Patents by Inventor D. Fontanella

D. Fontanella 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).

  • Imaged Watermark in a Credential Product
    Publication number: 20070074278
    Abstract: A credential product is provided. The credential product includes a credential substrate, a translucent layer and an imageable layer. The imageable layer is positioned between the credential substrate and the translucent layer. At least a portion of the imageable layer is configured to form an image upon exposure to electromagnetic radiation. The image is visible through the credential substrate and is considered an imaged watermark.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Applicant: Fargo Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl Karst, D. Fontanella, Gary Klinefelter
  • Credential production using a secured consumable supply
    Publication number: 20060123471
    Abstract: A method and system for securely processing a credential substrate using a credentials production system and secured consumable supply. The consumable supply is selectively in one of a plurality of states including a production disabled state and a production enabled state. The state of the consumable supply is changed from the production disabled state to the production enabled state. The state in the consumable supply is verified as being in the production enabled state prior to processing the credential substrate using the consumable supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Applicant: Fargo Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: D. Fontanella, Gary Klinefelter, Jeffrey Upin, John Ekers, Thomas Platner, Kelly Nehowig, Angela Goldenstein
  • Fabrication approaches for the formation of planar inductors and transformers
    Patent number: 6990725
    Abstract: This invention relates to the fabrication of planar inductive components whereby the design in cross-section describes a conductor surrounded by magnetic material along the length of the conductor; an electrical insulator is placed between the conductor and the magnetic material. Cases also apply where more than one independent conductor is used. The planar form allows integration of inductive components with integrated circuits. These inductive components can be embedded in other materials. They can also be fabricated directly onto parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Inventors: Mark D. Fontanella, Paul Greiff, Donato Cardarelli, Joseph G. Walsh
  • Fabrication approaches for the formation of planar inductors and transformers
    Publication number: 20030080845
    Abstract: This invention relates to the fabrication of planar inductive components whereby the design in cross-section describes a conductor surrounded by magnetic material along the length of the conductor; an electrical insulator is placed between the conductor and the magnetic material. Cases also apply where more than one independent conductor is used. The planar form allows integration of inductive components with integrated circuits. These inductive components can be embedded in other materials. They can also be fabricated directly onto parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Mark D. Fontanella, Paul Greiff, Donato Cardarelli, Joseph G. Walsh