Patents by Inventor Todd M. Halvorson

Todd M. Halvorson 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).

  • Software-driven motor and solenoid controller
    Patent number: 6696805
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling electrical devices such as electric trains using a computer is disclosed. The invention utilizes standard ports that appear on most computers, and works with standard well-known widely commercially available train sets. The invention has customized software and circuitry for managing the speed and direction of one or more motors, and also for controlling the configuration of track turnouts. The invention can also be configured and updated by the user to fit the characteristics of a user's specific layout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventors: Christopher Mark Tanner, Todd M. Halvorson
  • Software-driven motor and solenoid controller
    Publication number: 20020171382
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling electrical devices such as electric trains using a computer is disclosed. The invention utilizes standard ports that appear on most computers, and works with standard well-known widely commercially available train sets. The invention has customized software and circuitry for managing the speed and direction of one or more motors, and also for controlling the configuration of track turnouts. The invention can also be configured and updated by the user to fit the characteristics of a user's specific layout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventors: Christopher Mark Tanner, Todd M. Halvorson
  • Software-driven motor and solenoid controller
    Patent number: 6445150
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling electrical devices such as electric trains using a computer is disclosed. The invention utilizes standard ports that appear on most computers, and works with standard well-known widely commercially available train sets. The invention has customized software and circuitry for managing the speed and direction of one or more motors, and also for controlling the configuration of track turnouts. The invention can also be configured and updated by the user to fit the characteristics of a user's specific layout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Inventors: Christopher Mark Tanner, Todd M. Halvorson