Patents by Inventor B. Thomas Wheless

B. Thomas Wheless 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: 7196602
    Abstract: A solenoid is provided which, in the preferred embodiment, has a bobbin having an axial opening in it. A divider is mounted within the opening. Respective ones of a first pole piece and a second pole piece are located on opposite sides of the divider. A permanent magnet is moveably mounted from the axial opening and is moveable independently of the second pole piece between at least a first position adjacent to the divider, and a second position adjacent the second pole piece. The construction provides a fast acting, low cost latching solenoid construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Macon Electric Coil Company
    Inventors: Ross R. Adams, B. Thomas Wheless