Patents Assigned to Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.
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Patent number: 7365524Abstract: A power supply system includes an adapter to receive power from a power source, and output a regulated output voltage (Vout). A tip receives Vout from the adapter, and output Vout to an electronic device. The tip includes active circuitry to adjust a programming voltage (Vprog). Vprog is fed back to the adapter to control a magnitude of Vout.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2007Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas W. Lanni
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Patent number: 7355851Abstract: A power converter with a fan assembly cools down a temperature of the power converter. The power converter with a fan assembly includes a housing, a plate, and a second plate. The housing includes a fan assembly (which is integral to the housing) to draw in air. The plate is coupled to the housing to create an air channel between the plate and the housing and the second plated is coupled to the housing to create a second air channel between the second plate and the housing. The fan assembly draws in air through one of the air channel or the second air channel and moves air out through the other of the air channel and the second air channel to cool down the temperature of the power adapter.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2007Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas W Lanni
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Publication number: 20080019156Abstract: A common mode noise cancellation circuit eliminates common mode noise generated by a high-frequency switching device. The common mode noise reduction circuit includes a single switching device and a transformer. The switching device receives a rectified voltage and produces a switched voltage. The transformer includes a first primary winding, a second primary winding, and a secondary winding. The transformer couples the switched output from the first and the second primary winding to the secondary winding to generate a transformed voltage. A positive signed common mode noise waveform generated by the switching device is coupled from the first primary winding to the first secondary winding, and a negative signed common mode noise waveform generated by the switching device is coupled from the second primary winding to the first secondary winding, which results in a lower magnitude common mode noise waveform being present at the secondary winding.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas W. Lanni
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Publication number: 20080019154Abstract: A bi-directional boost circuit for power factor correction includes a power factor control circuit and a pair of diodes, a pair of inductors, and a pair of switches. A first diode, a second diode, a first inductor, a second inductor, a first switch, and a second switch convert the AC input voltage, rectify the AC input voltage, and output an intermediate DC voltage. The power factor control circuit receives the AC input voltage and receives the intermediate DC voltage. The power factor control circuit regulates the DC output voltage. Based on the AC input voltage and the intermediate DC output voltage, the power factor control circuit controls an inductor current waveform by driving the first switch and the second switch to create a substantially sinusoidal current as seen by the power source that is in phase with the AC input voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas Lanni
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Publication number: 20080012425Abstract: Power supply equipment includes a power converter and connector adapters for coupling between the converter and various appliances. The connector adapters bear respective adapter indicators. A particular connector adapter, bearing a corresponding adapter indicator, is chosen for mating with a particular appliance. The power converter generates selectable output voltages which are identified by respective converter indicators. The power converter output voltage is selected so that the converter indicator matches the indicator on the adapter chosen for the particular appliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas Lanni
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Publication number: 20070296380Abstract: A bidirectional boost circuit for power factor correction includes a power factor control circuit and a pair of diodes, a pair of inductors, and a pair of switches. A first diode, a second diode, a first inductor, a second inductor, a first switch, and a second switch convert the AC input voltage, rectify the AC input voltage, and output an intermediate DC voltage. The power factor control circuit receives the AC input voltage and receives the intermediate DC voltage. The power factor control circuit regulates the DC output voltage. Based on the AC input voltage and the intermediate DC output voltage, the power factor control circuit controls an inductor current waveform by driving the first switch and the second switch to create a substantially sinusoidal current as seen by the power source that is in phase with the AC input voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2007Publication date: December 27, 2007Applicant: Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas Lanni
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Publication number: 20070297134Abstract: A power converter with a fan assembly cools down a temperature of the power converter. The power converter with a fan assembly includes a housing, a plate, and a second plate. The housing includes a fan assembly (which is integral to the housing) to draw in air. The plate is coupled to the housing to create an air channel between the plate and the housing and the second plated is coupled to the housing to create a second air channel between the second plate and the housing. The fan assembly draws in air through one of the air channel or the second air channel and moves air out through the other of the air channel and the second air channel to cool down the temperature of the power adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2007Publication date: December 27, 2007Applicant: Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas Lanni
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Publication number: 20070279952Abstract: A switching power supply includes a source of DC voltage and a transformer having primary and secondary windings. A switching circuit is coupled between the DC voltage and the primary winding to provide alternating current to the primary winding. A rectifier circuit is coupled to the secondary winding to provide a DC output voltage. A controller circuit controls the switching circuit to modulate the alternating current provided to the primary winding. A circuit receives a first input signal having a magnitude which is determined by the DC output voltage and a second input signal having a magnitude which is determined by a selected position of a multiposition switch. An output of the circuit generates a feedback signal which is coupled to the controller circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2007Publication date: December 6, 2007Applicant: Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas Lanni
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Patent number: 7279868Abstract: A bi-directional boost circuit for power factor correction includes a power factor control circuit and a pair of diodes, a pair of inductors, and a pair of switches. A first diode, a second diode, a first inductor, a second inductor, a first switch, and a second switch convert the AC input voltage, rectify the AC input voltage, and output an intermediate DC voltage. The power factor control circuit receives the AC input voltage and receives the intermediate DC voltage. The power factor control circuit regulates the DC output voltage. Based on the AC input voltage and the intermediate DC output voltage, the power factor control circuit controls an inductor current waveform by driving the first switch and the second switch to create a substantially sinusoidal current as seen by the power source that is in phase with the AC input voltage.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2004Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas W. Lanni
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Patent number: 7266003Abstract: A programmable power supply for providing a regulated DC output power is disclosed. The power supply provides the output power to any one of a plurality of electronic devices adapted for receiving the output power at an operational voltage or an operational current. The power supply receives a programming signal to maintain the output power at the operational voltage or operational current associated with a particular selected electronic device. Accordingly, by varying the programming signal, the power supply can be programmed to provide output power to any one of several electronic devices having differing input power requirements.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2006Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas W. Lanni
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Patent number: 7265973Abstract: A power converter with a fan assembly cools down a temperature of the power converter. The power converter with a fan assembly includes a housing, a plate, and a second plate. The housing includes a fan assembly (which is integral to the housing) to draw in air. The plate is coupled to the housing to create an air channel between the plate and the housing and the second plated is coupled to the housing to create a second air channel between the second plate and the housing. The fan assembly draws in air through one of the air channel or the second air channel and moves air out through the other of the air channel and the second air channel to cool down the temperature of the power adapter.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2006Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas W Lanni
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Publication number: 20070182388Abstract: A power supply system includes an adapter to receive power from a power source, and output a regulated output voltage (Vout). A tip receives Vout from the adapter, and output Vout to an electronic device. The tip includes active circuitry to adjust a programming voltage (Vprog). Vprog is fed back to the adapter to control a magnitude of Vout.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2007Publication date: August 9, 2007Applicant: Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas Lanni
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Patent number: 7254048Abstract: A programmable AC/DC power converter receives a plurality of input voltages and outputs a single voltage from an input voltage system. A transformer receives the single voltage. One of the plurality of input voltages is provided at a center tap of a secondary winding of the transformer. A transformed voltage is output. A rectifier receives the transformed voltage and outputs a DC voltage. A buck regulator receives a DC voltage, creates a regulated voltage, and outputs the regulated voltage and a regulated current to a portable appliance. A error correction system receives a programming signal and regulated signals and verifies that the regulated signal to programming signal ratio is within an acceptable range.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2006Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignee: Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas W Lanni
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Patent number: 7193398Abstract: A power supply system includes an adapter to receive power from a power source, and output a regulated output voltage (Vout). A tip receives Vout from the adapter, and output Vout to an electronic device. The tip includes active circuitry to adjust a programming voltage (Vprog). Vprog is fed back to the adapter to control a magnitude of Vout.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2004Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Comarco Wireless Technologies, IncInventor: Thomas W. Lanni
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Patent number: 7193873Abstract: A cradle casing has a DC/DC adapter to receive DC power from a DC power source and generate a first DC power signal. A sleeve accepts an AC/DC adapter, and guides movement of the AC/DC adapter when the AC/DC adapter is inserted into the cradle casing. The AC/DC adapter is capable of receiving AC power from an AC power source and generating a second DC power signal. A circuit receives at least one of the first DC power signal and the second DC power signal and outputs a third DC power signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2006Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas W. Lanni
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Publication number: 20060279928Abstract: A power converter with a fan assembly cools down a temperature of the power converter. The power converter with a fan assembly includes a housing, a plate, and a second plate. The housing includes a fan assembly (which is integral to the housing) to draw in air. The plate is coupled to the housing to create an air channel between the plate and the housing and the second plated is coupled to the housing to create a second air channel between the second plate and the housing. The fan assembly draws in air through one of the air channel or the second air channel and moves air out through the other of the air channel and the second air channel to cool down the temperature of the power adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2006Publication date: December 14, 2006Applicant: Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas Lanni
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Patent number: 7148659Abstract: A programmable AC/DC power converter receives a plurality of input voltages and outputs a single voltage from an input voltage system. A transformer receives the single voltage. One of the plurality of input voltages is provided at a center tap of a secondary winding of the transformer. A transformed voltage is output. A rectifier receives the transformed voltage and outputs a DC voltage. A buck regulator receives a DC voltage, creates a regulated voltage, and outputs the regulated voltage and a regulated current to a portable appliance. A error correction system receives a programming signal and regulated signals and verifies that the regulated signal to programming signal ratio is within an acceptable range.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2003Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas W. Lanni
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Patent number: 7145312Abstract: A system has an adapter/charger to receive power from a power source and output a first DC power signal. A universal battery receives the first DC power signal directly from the adapter/charger and to supplies a second DC power signal, and the universal battery includes at least one battery cell chargeable by the first DC power signal. A power tip receives the second DC power signal and outputs a third DC power signal useable by an electronic device. The power tip includes control circuitry to output a programming signal to program a magnitude of the first DC power signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2002Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas W. Lanni
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Patent number: 7145787Abstract: A power supply system includes a power source and a control circuit. The power source provides DC power. A control circuit, which is remote to the power source, receives the DC power and provides a first DC power signal to an electronic device. The control circuit includes an active component to provide at least one of a voltage control output or a current control output to the power source to regulate the DC power. A power supply system includes a power source and a control circuit. The control circuit is remote to the power source, receives the DC power, and provides the DC power to an electronic device. The control circuit includes a microprocessor to provide at least one of a voltage control output and a current control output to the power source to regulate the DC power.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2005Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas W. Lanni
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Patent number: 7142423Abstract: A power converter with a fan assembly cools down a temperature of the power converter. The power converter with a fan assembly includes a housing, a plate, and a second plate. The housing includes a fan assembly (which is integral to the housing) to draw in air. The plate is coupled to the housing to create an air channel between the plate and the housing and the second plated is coupled to the housing to create a second air channel between the second plate and the housing. The fan assembly draws in air through one of the air channel or the second air channel and moves air out through the other of the air channel and the second air channel to cool down the temperature of the power adapter.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2004Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas W. Lanni