Patents by Inventor Edward A. Popka

Edward A. Popka 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).

  • Voltage doubler circuit
    Patent number: 3962591
    Abstract: A voltage doubler circuit is disclosed which uses only resistive, capacitive and semiconductive components. The circuit, which is extremely rugged and reliable and is ideally suited for miniaturization, includes a pair of transistors for controlling the charging of two capacitors. A third transistor is provided for discharging the two capacitors onto a voltage doubling capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1974
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Edward A. Popka