Patents by Inventor Barry J. Thurlow

Barry J. Thurlow has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Power control using at least 540 degrees of phase
    Patent number: 7893680
    Abstract: A circuit and method for generating an electrical alternating current power signal in which the alternating current signal is dropped once at a non-zero crossing point in every 540 plus N degrees, where N is a non-negative number. This manner of controlling power to a device enables wide ranges of power control while generating acceptable levels of power line harmonics and while conforming to existing international regulations governing voltage variations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Barry J. Thurlow, Duncan I. Stevenson, Scott M. Potter, John W D. Cooper
  • System for installation of print driver software
    Publication number: 20030236871
    Abstract: What is disclosed is a system and method which enable a user of a networked device to communicate with the device by email and to receive a reply thereto which contains the installation software which assists the user to facilitate device setup and configuration prior to the subsequent operation thereof. The method involves a user first sending or otherwise initiating an email to a remote device such as a printer. In the alternative, the printer device gains access to one or more end user's email addresses. Once obtained, the printer device automatically sends a reply email back to the user, preferably with a greeting or other message, with a package attached thereto or otherwise associated therewith containing installation software along with other configuration software and tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation.
    Inventor: Barry J. Thurlow
  • System for installation of print driver software
    Publication number: 20030237082
    Abstract: What is disclosed is a system and method which enable a user of a networked device to communicate with the device by email and to receive a reply thereto which contains the installation software which assists the user to facilitate device setup and configuration prior to the subsequent operation thereof. The method involves a user first sending or otherwise initiating an email to a remote device such as a printer. In the alternative, the printer device gains access to one or more end user's email addresses. Once obtained, the printer device automatically sends a reply email back to the user, preferably with a greeting or other message, with a package attached thereto or otherwise associated therewith containing installation software along with other configuration software and tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventor: Barry J. Thurlow