effective clamping voltage with a low let-through voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: American Power Conversion, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Manning, Ronnie L. Bell, Clint D. Veino