Patents by Inventor William R. Crider

William R. Crider 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).

  • Shunt for circuit protection device
    Patent number: 5969928
    Abstract: A method for determining the resistance of a shunt for use with a current limiting device that exhibits PTC characteristics to protect an electrical circuit. The method comprises steps for determining maximum and minimum resistance values based on operating criteria and component characteristics and selecting resistance values that fall within selected ranges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: Gould Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Masato Hashimoto, William R. Crider, Alan F. Wilkinson, Jr., Robert Wilkins, Arnav Mukherjee