Patents by Inventor Robert B. Hyde

Robert B. Hyde 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).

  • Patent number: 5357395
    Abstract: An undervoltage protection circuit, system and method is prodded for sending a reset signal to an electronic device during undervoltage time periods in which the device power supply voltage is less than a desired amount. The protection circuit includes a sensing circuit and a latching network adapted to quickly discharge a storage capacitor when the sensing circuit senses the undervoltages. A buffer network is included to send a reset signal to the electronic device whenever the storage capacitor discharges to a low latched level. The reset signal exists substantially throughout the undervoltage time period and also for a set delay period after the undervoltage time period ceases. During receipt of the reset signal, the electronic device will be inhibited from incurring damage or loss of data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Steven A. Bissell, Robert B. Hyde, Marvin W. Rasmussen