Patents by Inventor Vincent J. Spataro

Vincent J. Spataro 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).

  • Current limited quasi-resonant voltage converting power supply
    Patent number: 4964028
    Abstract: A voltage converting power supply having current limiting characteristics wherein a flyback converter is operated in a load dependent half-wave mode. Constant pulse width switching at a variable rate is utilized for regulation and, by setting the maximum switching frequency, current limiting is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 16, 1990
    Assignee: Plessey Electronic Systems Corp.
    Inventor: Vincent J. Spataro
  • Magnetic transformer switch and combination thereof with a discharge lamp
    Patent number: 4453109
    Abstract: A magnetic transformer switch which switches its primary flux path upon conduction in its secondary and the combination thereof with a fluorescent lamp in which the heater current is reduced upon lamp ignition by reason of the current in the heater winding in the secondary being reduced upon the primary flux path being switched. A unique construction minimizes both electromagnetic interference and induction losses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1984
    Assignee: North American Philips Corporation
    Inventors: Edward H. Stupp, Mark W. Fellows, Walter G. Steneck, Vincent J. Spataro