Patents by Inventor Tom I. Pattantyus

Tom I. Pattantyus 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).

  • Soft IGBT turn-on ignition applications
    Patent number: 7080639
    Abstract: A circuit for controlling an ignition coil is provided. The circuit includes a first transistor, second transistor, and a capacitor. The first transistor is connected in electrical series between the ignition coil and a voltage reference. The capacitor is connected between the ignition coil and a control input of the first transistor. The second transistor is configured to selectively connect the capacitor to the voltage reference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Tom I. Pattantyus