Patents by Inventor Kenneth Owen

Kenneth Owen 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: 20020084910
    Abstract: A head unit in an automotive audio system has a master microprocessor connected to a bus for serial additional of modules for expanding the system. The bus is continuous through each module, and provides both inputs and outputs to and from the head unit. Modules may include an RF remote control module, an RF headphones module, and an A/V source selector which permits rear seat occupants to choose and control a video source such as a VCR or a game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Kenneth Owens, Nicholas Soudas, Matthew Spiro
  • Patent number: 4311977
    Abstract: An output transformer, especially useful to couple a balanced output stage to an unbalanced load, employs first and second primary winding halves, which have their "center taps" physically offset, and wherein the windings are wound coextensively for some but not all of their length. The secondary winding is wound coextensively with one or the other of the two primary halves, thereby improving the coupling and reducing leakage inductance and also reducing the interlayer volt amperes and thus reducing interlayer capacitance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1982
    Assignee: Continental Electronics Mfg. Co.
    Inventor: Kenneth Owen
  • Patent number: 4201899
    Abstract: A power actuator for rotating and reversing a high power radio frequency switch is disclosed. The actuator uses a motor drive and a delay cam means to enable the transmitter's interlock switches to be opened or closed before the radio frequency switch is rotated. A manual drive means is provided to manually rotate the radio frequency switch and the interlock switches if desired. The delay cam includes a first cam means mounted on the shaft which drives the radio frequency switch. A second cam means which rotates freely on the same shaft is driven by a remotely controlled motor. The two cams are engaged, in the first embodiment, by an elongated pin which is fixed in the second cam and extends through an arcuate slot in the first cam. In the second embodiment, the arcuate slot cam means is replaced by a single pin which extends transversely through the first cam means drive shaft. This pin alternately engages at 90.degree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1980
    Inventor: Kenneth Owen
  • Patent number: 4025746
    Abstract: A switch system for interconnecting a plurality of balanced line inputs with a plurality of balanced line outputs is disclosed. The lines are crossed in a matrix with a pair of rotatable switch means mounted at each crosspoint. Each pair of the switch means provides straight through connections for the input and output lines while in a first position, and a cross connection at the matrix point while in a second position. The switch means provides identical path lengths for each side of the balanced line before and after switching. The switch system also includes means for grounding the unused contacts and the inactive line sections remaining in the matrix after an interconnection has been made. The matrix is formed of a plurality of interchangeable modules that allow quick and convenient expansion of the matrix when needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1977
    Inventor: Kenneth Owen
  • Patent number: D402181
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1998
    Assignee: Fort James Corporation
    Inventor: Kenneth Owen Hayes