Patents by Inventor Jacques-André Sudan

Jacques-André Sudan 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).

  • Method for controlling three single-phase motors and moving a platform in a direction of the normal
    Patent number: 8581536
    Abstract: In a method for controlling three single-phase motors and moving a platform in a direction of the normal, the motors are controlled by one three-phase converter, so that a first motor is operated between a first phase and a second phase of the converter, and a series connection or parallel connection of a second and third motor is operated between a second phase and a third phase of the converter. A platform is adapted to perform this method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: ETEL S.A.
    Inventors: Michel Mathia, Claude Froidevaux, Jacques-André Sudan
  • Method for Controlling Three Single-Phase Motors and Moving a Platform in a Direction of the Normal, as Well as a Platform Suitable for That Purpose
    Publication number: 20110304294
    Abstract: In a method for controlling three single-phase motors and moving a platform in a direction of the normal, the motors are controlled by one three-phase converter, so that a first motor is operated between a first phase and a second phase of the converter, and a series connection or parallel connection of a second and third motor is operated between a second phase and a third phase of the converter. A platform is adapted to perform this method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: Michel Mathia, Claude Froidevaux, Jacques-André Sudan