Power converter

- VLT, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a power converter, showing my design.

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a power converter, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D510906
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 1, 2001
Date of Patent: Oct 25, 2005
Assignee: VLT, Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA)
Inventors: Patrizio Vinciarelli (Boston, MA), Fred M. Finnemore (Jefferson, ME), Michael B. Lafleur (East Hampstead, NH), Charles I. McCauley (Andover, MA), Gary C. Keay (Merrimack, NH), Scott W. Nowak (Londonderry, NH), Basil Thompson (Hooksett, NH)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Assistant Examiner: Daniel Bui
Attorney: Fish & Richardson P.C.
Application Number: 29/150,954
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Transformer, Rectifier Or Casing Therefor (3) (D13/110)