Patents by Inventor Robert J. Koss

Robert J. Koss 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).

  • Anode initiated surface flashover switch
    Patent number: 6555961
    Abstract: A high voltage surface flashover switch has a pair of electrodes spaced by an insulator. A high voltage is applied to an anode, which is smaller than the opposing, grounded, cathode. When a controllable source of electrons near the cathode is energized, the electrons are attracted to the anode where they reflect to the insulator and initiate anode to cathode breakdown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Sandia Corporation
    Inventors: John P. Brainard, Robert J. Koss