Patents by Inventor Michael H. Backman

Michael H. Backman 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).

  • Path arrangement for a multi-track linear motor system and method to control same
    Patent number: 7026732
    Abstract: A path for a linear motor system includes routing system between a trunk of the path and two or more branches. The routing system is operative to couple the trunk with a selected branch to enable a stage to travel between the trunk and the selected branch. The routing system includes armature windings that may be energized to effect movement of the stage in a desired direction between the trunk and the selected branch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Anorad Corporation
    Inventors: Michael H. Backman, Frederick A. Sommerhalter, Jr., Mustansir A. Faizullabhoy, Anwar Chitayat
  • Path arrangement for a multi-track linear motor system and method to control same
    Patent number: 6784572
    Abstract: A path for a linear motor system includes routing system between a trunk of the path and two or more branches. The routing system is operative to couple the trunk with a selected branch to enable a stage to travel between the trunk and the selected branch. The routing system includes armature windings that may be energized to effect movement of the stage in a desired direction between the trunk and the selected branch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Anorad Corporation
    Inventors: Michael H. Backman, Frederick A. Sommerhalter, Jr., Mustansir A. Faizullabhoy, Anwar Chitayat