Patents by Inventor Robert William Bruner

Robert William Bruner 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: 6449173
    Abstract: A dual alternating current to direct current distributor includes separate alternating current inputs 5, 6. Each input is coupled to a rectifier (10, 11) which converts the alternating current to direct current. The output from each rectifier (10, 11) is fanned out along a plurality of parallel paths. Each path includes a current sensor (20-24), which indicates when a current flow is not present, and a diode (30-34) that prevents current flow in a opposite direction. A light emitting diode (50-59) provides an indication of a failure of a diode (30-34) or that a current is not flowing through a given current sensor (20-24). Each alternating current to direct current distributor is mounted in a chassis 500, with each chassis mounted to a carrier (600). Thus, each distributor can be removed without affecting the operation of the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert William Bruner