Patents Assigned to Stangenes Industries, Inc.
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Patent number: 10855262Abstract: A parallel Marx generator topology capable of producing high power, high current output pulses is provided. The parallel Marx generator topology can include a plurality of Marx generators that operate in parallel to one another to jointly generate an output pulse. The topology can further include a pulse transformer configured to step up the voltage of the pulse created by the plurality of generators and also ensure that each Marx generator of the plurality of Marx generators is outputting substantially the same amount of current. The system can include a common interface that allows for fault detection and control of all the Marx generators using one common control panel. The parallel Marx generator topology can allow for a high voltage, high current pulse to be generated using import/export compliant switches.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Stangenes Industries, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Yeckel, Kelli Noel, Magne Stangenes, Paul Holen, Randy Ross, Richard Cassel, Sherry Hitchcock
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Patent number: 10212799Abstract: A device and method for generating pulses to activate and deactivate a kicker magnet is provided. When the kicker magnet is deactivated the circuit generates and stores a magnetic field in an inductor. When the kicker magnet is activated, the circuit changes configuration so that the magnetic field and current stored in the inductor can provide the necessary current to activate the kicker magnet is a minimal amount of time. The configuration of the circuit changes via the use of switches. The switches can employ Zener diodes arranged so as to provide protection against high voltage events and rogue neutrinos that may bombard the switches when the kicker magnet is used in the context of deflecting a particle beam.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2017Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Stangenes Industries, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Yeckel, Richard Cassel
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Publication number: 20180367125Abstract: A parallel Marx generator topology capable of producing high power, high current output pulses is provided. The parallel Marx generator topology can include a plurality of Marx generators that operate in parallel to one another to jointly generate an output pulse. The topology can further include a pulse transformer configured to step up the voltage of the pulse created by the plurality of generators and also ensure that each Marx generator of the plurality of Marx generators is outputting substantially the same amount of current. The system can include a common interface that allows for fault detection and control of all the Marx generators using one common control panel. The parallel Marx generator topology can allow for a high voltage, high current pulse to be generated using import/export compliant switches.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: Stangenes Industries, Inc.Inventors: Christopher YECKEL, Kelli Noel, Magne Stangenes, Paul Holen, Randy Ross, Richard Cassel, Sherry Hitchcock
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Publication number: 20170236682Abstract: A device and method for generating pulses to activate and deactivate a kicker magnet is provided. When the kicker magnet is deactivated the circuit generates and stores a magnetic field in an inductor. When the kicker magnet is activated, the circuit changes configuration so that the magnetic field and current stored in the inductor can provide the necessary current to activate the kicker magnet is a minimal amount of time. The configuration of the circuit changes via the use of switches. The switches can employ Zener diodes arranged so as to provide protection against high voltage events and rogue neutrinos that may bombard the switches when the kicker magnet is used in the context of deflecting a particle beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Stangenes Industries, Inc.Inventors: Christopher YECKEL, Richard CASSEL
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Patent number: 9088207Abstract: One example embodiment may include a power supply system. The power supply system may include a main capacitor and a boost converter. The main capacitor is used to generate an electrical pulse. The boost converter is configured to be coupled to the main capacitor. Additionally, the boost converter includes a compensator supply including an energy storage capacitor that can store electrical energy. The boost converter also includes and a compensator inductor that receives the electrical energy from the compensator supply and is configured to supply electrical energy to the main capacitor when the main capacitor is generating the electrical pulse.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: STANGENES INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Richard L. Cassel, Christopher A. Yeckel
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Publication number: 20130320953Abstract: One example embodiment may include a power supply system. The power supply system may include a main capacitor and a boost converter. The main capacitor is used to generate an electrical pulse. The boost converter is configured to be coupled to the main capacitor. Additionally, the boost converter includes a compensator supply including an energy storage capacitor that can store electrical energy. The boost converter also includes and a compensator inductor that receives the electrical energy from the compensator supply and is configured to supply electrical energy to the main capacitor when the main capacitor is generating the electrical pulse.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: STANGENES INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Richard L. CASSEL, Christopher A. YECKEL
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Patent number: 7554221Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a high voltage pulse. A series of voltage cells are connected such that charging capacitors can be charged in parallel and discharged in series. Each cell includes a main switch and a return switch. When the main switches are turned on, the capacitors in the cells are in series and discharge. When the main switches are turned off and the return switches are turned on, the capacitors charge in parallel. One or more of the cells can be inactive without preventing a pulse from being generated. The amplitude, duration, rise time, and fall time can be controlled with the voltage cells. Each voltage cell may also includes a balance network to match the stray capacitance seen by each voltage cell. Droop compensation is also enabled.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2007Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Stangenes Industries, Inc.Inventor: Richard L. Cassel
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Patent number: 7550876Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a high voltage pulse. A series of voltage cells are connected such that charging capacitors can be charged in parallel and discharged in series. Each cell includes a main switch and a return switch. When the main switches are turned on, the capacitors in the cells are in series and discharge. When the main switches are turned off and the return switches are turned on, the capacitors charge in parallel. One or more of the cells can be inactive without preventing a pulse from being generated. The amplitude, duration, rise time, and fall time can be controlled with the voltage cells. Each voltage cell may also include a balance network to match the stray capacitance seen by each voltage cell. Droop compensation is also enabled. Isolation diodes ensure that a discharge current can bypass inoperable voltage cells.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2007Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Stangenes Industries, Inc.Inventor: Richard L. Cassel
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Patent number: 7301250Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a high voltage pulse. A series of voltage cells are connected such that charging capacitors can be charged in parallel and discharged in series. Each cell includes a main switch and a return switch. When the main switches are turned on, the capacitors in the cells are in series and discharge. When the main switches are turned off and the return switches are turned on, the capacitors charge in parallel. One or more of the cells can be inactive without preventing a pulse from being generated. The amplitude, duration, rise time, and fall time can be controlled with the voltage cells. Each voltage cell also includes a balance network to match the stray capacitance seen by each voltage cell.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2004Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Stangenes Industries, Inc.Inventor: Richard L. Cassel
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Publication number: 20070146092Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a high voltage pulse. A series of voltage cells are connected such that charging capacitors can be charged in parallel and discharged in series. Each cell includes a main switch and a return switch. When the main switches are turned on, the capacitors in the cells are in series and discharge. When the main switches are turned off and the return switches are turned on, the capacitors charge in parallel. One or more of the cells can be inactive without preventing a pulse from being generated. The amplitude, duration, rise time, and fall time can be controlled with the voltage cells. Each voltage cell may also includes a balance network to match the stray capacitance seen by each voltage cell. Droop compensation is also enabled.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2007Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: STANGENES INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Richard Cassel
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Publication number: 20070139090Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a high voltage pulse. A series of voltage cells are connected such that charging capacitors can be charged in parallel and discharged in series. Each cell includes a main switch and a return switch. When the main switches are turned on, the capacitors in the cells are in series and discharge. When the main switches are turned off and the return switches are turned on, the capacitors charge in parallel. One or more of the cells can be inactive without preventing a pulse from being generated. The amplitude, duration, rise time, and fall time can be controlled with the voltage cells. Each voltage cell may also include a balance network to match the stray capacitance seen by each voltage cell. Droop compensation is also enabled. Isolation diodes ensure that a discharge current can bypass inoperable voltage cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2007Publication date: June 21, 2007Applicant: STANGENES INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventor: Richard Cassel
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Patent number: 7122999Abstract: Circuits for shortening a rise time of a load include a main pulse transformer coupled to a load, an auxiliary pulse transformer coupled to the load, and a diode connected between the auxiliary pulse transformer and the main pulse transformer. The main pulse transformer delivers a main pulse to the load. The auxiliary pulse transformer delivers an auxiliary pulse to charge the capacitance associated with the load. The diode isolates the auxiliary pulse transformer from the main pulse. By charging the capacitance in this manner, a rise time of the main pulse is shortened and ringing of the main pulse on the load is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2004Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Stangenes Industries, Inc.Inventor: Roger Hitchcock