Patents by Inventor James T. Bates

James T. Bates 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).

  • Patent number: 4117526
    Abstract: A circuit for protecting electrical apparatus from undervoltage of a source voltage by providing disconnection of the apparatus from the same. The circuit includes a relay controlled by a transistorized portion of the circuit responsive to conduction of a gas-discharge tube having specific breakdown and extinguishing voltage characteristics. The tube senses a voltage of that portion of the circuit having selectively adjustable A.C. and D.C. components proportionate to the source voltage, wherein a plurality of source voltage differentials can be selectively chosen at which connection and disconnection of the apparatus will be effected. The relay is also coupled to a capacitor to provide a time delay to prevent relay operation upon momentary voltage fluctuations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1978
    Assignee: Tri-Venture
    Inventor: James T. Bates