Patents by Inventor Wendell Lee Wright

Wendell Lee Wright 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).

  • Transient protection of sensors
    Patent number: 7187161
    Abstract: The present invention includes a system with a sensor to detect a change in one or more physical characteristics and provide a corresponding electrical sensor signal, a controller including a power source for the sensor, and transient suppression circuitry. This circuitry is coupled between the sensor and the power source of the controller, and includes a first thermistor to protect the sensor from a power surge from the controller and/or power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Wabash Magnetics, LLC
    Inventor: Wendell Lee Wright