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Power regulating inverter circuit
Assignee: Teknoware Oy
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Filing: 1979-01-04
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Granted: 1980-10-14
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Expires: 1999-01-04
Abstract
Abstract A means for regulating the power of a fluorescent tube in a vehicle supplied by a DC source by providing the control circuit of an oscillator transistor of an inverter with an adjustable RC circuit. Even very much dimmed tubes can be lighted with the use of a switch by-passing the RC circuit.
Inventors
- 👤 Kalervo M. Virtanen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:58
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B41/00; H05B41/14; H05B41/26; H05B41/28; H05B41/282; H05B41/2821; H02; H02M; H02M7/00; H02M7/42; H02M7/44; H02M7/48; H02M7/53; H02M7/537; H02M7/5383; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S315/00; Y10S315/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
In a motor vehicle having a plurality of independently adjustable fluorescent light tubes, a power regulating inverter circuit for use with each such tube, said inverter circuit comprising an oscillator transistor having an emitter, a collector and a base, a pair of resistors and a transformer all connected to form an inverter circuit having provisions for connections with a DC source on its input and an AC load on its output; an adjustable RC circuit including a potentiometer and a parallel connected capacitor connected to the base of said transistor for controlling the power transmitted to said transformer and any AC load connected thereto; and a switch connected across said RC circuit such that the entire RC circuit is bypassed when said switch is closed and is wholly in the circuit when said switch is open, whereby a momentary closing of said switch after the inverter is turned on will supply full power to said transformer and load while allowing said potentiometer to be set for a predetermined level of power to be supplied upon the opening of said switch following the momentary closing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
In a motor vehicle having a plurality of independently adjustable fluorescent light tubes, a power regulating inverter circuit for use with each such tube, said inverter circuit comprising an oscillator transistor having an emitter, a collector and a base, a pair of resistors and a transformer all connected to form an inverter circuit having provisions for connections with a DC source on its input and an AC load on its output; an adjustable RC circuit including a potentiometer and a parallel connected capacitor connected to the base of said transistor for controlling the power transmitted to said transformer and any AC load connected thereto; and a switch connected across said RC circuit such that the entire RC circuit is bypassed when said switch is closed and is wholly in the circuit when said switch is open, whereby a momentary closing of said switch after the inverter is turned on will supply full power to said transformer and load while allowing said potentiometer to be set for a predetermined level of power to be supplied upon the opening of said switch following the momentary closing.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-10-14 | 1984-04-14 | 1984-10-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-14 | 1988-04-14 | 1988-10-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-14 | 1992-04-14 | 1992-10-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |