This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Michael A. Futrell: Inventor of Radiation-Hardened Power Technology
Introduction
Michael A. Futrell is an inventor associated with Rockford, Illinois, and Rockwell Collins, Inc. His work includes an invention designed to help power transformers operate reliably in environments exposed to ionizing radiation.
Latest Patents
Futrell is credited with 1 patent: “Radiation Hardened Active Power Transformer.” The invention places an active compensator on the transformer’s primary side. The transformer steps up an input voltage, while the compensator controls reactive power in the output voltage. Wide band-gap transistors help harden the compensator against ionizing radiation.
Career Highlights
Futrell’s listed patent reflects work at the intersection of power conversion and radiation-resistant electronics. The design addresses the challenge of maintaining control over electrical output in radiation-exposed settings.
Collaborations
Futrell’s listed coworkers include Suman Dwari and Baljit Riar. The patent is associated with Rockwell Collins, Inc.
Conclusion
Michael A. Futrell’s patent on a radiation-hardened active power transformer highlights an approach to controlling reactive power while improving resistance to ionizing radiation.
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