This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Borgwarner US Technologies LLC. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Kirk McClure and High-Voltage Electronics
Introduction
Kirk McClure is an inventor associated with Kokomo, Indiana, and BorgWarner US Technologies LLC. His patent work addresses a safety-related challenge in high-voltage electronics: controlling the discharge of stored electrical energy.
Latest Patents
The provided information identifies one patent associated with McClure: “Switchable Passive Discharge for High Voltage Electronics.” The invention describes a high-voltage system with a passive resistance load connected to at least one high-voltage component. A control circuit can open or close the electrical connection between the component and the load, while an isolated power supply controls the circuit’s state. This arrangement enables the discharge path to be switched as needed. McClure is credited with 1 patent in the information provided.
Career Highlights
McClure’s listed patent reflects work on high-voltage system design and controlled discharge. The disclosed approach combines a passive resistance load, a switchable control circuit, and an isolated power supply to manage the connection between high-voltage components and the discharge path.
Collaborations
McClure is associated with BorgWarner US Technologies LLC. Scott Gerber is identified as a coworker; the information provided does not specify his role in the patent.
Conclusion
Kirk McClure’s identified patent focuses on a switchable passive discharge system for high-voltage electronics, combining controlled circuit operation with an isolated power supply.
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile