Patents by Inventor Mohammad-Reza Ghotbi

Mohammad-Reza Ghotbi 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).

  • Step-up voltage converter with overcurrent protection
    Patent number: 5350997
    Abstract: A step-up converter is utilized to convert a first lower input voltage to a second higher output voltage. The circuit includes a soft start capability such that ringing due to excessive voltage and current is substantially eliminated. In addition, this converter includes an overcurrent protection mechanism if a load failure or other overcurrent condition occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1994
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Mohammad-Reza Ghotbi, Tony R. Larson