Patents by Inventor Christopher E. Mahonski

Christopher E. Mahonski has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Lamp with internally pressed fuse
    Patent number: 5345144
    Abstract: A press sealed lamp with an internally pressed fuse is disclosed. The filament structure is conveniently formed so the fuse links across a looped section of the initial filament structure. The loop structure provides strength to the fused filament structure prior to sealing. After the lamp is sealed, a portion of the exposed loop is trimmed, thereby limiting the electrical connection to the path through the fuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1994
    Assignee: GTE Products Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher E. Mahonski, Raymond T. Fleming
  • Method of making a lamp with an internally pressed fuse
    Patent number: 5205769
    Abstract: A method of making a press sealed lamp with an internally pressed fuse is disclosed. The filament structure is conveniently formed so the fuse links across a looped section of the initial filament structure. The loop structure provides strength to the fused filament structure prior to sealing. After the lamp is sealed, a portion of the exposed loop is trimmed, thereby limiting the remaining electrical connection to the path through the fuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1993
    Assignee: GTE Products Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher E. Mahonski, Raymond T. Fleming