Patents by Inventor Kristian Magnuson

Kristian Magnuson 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).

  • Publication number: 20070054566
    Abstract: A sheathed heater assembly includes a sheathed heating element and a cold pin electrically coupled to the sheathed heating element. The cold pin includes a free end including an electrical connector. The electrical connector is configured to mate with a mating connector to electrically connect the sheathed heating element to a wiring harness. The electrical connector has a circumferential groove and a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal axis of the electrical connector is coextensive with a longitudinal axis of the cold pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventors: John Gracki, Kristian Magnuson
  • Publication number: 20050257578
    Abstract: A magnetic lid switch assembly includes a first magnetically actuated electrical switch that has a lever arm movable between a first position wherein the first switch is open and a second position wherein the first switch is closed. A second magnetically actuated electrical switch electrically is connected in series with the first switch. The second switch has a lever arm movable between a first position wherein the second switch is open and a second position wherein the second switch is closed. A first actuator is magnetically coupled to the first switch. The first actuator moves the lever arm of the first switch closing the first switch to enable the first switch to pass an electric current when the first actuator is positioned proximate the first switch. A second actuator is magnetically coupled to the second switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Errin Gnadinger, Kristian Magnuson, Thomas McConihay, John Lapina, Derek Watkins