Patents by Inventor Salvatore Leone

Salvatore Leone 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).

  • Publication number: 20240120840
    Abstract: Systems for power conversion, and controllers and methods for operating a multiage power converter. The method includes determining a target body brake time period for setting a load current of the multistage power converter below a predetermined threshold. The method also includes activating a body brake condition for the multistage power converter. The method further includes turning off each stage in the multistage power converter when the body brake condition is active. The method also includes deactivating the body brake condition after the target body brake time period following an activation of the body brake condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Salvatore LEONE, Alessandro ZAFARANA
  • Publication number: 20230194625
    Abstract: Multiphase trans-inductor voltage regulator fault diagnostic. One example is a method of detecting electrical faults in a multiphase power converter, the method comprising: driving, by a controller of the multiphase power converter, a first phase of the power converter, the first phase comprising a phase-one transformer module; driving, by the controller, a second phase of the power converter, the second phase comprising a phase-two transformer module distinct from the phase-one transformer module; testing, by the controller of the multiphase power converter, for a phase-one electrical fault associated with the phase-one transformer module; testing, by the controller, for a phase-two electrical fault associated with the phase-two transformer module; and driving, by the controller, a fault indicator in the presence of a phase-one or phase-two electrical fault.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLC
    Inventors: Alessandro ZAFARANA, Salvatore LEONE, Chun-Yen LIN
  • Patent number: 9098103
    Abstract: A clamp circuit generates a current limit for a DC-DC converter including an inductor. The clamp circuit includes a circuit to generate a control signal based on a sensed inductor current signal and a current limit signal for the DC-DC converter. A variable current source adjusts a first current signal based on the control signal. A transistor includes a control terminal, a first terminal and a second terminal. The variable current source outputs the first current signal to the control terminal of the transistor. The first terminal of the transistor outputs a clamp voltage signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Andrea Milanesi, Salvatore Leone
  • Patent number: 9081403
    Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a compensating ramp for a DC-DC converter having fixed frequency current mode control architecture are adaptive to an input voltage of the converter and an output voltage of the converter, and are programmable based on an inductor of the converter. The systems and methods include receiving the input voltage and the output voltage of the converter and outputting, based on the input voltage and the output voltage, a voltage reference or a current reference. The systems and methods include generating a voltage ramp based on the voltage reference or the current reference. A conversion gain associated with converting the voltage ramp to a compensating ramp current is set based on a user input corresponding to an inductance value of the inductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Salvatore Leone, Andrea Milanesi
  • Patent number: 8963520
    Abstract: A system includes a feedback module that communicates with a capacitor connected across an output of a power converter and that generates a feedback voltage indicating a pre-bias voltage across the capacitor before power is supplied to the power converter. A comparator compares the feedback voltage to a reference voltage and determines whether the pre-bias voltage across the capacitor is greater or less than a desired output voltage of the power converter when power is supplied to the power converter. A ramp generator module generates a first or second ramp if the pre-bias voltage is less or greater than the desired output voltage. A control module drives high-side and low-side switches to charge or discharge the capacitor from the pre-bias voltage to the desired output voltage based on the first or second ramp and controls the power converter after a voltage across the capacitor reaches the desired output voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Salvatore Leone, Andrea Milanesi
  • Publication number: 20030171154
    Abstract: An improved propeller shaft assembly includes a first propeller shaft section having a first plunging joint affixable thereto, a second propeller shaft section having a second plunging joint affixable thereto, and a connecting member coupled with the first and second plunging joints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: GKN Automotive, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis M. Farrace, Salvatore Leone, Albert Darby Webb, Ramon C. Kuczera
  • Patent number: 6583867
    Abstract: A system and method of monitoring and testing the integrity of a dedicated pair of optical fibers extending between a telecommunications provider to a customer facility through the optical fiber network, of the telecommunications provider. The system contains an optical transmission module, a monitoring module, and a first wavelength division multiplexing module which are located at the telecommunication provider's facility. A second wavelength division multiplexer module is located at or just prior to the customer's facility. The optical transmission module introduces test signals into the first dedicated optical fiber and which travels to the customer facility through the optical fiber network. At the customer facility, the test signal is looped into the second dedicated optical fiber. The test signal then returns to the telecommunications provider's facility, wherein the test signal is received and processed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Fitel USA Corp.
    Inventors: Mark Richard Jennings, Frank Salvatore Leone, Richard Joseph Pimpinella
  • Patent number: 6522434
    Abstract: A system and method for determining the optical loss characteristics of optical fibers in an optical fiber network. An optical transmission module is provided. The optical transmission module produces a light signal and an electrical signal that contains data regarding the characteristics of the light signal being generated. The light signal output of the optical transmitter module is connected to the input of a calibrated optical switch. The outputs of the optical switch are connected to the optical fibers that are to be tested. At the opposite ends of the optical fibers, a second optical switch is provided. The second optical switch connects the various optical fibers to a monitor module. The monitor module detects the light signal transmitted by the optical transmitter module through the various optical fibers. The monitor module converts the received light signal into a corresponding electrical signal. A systems controller is coupled to both the optical transmitter module and the monitor module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Fitel USA Corp.
    Inventors: Mark Richard Jennings, Frank Salvatore Leone, Richard Joseph Pimpinella
  • Patent number: 6499861
    Abstract: A device, system and method for locating a specific patch cord connection port contained within a telecommunications closet having line tracing capabilities. An LED is provided at each of the connector ports present within the telecommunications closet that is positioned to illuminate the connector port or illuminate a shroud positioned in front of the connector port. The LEDs can be individually and selectively illuminated. Accordingly, individually identified connector ports can be selectively illuminated within the telecommunications closet. This greatly increases the ability of a technician to accurately locate the patch cord connector port within the telecommunications closet that has been targeted by the patch cord tracing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Avaya Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Michael Gregory German, Frank Salvatore Leone
  • Patent number: 6366724
    Abstract: The present invention is a module for use in an optical fiber administration system, or a dedicated system. The module contains both an optical transmitter and an optical monitor, wherein the module transmits a test signal over a fiber optic network and receives back that same signal through a different fiber in the fiber optic network. By both sending and receiving the test signal, the integrity of different paths in the optical fiber network can be determined in a space efficient manner. The module contains a microprocessor. The microprocessor reads data regarding the test signal as it is transmitted and that same test signal as it is received. This data may be read to an external shelf controller. The shelf controller utilizes the data from the microprocessor in the analysis of fiber optic loop conditions as well as the laser itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Richard Jennings, Frank Salvatore Leone, Richard Joseph Pimpinella
  • Patent number: 6360049
    Abstract: A system an method for managing wire leads that extend from a circuit board of a similar electronic assembly. The device includes a support tray having a top surface and a bottom surface. The circuit board is mounted to the top surface of the support tray. A planar element is provided that is positioned below the bottom surface of the support tray. The planar element engages the wire leads extending from the circuit board. The presence of the planar element causes the wire leads to extend along the bottom surface of the support tray between the bottom surface of the support tray and the planar element. As a result, the wire leads conform to the bottom of the support tray and do not occupy the space behind the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Ray Freed, Mark Richard Jennings, Frank Salvatore Leone, William Joseph Parzygnat, Richard Joseph Pimpinella
  • Publication number: 20020015200
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for monitoring and characterizing optical links of a communication system by transmitting and receiving optical test signals of a certain wavelength through the optical links where such test signals do not interfere in a significant manner with other optical signals being conveyed through the optical links.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 1998
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Inventors: MARK R. JENNINGS, FRANK SALVATORE LEONE, RICHARD JOSEPH PIMPINELLA
  • Patent number: 6317535
    Abstract: A system and method for testing the integrity of a pair of optical fibers that are received by a specific customer facility through the optical fiber network of a telecommunications provider. In one embodiment, the system contains a monitor and test access module including a wavelength division multiplexer for each pair of optical fibers that lead to a customer facility and an optical tap and monitoring circuit for monitoring the optical signal transmitted from the customer facility. Monitoring of the optical signal generated from the customer location gives an indication of the general quality of the fiber optic connection. A remote fiber test system that includes an optical time domain reflectometer can be coupled through the monitor and test access module. The optical fibers can be tested one at a time, or the two optical fibers leading to the same customer facility can be looped together and tested at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Richard Jennings, Frank Salvatore Leone, Richard Joseph Pimpinella
  • Patent number: 6263136
    Abstract: The present invention is an intelligent optical transmitter module that is used to produce optical test signals. The optical transmitter module contains a solid state laser and a microprocessor. The solid state laser produces the test signals which are used to test optical fibers in an optical fiber network. The laser is both monitored by and controlled by the microprocessor. In one embodiment, backface monitoring and optical output coupling power monitoring (using an optical tap) are accomplished within the module in order to more accurately reflect the state of the laser. The microprocessor reads data regarding the performance of the solid state laser which may be output to another control device. The control device utilizes the data from the microprocessor in the analysis of fiber optic loop conditions as well as the laser itself. The microprocessor enables the output levels of the solid state laser to be adjustable by way of a digital to analog converter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies
    Inventors: Mark Richard Jennings, Frank Salvatore Leone, Richard Joseph Pimpinella
  • Patent number: 6256445
    Abstract: A device, system and method for locating a specific optical connection port contained within a fiber administration system having line tracing capabilities. A translucent casing is provided at each of the optical connection ports in the fiber administration system. The translucent casing can be a translucent shroud that fits over a standard optical connection port or the translucent casing can be manufactured as part of the optical connector port. Regardless of the type of translucent casing used, the translucent casing of any of the optical connection ports can be individually and selectively illuminated. According, the actual casing of an optical connection port can be illuminated within a fiber distribution shelf, thereby greatly increasing the ability of a technician to accurately locate the targeted optical connection port within the fiber administration system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Mark R. Jennings, Frank Salvatore Leone, Valentine Schumakoff, Richard Joseph Pimpinella, Randy Alan Reagan
  • Patent number: 5948585
    Abstract: A method of producing images includes forming an electrostatic latent image on a primary image forming member. A toner image is developed on the primary image forming member using a developer comprising dry toner particles having a mean volume weighted diameter D between 5 .mu.m and 10 .mu.m. The toner particles contain particulate addenda in a concentration range between (3.2/D)% and (5.6/D)%. The toner image is electrostatically transferred from the primary image forming member to an intermediate transfer member having a compliant layer, and then electrostatically transferred from the intermediate transfer member to a receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Barrett L. Gady, Donald S. Rimai, Peter S. Alexandrovich, Salvatore Leone
  • Patent number: 5889905
    Abstract: An optical apparatus that can be used to monitor and/or test targeted optical fibers. The apparatus is contained within a housing that is sized to fit within a shelf of the frame of a fiber administration system. Within the housing is a stationary plate having a face surface. Incoming optical fibers connect to connectors in an array on the side of the housing. The connector array interconnects the incoming optical fibers to a plurality of optical leads in the housing. The optical leads in the housing are optically coupled to target points on the face surface of the stationary plate. A motor is positioned across from the stationary plate. The motor selectively turns an armature that is attached to the shaft of the motor. A light receiving element is disposed on the armature, wherein the light receiving element optically aligns with each of the target points on the face surface of the stationary plate when moved by the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank Salvatore Leone
  • Patent number: 5853941
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing triboelectrically generated background development on a photoconductive primary image member bearing an electrostatic latent image pattern including background portions. In an electrophotographic black and white or color copier/printer, the primary image member is moved through a development zone. The image member includes a photoconductive element and a thin protective overcoat layer, the overcoat layer being between 0.1 .mu.m and 15 .mu.m in thickness and of a composition having between about 0.1% and about 10% by weight of a material that is an ionic conducting material and containing an electronegative group. The latent electrostatic image pattern is formed on the overcoat layer. Electrographic developer includes hard magnetic carrier particles and electrically insulative toner particles and moves through the development zone in contacting developing relation with the electrostatic charge pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Donald Saul Rimai, Salvatore Leone
  • Patent number: 5838845
    Abstract: A primary stage optical switch assembly that is used in an optical fiber administration system where various levels of switching are used to interconnect an optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) to individual optical fibers. The primary stage optical switch assembly contains an optical switch and a connector array disposed within a shelf structure. The shelf structure is sized to mount into one of the bays in the framework of the fiber administration system. The optical switch contained within the primary stage optical switch assembly is fabricated from electronic components and optical components. Most of the electronic components are manufactured as part of an electronic module. The optical components are manufactured as part of a separate optical module. Both modules mount within the shelf structure. However, the electronic module can be removed from the shelf structure without effecting the position of the optics module or the optical leads that extend from the optical module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Salvatore Leone, Richard Joseph Pimpinella, Randy Alan Reagan
  • Patent number: 5835832
    Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for robust transfer of toner images using toner particles having a volume average diameter between about 2 .mu.m and about 9 .mu.m is described. Surprisingly good electrostatic transfer is obtained when the surface charge density of the toner is between 3.0.times.10.sup.-9 coul/cm.sup.2 and 6.5.times.10.sup.-9 coul/cm.sup.2 and when this toner is used in conjunction with a compliant transfer intermediate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Donald S. Rimai, William K. Goebel, Salvatore Leone