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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7365524 | Tip having active circuitry A power supply system includes an adapter to receive power from a power source, and output a regulated output voltage (Vout). A tip receives Vout from the adapter, and output Vout to an electronic device. The tip includes active circ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7276025 | Electrical adapter for medical diagnostic instruments using LEDs as illumination sources An adapter for permitting a medical diagnostic instrument having an illumination source including at least one LED (light emitting diode) to be used with a power supply normally configured for use with a diagnostic instrument having at least one incandescent lamp as... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7211967 | Strip light with constant current A strip light is disclosed. The light comprises an illuminating unit including a plurality of illuminators (e.g., LEDs) directly and electrically coupled in series, and a constant current stabilization unit with temperature compensating capability for supplying a co... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7193398 | Tip having active circuitry A power supply system includes an adapter to receive power from a power source, and output a regulated output voltage (Vout). A tip receives Vout from the adapter, and output Vout to an electronic device. The tip includes active circ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7180761 | Constant voltage control apparatus capable of reducing feedback lines Provided is a constant voltage control apparatus capable of reducing feedback lines. In the constant voltage control apparatus, a first amplifier amplifies an output voltage applied to a pair of output terminals. A second amplifier amplifies a voltage drop between o... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7071405 | Independent power bank system An independent power bank system and intended use therefor, comprising an electromagnetic field generator and a power bank comprising one or more light bulbs, the light bulbs being filled with a gas capable of being lighted when subjected to a generated electromagne... | 07/04/2006 |
| 6858791 | Method for managing a photovoltaic solar module and a photovoltaic solar module In a solar module (1) comprising a plurality of individual solar cells (2) connected together electrically in series, with at least one solar cell (5, 6) exposed to the same conditions and not linked to the other solar cells, which serves as sen... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6836101 | Tip having active circuitry A power supply system includes an adapter to receive power from a power source, and output a regulated output voltage (Vout). A tip receives Vout from the adapter, and output Vout to an electronic device. The tip includes active circ... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6800802 | Circuit device for solar energy application A circuit device for solar energy application includes a solar panel as power supply and a rechargeable cell pack for receiving the power transferred from the solar panel. The circuit device uses a MOSFET as a current blocking device. The Drain and the Source of the... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6686534 | Small-scaled portable electrical power generator The present invention provides a small-scaled portable electrical power generator comprising a base, which includes an assembly surface, a fuel chamber, and at least one fuel delivery channels connected to the fuel chamber and placed under the assembly su... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6660929 | Electrical power module and system Light sources are mounted within a light-proof enclosure in which photovoltaic panels are mounted to produce electrical power irrespective of weather conditions outside the enclosure.... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6657118 | Solar battery module, method of manufacturing same and power generating apparatus If an inverter is merely attached to the back side of a solar battery module, the inverter becomes an obstacle to transport and installation, it may be broken if it strikes a building structure at the time of installation and it may malfunction owing to i... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6635817 | Solar cell array having lattice or matrix structure and method of arranging solar cells and panels A solar cell array is provided having a lattice or matrix structure such that no two solar cell devices are connected purely in series or purely in parallel. Accordingly, if a single solar cell device fails, there is an alternate path by which the output ... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6624350 | Solar power management system A solar power management system includes a plurality of photovoltaic cell panels, and a solar power cell manager coupled to the photovoltaic cell panels. The solar power cell manager includes an input stage for combining current draws from the photovoltai... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6534705 | Methods and apparatus for beaming power Methods and apparatus for beaming power from one location to another are provided. Energy is used to power one or more lasers to provide a coherent, wide-aperture beam, which is directed to the receiving platform. Photovoltaic cells on the receiving platf... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6476311 | Portable multiple power supply comprising solar cell The present invention relates to a type of portable emergency power supply for use when storage batteries of mobile appliances such as cellular telephones, radios, camcorders, laptops and mini cassette players are discharged or become unusable. In particu... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6476315 | Solar system for a motor vehicle A solar system for a motor vehicle, which is provided with a solar generator and a DC/DC converter unit, the solar system being switchable for supplying a power consuming device in the motor vehicle or for recharging of the motor vehicle battery. The DC/D... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6376764 | Solar cell battery replacement unit A solar panel is operably connected to a power capacitor and associated circuitry which includes at least one diode for ensuring correct current flow direction. The power capacitor is inside a cartridge which is has exterior electrical contacts and overal... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6331670 | Solar cell module having an overvoltage preventive element and sunlight power generation system using the solar cell module A solar cell module in which a plurality of photovoltaic elements are installed such that they are electrically connected with each other, wherein an overvoltage preventive element is electrically connected to each photovoltaic element in parallel connect... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6177629 | Spacecraft solar array charging control device A charging control device for use with a spacecraft solar array employs a field emitter array including a cathode and an anode; a first resistor coupled between the cathode of the field emitter array and a solar array common; and a second resistor coupled... | 01/23/2001 |
| 5921661 | Automatic bulb shutoff system for lighting fixtures A control system is provided for use in conjunction with a lighting fixture which will provide additional safety by avoiding the risk of fire. The safety system provides a number of sensors which are capable of detecting the presence of objects in close p... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5559422 | Wall transformer A wall mounted power supply for a remote instrument handle has a novel self compensating voltage regulating circuit that remains in precise calibration despite variable voltage drops in the load, cabling, and control switches. Power output is enabled by a... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5406191 | Procedure and apparatus for the control of electric power Procedure and apparatus for the control of electric power, by which procedure the electric power supplied to a load is regulated by means of a regulator, e.g. a thyristor regulator. The regulator control signals, e.g. thyristor firing pulses, are produced... | 04/11/1995 |
| 4673864 | Circuit comprising series-connected semiconductor elements A plurality of controlled avalanche semiconductor elements, are connected in series and are irradiated with a controllable quantity of light to form circuits which in principle can switch an unlimited high voltage or can control such a voltage. Dissipatin... | 06/16/1987 |
| 4449057 | Solar cell power supply device There is disclosed a solar cell power supply device including a first and a second solar cells. The first cell has a determined spectral sensitivity characteristic and the second cell has a different spectral sensitivity characteristic and connected paral... | 05/15/1984 |
| 4444905 | Hydrotreating catalyst preparation and process Hydrotreating catalysts are prepared using multiple impregnation and a critical ratio of VIB metal to VIII metal in one or more stages to produce catalysts which have higher than normal activity in contaminant removal from hydrocarbon feed stocks, especia... | 04/24/1984 |
