Patents by Inventor Peter John DeSalvo

Peter John DeSalvo 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).

  • Glow discharge tube with a set of electrodes within a gas-sealed envelope
    Patent number: 11769991
    Abstract: A glow discharge tube comprising a gas-sealed envelope, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The gas-sealed envelope defining an interior with an interior surface defining a first interior portion with a first interior surface and a second interior portion with a second interior surface. The first electrode being located within the first interior portion, and the second electrode being located within and in contact with the second interior portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Unison Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Juan P. Borja, Joseph Darryl Michael, Matthew Jason Pittman, Peter John Desalvo, Matthew Michael Langenderfer
  • GLOW DISCHARGE TUBE WITH A SET OF ELECTRODES WITHIN A GAS-SEALED ENVELOPE
    Publication number: 20230104635
    Abstract: A glow discharge tube comprising a gas-sealed envelope, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The gas-sealed envelope defining an interior with an interior surface defining a first interior portion with a first interior surface and a second interior portion with a second interior surface. The first electrode being located within the first interior portion, and the second electrode being located within and in contact with the second interior portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Juan P. Borja, Joseph Darryl Michael, Matthew Jason Pittman, Peter John Desalvo, Matthew Michael Langenderfer
  • Spark plug electrode gap setting tool
    Patent number: 9431797
    Abstract: A spark plug electrode gap setting pliers is provided. The pliers include a first jaw portion coupled to a first shim and a second jaw portion coupled to a second shim. Upon actuation of the pliers, the first and second jaw portions close in parallel to bend respective electrode supports of a pair of electrodes or to bend the pair of electrodes to provide a parallel gap between the pair of electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventor: Peter John Desalvo
  • SPARK PLUG ELECTRODE GAP SETTING TOOL
    Publication number: 20160105002
    Abstract: A spark plug electrode gap setting pliers is provided. The pliers include a first jaw portion coupled to a first shim and a second jaw portion coupled to a second shim. Upon actuation of the pliers, the first and second jaw portions close in parallel to bend respective electrode supports of a pair of electrodes or to bend the pair of electrodes to provide a parallel gap between the pair of electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventor: Peter John Desalvo
  • Method of producing an electrode support using brazing
    Patent number: 8912713
    Abstract: A method of producing an electrode support for a spark plug is provided. The method includes providing the electrode support. The method includes brazing a chip to the electrode support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Peter John DeSalvo
  • METHOD OF PRODUCING AN ELECTRODE SUPPORT USING BRAZING
    Publication number: 20130187530
    Abstract: A method of producing an electrode support for a spark plug is provided. The method includes providing the electrode support. The method includes brazing a chip to the electrode support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventor: Peter John DESALVO
  • Method of Producing A Spark Gap For An Electrode Support Using Sacrificial Material
    Publication number: 20130187529
    Abstract: A method of producing an electrode support for a spark plug is provided. The method includes attaching a chip to the electrode support. The chip includes a section of sacrificial material located between two sections of electrode material. The method includes substantially removing the section of sacrificial material from the chip to create a spark gap between the two sections of electrode material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventor: Peter John DESALVO
  • Method of producing a spark gap for an electrode support using sacrificial material
    Patent number: 8485857
    Abstract: A method of producing an electrode support for a spark plug is provided. The method includes attaching a chip to the electrode support. The chip includes a section of sacrificial material located between two sections of electrode material. The method includes substantially removing the section of sacrificial material from the chip to create a spark gap between the two sections of electrode material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Peter John DeSalvo