Patents by Inventor Michael K. Strittmatter

Michael K. Strittmatter 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).

  • Replaceable power module
    Patent number: 6020634
    Abstract: The replaceable power module includes a power section positioned between a cover and a frame. The cover is provided with clips to permit the attachment and detachment of the cover to the base as well the attachment and detachment of the power module to a surface mounted integrated circuit. The frame is provided with an opening for receiving the integrated circuit, and electrical contacts for electrically connecting the power module to the leads of an integrated circuit. The power section is electrically coupled to the frame and includes a battery and a crystal oscillator for controlling the integrated circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: Dallas Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Gerber, Michael K. Strittmatter, Neil McLellan, Joseph P. Hundt
  • Power cap
    Patent number: 5892304
    Abstract: The power cap includes a power supply positioned between a cover and a base. The cover is provided with clips to permit the attachment and detachment of the cover to the power supply and the base. The base is provided with surface mounted NRTC or NVSRAM chips and electrical contacts. The power supply is provided with a crystal oscillator and a battery for controlling the operation of the NRTC or NVSRAM chips, and spring contacts for maintaining the electrical connection between the base and the power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: Dallas Semiconductor
    Inventors: Neil McLellan, Mark A. Gerber, Michael K. Strittmatter, Joseph P. Hundt
  • Replaceable power module
    Patent number: 5821619
    Abstract: The replaceable power module includes a power section positioned between a cover and a frame. The cover is provided with clips to permit the attachment and detachment of the cover to the base as well the attachment and detachment of the power module to a surface mounted integrated circuit. The frame is provided with an opening for receiving the integrated circuit, and electrical contacts for electrically connecting the power module to the leads of an integrated circuit. The power section is electrically coupled to the frame and includes a battery and a crystal oscillator for controlling the integrated circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Dallas Semiconductor Corp.
    Inventors: Mark A. Gerber, Michael K. Strittmatter, Neil McLellan, Joseph P. Hundt
  • Power cap
    Patent number: 5682068
    Abstract: The power cap includes a power supply positioned between a cover and a base. The cover is provided with clips to permit the attachment and detachment of the cover to the power supply and the base. The base is provided with surface mounted NRTC or NVSRAM chips and electrical contacts. The power supply is provided with a crystal oscillator and a battery for controlling the operation of the NRTC or NVSRAM chips, and spring contacts for maintaining the electrical connection between the base and the power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1997
    Assignee: Dallas Semiconductor Corp.
    Inventors: Neil McLellan, Mark A. Gerber, Michael K. Strittmatter, Joseph P. Hundt
  • Power module cover
    Patent number: D383438
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: Dallas Semiconductor Corp.
    Inventors: Mark A. Gerber, Michael K. Strittmatter
  • Power cap cover
    Patent number: D384336
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1997
    Assignee: Dallas Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Gerber, Neil McLellan, Michael K. Strittmatter