Location History:
- Mountain View, CA (US) (1985)
- Mt. View, CA (US) (1985)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1985
Title: Innovations by Robert J. Strehlow in Heating Element Control
Introduction
Robert J. Strehlow is an accomplished inventor based in Mountain View, CA, known for his significant contributions to the field of resistive heating element control. With a total of two patents to his name, Strehlow has developed innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and accuracy of temperature regulation in heating systems.
Latest Patents
Strehlow's latest patents include a "Current Controller for Resistive Heating Element" and a "Controller for Resistive Heating Element." The first patent discloses a controller designed to regulate current flow through a resistive heating element, allowing for precise temperature adjustments. This controller periodically measures the resistance of the heating element and performs computations to predict resistance values at desired temperatures. By comparing measured resistance with predicted values, the controller generates a control signal to regulate heating current until the desired temperature is achieved.
The second patent focuses on a similar concept, where the controller computes the predicted resistance of the heating element at the desired temperature. It adjusts the voltage drop and current flow to satisfy the relationship V=IR_hot. This analog embodiment utilizes voltage and current amplifying circuits to produce a control signal that balances the voltage drop across the heating element with the product of current flow and predicted resistance.
Career Highlights
Strehlow is currently employed at Oximetrix, Inc., where he continues to innovate in the field