Patents by Inventor Jacob Daniel BAYLESS

Jacob Daniel BAYLESS 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: 11915863
    Abstract: A passive magnetic constant-force apparatus comprises a geometry and arrangement of permanent magnets, ferromagnetic components, and non-magnetic structural components. The apparatus is easily and precisely adjustable, cost-effective, with a high load capacity, and with minimal parasitic forces. The apparatus is suitable for use as a counterbalance for vertical linear motion applications and may be integrated with or attached to a linear motion stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Zaber Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Daniel Bayless, Graham Daniel Kerr, Jacob William Hardes
  • Publication number: 20220037070
    Abstract: A passive magnetic constant-force apparatus comprises a geometry and arrangement of permanent magnets, ferromagnetic components, and non-magnetic structural components. The apparatus is easily and precisely adjustable, cost-effective, with a high load capacity, and with minimal parasitic forces. The apparatus is suitable for use as a counterbalance for vertical linear motion applications and may be integrated with or attached to a linear motion stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Jacob Daniel BAYLESS, Graham Daniel KERR, Jacob William HARDES