Patents by Inventor Pedro De Smit

Pedro De Smit 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).

  • Switched-mode power supply, LED lighting system and driver comprising the same, and method for electrically driving a load
    Patent number: 8492989
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a switched-mode power supply. It is also related to a LED lighting system and driver which comprise such a switched-mode power supply. In addition, the present invention is related to a method for electrically driving a load. According to the present invention, the switched-mode power supply is switched from a charging state, in which an energy storage is charged, to a discharging state, in which the energy storage feeds a load, when a current limit has been exceeded. This current limit is set proportional to an instantaneous voltage outputted by the rectifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Lioris B.V.
    Inventor: Pedro De Smit
  • Switched-Mode Power Supply, LED Lighting System and Driver Comprising the Same, and Method for Electrically Driving a Load
    Publication number: 20110115403
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a switched-mode power supply. It is also related to a LED lighting system and driver which comprise such a switched-mode power supply. In addition, the present invention is related to a method for electrically driving a load. According to the present invention, the switched-mode power supply is switched from a charging state, in which an energy storage is charged, to a discharging state, in which the energy storage feeds a load, when a current limit has been exceeded. This current limit is set proportional to an instantaneous voltage outputted by the rectifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventor: Pedro De Smit