Patents by Inventor Bernard J. Metro

Bernard J. Metro 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).

  • Electric circuit for selectively processing electrical signals
    Patent number: 5859884
    Abstract: An electrical circuit backfits into different instrumentation and control (I&C) system hardware configurations as a replacement or upgrade. The circuit has a multiple signal path processing circuit including a multi-functional ASIC. A fixedly configured, multiple signal path connector such as a hardwired multi-pin package removably connected with a pin socket in the processing circuit connects the ASIC with the I&C system for coupling inputs to and outputs from the ASIC and for selecting operative signal paths of the ASIC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Bernard J. Metro, Carl A. Vitalbo, Richard B. Miller
  • Electric circuit for selectively processing electrical signals
    Patent number: 5832049
    Abstract: An electrical circuit backfits into different instrumentation and control (I&C) system hardware configurations as a replacement or upgrade. The circuit has a multiple signal path processing circuit including a multi-functional ASIC. A fixedly configured, multiple signal path connector such as a hardwired multi-pin package removably connected with a pin socket in the processing circuit connects the ASIC with the I&C system for coupling inputs to and outputs from the ASIC and for connecting operative signal paths of the ASIC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Inventors: Bernard J. Metro, Carl A. Vitalbo, Richard B. Miller