Patents by Inventor Bruno Vitale

Bruno Vitale 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).

  • Inhibitable static switch for an AC electric circuit including an inductive load
    Patent number: 4782419
    Abstract: A static switch is provided for controlling the closing and opening of an AC electric circuit including an inductive load. This switch includes an inhibitable thyristor having an RCD network for protection against the voltage gradients on turn-off. The anode-cathode path of the inhibitable thyristor and its protection network are connected to the AC energy source through a full wave rectifier device, whereas a voltage clipping member is disposed at the terminals of the rectifying device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1988
    Assignee: La Telemecanique Electrique
    Inventors: Elie Belbel, Louis Fechant, Jean-Paul Riotte, Bruno Vitale