Spark Gap Or Arc Discharge Patents (Class 178/116)
  • Patent number: 10814737
    Abstract: An off-board battery charger for a vehicle may include a high-voltage connector having first, second and power supply connector ports. The first connector port connects to a vehicle controller via a first cable. The second connector port connects to a vehicle battery via a second cable. And, the power supply connector port is electrically connected with the second port and receives power via a power supply cable from a separate and external power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Xuemei Sun, William David Treharne, Jonathan Andrew Butcher, Robert John Link, Philip Michael Gonzales
  • Patent number: 5170414
    Abstract: An adjustable output level transmitter includes a direct current energy source, an L-C tank circuit and a switching means for sequentially coupling the capacitors of the tank circuit to the direct current energy source and ground. The output signal frequency is equal to the resonant frequency of the L-C tank circuit and the output signal level is a function of which capacitors of the L-C tank circuit are sequentially coupled to the energy source. The circuit functions in a Class D mode with the inherent advantages of minimal power loss and very high efficiency. Due to the manner of switching utilized, the output signal frequency is very stable and unaffected by the mode of capacitor switching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Assignee: Siemens Pacesetter, Inc.
    Inventor: Sergiu Silvian
  • Patent number: 4217468
    Abstract: A compact lightweight high power RF generator for use in military systems combines the principles of vector inversion transform systems with a RF tank circuit. The capacitively stored energy in the lines is discharged by means of high speed switching techniques with the energy store being a part of the tuned circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1980
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Johnnie W. Rice, Ronald J. Gripshover, Millard F. Rose, Richard C. Van Wagoner
  • Patent number: 4193032
    Abstract: An apparatus for pulsing a high speed transmitter having pulser delay times in the nanosecond range. The combination of solid state and spark gap devices provide protection against high voltage arcs for both transient and power follow-through conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1969
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1980
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Walter E. Milberger, Larry G. Wright