Patents by Inventor Jeff Richter

Jeff Richter 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: 11837848
    Abstract: A fly-back or boost stage transfers its stored energy to the energy storage capacitor of the fast driver discharge stage in a single event pulse. The charging voltage of a single flyback pulse on the capacitor is measured in real time and, if necessary, the charging current is diverted via a shunt active device or transistor, to ground, thus preventing the storage capacitor from overcharging with the risk of component damage. A series sense resistor is used to determine the presence and amount of the wasted shunt current in order that this current may be minimized by turning down the flyback energy, thus maximizing the overall efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Analog Modules, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian D Crawford, Jeff Richter
  • Publication number: 20210098965
    Abstract: A fly-back or boost stage transfers its stored energy to the energy storage capacitor of the fast driver discharge stage in a single event pulse. The charging voltage of a single flyback pulse on the capacitor is measured in real time and, if necessary, the charging current is diverted via a shunt active device or transistor, to ground, thus preventing the storage capacitor from overcharging with the risk of component damage. A series sense resistor is used to determine the presence and amount of the wasted shunt current in order that this current may be minimized by turning down the flyback energy, thus maximizing the overall efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Ian D. Crawford, Jeff Richter
  • Patent number: 10431370
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include systems and methods for mounting electrical components in electrical systems. In one example, there is provided a heat-generating electrical component and base assembly configured to be secured to a component wall. The assembly comprises a base including an upper portion having a recess and a lower portion having a floating electrical connector, a heat-generating electrical component secured in the recess of the base and including an electrical lead in electrical communication with the floating electrical connector, and a gasket circumscribing a perimeter of the lower portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SOLAR INVERTERS USA, INC.
    Inventor: Jeff Richter
  • Publication number: 20180342344
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include systems and methods for mounting electrical components in electrical systems. In one example, there is provided a heat-generating electrical component and base assembly configured to be secured to a component wall. The assembly comprises a base including an upper portion having a recess and a lower portion having a floating electrical connector, a heat-generating electrical component secured in the recess of the base and including an electrical lead in electrical communication with the floating electrical connector, and a gasket circumscribing a perimeter of the lower portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Jeff Richter
  • Patent number: 9934899
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include systems and methods for mounting electrical components in electrical systems. In one example, there is provided a heat-generating electrical component and base assembly configured to be secured to a component wall. The assembly comprises a base including an upper portion having a recess and a lower portion having a floating electrical connector, a heat-generating electrical component secured in the recess of the base and including an electrical lead in electrical communication with the floating electrical connector, and a gasket circumscribing a perimeter of the lower portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SOLAR INVERTERS USA, INC.
    Inventor: Jeff Richter
  • Publication number: 20160133372
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include systems and methods for mounting electrical components in electrical systems. In one example, there is provided a heat-generating electrical component and base assembly configured to be secured to a component wall. The assembly comprises a base including an upper portion having a recess and a lower portion having a floating electrical connector, a heat-generating electrical component secured in the recess of the base and including an electrical lead in electrical communication with the floating electrical connector, and a gasket circumscribing a perimeter of the lower portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventor: Jeff Richter
  • Patent number: 7219906
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cordless braking system for a mobility-aiding device, such as a wheeled walker (a rollator) or a transport chair. The cordless braking system includes a brake actuating linkage, disposed inside the leg and handlebar members of the mobility-aiding device, which extends during height adjustment of the handlebars. The brake-actuating linkage and the leg/handlebar of the mobility-aiding device are designed to enable a locking pin or bolt to extend all the way therethrough to ensure that all of the height-adjustable members are secured together during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Random Products In Trust
    Inventors: Bjarki Hallgrimsson, Jeff Richter
  • Publication number: 20040245737
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cordless braking system for a mobility-aiding device, such as a wheeled walker (a rollator) or a transport chair. The cordless braking system includes a brake actuating linkage, disposed inside the leg and handlebar members of the mobility-aiding device, which extends during height adjustment of the handlebars. The brake-actuating linkage and the leg/handlebar of the mobility-aiding device are designed to enable a locking pin or bolt to extend all the way therethrough to ensure that all of the height-adjustable members are secured together during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Bjarki Hallgrimsson, Jeff Richter