Patents Assigned to Micropulse Technologies
  • Patent number: 7336514
    Abstract: An electrical power control apparatus and method for power factor correction in a conventional 60 hertz or other conventional frequency electrical AC power supply communicated to an inductive load. A plurality of interruptions of current in the line on both sides of an AC current oscillation, are created to control the power factor in a circuit energizing an inductive load. Additional power factor control and correction is provided by grounding of the line during each interruption. A controller controls the length and duration of each interruption based on preprogramming or input regarding current phase read or calculated in the line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Micropulse Technologies
    Inventors: Sal G. Amarillas, Jimmie Asbury
  • Publication number: 20020070719
    Abstract: An electrical power control apparatus and method for a conventional 60 hertz or other conventional frequency electrical AC power supply voltage waveform to proved an effective output current and voltage to an intended load whereby the output frequency is the same as the input frequency. Using a switching means capable of micro switching the current on and off, and a plurality of substantially equal length and duration interruptions of current on both sides of an AC current oscillation, the output effective voltage and resulting current may be preset and controlled to a pre-programmed output level regardless of input voltage having one or more phases. Or, the output voltage and resulting current may be continually monitored with the load integrated into the circuit being monitored and continually adjusted to yield maximum power use savings while avoiding damage to the components attached to the circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Applicant: MICROPULSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Sal G. Amarillas, Jimmie Asbury