Patents by Inventor James B. Skov

James B. Skov 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 and apparatus for conveying bidirectional data, power and timing signals using a single transformer
    Patent number: 7881461
    Abstract: Transformer driven by data modulated signal provides isolated power. Outbound data is extracted from the data modulated signal received from the transformer. Inbound data received in isolated circuitry modulates the load presented to transformer. Inbound data perceived in non-isolated circuitry by sensing load experienced by the transformer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Conexant Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Skov, Ketankumar B. Patel, Faouzi Chaahoub, Thomas G. Beutler