Patents by Inventor Dan Simion

Dan Simion 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: 9018917
    Abstract: A driving circuit for an N-channel Metal Oxide Semiconductor (NMOS) transistor can include a charge pump unit and a driver coupled to the charge pump. The charge pump can receive a source voltage and output an output voltage higher than the source voltage, where the source voltage is applied to a source terminal of the NMOS transistor. The driver receives the output voltage of the charge pump unit and converts the output voltage to a driving voltage operable for conducting the NMOS transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: O2Micro, Inc.
    Inventors: Marian Niculae, Alexandru Hartular, Dan Simion, Guoying Yi
  • Patent number: 8450977
    Abstract: A driving circuit for an N-channel Metal Oxide Semiconductor (NMOS) transistor can include a charge pump unit and a driver coupled to the charge pump. The charge pump can receive a source voltage and output an output voltage higher than the source voltage, where the source voltage is applied to a source terminal of the NMOS transistor. The driver receives the output voltage of the charge pump unit and converts the output voltage to a driving voltage operable for conducting the NMOS transistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: O2Micro, Inc.
    Inventors: Marian Niculae, Alexandru Hartular, Dan Simion, Guoying Yi
  • Patent number: 8289731
    Abstract: A converter controller is disclosed. In one embodiment, a controller for a flyback converter includes a converter and a flyback controller. The converter is coupled to the flyback converter for receiving an auxiliary voltage and for generating a constant power voltage. The flyback controller is powered by the constant power voltage for controlling an output voltage of the flyback converter. Furthermore, the flyback converter comprises a transformer with a primary side and a secondary side. The output voltage and the auxiliary voltage are produced at the transformer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: O2Micro Inc.
    Inventors: Constantin Spiridon, Dan Simion, Eftimie Caraghiorghiopol
  • Publication number: 20110257397
    Abstract: There is provided a method for resolving a compound of formula III, in the cis configuration: There is also provided a process for producing optically active compound of formula I or II: wherein: R1, R2, R3 are as defined herein, the method and process involving the production, recovery and conversion of diastereomeric salts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Alex CIMPOIA, Dan Simion, Joana R. Simion
  • Patent number: 7968703
    Abstract: There is provided a method for resolving a compound of formula III, in the cis configuration: There is also provided a process for producing optically active compound of formula I or II: wherein: R1, R2, R3 are as defined herein, the method and process involving the production, recovery and conversion of diastereomeric salts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: SHIRE Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Cimpoia, Dan Simion, Ioana R. Simion, legal representative
  • Publication number: 20100264882
    Abstract: Circuits and methods for battery charging are disclosed. In one embodiment, the battery charging circuit comprises an AC to DC converter, a charging control switch, and a charger controller. The AC to DC converter provides a charging power to a battery pack. The charging control switch is coupled between the AC to DC converter and the battery pack. The charging control switch transfers the charging power to the battery pack. The charger controller detects a battery status of the battery pack and controls the charging control switch to charge the battery pack in a continuous charging mode or a pulse charging mode according to the battery status. The charger controller also controls the AC to DC converter to regulate the charging power according to the battery status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: O2MICRO, INC.
    Inventors: Alexandru Hartular, Eftimie Caraghiorghiopol, Dan Simion
  • Patent number: 7750604
    Abstract: Circuits and methods for battery charging are disclosed. In one embodiment, the battery charging circuit comprises an AC to DC converter, a charging control switch, and a charger controller. The AC to DC converter provides a charging power to a battery pack. The charging control switch is coupled between the AC to DC converter and the battery pack. The charging control switch transfers the charging power to the battery pack. The charger controller detects a battery status of the battery pack and controls the charging control switch to charge the battery pack in a continuous charging mode or a pulse charging mode according to the battery status. The charger controller also controls the AC to DC converter to regulate the charging power according to the battery status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: O2Micro, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Hartular, Eftimie Caraghiorghiopol, Dan Simion
  • Publication number: 20090160500
    Abstract: A driving circuit for an N-channel Metal Oxide Semiconductor (NMOS) transistor can include a charge pump unit and a driver coupled to the charge pump. The charge pump can receive a source voltage and output an output voltage higher than the source voltage, where the source voltage is applied to a source terminal of the NMOS transistor. The driver receives the output voltage of the charge pump unit and converts the output voltage to a driving voltage operable for conducting the NMOS transistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Marian Niculae, Alexandru Hartular, Dan Simion, Guoying Yi
  • Patent number: 7501514
    Abstract: Single enantionmers of compounds of formula (B), in either the cis or trans configuration, wherein R1 and R2 are as defined herein, can be separated from enantiomeric mixtures thereof by reacting the compound with an acid to produce a conglomerate salt that has the following characteristics: the IR spectrum of the salt of the racemic compound, a 1:1 mixture of (?) and (+) crystals, is identical to that of the each of the single enantiomer, and the salt of the racemic compound has a melting point lower that that of either single enantiomer. The conglomerate salt is then separated by preferential crystallization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Shire Biochem, Inc.
    Inventors: Dragos Vizitiu, Ioana R. Simion, legal representative, Jean-Eric Lacoste, Dan Simion
  • Publication number: 20080304293
    Abstract: A converter controller is disclosed. In one embodiment, a controller for a flyback converter includes a converter and a flyback controller. The converter is coupled to the flyback converter for receiving an auxiliary voltage and for generating a constant power voltage. The flyback controller is powered by the constant power voltage for controlling an output voltage of the flyback converter. Furthermore, the flyback converter comprises a transformer with a primary side and a secondary side. The output voltage and the auxiliary voltage are produced at the transformer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Constantin Spiridon, Dan Simion, Eftimie Caraghiorghiopol
  • Publication number: 20080197811
    Abstract: Circuits and methods for battery charging are disclosed. In one embodiment, the battery charging circuit comprises an AC to DC converter, a charging control switch, and a charger controller. The AC to DC converter provides a charging power to a battery pack. The charging control switch is coupled between the AC to DC converter and the battery pack. The charging control switch transfers the charging power to the battery pack. The charger controller detects a battery status of the battery pack and controls the charging control switch to charge the battery pack in a continuous charging mode or a pulse charging mode according to the battery status. The charger controller also controls the AC to DC converter to regulate the charging power according to the battery status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Alex Hartular, Eftimie Caraghiorghiopol, Dan Simion
  • Publication number: 20060199786
    Abstract: There is provided a method for resolving a compound of formula III, in the cis configuration: There is also provided a process for producing optically active compound of formula I or II: wherein: R1, R2, R3 are as defined herein, the method and process involving the production, recovery and conversion of diastereomeric salts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Alex Cimpoia, Dan Simion, Ioana Simion