Patents Assigned to Magno Corporation
  • Adaptive magnetic levitation apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7224252
    Abstract: A magnetic levitation system, includes a base module having a plurality of coils spaced in a matrix configuration. The system also includes a platform module having a plurality of focusing magnets and a plurality of lifting magnets. Activation of the plurality of coils by way of an electric current supplied to the plurality of coils creates a magnetic field strength which provides a force that levitates the platform module over the base module. The system also includes a position and orientation sensing and feedback system provided on the platform module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Magno Corporation
    Inventors: William D. Meadow, Jr., William D. Meadow, Peter J. Berkelman
  • Adaptive magnetic levitation apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20040244636
    Abstract: A magnetic levitation system, includes a base module having a plurality of coils spaced in a matrix configuration. The system also includes a platform module having a plurality of focusing magnets and a plurality of lifting magnets. Activation of the plurality of coils by way of an electric current supplied to the plurality of coils creates a magnetic field strength which provides a force that levitates the platform module over the base module. The system also includes a position and orientation sensing and feedback system provided on the platform module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Applicant: MAGNO CORPORATION
    Inventors: William D. Meadow, William D. Meadow, Peter J. Berkelman