Patents by Inventor Steve D. Schoenbauer

Steve D. Schoenbauer 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: 5666463
    Abstract: A method for reducing power supply current surges and power supply voltage noise in an electric motor control system. The method limits the rate of change of power to the motor. The rate of change of power is limited by microprocessor firmware. Use of firmware reduces the size and weight requirements of motor control hardware and power supply filtering hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Schwartz, Steve D. Schoenbauer