Patents by Inventor Tindaro Pittorino
Tindaro Pittorino 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).
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Patent number: 11225031Abstract: A roller electrode assembly (1) for applying a high-frequency alternating electric field to a workpiece (5a, 5b) has a core (2) which is at least partially made of electrically conductive material and surrounded by a tire (3) which can be filled with a protective gas and is made of a dielectric material.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Consultengineerip AGInventors: Christoph Würsch, Tindaro Pittorino, Ulrich Gubler
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Publication number: 20210252795Abstract: A roller electrode assembly (1) for applying a high-frequency alternating electric field to a workpiece (5a, 5b) has a core (2) which is at least partially made of electrically conductive material and surrounded by a tire (3) which can be filled with a protective gas and is made of a dielectric material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2019Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: Consultengineerip AGInventors: Christoph Würsch, Tindaro Pittorino, Ulrich Gubler
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Patent number: 10926348Abstract: A detection device for an active glare protection device comprises a detection unit that is configured for a direct or indirect detection of at least one welding parameter of a welding apparatus, and comprises at least one communication unit that is configured for a transmission of at least one information of the at least one welding parameter to the active glare protection device, wherein the communication unit is configured for a transmission of at least one information of the at least one welding parameter, implemented as a bit sequence of a defined length, to the active glare protection device.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Optrel Holding AGInventors: Ramon Hofer Kraner, Tindaro Pittorino, Olaf Schreiber
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Publication number: 20190143437Abstract: A detection device for an active glare protection device comprises a detection unit that is configured for a direct or indirect detection of at least one welding parameter of a welding apparatus, and comprises at least one communication unit that is configured for a transmission of at least one information of the at least one welding parameter to the active glare protection device, wherein the communication unit is configured for a transmission of at least one information of the at least one welding parameter, implemented as a bit sequence of a defined length, to the active glare protection device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2018Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Ramon HOFER KRANER, Tindaro PITTORINO, Olaf SCHREIBER
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Patent number: 8768277Abstract: The present invention relates to a receiver circuit for processing of electrical signals, and comprising: an antenna (12), at least one amplifier (14) coupled to the output of the antenna (12), an automatic gain control circuit (30) coupled to the at least one amplifier (14) to modify a gain thereof, and at least one voltage offset-compensating circuit (50) embedded in the automatic gain control circuit (30) and comprising a clock generator (40) and at least one capacitor (42, 44) to effectively compensate an offset voltage.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: EM Microelectronics-Marin S.A.Inventors: Marc Morin, Tindaro Pittorino
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Publication number: 20140171004Abstract: The present invention relates to a receiver circuit for processing of electrical signals, and comprising: an antenna (12), at least one amplifier (14) coupled to the output of the antenna (12), an automatic gain control circuit (30) coupled to the at least one amplifier (14) to modify a gain thereof, and at least one voltage offset-compensating circuit (50) embedded in the automatic gain control circuit (30) and comprising a clock generator (40) and at least one capacitor (42, 44) to effectively compensate an offset voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: EM Microelectronic-Marin S.A.Inventors: Marc MORIN, Tindaro PITTORINO
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Patent number: 8649736Abstract: The invention concerns a test method for a transmitter-receiver circuit. This transmitter-receiver circuit includes an antenna, connected to a processing unit, arranged for receiving signals and converting their frequency. The transmitter-receiver circuit also includes a power amplifier connected to said antenna and arranged for sending transmission signals.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2010Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: EM Microelectronic-Marin SAInventors: Arthur Descombes, Tindaro Pittorino
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Publication number: 20110003564Abstract: The invention concerns a test method for a transmitter-receiver circuit. This transmitter-receiver circuit includes an antenna, connected to a processing unit, arranged for receiving signals and converting their frequency. The transmitter-receiver circuit also includes a power amplifier connected to said antenna and arranged for sending transmission signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: EM Microelectronic-Marin S.A.Inventors: Arthur DESCOMBES, Tindaro Pittorino
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Patent number: 7573347Abstract: A digitally controlled oscillator device includes a programming input, a selection input and an oscillator core with a first capacitive element which is frequency determining and programmable. The first capacitive element is coupled to the programming input that receives a first data word by which an oscillating frequency of the oscillator device is programmed with a predetermined frequency step size. The oscillator device further includes a selection unit for selecting a mode which is coupled to the selection input that receives a mode selection signal. The mode is selectable from a plurality of modes depending on the mode selection signal and each mode from the plurality of modes is characterized by a predetermined frequency step size. The digitally controlled oscillator device also includes a deattenuation amplifier.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2006Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Thomas Mayer, Yangjian Chen, Tindaro Pittorino, Linus Maurer, Volker Neubauer
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Patent number: 7463107Abstract: The invention is directed to a resonant circuit having a frequency-determining element which has at least one switchable frequency-changing element connected in parallel therewith. The frequency-changing element has two series-connected transistors whose control connections are connected to a node that receives a fixed potential. First connections of the two series-connected transistors are connected to one another and also to a control input for a control signal for switching the frequency-changing element of the resonant circuit. The invention keeps the control voltage for the two transistors at a higher potential than the threshold voltage for the transistors. This reduces a parasitic capacitance in the two transistors during operation.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2006Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventor: Tindaro Pittorino
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Patent number: 7420485Abstract: A sigma-delta modulator is supplied with a data word and includes a first and at least one further modulation stage, each having at least two adders. The adders in the first modulation stage process a low-significance component and a delayed more significant component of the data word and provide a result word and a carry at their respective outputs. The adders in the at least one further modulation stage process a low-significance component and a more significant component of the result word and provide a further result word and a carry at their respective outputs. The low-significance component and the more significant component of the result word are provided to the further modulation stages with an unvarying delay. A bit stream is derived from a carry from final instances of the at least two adders in the first modulation stage and in the further modulation stage respectively.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2007Date of Patent: September 2, 2008Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventors: Volker Neubauer, Thomas Mayer, Tindaro Pittorino, Yangjian Chen, Linus Maurer
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Patent number: 7372343Abstract: The invention is directed to an oscillator circuit in which a frequency-determining resonant circuit includes an inductive element, a first capacitive element and at least one second capacitive element which is connected in series with the first capacitive element. A node is provided between the first capacitive element and at least one second capacitive element. The oscillator circuit contains a damping reduction amplifier which is arranged in parallel with the frequency-determining resonant circuit. In addition, the oscillator circuit has a first tuneable capacitive element, which is connected in parallel with the first capacitive element of the resonant circuit and has a connection connected to the node.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2006Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventor: Tindaro Pittorino
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Publication number: 20070241951Abstract: A sigma-delta modulator is supplied with a data word and includes a first and at least one further modulation stage, each having at least two adders. The adders in the first modulation stage process a low-significance component and a delayed more significant component of the data word and provide a result word and a carry at their respective outputs. The adders in the at least one further modulation stage process a low-significance component and a more significant component of the result word and provide a further result word and a carry at their respective outputs. The low-significance component and the more significant component of the result word are provided to the further modulation stages with an unvarying delay. A bit stream is derived from a carry from final instances of the at least two adders in the first modulation stage and in the further modulation stage respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2007Publication date: October 18, 2007Inventors: Volker Neubauer, Thomas Mayer, Tindaro Pittorino, Yangjian Chen, Linus Maurer
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Publication number: 20070222526Abstract: A digitally controlled oscillator device includes a programming input, a selection input and an oscillator core with a first capacitive element which is frequency determining and programmable. The first capacitive element is coupled to the programming input that receives a first data word by which an oscillating frequency of the oscillator device is programmed with a predetermined frequency step size. The oscillator device further includes a selection unit for selecting a mode which is coupled to the selection input that receives a mode selection signal. The mode is selectable from a plurality of modes depending on the mode selection signal and each mode from the plurality of modes is characterized by a predetermined frequency step size. The digitally controlled oscillator device also includes a deattenuation amplifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Thomas Mayer, Yangjian Chen, Tindaro Pittorino, Linus Maurer, Volker Neubauer
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Publication number: 20070085613Abstract: The invention is directed to a resonant circuit having a frequency-determining element which has at least one switchable frequency-changing element connected in parallel therewith. The frequency-changing element has two series-connected transistors whose control connections are connected to a node that receives a fixed potential. First connections of the two series-connected transistors are connected to one another and also to a control input for a control signal for switching the frequency-changing element of the resonant circuit. The invention keeps the control voltage for the two transistors at a higher potential than the threshold voltage for the transistors. This reduces a parasitic capacitance in the two transistors during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Inventor: Tindaro Pittorino
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Publication number: 20060220756Abstract: The invention is directed to an oscillator circuit in which a frequency-determining resonant circuit includes an inductive element, a first capacitive element and at least one second capacitive element which is connected in series with the first capacitive element. A node is provided between the first capacitive element and at least one second capacitive element. The oscillator circuit contains a damping reduction amplifier which is arranged in parallel with the frequency-determining resonant circuit. In addition, the oscillator circuit has a first tuneable capacitive element, which is connected in parallel with the first capacitive element of the resonant circuit and has a connection connected to the node.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2006Publication date: October 5, 2006Inventor: Tindaro Pittorino