Patents Assigned to Thomas Consumer Electronics, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6278246
    Abstract: A video imaging apparatus includes a cathode-ray tube including a focus electrode. A source of a first parabolic signal at a frequency related to a deflection frequency, selected from a plurality of frequencies, has an amplitude determined in accordance with the selected frequency. A control circuit has an input coupled to the source of the first parabolic signal for generating an output signal. The output signal is for maintaining the amplitude of the first parabolic signal for the plurality of deflection frequencies. An amplifier, that is responsive to the output signal, is coupled to the focus electrode for amplifying the parabolic signal to generate a dynamic focus voltage at the focus electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: Thomas Consumer Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: John Barrett George
  • Patent number: 5862235
    Abstract: A transmitter includes a plurality of oscillators for transmitting multiple radio frequency (RF) signals simultaneously, from each one of which signals a broadcast radio receiver system can reproduce the transmitted audio information. The transmitter will not only allow a user to listen to a CD or tape player through the radio receiver system but also let the user choose whichever frequency gives the best quality sound by merely tuning the receiver system in the same manner as tuning it to the broadcast radio station signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Assignee: Thomas Consumer Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: David Anthony Kowalczyk