Patents by Inventor Francois M. Pacull

Francois M. Pacull 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).

  • Energy preserving wireless remote control system
    Patent number: 8023244
    Abstract: A system for switching on an electrical device includes a startup circuit for an associated electrical device. The electrical device has a main power circuit comprising first and second paths and a main switch for selectively connecting the electrical device with an associated power source. The startup circuit uses a pulse of electromagnetic energy transmitted wirelessly from an associated remote control device to form a third path, whereby power is supplied from the associated power source for actuating the main switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventor: Francois M. Pacull
  • ENERGY PRESERVING WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090303653
    Abstract: A system for switching on an electrical device includes a startup circuit for an associated electrical device. The electrical device has a main power circuit comprising first and second paths and a main switch for selectively connecting the electrical device with an associated power source. The startup circuit uses a pulse of electromagnetic energy transmitted wirelessly from an associated remote control device to form a third path, whereby power is supplied from the associated power source for actuating the main switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: Xerox Corporation
    Inventor: Francois M. Pacull