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Power supply sensing circuitry
Assignee: Smith Corona Corp
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Filing: 1981-10-14
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Granted: 1984-01-24
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Expires: 2001-10-14
Abstract
Abstract Power supply sensing circuitry comprises a first comparator for determining whether the power supply potential voltage exceeds by a predetermined amount the voltage required to operate a data processing system connected to the power supply potential, and a second comparator for determining whether the power supply potential is at least the voltage required to operate the connected data processing system.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond A. Blanchard, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:26
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/26; G06F1/28; G01; G01R; G01R19/00; G01R19/165; G01R19/16533; G01R19/16538; G11; G11C; G11C29/00; G11C29/02; G11C29/021; H; H02; H02H; H02H3/00; H02H3/24; H02H3/243
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
Power supply sensing circuitry for a data processing system comprising: a first comparator for comparing the power supply potential at the input to a voltage regulator with the output voltage from the voltage regulator, and for producing a signal when the supply voltage exceeds the output volage by a predetermined amount; a second comparator for comparing the power supply potential with a reference voltage and for producing a signal when the power supply potential is at least the voltage required to operate the data processing system; driver means for providing voltages to the data processing system; and, means for enabling the driver means when a said signal is produced by both the first comparator and the second comparator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
Power supply sensing circuitry for a data processing system comprising: a first comparator for comparing the power supply potential at the input to a voltage regulator with the output voltage from the voltage regulator, and for producing a signal when the supply voltage exceeds the output volage by a predetermined amount; a second comparator for comparing the power supply potential with a reference voltage and for producing a signal when the power supply potential is at least the voltage required to operate the data processing system; driver means for providing voltages to the data processing system; and, means for enabling the driver means when a said signal is produced by both the first comparator and the second comparator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
Power supply sensing circuitry as set forth in claim 1 which includes a voltage divider means for applying a predetermined percentage of the power supply potential to the first comparator.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
Power supply sensing circuitry as set forth in claim 2 wherein the first comparator comprises a first comparator amplifier whose reference voltage input is the output voltage from the voltage regulator.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
Power supply sensing circuitry as set forth in claim 1 which includes a voltage divider means for applying a predetermined percentage of the power supply potential to the second comparator.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
Power supply sensing circuitry as set forth in claim 1 wherein the second comparator comprises a second comparator amplifier whose reference voltage input is a DC voltage source.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
Power supply sensing circuitry as set forth in claim 1 wherein the voltage regulator is a three-terminal voltage regulator.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
Power supply sensing circuitry as set forth in claim 1 wherein the means for enabling the driver means when said signal is produced by both the first comparator circuit and the second comparator circuit is an output signal from an AND gate.
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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) | 1987-01-23 | 1987-07-25 | 1988-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-01-23 | 1991-07-25 | 1992-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-01-23 | 1995-07-25 | 1996-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |