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Silver Spring, MD, United States of America

Louis A Abbagnaro

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Pace, Incorporated. Active years: 1988-1999.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Louis A Abbagnaro. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/louis-a-abbagnaro

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 13

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.2

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 228(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Columbia, MD (US) (1988 - 1989)
  • Silver Spring, MD (US) (1988 - 1999)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal13 out of 115 
 
Pace, Incorporated
 patents

Years Active: 1988-1999

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13 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 5890646 - Soldering/desoldering apparatus with spring-loaded floating vacuum (1999-04-06),
2. 5579982 - Desoldering method and apparatus with minimum vacuum on-time control (1996-12-03),
3. 5422457 - Soldering iron with quick change heater assembly with static dissipative (1995-06-06),
4. 5357179 - Handheld low voltage machining tool (1994-10-18),
5. 5180440 - Printed circuit thermocouple arrangements for personnel training and (1993-01-19),
6. 4972990 - Apparatus for removal and installing electronic components with respect (1990-11-27),
7. 4939453 - Probe for use with circuitry for monitoring signals emanating from (1990-07-03),
8. 4899920 - Apparatus for removal and installing electronic components with respect (1990-02-13),
9. 4855572 - Heater for use as either primary or auxiliary heat source and improved (1989-08-08),
10. 4847471 - Heater for use as either primary or auxiliary heat source and improved (1989-07-11),
11. 4787548 - Nozzle structure for soldering and desoldering (1988-11-29),
12. 4768699 - Quick start desoldering method and apparatus (1988-09-06),
13. 4768698 - X-Y table with .theta. rotation (1988-09-06),

Title: Innovations by Louis A. Abbagnaro

Introduction

Louis A. Abbagnaro is a notable inventor based in Silver Spring, MD (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of soldering and desoldering technology, holding a total of 13 patents. His work has greatly influenced the efficiency and effectiveness of electronic assembly processes.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations is a soldering/desoldering apparatus with a spring-loaded floating vacuum. This apparatus features a handpiece with a handgrip portion from which a hot air tube extends. A vacuum pickup tube runs through the handgrip and hot air tube, equipped with a suction cup at one end and connected to a flexible vacuum line at the other. The design includes an adjustment knob for shifting the vacuum pickup tube and a resiliently displaceable support mechanism. Additionally, the apparatus incorporates a vacuum on/off switch with a time delay function to enhance usability.

Another significant patent is a desoldering method and apparatus with minimum vacuum on-time control. This control circuit ensures that the vacuum is maintained for a necessary minimum duration, even if the operator prematurely deactivates the vacuum actuation switch. This feature allows for greater control and reliability during the desoldering process.

Career Highlights

Louis A. Abbagnaro is currently employed at Pace, Incorporated, where he continues to innovate in the field of soldering and desoldering technologies. His work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of electronic manufacturing tools.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Abbagnaro has collaborated with notable colleagues, including William J. Siegel and Robert G. Brown. These partnerships have contributed to the development of advanced technologies in their field.

Conclusion

Louis A. Abbagnaro's contributions to soldering and desoldering technology have made a lasting impact on the industry. His innovative patents reflect his commitment to improving electronic assembly processes.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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