Patents by Inventor Gerald D. Murphy

Gerald D. Murphy 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).

  • Reference -switch hysteresis for comparator applications
    Patent number: 6957278
    Abstract: The present invention concerns an apparatus comprising a first circuit and a second circuit. The first circuit may be configured to generate a reference output voltage in response to a plurality of reference voltages. The second circuit may be configured to generate an output voltage in response to the reference output voltage and an unknown voltage. The output voltage may comprise accurately controlled hysteresis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor Corp.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Gallagher, Gerald D. Murphy, Anthony G. Dunne