Patents by Inventor Thomas Peter Hack

Thomas Peter Hack 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).

  • Multiplexing power converter
    Patent number: 5751139
    Abstract: A multiplexing power converter for use with a single inductor for providing multiple power outputs is disclosed. The multiplexing power converter includes first switching means for providing a first low resistance path for current to flow from a power source through an inductor so as to energize the inductor, and at least one second switching means for providing at least one second low resistance path for current to flow from the inductor so as to deenergize the inductor and provide an output current. Only one low resistance current path is provided at any one time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: Unitrode Corporation
    Inventors: Mark George Jordan, Francis H. Terry, Thomas Peter Hack