Power converter for a thermal system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10690705
APP PUB NO 20170363663A1
SERIAL NO

15624060

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The present disclosure generally describes a system that includes a heater, a power converter including a power switch, and a controller. The power converter is in communication with the heater and is operable to apply an adjustable voltage to the heater. The controller is in communication with the power switch to control the voltage output of the power converter based on at least one of a load current and a detected voltage at the heater. The controller operates the power switch to adjust the voltage output of the power converter.

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WATLOW ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING COMPANY12001 LACKLAND ROAD ST LOUIS MO 63146

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bohlinger, William Winona, US 16 38
Breitlow, Stanton H Winona, US 20 205
Ellis, Eric Columbia, US 17 68
Hentges, James Winona, US 12 46
Lemke, John Houston, US 24 376
McCluskey, Dean R Winona, US 4 34
Ness, Keith Winona, US 8 31
Yender, Matthew Winona, US 12 31

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