Patents by Inventor Alan Arvidson

Alan Arvidson 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).

  • Shunt for indirectly heated bimetallic strip
    Patent number: 6215379
    Abstract: A shunt (heater strap) (36) for a bimetallic strip (34) is presented. The shunt (36) has a section of reduced thickness (70) for the generation of a localized hot spot. The bimetallic strip (34) is attached to the shunt (36) at the reduced thickness section (70).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Thomas O'Keefe, Alan Arvidson, James Fulton