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US3296516A
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Voltage regulator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-03-23
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Granted: 1967-01-03
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Expires: 1984-03-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ii William A Paine
- 👤 Lee R Bauscher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:30
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02J; H02J7/00; H02J7/14; H02J7/16; H02J7/24; H02J7/243; H02J7/90; H02J7/971; H02J7/975; H02J7/977
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A VOLTAGE REGULATOR FOR USE WITH AN ELECTRICAL GENERATING MEANS HAVING A FIELD COIL AND AN ARMATURE TO CHARGE A BATTERY WHICH COMPRISES POWER TRANSISTOR MEANS ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED IN SERIES WITH SAID FIELD COIL; AMPLIFIER MEANS, RESPONSIVE TO A DIFFERENTIAL VOLTAGE BETWEEN SAID BATTERY AND A REFERENCE VOLTAGE, HAVING AN OUTPUT CONNECTED TO A BASE OF THE POWER TRANSISTOR MEANS AND AN INPUT, AND HAVING A VOLTAGE DIVIDER ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL WITH SAID BATTERY WITH A TAP CONNECTED TO SAID INPUT; AND A CURRENT LIMITING MEANS COMPRISING A TRANSISTOR CONNECTED IN SERIES WITH SAID VOLTAGE DIVIDER AND ADAPTED TO BE BIASED BY BATTERY CHARGING CURRENT UNTIL A PREDETERMINED BATTERY CHARGING CURRENT IS REACHED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A VOLTAGE REGULATOR FOR USE WITH AN ELECTRICAL GENERATING MEANS HAVING A FIELD COIL AND AN ARMATURE TO CHARGE A BATTERY WHICH COMPRISES POWER TRANSISTOR MEANS ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED IN SERIES WITH SAID FIELD COIL; AMPLIFIER MEANS, RESPONSIVE TO A DIFFERENTIAL VOLTAGE BETWEEN SAID BATTERY AND A REFERENCE VOLTAGE, HAVING AN OUTPUT CONNECTED TO A BASE OF THE POWER TRANSISTOR MEANS AND AN INPUT, AND HAVING A VOLTAGE DIVIDER ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED IN PARALLEL WITH SAID BATTERY WITH A TAP CONNECTED TO SAID INPUT; AND A CURRENT LIMITING MEANS COMPRISING A TRANSISTOR CONNECTED IN SERIES WITH SAID VOLTAGE DIVIDER AND ADAPTED TO BE BIASED BY BATTERY CHARGING CURRENT UNTIL A PREDETERMINED BATTERY CHARGING CURRENT IS REACHED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-01-02 | 1970-07-04 | 1971-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-02 | 1974-07-04 | 1975-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-02 | 1978-07-04 | 1979-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |