Patents by Inventor Paul Romaine

Paul Romaine 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 for enhancing the solderability of a surface
    Patent number: 7631798
    Abstract: A method for enhancing the solderability of a metallic surface is disclosed where the metallic surface is plated with a silver plate prior to soldering, which immersion silver plate is treated with an additive comprising a mercapto substituted or thio substituted silane compound. Preferred post treatments comprise 3-mercapto propyl trimethoxysilane and/or 3-oxtanoylthio-1-propyltriethoxy silane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Inventors: Ernest Long, Lenora M. Toscano, Paul Romaine, Colleen McKirryher, Donna M. Kologe, Steven A. Castaldi, Carl P. Steinecker