Patents by Inventor Willem R. VanTielen

Willem R. VanTielen 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: 4590449
    Abstract: A solenoid switch assembly adapted for use with internal combustion engine starter motors which includes a solenoid switch mounted within a housing such that the solenoid core reciprocates parallel to the electrical leads. The electrical leads are aligned with the solenoid core and extend from opposite sides of the housing to provide a generally "in-line" configuration. Preferably, the housing includes two interchangeable, mating housing sections. The solenoid switch elements are mounted within the housing without using individual fasteners for the separate elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1986
    Inventor: Willem R. VanTielen
  • Patent number: 4295317
    Abstract: A modular tower and method of constructing same is provided in which successive tower sections are joined. Each tower section is comprised of several tubular columns. Certain column ends are crimped for insertion into other columns. A brace assembly having tubes which substantially encircle the columns in each tower section is provided, the tubes being positioned to encircle the column where the crimped section of one column is inserted into another column. The columns are rigidly secured together by bolting the brace assembly to each of the columns encircled by each brace tube. A mast support brace assembly is provided for supporting a mast which extends from the tower top. A mast guide brace is provided for connecting the top of the uppermost columns and guiding a mast supported by the tower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1981
    Inventor: Willem R. VanTielen