Patents by Inventor James Frederic Plamann

James Frederic Plamann 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).

  • Publication number: 20090160573
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a system is provided that includes a GFCI compatibility control configured to filter noise, improve symmetry between lines, or a combination thereof, when connecting a device to a GFCI-protected power source. In another embodiment a circuit for a torch power unit is provided that includes an inductor comprising a first coil and a second coil, wherein the total inductance for the first coil is substantially the same as the total inductance for the second coil, and a plurality of capacitors coupled to both the first and second coils. Another system is provided that includes a torch power unit. The torch power unit includes a compressor, a motor coupled to the compressor, and a GFCI compatibility control configured to filter noise, improve symmetry between lines, or a combination thereof, when connecting a device to a GFCI-protected power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Anthony Van Bergen Salsich, James Frederic Plamann