Patents by Inventor Michael A. Torrano, Jr.

Michael A. Torrano, Jr. 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).

  • Method and apparatus for photographing video images of either polarity without CRT brightness or contrast readjustment
    Patent number: 4679087
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for controlling a video signal amplitude excursion to provide a display image within a photographic acceptance range of a film. A clamping level is established for said video signal which maintains the brightness of the display monitor fixed. A gain controlled amplifier is serially connected to receive said video signal. The gain of the amplifier is set to control the contrast level for the monitor. Calibration means are provided to establish a light output from the display monitor within the optimum photographic acceptance range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1987
    Assignee: LogE/Dunn Instruments, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Torrano, Jr., George E. Lyon, David H. Haddick