Patents by Inventor Arthur V. Goodwin

Arthur V. Goodwin 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).

  • Pulse latching solenoid
    Patent number: 4733212
    Abstract: A latching solenoid is provided which has first and second coils having a central axial opening arranged to produce oppositely polarized first and second magnetic fields along the axial opening. A paramagnetic path is provided from the central opening around the outside of the coils and back to the central opening, with this path having a first gap within the central opening. A plunger is spring biased within this central opening to close the first gap upon activation of the first coil in opposition to the spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1988
    Assignee: Wright Components, Inc.
    Inventor: Arthur V. Goodwin