John J Palczynski

20080150450, Jun 26, 2008

Feb 6, 2007

11/671907

Timothy E. Starr - Sterling MA, US
Teddy D. Thomas - Needham MA, US
Michael P. Kosteva - Milford MA, US
John J. Palczynski - Hopkinton MA, US
Mark S. Pieper - Stow MA, US

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC - Dallas TX

H05B 41/36

315294

Various systems and methods for lighting are disclosed. For example, some embodiments of the present invention provide methods for retrofitting lights. The methods include providing a solid state light bulb. The solid state light bulb includes: an LED array, a dimming control circuit, and a current regulator. The current regulator provides an LED current to the LED array. The LED current varies based on a control from the dimming control circuit. The methods further include, electrically coupling the solid state light bulb to an existing incandescent dimmer switch, and adjusting the existing incandescent dimmer switch such that the intensity of light emitted from the LED array is adjusted in proportion to the adjustment of the existing incandescent dimmer switch.

52202712, Jun 15, 1993

Mar 17, 1992

7/853061

John J. Palczynski - Hopkinton MA

Digital Equipment Corporation - Maynard MA

G05F 1577

323266

The disclosed invention regulates the voltage of an output terminal of a multiple output power supply. It operates by diverting current from one output terminal to another output terminal. The invention is less expensive than other alternatives, and has performance advantages over comparably priced alternatives. It may be used in various configurations to maintain an output voltage below a limit, above a limit, or within a range. Additional configurations may be used to regulate the voltages of multiple output terminals.

20070096693, May 3, 2007

Oct 28, 2005

11/261092

John Palczynski - Hopkinton MA, US

H02J 7/00

320128000

An apparatus for effecting power distribution to a host system at a supply locus from one of a voltage source or a battery includes: (a) a current transfer unit having a first and a second connection; the second connection being coupled with the battery; and (b) a control device switchingly coupling the first connection to effect alternating connection with the voltage source and with a low potential. The control device is sensingly coupled with the voltage source and within the apparatus for receiving indicating signals. The control device responds to the indicating signals to control the alternating connection to achieve stepped up delivery of voltage presented by the battery unit to the supply locus when the indicating signals indicate a first circumstance. The control device responds to the indicating signals to switchingly control the alternating connection to achieve charging the battery when the indicating signals indicate a second circumstance.