Patents by Inventor Bill Carter

Bill Carter 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 management system
    Patent number: 10418850
    Abstract: A power supply system includes at least one power supply module and at least one redundant power supply module. A power supply module may include a charging resistor in parallel with an OR-ing device to keep all filter capacitors charged as long as at least one power supply module remains operational. This may avoid current spikes at turn on and may enable the redundant module to turn on without using soft start.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Bill Carter, Brian Griffith, Viktor Vogman
  • POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180026477
    Abstract: A power supply system includes at least one power supply module and at least one redundant power supply module. A power supply module may include a charging resistor in parallel with an OR-ing device to keep all filter capacitors charged as long as at least one power supply module remains operational. This may avoid current spikes at turn on and may enable the redundant module to turn on without using soft start.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Bill Carter, Brian Griffith, Viktor Vogman
  • Power management system
    Patent number: 9729006
    Abstract: A power supply system includes at least one power supply module and at least one redundant power supply module. A power supply module may include a charging resistor in parallel with an OR-ing device to keep all filter capacitors charged as long as at least one power supply module remains operational. This may avoid current spikes at turn on and may enable the redundant module to turn on without using soft start.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Bill Carter, Brian Griffith, Viktor Vogman
  • POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120117393
    Abstract: A power supply system includes at least one power supply module and at least one redundant power supply module. A power supply module may include a charging resistor in parallel with an OR-ing device to keep all filter capacitors charged as long as at least one power supply module remains operational. This may avoid current spikes at turn on and may enable the redundant module to turn on without using soft start.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: Bill CARTER, Brian Griffith, Victor Vogman
  • Power management system
    Patent number: 8067856
    Abstract: A power supply system includes at least one power supply module and at least one redundant power supply module. A power supply module may include a charging resistor in parallel with an OR-ing device to keep all filter capacitors charged as long as at least one power supply module remains operational. This may avoid current spikes at turn on and may enable the redundant module to turn on without using soft start.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Bill Carter, Brian Griffith, Viktor Vogman
  • Power management system
    Publication number: 20100052426
    Abstract: A power supply system includes at least one power supply module and at least one redundant power supply module. A power supply module may include a charging resistor in parallel with an OR-ing device to keep all filter capacitors charged as long as at least one power supply module remains operational. This may avoid current spikes at turn on and may enable the redundant module to turn on without using soft start.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Bill Carter, Brian Griffith, Viktor Vogman
  • Method and apparatus for inspecting a pallet
    Patent number: 7340971
    Abstract: A system and method for inspecting pallets verifies a pallet meets dimensional and structural integrity requirements for transporting a load. The method and automated system verify that a pallet is within tolerances for dimensions, the load-bearing surface of the pallet is free from large voids or damage, and that the pallet is able to withstand stress associated with a load and with transport. Pallets are rejected when one or more defects are found in the pallet as determined by signals from various inspection stations generated in response to performance of structural tests on the pallet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Carter Industrial Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill Carter, Risto Salo
  • Method and Apparatus for Inspecting a Pallet
    Publication number: 20060174719
    Abstract: A system and method for inspecting pallets verifies a pallet meets dimensional and structural integrity requirements for transporting a load. The method and automated system verify that a pallet is within tolerances for dimensions, the load-bearing surface of the pallet is free from large voids or damage, and that the pallet is able to withstand stress associated with a load and with transport. Pallets are rejected when one or more defects are found in the pallet as determined by signals from various inspection stations generated in response to performance of structural tests on the pallet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Applicant: CARTER INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION, INC.
    Inventors: Bill Carter, Risto Salo