Patents by Inventor Garry P. McCann

Garry P. McCann 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).

  • Spark gap devices
    Patent number: 4935666
    Abstract: A spark gap device includes planar electrodes between which in operation a discharge occurs. The electrodes are spaced apart by a ceramic member and are arranged in substantially parallel, different, planes. A trigger electrode is included for switching the device into conduction. The device has a low inductance structure which is compatible with stripline circuits. In another embodiment of the invention the planar electrodes and the trigger electrode are located in the same plane on a common substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Assignee: English Electric Valve Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Garry P. McCann