Patents by Inventor Arthur Lanni

Arthur Lanni 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).

  • Electromagnetic actuator having a high initial force and improved latching
    Patent number: 7053742
    Abstract: An electromagnetic actuator is provided that comprises a housing, a solenoid coil, and an armature. The armature is movably disposed in an interior cavity defined by the housing. Irregular gaps are formed between the armature and the housing to increase the initial force of the actuator and to improve the latching force of the actuator after the actuator has been actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: ABB Technology AG
    Inventors: Arthur Lanni, Marty L. Trivette, Varagur R. Ramanan
  • Electromagnetic actuator having a high initial force and improved latching
    Publication number: 20050093664
    Abstract: An electromagnetic actuator is provided that comprises a housing, a solenoid coil, and an armature. The armature is movably disposed in an interior cavity defined by the housing. Irregular gaps are formed between the armature and the housing to increase the initial force of the actuator and to improve the latching force of the actuator after the actuator has been actuated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2004
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventors: Arthur Lanni, Marty Trivette, V. Ramanan