Carlo Gattanini

Title: Carlo Gattanini: Patents for Explosion-Protected Power Circuits.

Introduction

Carlo Gattanini is an inventor based in Mannheim, Germany, and works at Pepperl+Fuchs SE. His patent work addresses circuit protection for power supplies used in explosion-protection environments. The supplied information lists 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Gattanini’s listed patents focus on limiting electrical voltage and current to support safer operation in potentially hazardous environments.

“Protection circuit for power supply devices, particularly for explosion-proof applications” describes a circuit for a power converter. It uses a reverse-polarized Zener diode and resistor connected between the supply lines, with a semiconductor switch controlled by the node between them.

“Limiting circuit for use in explosion protection environments” describes a circuit that limits output voltage using two reverse-polarized Zener diodes. A semiconductor switch controls the second diode, while a shunt resistor and comparison device help determine the switching signal.

Career Highlights

Gattanini’s listed inventions apply semiconductor components, Zener diodes, resistors, and switching controls to power-supply protection. Their stated focus is limiting voltage and current in explosion-protection applications.

Collaborations

Gattanini is associated with Pepperl+Fuchs SE. The supplied information does not identify specific co-inventors or other collaborators.

Conclusion

Carlo Gattanini’s two listed patents concern protective circuit designs for power supplies in explosion-protection environments, reflecting a focused contribution to electrical safety engineering.