Patents by Inventor Timothy T. Regan

Timothy T. Regan 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: 5648759
    Abstract: A voltage regulator, a device driver, and a warning signal driver are provided on a single voltage regulator integrated circuit. The voltage regulator provides a regulated voltage for external logic such as a microcontroller. The device driver selectively turns on or turns off an external device such as a relay. The warning signal driver outputs a warning signal. The integrated circuit contains sensing circuits which sense if the output voltage is out of proper regulation. In the event of a malfunction, for example when the output voltage is outside a desired voltage range, the device driver shuts off the external device and the warning signal driver generates a warning signal. The integrated circuit may also receive signals from the external logic which cause the integrated circuit to shut off the device or to generate a warning signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Assignee: National Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Roger L. Miller, Timothy T. Regan