Patents by Inventor Franz Kocijan
Franz Kocijan 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).
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Patent number: 9818522Abstract: Method and device for self-regulated flux transfer from a source of magnetic energy into one or more ferromagnetic work pieces, wherein a plurality of magnets, each having at least one N-S pole pair defining a magnetization axis, are disposed in a medium having a first relative permeability, the magnets being arranged in an array in which gaps of predetermined distance are maintained between neighboring magnets in the array and in which the magnetization axes of the magnets are oriented such that immediately neighboring magnets face one another with opposite polarities, such arrangement representing a magnetic tank circuit in which internal flux paths through the medium exist between neighboring magnets and magnetic flux access portals are defined between oppositely polarized pole pieces of such neighboring magnets, and wherein at least one working circuit is created which has a reluctance that is lower than that of the magnetic tank circuit by bringing one or more of the magnetic flux access portals into cloType: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Magswitch Technology Worldwide Pty LtdInventor: Franz Kocijan
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Patent number: 9484137Abstract: Method and device for self-regulated flux transfer from a source of magnetic energy into one or more ferromagnetic work pieces, wherein a plurality of magnets, each having at least one N-S pole pair defining a magnetization axis, are disposed in a medium having a first relative permeability, the magnets being arranged in an array in which gaps of predetermined distance are maintained between neighboring magnets in the array and in which the magnetization axes of the magnets are oriented such that immediately neighboring magnets face one another with opposite polarities, such arrangement representing a magnetic tank circuit in which internal flux paths through the medium exist between neighboring magnets and magnetic flux access portals are defined between oppositely polarized pole pieces of such neighboring magnets, and wherein at least one working circuit is created which has a reluctance that is lower than that of the magnetic tank circuit by bringing one or more of the magnetic flux access portals into cloType: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: MAGSWITCH TECHNOLOGY WORLDWIDE PTY LTDInventor: Franz Kocijan
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Publication number: 20150042428Abstract: Method and device for self-regulated flux transfer from a source of magnetic energy into one or more ferromagnetic work pieces, wherein a plurality of magnets, each having at least one N-S pole pair defining a magnetization axis, are disposed in a medium having a first relative permeability, the magnets being arranged in an array in which gaps of predetermined distance are maintained between neighboring magnets in the array and in which the magnetization axes of the magnets are oriented such that immediately neighboring magnets face one another with opposite polarities, such arrangement representing a magnetic tank circuit in which internal flux paths through the medium exist between neighboring magnets and magnetic flux access portals are defined between oppositely polarized pole pieces of such neighboring magnets, and wherein at least one working circuit is created which has a reluctance that is lower than that of the magnetic tank circuit by bringing one or more of the magnetic flux access portals into cloType: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventor: Franz Kocijan
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Publication number: 20150042427Abstract: Method and device for self-regulated flux transfer from a source of magnetic energy into one or more ferromagnetic work pieces, wherein a plurality of magnets, each having at least one N-S pole pair defining a magnetization axis, are disposed in a medium having a first relative permeability, the magnets being arranged in an array in which gaps of predetermined distance are maintained between neighboring magnets in the array and in which the magnetization axes of the magnets are oriented such that immediately neighboring magnets face one another with opposite polarities, such arrangement representing a magnetic tank circuit in which internal flux paths through the medium exist between neighboring magnets and magnetic flux access portals are defined between oppositely polarized pole pieces of such neighboring magnets, and wherein at least one working circuit is created which has a reluctance that is lower than that of the magnetic tank circuit by bringing one or more of the magnetic flux access portals into cloType: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventor: Franz Kocijan
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Publication number: 20150022299Abstract: Method and device for self-regulated flux transfer from a source of magnetic energy into one or more ferromagnetic work pieces, wherein a plurality of magnets, each having at least one N-S pole pair defining a magnetization axis, are disposed in a medium having a first relative permeability, the magnets being arranged in an array in which gaps of predetermined distance are maintained between neighboring magnets in the array and in which the magnetization axes of the magnets are oriented such that immediately neighboring magnets face one another with opposite polarities, such arrangement representing a magnetic tank circuit in which internal flux paths through the medium exist between neighboring magnets and magnetic flux access portals are defined between oppositely polarized pole pieces of such neighboring magnets, and wherein at least one working circuit is created which has a reluctance that is lower than that of the magnetic tank circuit by bringing one or more of the magnetic flux access portals into cloType: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventor: Franz Kocijan
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Patent number: 8878639Abstract: Method and device for self-regulated flux transfer from a source of magnetic energy into one or more ferromagnetic work pieces is provided. A plurality of magnets are disposed in a medium wherein gaps of predetermined distance are maintained between neighboring magnets. And the magnets we arranged such that magnetic flux exchange may take place between the magnets across the gaps and a ferromagnetic body in close vicinity or contact with the magnets.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Magswitch Technology Worldwide PtyInventor: Franz Kocijan
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Patent number: 8604900Abstract: Magnetic circuit that has (a) a source of magnetic flux which includes an electromagnet or one or more permanent magnets, (b) at least two oppositely polarizable pole extension bodies associated with the magnetic flux source, the bodies being disc, wheel, roller or similarly shaped with an outer circumferential surface and held rotatable about respective axes of rotation, and (c) a ferromagnetic counter body which is arranged to cooperate with the pole extension bodies such as to provide an external flux path for the magnetic flux when in magnetic proximity or contact with the circumferential surface of the pole extension bodies, which is characterized in that the magnetic flux source is held stationary relative to the rotatable pole extension bodies.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Magswitch Technology Worldwide Pty LtdInventor: Franz Kocijan
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Publication number: 20130234817Abstract: Method and device for self-regulated flux transfer from a source of magnetic energy into one or more ferromagnetic work pieces is provided. A plurality of magnets are disposed in a medium wherein gaps of predetermined distance are maintained between neighboring magnets. And the magnets we arranged such that magnetic flux exchange may take place between the magnets across the gaps and a ferromagnetic body in close vicinity or contact with the magnets.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: MAGSWITCH TECHNOLOGY WORLDWIDE PTY LTDInventor: Franz KOCIJAN
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Publication number: 20120200380Abstract: Magnetic circuit that has (a) a source of magnetic flux which includes an electromagnet or one or more permanent magnets, (b) at least two oppositely polarisable pole extension bodies associated with the magnetic flux source, the bodies being disc, wheel, roller or similarly shaped with an outer circumferential surface and held rotatable about respective axes of rotation, and (c) a ferromagnetic counter body which is arranged to cooperate with the pole extension bodies such as to provide an external flux path for the magnetic flux when in magnetic proximity or contact with the circumferential surface of the pole extension bodies, which is characterised in that the magnetic flux source is held stationary relative to the rotatable pole extension bodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: MAGSWITCH TECHNOLOGY WORLDWIDE PTY LTDInventor: Franz KOCIJAN
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Publication number: 20120092104Abstract: Method and device for self-regulated flux transfer from a source of magnetic energy into one or more ferromagnetic work pieces is provided. A plurality of magnets are disposed in a medium wherein gaps of predetermined distance are maintained between neighboring magnets. And the magnets we arranged such that magnetic flux exchange may take place between the magnets across the gaps and a ferromagnetic body in close vicinity or contact with the magnets.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: MAGSWITCH TECHNOLOGY WORLDWIDE PTY LTDInventor: Franz KOCIJAN
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Publication number: 20090078484Abstract: Magnetic circuit that has (a) a source of magnetic flux which includes an electromagnet or one or more permanent magnets, (b) at least two oppositely polarisable pole extension bodies associated with the magnetic flux source, the bodies being disc, wheel, roller or similarly shaped with an outer circumferential surface and held rotatable about respective axes of rotation, and (c) a ferromagnetic counter body which is arranged to cooperate with the pole extension bodies such as to provide an external flux path for the magnetic flux when in magnetic proximity or contact with the circumferential surface of the pole extension bodies, which is characterised in that the magnetic flux source is held stationary relative to the rotatable pole extension bodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2007Publication date: March 26, 2009Applicant: MATSWITCH TECHNOLOGY WORLDWIDE PTY LTDInventor: Franz Kocijan
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Publication number: 20090027149Abstract: Method and device for self-regulated flux transfer from a source of magnetic energy into one or more ferromagnetic work pieces, wherein a plurality of magnets, each having at least one N-S pole pair defining a magnetization axis, are disposed in a medium having a first relative permeability, the magnets being arranged in an array in which gaps of predetermined distance are maintained between neighboring magnets in the array and in which the magnetization axes of the magnets are oriented such that immediately neighboring magnets face one another with opposite polarities, such arrangement representing a magnetic tank circuit in which internal flux paths through the medium exist between neighboring magnets and magnetic flux access portals are defined between oppositely polarized pole pieces of such neighboring magnets, and wherein at least one working circuit is created which has a reluctance that is lower than that of the magnetic tank circuit by bringing one or more of the magnetic flux access portals into cloType: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2006Publication date: January 29, 2009Applicant: MAGSWITCH TECHNOLOGY WORLDWIDE PTY LTDInventor: Franz Kocijan
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Patent number: 7012495Abstract: A switchable magnetic device includes a first magnet and a second magnet, both of which are essentially cylindrical. Magnets are housed in a housing made from pole pieces. Pole pieces are ferromagnetic. Lower magnet is fixedly mounted in the housing while upper magnet can rotate within the housing. Upper magnet is formed with notches or grooves along its vertical side walls. These notches or grooves receive downwardly depending arms of bar. Bar is received inside a groove formed on boss. Boss is connected to a short bar that, in turn, is fixedly connected to a handle or lever. By this means, rotation of handle or lever causes rotation of second magnet. When the upper magnet is positioned such that its north pole substantially overlies the south pole of lower magnet and the south pole of upper magnet substantially overlies the north pole of lower magnet, the first and second magnets act as an internal active magnetic shunt and as a result the external magnetic field strength from the device is quite low.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2003Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: The Aussie Kids Toy Company Pty Ltd.Inventors: Perry J Underwood, Franz Kocijan
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Publication number: 20050012579Abstract: A switchable magnetic device includes a first magnet and a second magnet, both of which are essential cylindrical. Magnets are housed in a housing made from pole pieces. Pole pieces are ferromagnetic. Lower magnet is fixedly mounted in the housing whilst upper magnet can rotate within the housing. Upper magnet is formed with notches or grooves along its vertical side walls. These notches or grooves receive downwardly depending arms of bar. Bar is received inside a groove formed on boss. Boss is connected to a short bar that, in turn, is fixedly connected to a handle or lever. By this means, rotation of handle or lever causes rotation of second magnet. When the upper magnet is positioned such that its north pole substantially overlies the south pole of lower magnet and the south pole of upper magnet substantially overlies the north pole of lower magnet, the first and second magnets act as an internal active magnetic shunt and as a result the external magnetic field strength from the device is quite low.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2003Publication date: January 20, 2005Applicant: The Aussie Kids Toy Company Pty Ltd.Inventors: Perry Underwood, Franz Kocijan
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Publication number: 20040239460Abstract: The present invention relates to a switchable magnetic device. Additional aspects of the present invention further relate to various devices including a switchable magnetic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventor: Franz Kocijan
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Patent number: 6707360Abstract: A switchable magnetic device includes a first magnet (10) and a second magnet (11), both of which are essentially cylindrical. Magnets (10,11) are housed in a housing made from pole pieces (12,13). Pole pieces (12, 13) are ferromagnetic. Lower magnet (10) is fixedly mounted in the housing whilst upper magnet (11) can rotate within the housing. Upper magnet (11) is formed with notches or grooves (14, 15) along its vertical side walls. These notches or grooves (14, 15) receive downwardly depending arms (16, 17) of bar (18). Bar (18) is received inside a groove (19) formed on boss (20). Boss (20) is connected to a short bar (21) that, in turn, is fixedly connected to a handle or lever (22). By this means, rotation of handle or lever (22) causes rotation of second magnet (11).Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2001Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: The Aussie Kids Toy Company Pty LtdInventors: Perry J Underwood, Franz Kocijan
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Publication number: 20020105400Abstract: A switchable magnetic device includes a first magnet (10) and a second magnet (11), both of which are essentially cylindrical. Magnets (10,11) are housed in a housing made from pole pieces (12,13). Pole pieces (12,13) are ferromagnetic. Lower magnet (10) is fixedly mounted in the housing whilst upper magnet (11) can rotate within the housing. Upper magnet (11) is formed with notches or grooves (14,15) along its vertical side walls. These notches or grooves (14,15) receive downwardly depending arms (16,17) of bar (18). Bar (18) is received inside a groove (19) formed on boss (20). Boss (20) is connected to a short bar (21) that, in turn, is fixedly connected to a handle or lever (22). By this means, rotation of handle or lever (22) causes rotation of second magnet (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2001Publication date: August 8, 2002Inventors: Perry J. Underwood, Franz Kocijan
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Patent number: 4981795Abstract: Novel microorganisms can be used to convert n-eugenol to coniferylaldehyde.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1989Date of Patent: January 1, 1991Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventor: Bryan Cooper