Patents by Inventor Paul K. Severson

Paul K. Severson 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).

  • Transformer system for power line communications
    Patent number: 5770996
    Abstract: A transformer system couples a control panel with a power line to support two-way communications over the power line. A first transformer steps-down the power line voltage, supplying power to the control panel. A second transformer and associated capacitors provide a low impedance path at the communication signal frequencies and a high impedance path at the power frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Assignee: Interactive Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul K. Severson, Richard M. Meidl
  • Micro-programmable security system
    Patent number: 4951029
    Abstract: A security alarm network including a plurality of microprocessor-based, subscriber system controllers, wherein each controller is capable of responding to a plurality of distributed wireless and hardwired sensors/transducers and is programmable via user, central station and installer-entered system and network parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1990
    Assignee: Interactive Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul K. Severson