Patents by Inventor William E. Pitts

William E. Pitts 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).

  • Patent number: 6159817
    Abstract: A thin film spiral inductor is formed on a ceramic or other suitable substrate in a manner which facilitates adjustment of the inductive value of the inductor after its fabrication on the substrate. The thin film inductor comprises a spiral conductive path having a plurality of conductive pads connected at different positions about the periphery of the spiral path. A conductive pad is also located at the center of the spiral path in electrical connection to the inner end of the path. The center pad and a selected one of the peripheral pads serve as terminals of the inductor to provide an intended value of inductance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Electro-Films Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert J. Altimari, Jean D. Madden, Jr., Edward R. Maynard, William E. Pitts