Patents by Inventor Emilio Macchetta

Emilio Macchetta 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).

  • Two-speed searching television tuner
    Patent number: 4220973
    Abstract: A television tuning device having a circuit for continuously scanning at least one frequency band. Scanning can take place at two speeds and controls are provided for starting and stopping the scanning procedure. The scanning speed is automatically changed from high speed to low speed when a television channel is detected to allow ample time for scanning to be stopped manually. Alternatively, the scanning may be stopped automatically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1980
    Assignee: Indesit Industria Elettrodomestici Italiana S.p.A.
    Inventor: Emilio Macchetta