Patents by Inventor John CONSTANTINO
John CONSTANTINO 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).
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Publication number: 20230111154Abstract: A gate driver to control a high-power switching device is disclosed. The gate driver includes a multifunction pin that allows the gate driver to be controlled by a multifunction signal to perform a number of different functions. For example, a level of the multifunction signal at the multifunction pin can enable/disable the output of the gate driver. In another example, a level of the multifunction signal that is held for a period while the gate driver is in a fault state can reset the state of the gate driver. In another example, pulsing the multifunction signal a number of times can activate a test of the fault detection capabilities of the gate driver. Utilizing one pin for this control, simplifies circuit complexity for communication between a controller and the gate driver, thereby reducing cost and increasing reliability.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Kinam SONG, Michal KUBAN, Vlad ANGHEL, Guy RAHAMIM, John CONSTANTINO
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Patent number: 10972323Abstract: In a general aspect, a data communication circuit can include a differential transmitter configured to be coupled with a differential input of a first unidirectional differential isolation channel, and a differential receiver configured to be coupled with a differential output of a second unidirectional differential isolation channel. The differential receiver can include a comparator that has a threshold that is adjustable based on a signal received via the second unidirectional differential isolation channel.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Syed Enam Rehman, John Constantino
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Publication number: 20200136869Abstract: In a general aspect, a data communication circuit can include a differential transmitter configured to be coupled with a differential input of a first unidirectional differential isolation channel, and a differential receiver configured to be coupled with a differential output of a second unidirectional differential isolation channel. The differential receiver can include a comparator that has a threshold that is adjustable based on a signal received via the second unidirectional differential isolation channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Syed Enam REHMAN, John CONSTANTINO
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Patent number: 10554456Abstract: In a general aspect, a data communication circuit can include a transmitter configured to transmit a first digital bit stream via a first unidirectional isolation channel. The data communication circuit can further include a receiver configured to receive a second digital bit stream via a second unidirectional isolation channel. The first unidirectional isolation channel and the second unidirectional isolation channel can be defined on a common dielectric substrate. The data communication circuit can further include a crosstalk suppression circuit configured to provide at least one negative feedback signal to suppress crosstalk between the transmitter and the receiver due to parasitic capacitive coupling between the first unidirectional isolation channel and the second unidirectional isolation channel in the common dielectric substrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2018Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Syed Enam Rehman, John Constantino
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Patent number: 10446498Abstract: In some general aspects, an apparatus may include a first semiconductor die, a second semiconductor die, and a capacitive isolation circuit being coupled to the first semiconductor die and the second semiconductor die. The capacitive isolation circuit may be disposed outside of the first semiconductor die and the second semiconductor die. The first semiconductor die, the second semiconductor die, and the capacitive circuit may be included in a molding of a semiconductor package.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Fairchild Semiconductor CorporationInventors: John Constantino, Timwah Luk, Ahmad Ashrafzadeh, Robert L. Krause, Etan Shacham, Maria Clemens Ypil Quinones, Janusz Bryzek, Chung-Lin Wu
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Publication number: 20190068417Abstract: In a general aspect, a data communication circuit can include a transmitter configured to transmit a first digital bit stream via a first unidirectional isolation channel. The data communication circuit can further include a receiver configured to receive a second digital bit stream via a second unidirectional isolation channel. The first unidirectional isolation channel and the second unidirectional isolation channel can be defined on a common dielectric substrate. The data communication circuit can further include a crosstalk suppression circuit configured to provide at least one negative feedback signal to suppress crosstalk between the transmitter and the receiver due to parasitic capacitive coupling between the first unidirectional isolation channel and the second unidirectional isolation channel in the common dielectric substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Syed Enam REHMAN, John CONSTANTINO
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Publication number: 20170373008Abstract: In some general aspects, an apparatus may include a first semiconductor die, a second semiconductor die, and a capacitive isolation circuit being coupled to the first semiconductor die and the second semiconductor die. The capacitive isolation circuit may be disposed outside of the first semiconductor die and the second semiconductor die. The first semiconductor die, the second semiconductor die, and the capacitive circuit may be included in a molding of a semiconductor package.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATIONInventors: John CONSTANTINO, Timwah LUK, Ahmad ASHRAFZADEH, Robert L. KRAUSE, Etan SHACHAM, Maria Clemens Ypil QUINONES, Janusz BRYZEK, Chung-Lin WU
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Patent number: 9735112Abstract: In some general aspects, an apparatus may include a first semiconductor die, a second semiconductor die, and a capacitive isolation circuit being coupled to the first semiconductor die and the second semiconductor die. The capacitive isolation circuit may be disposed outside of the first semiconductor die and the second semiconductor die. The first semiconductor die, the second semiconductor die, and the capacitive circuit may be included in a molding of a semiconductor package.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Fairchild Semiconductor CorporationInventors: John Constantino, Timwah Luk, Ahmad Ashrafzadeh, Robert L. Krause, Etan Shacham, Maria Clemens Ypil Quinones, Janusz Bryzek, Chung-Lin Wu
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Patent number: 9226619Abstract: The present invention is a handheld device for flouring/breading foods comprising two chambers that are capable of removably connecting together each chamber having a sieve. The foods chamber can connect to the flour chamber in a screw-like fashion, using grooves and channels, using buttons and snap fittings, using magnets, hook and loop tape, wing nuts, or the like. Preferably, the openings in the food chamber sieve are greater in size than the openings in the flour chamber sieve which is removable. The device further comprises a lid hingedly connected to the top of the food chamber and a handle for grasping the device with one hand. The lid is preferably spring hinged such that when opened, the lid is maintained open preventing the lid from closing when the device is tilted. The present invention also includes the above device with more than two sieves decreasing in opening size from the top down in the device.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2014Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Inventors: John Constantino, Jr., John Constantino, Sr.
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Publication number: 20150200162Abstract: In some general aspects, an apparatus may include a first semiconductor die, a second semiconductor die, and a capacitive isolation circuit being coupled to the first semiconductor die and the second semiconductor die. The capacitive isolation circuit may be disposed outside of the first semiconductor die and the second semiconductor die. The first semiconductor die, the second semiconductor die, and the capacitive circuit may be included in a molding of a semiconductor package.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2015Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: John CONSTANTINO, Timwah LUK, Ahmad ASHRAFZADEH, Robert L. KRAUSE, Etan SHACHAM, Maria Clemens Ypil QUINONES, Janusz BRYZEK, Chung-Lin WU
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Patent number: 8985567Abstract: The present invention is an improved cutting board device. The device allows a user to prepare food on one side of the cutting board while the other is being cleaned. The device provides a user a quick and easy transition to a new, clean, cutting board work surface without the need to carry waste to a disposal bin, without having to stop to wash and dry the soiled surface of the cutting board.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2014Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Inventors: John Constantino, Jr., John Constantino, Sr.
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Publication number: 20140339750Abstract: The present invention is an improved cutting board device. The device allows a user to prepare food on one side of the cutting board while the other is being cleaned. The device provides a user a quick and easy transition to a new, clean, cutting board work surface without the need to carry waste to a disposal bin, without having to stop to wash and dry the soiled surface of the cutting board.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: John Constantino, JR., John Constantino, SR.
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Publication number: 20140299049Abstract: The present invention is a handheld device for flouring/breading foods comprising two chambers that are capable of removably connecting together each chamber having a sieve. The foods chamber can connect to the flour chamber in a screw-like fashion, using grooves and channels, using buttons and snap fittings, using magnets, hook and loop tape, wing nuts, or the like. Preferably, the openings in the food chamber sieve are greater in size than the openings in the flour chamber sieve which is removable. The device further comprises a lid hingedly connected to the top of the food chamber and a handle for grasping the device with one hand. The lid is preferably spring hinged such that when opened, the lid is maintained open preventing the lid from closing when the device is tilted. The present invention also includes the above device with more than two sieves decreasing in opening size from the top down in the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: John Constantino, JR., John Constantino, SR.
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Patent number: 8800984Abstract: The present invention is an improved cutting board device. The device allows a user to prepare food on one side of the cutting board while the other is being cleaned. The device provides a user a quick and easy transition to a new, clean, cutting board work surface without the need to carry waste to a disposal bin, without having to stop to wash and dry the soiled surface of the cutting board.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Inventors: John Constantino, Jr., John Constantino, Sr.
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Publication number: 20140027966Abstract: The present invention is an improved cutting board device. The device allows a user to prepare food on one side of the cutting board while the other is being cleaned. The device provides a user a quick and easy transition to a new, clean, cutting board work surface without the need to carry waste to a disposal bin, without having to stop to wash and dry the soiled surface of the cutting board.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2012Publication date: January 30, 2014Inventors: John Constantino, JR., John Constantino, SR.
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Patent number: 7278604Abstract: A multiple-type paper product dispensing mobile stand with mini-table and storage is provided. The invention can be configured in various dispensing arrangements for dispensing one or more paper products comprising paper towel rolls, toilet tissue rolls, and/or a box of paper facial pop-up tissue sheets. To this extent, one or more dispensing arrangements may incorporate an open roll holder, a hanging roll holder, and/or a web tear plate, each of which is unique to this invention. Further, various configurations allow for the storage of one or more of these products. Various embodiments of the invention also provide user conveniences such as a mini-table, wheel caster leg assemblies, and lifting knobs.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2004Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Inventor: Valentino John Constantino