Patents by Inventor A. Speranza

A. Speranza 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).

  • Method and system for controlling and recovering short duration bridge power to maximize backup power
    Publication number: 20030072977
    Abstract: A power system, comprising: a primary power source in electrical communication with a bus and a bridging power source, wherein the bridging power source comprises at least one of a capacitor, a battery, and an electrolysis cell, and the bridging power source is in electrical communication with said the; and a secondary power source in electrical communication with the bus. A method for operating a power system, comprising: monitoring a primary power source; if the primary power source exhibits selected characteristics, directing power from a bridging power source to a bus and initiating a secondary power source, and the bridging power source comprises at least one of a capacitor, a battery, and an electrolysis cell; and unless the secondary power source exhibits the selected characteristics, powering the bus with the secondary power source and ceasing the directing power from the bridging power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: A. John Speranza, Michael Cardin, Lawrence Moulthrop, Mark Lillis, John Zagaja
  • Machine and method for circumferentially milling a cylindrical work piece
    Patent number: 6540455
    Abstract: A circumferential milling machine is for milling along an arcuate portion of a cylindrical work piece having a cylindrical outer surface and is capable of milling a series of circumferentially space holes or slots, axially expanded holes or slots and/or tapered holes or slots in the arcuate portion of the cylindrical work piece. The machine includes a circumferential moving block mounted for circumferential movement along the arcuate portion with a pair of axial moving blocks mounted at opposite ends of the circumferential moving block being capable of axial movement with respect thereto. A radial moving block is mounted on either of the axial moving blocks for radial movement toward and away from the cylindrical outer surface and includes a milling device rigidly mounted thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Speranza Specialty Machining
    Inventor: Richard J. Speranza
  • Bowling ball with core having low density roll blocks
    Publication number: 20030017881
    Abstract: A bowling ball is disclosed with a core having low density roll blocks or end caps which lowers the differential radius of gyration and lowers the maximum radius of gyration of the ball in order to create a different ball path from the foul line to the pins. When the bowling ball core of the present invention is used within a bowling ball it results in a bowling ball that rolls earlier on the lane for a smooth, curving ball path and less angle change in the backend of the lane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2001
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventors: Daniel R. Speranza, Stephen F. Powell
  • Water emulsifiable formulations
    Patent number: 6503891
    Abstract: A composition comprising an organic carbonate such as propylene carbonate and O,O-diethyl-O-(2-isopropyl-4-methyl-6-pyrimidinyl)phosphorothioate, S-[1,2-bis(ethoxycarbonyl)ethyl]O,O-dimethylphosphorodithioate, or 6,7,8,9,10, 10-hexachloro-1,5,5a,6,9,9a-hexahydro-6,9-methano-2,4,3-benzodioxathiepin-3-oxide, and methods thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Huntsman Petrochemical Corporation
    Inventors: Edward T. Marquis, George P. Speranza, Howard P. Klein
  • Clutch calibration and control
    Patent number: 6494810
    Abstract: A control system and calibration method are provided for a vehicle drive line having an automated master friction clutch. The control system utilizes engine torque data supplied by a serial communication data link to identify a clutch control parameter value corresponding to an urge-to-move position of the clutch. The clutch control parameter value identified by the calibration method is stored and utilized by the control system to control the engagement position of the automated clutch in an “urge to move” mode of operation. The inventive calibration method can be utilized across multiple vehicle platforms having different engine, clutch and transmission system components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: William Joseph Mack, Donald Speranza, Anthony Stasik, Kwok Wah Chan, Jeffrey Philip Hawarden, Robert Stanley Wheeler, Timothy Peter Kelly
  • Apparatus and method for maintaining compression of the active area in an electrochemical cell
    Publication number: 20020182472
    Abstract: An electrochemical cell includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a proton exchange membrane disposed between and in intimate contact with the electrodes, a pressure pad disposed in electrical communication with the first electrode, and a pressure distributor disposed adjacent to the pressure pad. The pressure pad may be an electrically conductive sheet and an elastomeric material disposed at the electrically conductive sheet. The pressure distributor may be a screen mesh. A method of distributing a load on a pressure pad includes disposing a screen mesh at an elastomeric material of the pressure pad and pressing the screen mesh into the elastomeric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Trent M. Molter, Robert H. Byron, Geoffrey Grant, Lawrence C. Moulthrop, Doug Ortiz, Jason K. Shiepe, Thomas Skoczylas, A. John Speranza
  • CLUTCH CALIBRATION AND CONTROL
    Publication number: 20020183165
    Abstract: A control system and calibration method are provided for a vehicle drive line having an automated master friction clutch. The control system utilizes engine torque data supplied by a serial communication data link to identify a clutch control parameter value corresponding to an urge-to-move position of the clutch. The clutch control parameter value identified by the calibration method is stored and utilized by the control system to control the engagement position of the automated clutch in an “urge to move” mode of operation. The inventive calibration method can be utilized across multiple vehicle platforms having different engine, clutch and transmission system components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: William Joseph Mack, Donald Speranza, Anthony Stasik, Kwok Wah Chan, Jeffrey Philip Hawarden, Robert Stanley Wheeler, Timothy Peter Kelly
  • Protonic rate level sensing device for an electrolysis cell
    Publication number: 20020153244
    Abstract: A level sensing system includes a flow control device disposed in fluid communication with a liquid outlet stream of a hydrogen/water phase separation apparatus and a controller disposed in operable communication with the flow control device. The controller is configured to receive and quantify input data corresponding to a measure of the rate of generation of hydrogen gas from a proton exchange membrane electrolysis cell. A method of maintaining a liquid level in the hydrogen/water phase separation apparatus includes deriving the rate of generation of hydrogen gas from the electrolysis cell, transmitting a value corresponding to the rate of generation to the flow control device, and adjusting the flow rate of the liquid exiting the hydrogen/water phase separation apparatus correspondingly with the rate of generation of hydrogen gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventor: A. John Speranza
  • Integral membrane support and frame structure
    Publication number: 20020106551
    Abstract: An electrochemical cell includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a proton exchange membrane disposed between and in intimate contact with the electrodes. The proton exchange membrane is configured to be integral with a frame structure and includes a substrate disposed in contiguous contact with the frame structure and a proton exchange material disposed at the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: A. John Speranza, Mark E. Dristy
  • METHOD FOR FORMING A LINER IN A TRENCH
    Publication number: 20020106906
    Abstract: A structure comprising a trench having a liner with rounded corners in the top and bottom of the trench is obtained by rapid thermal oxidation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2000
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Arne W. Ballantine, Jeffrey S. Brown, Jeffrey D. Gilbert, James J. Quinlivan, James A. Slinkman, Anthony C. Speranza
  • Method for forming a liner in a trench
    Patent number: 6417070
    Abstract: A structure comprising a trench having a liner with rounded corners in the top and bottom of the trench is obtained by rapid thermal oxidation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Arne W. Ballantine, Jeffrey S. Brown, Jeffrey D. Gilbert, James J. Quinlivan, James A. Slinkman, Anthony C. Speranza
  • Method and apparatus for indicating the presence of a train at a railroad crossing
    Patent number: 6386486
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for indicating the presence of one or more trains near a railroad crossing having at least two train tracks. The signaling system has a first sensor for detecting the presence of the first train near or approaching the railroad crossing and a second sensor for detecting the presence of the second train near or approaching the railroad crossing. A warning signal having a first and second mode is responsive to the sensors such that the detection of either the first train or the second train generates the first mode warning signal and the detection of both the first train and the second train generates the second mode warning signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Inventor: Bernard E. Speranza
  • Method of coding a high-speed object
    Patent number: 6382091
    Abstract: A method of coding a high-speed object having a lateral travel path with a multi-digit production series number is disclosed. A first marking member and a second marking member are provided, with the second marking member positioned vertically adjacent the first marking member. A plurality of marking locations are defined and a group of marks are applied along each of the plurality of marking locations. The quantity of marks in each group represents a respective digit of the multi-digit series number.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventor: Bernard E. Speranza
  • Regenerative electrochemical cell system and method for use thereof
    Publication number: 20020051898
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the regenerative electrochemical cell system comprises: a fuel cell module comprising a fuel cell oxygen inlet in fluid communication a water storage device, and a fuel cell hydrogen inlet in fluid communication with both an oxygen source and with a gaseous portion of an water phase separation device; an electrolysis module comprising an electrolysis water inlet in fluid communication with the water storage device via a fuel cell oxygen outlet, and an electrolysis water outlet in fluid communication with the fuel cell hydrogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Publication date: May 2, 2002
    Inventors: Lawrence C. Moulthrop, Trent M. Molter, A. John Speranza, Mark A. Lillis, William Smith, Jason Shiepe, Thomas M. Skoczylas
  • Fan flow sensor for proton exchange membrane electrolysis cell
    Publication number: 20020023834
    Abstract: A fan flow sensor for a gas generating proton exchange member electrolysis cell includes a switching device and a sail disposed in communication with the switching device. The sail is pivotally mounted and movable in response to an airflow from a fan. The sail is further configured to actuate the switching device in response to the airflow from the fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: Lawrence C. Moulthrop, Ricky S. Scott, Charles Bennet McCollough, Richard A. Dubey, A. John Speranza
  • Electrochemical cell system output control method and apparatus
    Publication number: 20020020623
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for an electrochemical cell system. The electrochemical cell system includes: an electrochemical cell; an energy source configured for providing a quantity of energy to the electrochemical cell; a sensing apparatus in operable communication with a gas output from the electrochemical cell, the sensing apparatus provides an output signal indicating a parameter of the gas output; and a computer in operable communication with the sensing apparatus. The computer includes a memory device configured to store a first operational parameter, and a processor configured to receive a digital representation of the output signal and the first operational parameter. The processor compares the digital representation of the output signal to the first operational parameter for regulating the quantity of energy provided to the electrochemical cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: A. John Speranza, Lawrence C. Moulthrop
  • Process for the continuous production by physical phase vapor deposition of coated metallic bands having a high corrosion resistance
    Patent number: 6335053
    Abstract: A process for the continuous production of coated metallic bands obtained by physical phase vapor deposition includes the following steps carried out on a band, eventually coated with zinc or its alloys, in motion and maintained in a vacuum environment: heating the band to be coated; activating the band surface; heat stabilizing the band; depositing a zinc layer on the metallic band; secondary heat stabilizing the band; and depositing one or more elements or compounds on the zinc layer, these elements being able to synergistically interact with the zinc layer to obtain high corrosion resistance, weldability, ductility, and adhesion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Assignee: Centro Sviluppo Materiali S.p.A.
    Inventors: Franco Arezzo, Pietro Gimondo, Gianni Speranza
  • Integral screen/frame assembly for an electrochemical cell
    Publication number: 20010008722
    Abstract: An integral screen/frame assembly for use in an electrochemical cell for supporting and facilitating the hydration of a solid membrane. The screen/frame assembly is comprised of planar screen layers having the frame disposed about the periphery of those layers such that the frame bonds the layers together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Publication date: July 19, 2001
    Inventors: Antonio J. Speranza, Lawrence C. Moulthrop, Trent M. Molter, Mark E. Dristy
  • STI fill for SOI which makes SOI inspectable
    Patent number: 6121064
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing and inspecting SOI such that during STI formation, by depositing a light absorbing layer in the STI such as hydrosilicon oxynitride, the silicon inclusions in the buried insulator layer of the SOI are undetectable by an optical inspection. The reduction in background effects allows for improved optical inspection of SOI wafers without having to discriminate against defects created by SOI formation. A method of manufacturing and inspecting semiconductor devices is disclosed wherein deposition of a light absorbing layer, such as hydrosilicon oxynitride, prevents defects occurring prior to deposition from being optically inspectable and those defects created during the most recent processing can be easily distinguished. Also disclosed are an optically inspectable semiconductor device and an optically inspectable semiconductor device having an STI.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jerome B. Lasky, Bret Philips, Anthony C. Speranza, Justin Wong, Mickey H. Yu
  • Apparatus and method for analyzing bowling technique
    Patent number: 6110052
    Abstract: An apparatus including a bowling lane, pins positioned on one end of the bowling lane, a bowling ball adapted to be launched down the bowling lane toward the bowling balls, and a spin detector for determining a spin rate of the bowling ball as the bowling ball travels down the bowling lane. An angle detector detects the angle of the spin axis of the bowling ball. The apparatus also measures and displays information relating to ball velocity, ball position, coefficient of friction, launch angle, and entry angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: American Bowling Congress
    Inventors: David G. Sprager, Larry M. Vezina, Daniel R. Speranza, James M. Donovan