Patents by Inventor Michael Shone

Michael Shone 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 of forming a multilayer, corrosion-resistant finish
    Publication number: 20090032145
    Abstract: ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE The present invention is directed to a high protection coating process that is particularly useful for substrates in need of corrosion protection. The invention provides methods of applying a non-chrome passivating layer or conversion coating to a substrate and optionally, a secondary conversion or passivating layer to the non-chrome passivating layer or conversion coating, and articles having said coatings thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: Pavco, Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard L. Diaddario, JR., Michael Marzano, Steven K. Brennan, Michael Shone
  • Ignition scheme for a high intensity discharge lamp
    Patent number: 6160362
    Abstract: An electronic ballast for reducing blackening of a high intensity discharge lamp, reducing stress on both the lamp and ballast components caused by excessive voltage and current flow and increasing the lamp's effective life. These advantages are achieved through a ballast controller which readjusts the operating frequency of the lamp during each of the three phases of lamp start-up to limit lamp voltage to a predetermined level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Philips Electronics North America Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Shone, Phuong Huynh