Patents by Inventor David D. Brenton

David D. Brenton 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).

  • Seamed pin for crimping and welding as used in a fluorescent lamp
    Patent number: 7329159
    Abstract: A universal pin includes a seam along its length. A necked-down region or small, constant diameter portion includes a wall of increased thickness that is conducive to both welding and crimping operations used to secure the lead wire to a pin in a fluorescent lamp assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Carolyn E. Wilson, Frank Kozel, Attila Szabo, Keith D. Brenton, David D. Brenton