Patents by Inventor Charles E. Norman

Charles E. Norman 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).

  • Patent number: 8885311
    Abstract: A module hot swap circuit includes a low voltage-drop rectifier adapted to receive either positive or negative voltages of different absolute values. The rectifier is coupled to a power manager that provides dual startup/shutdown voltage thresholds and inrush current limiting. A detector prevents reverse current flow allowing the module to hold up during input voltage drop-outs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Charles E. Norman
  • Publication number: 20120314330
    Abstract: A module hot swap circuit includes a low voltage-drop rectifier adapted to receive either positive or negative voltages of different absolute values. The rectifier is coupled to a power manager that provides dual startup/shutdown voltage thresholds and inrush current limiting. A detector prevents reverse current flow allowing the module to hold up during input voltage drop-outs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventor: Charles E. Norman
  • Patent number: 8264805
    Abstract: A module hot swap circuit includes a low voltage-drop rectifier adapted to receive either positive or negative voltages of different absolute values. The rectifier is coupled to a power manager that provides dual startup/shutdown voltage thresholds and inrush current limiting. A detector prevents reverse current flow allowing the module to hold up during input voltage drop-outs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Charles E. Norman
  • Publication number: 20110261493
    Abstract: A module hot swap circuit includes a low voltage-drop rectifier adapted to receive either positive or negative voltages of different absolute values. The rectifier is coupled to a power manager that provides dual startup/shutdown voltage thresholds and inrush current limiting. A detector prevents reverse current flow allowing the module to hold up during input voltage drop-outs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: Nortel Networks Limited
    Inventor: Charles E. Norman
  • Patent number: 7995317
    Abstract: A module hot swap circuit includes a low voltage-drop rectifier adapted to receive either positive or negative voltages of different absolute values. The rectifier is coupled to a power manager that provides dual startup/shutdown voltage thresholds and inrush current limiting. A detector prevents reverse current flow allowing the module to hold up during input voltage drop-outs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Nortel Networks Limited
    Inventor: Charles E. Norman
  • Publication number: 20110089924
    Abstract: A module hot swap circuit includes a low voltage-drop rectifier adapted to receive either positive or negative voltages of different absolute values. The rectifier is coupled to a power manager that provides dual startup/shutdown voltage thresholds and inrush current limiting. A detector prevents reverse current flow allowing the module to hold up during input voltage drop-outs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: Nortel Networks Limited
    Inventor: Charles E. Norman
  • Patent number: 7889472
    Abstract: A module hot swap circuit includes a low voltage-drop rectifier adapted to receive either positive or negative voltages of different absolute values. The rectifier is coupled to a power manager that provides dual startup/shutdown voltage thresholds and inrush current limiting. A detector prevents reverse current flow allowing the module to hold up during input voltage drop-outs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Nortel Networks Limited
    Inventor: Charles E. Norman
  • Patent number: 6703897
    Abstract: A significant part of the cost of a base station in the cellular mobile radio system is the power amplifier. Thus it is desirable to maximise usage of a power amplifier and in particular to gain the best power output from the amplifier or to improve its efficiency. Such power amplifiers, however, must operate within strict spectral boundaries and thus power amplifiers are typically over-specified in order to ensure that the spectral requirements are met. By measuring the output of the amplifier and determining distortion factors and then adaptively adjusting the operating characteristics of the amplifier, the degree of over-specification of the amplifier required may be reduced with consequent cost and environmental savings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Nortel Networks Limited
    Inventors: Martin J. O'Flaherty, Roman N. Nemish, David M. Tholl, Gordon B. Neilson, Charles E. Norman
  • Publication number: 20030117215
    Abstract: A significant part of the cost of a base station in the cellular mobile radio system is the power amplifier. Thus it is desirable to maximise usage of a power amplifier and in particular to gain the best power output from the amplifier or to improve its efficiency. Such power amplifiers, however, must operate within strict spectral boundaries and thus power amplifiers are typically over-specified in order to ensure that the spectral requirements are met. By measuring the output of the amplifier and determining distortion factors and then adaptively adjusting the operating characteristics of the amplifier, the degree of over-specification of the amplifier required may be reduced with consequent cost and environmental savings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2001
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Martin J. O'Flaherty, Roman N. Nemish, David M. Tholl, Gordon B. Neilson, Charles E. Norman
  • Patent number: 5129695
    Abstract: A flexible bump protector panel is attachable to the outer surface of an automobile door to prevent its being dented or nicked by the doors of nearby vehicles. A flexible flap extends from the lower edge of the panel for disposition about the door lower edge. One or more flexible straps is/are attached to the flap and to the panel upper edge for extension over the door upper edge. The straps can be tensioned prior to door closure for clamping engagement with the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1992
    Inventor: Charles E. Norman, II