Patents Assigned to Acutex, Inc.
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Patent number: 7740507Abstract: A coupling for a solenoid and a lead frame includes plurality of terminals. Each terminal includes a plurality of terminal guides. A lead frame defines a plurality of slots. A plurality of locating and support channels are defined adjacent each slot, wherein each of the plurality of terminals are coupled to a respective slot on the lead frame, and the plurality of terminal guides on each terminal are located in the plurality of locating and support channels defined adjacent a respective slot.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2009Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Acutex, Inc.Inventor: Dan Stanhope
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Publication number: 20090212888Abstract: A coupling for a solenoid and a lead frame includes plurality of terminals. Each terminal includes a plurality of terminal guides. A lead frame defines a plurality of slots. A plurality of locating and support channels are defined adjacent each slot, wherein each of the plurality of terminals are coupled to a respective slot on the lead frame, and the plurality of terminal guides on each terminal are located in the plurality of locating and support channels defined adjacent a respective slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: ACUTEX, INC.Inventor: Dan Stanhope
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Patent number: 6860293Abstract: A variable pressure solenoid (VPS) control valve. The VPS control valve includes an hydraulic section and a magnetic section. The hydraulic section includes a movable valve that receives a pressurized fluid and generates a control pressure, and the magnetic section controls the operation of the movable valve. The movable valve includes an inlet ball valve for limiting the flow of pressurized fluid into the hydraulic section and an exhaust valve for limiting the exhaust of pressurized fluid out of the hydraulic section. The magnetic section includes a spring-biased armature, and an electromagnetic coil for generating a variable electromagnetic field in response to an electrical input signal for moving the spring biased armature.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2002Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: Acutex, Inc.Inventors: John Michael Douglass, Paul Anders Christensen
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Patent number: 6644350Abstract: A variable pressure solenoid (VPS) control valve. The VPS control valve includes an hydraulic section and a magnetic section. The hydraulic section includes a movable valve that receives a pressurized fluid and generates a control pressure, and the magnetic section controls the operation of the movable valve. The movable valve includes an inlet ball valve for limiting the flow of pressurized fluid into the hydraulic section and an exhaust valve for limiting the exhaust of pressurized fluid out of the hydraulic section. The magnetic section includes a spring-biased armature, and an electromagnetic coil for generating a variable electromagnetic field in response to an electrical input signal for moving the spring biased armature.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2000Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Acutex, Inc.Inventors: John Michael Douglass, Paul Anders Christensen
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Publication number: 20030084946Abstract: A variable pressure solenoid (VPS) control valve. The VPS control valve includes an hydraulic section and a magnetic section. The hydraulic section includes a movable valve that receives a pressurized fluid and generates a control pressure, and the magnetic section controls the operation of the movable valve. The movable valve includes an inlet ball valve for limiting the flow of pressurized fluid into the hydraulic section and an exhaust valve for limiting the exhaust of pressurized fluid out of the hydraulic section. The magnetic section includes a spring-biased armature, and an electromagnetic coil for generating a variable electromagnetic field in response to an electrical input signal for moving the spring biased armature.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2002Publication date: May 8, 2003Applicant: Acutex, Inc.Inventors: John Michael Douglass, Paul Anders Christensen
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Patent number: 6523569Abstract: A variable pressure solenoid (VPS) control valve. The VPS control valve includes an hydraulic section and a magnetic section. The hydraulic section includes a movable valve that receives a pressurized fluid and generates a control pressure, and the magnetic section controls the operation of the movable valve. The movable valve includes an inlet ball valve for limiting the flow of pressurized fluid into the hydraulic section and an exhaust valve for limiting the exhaust of pressurized fluid out of the hydraulic section. The magnetic section includes a spring-biased armature, and an electromagnetic coil for generating a variable electromagnetic field in response to an electrical input signal for moving the spring biased armature.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2000Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Acutex, Inc.Inventors: John Michael Douglass, Paul Anders Christensen
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Patent number: 6520044Abstract: A shock absorber for coupling a brake pedal lever arm to a brake booster push rod. The application of impact forces to the brake booster push rod is sensed and the brake pedal lever arm is no longer rigidly coupled to a brake booster push rod. The impact forces applied to the brake booster push rod are then absorbed by the shock absorber. Finally, after the cessation of the impact forces, the brake pedal lever arm is once again rigidly coupled to the brake booster push rod.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2000Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: Acutex, Inc.Inventor: John Michael Douglass
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Patent number: 6276663Abstract: Method and apparatus are described for a variable force solenoid for controlling the flow of a fluid in a housing having a bore for receiving the fluid flow, at least one port for exhausting the fluid flow, and a seat extending between the port and the bore. The solenoid includes a valve member disposed in the housing. In a closed position, the valve member is engaged with the seat, preventing fluid flow from the bore to the port. In an open position, the valve member is not engaged with the seat, allowing fluid flow from the bore to the port. A subassembly is disposed in the housing and surrounds a portion of the valve member for moving the valve member to its closed position. The subassembly has a movable armature for engaging the valve member, an annular member for attracting the armature, and a gap defined between the armature and the annular member. The gap is maintained by engagement of the armature by the valve member. A coil is disposed in the housing radially outward from the subassembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2000Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Assignee: Acutex, Inc.Inventors: David L. Anderson, Paul A. Christensen