Industry Patents

Patent: 5500575

Switchmode AC Power Controller

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Patent Number: 5500575 
Title: Switchmode AC Power Controller 
Abstract: A switchmode AC power controller for controlling the current through a load such as a large lamp array connected to an alternating current source. The controller contains an AC solid state switch, a synchro-flywheel, an output inductor and capacitor. The load current is controlled by triggering signals generated by a synchronized modulator.  
Country of Issue: US 
First Named Inventor: Ionescu 
Assignee: Lighting Control Inc 
Continuation or Divisional of:  
International Classification: G05F 1/00 
US Classification: 315/307 
Issue Date: 03-19-1996 
Filing Date: 10-27-1993 
Application : 143338 
Notes:  
Link to Patent at freepatentsonline.com: 5500575 at Freepatentsonline 
Link to World Patent Family1: World Patent Family at European Patent Office 
Link to Google Patents1: 5500575 at Google Patents 

 

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