Patents by Inventor Seppo Suoranta

Seppo Suoranta 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).

  • Internal backup power device for a computer
    Patent number: 5777398
    Abstract: A back-up power device for a microcomputer which can supply back-up power to a microcomputer in the event of a power failure. The power device is installed in a standard disc or hard disc drive slot of the computer. Switches and alarm lights of the power device are visible and accessible to the user without opening the case of the computer. The power device outputs a signal related to its operating status to the computer. The power device also measures the output voltage from the power source of the computer to compensate the voltage drop in the cables between the power device and the computer's power supply, and can be programmed to restart the computer after a power break if required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Assignee: Compower Oy
    Inventors: Jyrki Valkeakari, Seppo Suoranta