Patents by Inventor Brian E. Head

Brian E. Head 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).

  • Method of making magnetic reed contact unit
    Patent number: 4347658
    Abstract: Reed switch contact unit is made in a sealed box and a pivotally-mounted guide member (7) with a V- or Y-shaped slot aligning the bottom reed during assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1982
    Assignee: International Standard Electric Corporation
    Inventor: Brian E. Head
  • Sealing glass envelopes
    Patent number: 4236908
    Abstract: In a reed switch manufacturing machine the closed glass-sealing chamber is modified so that inert gas introduced during fusion of the glass envelope is directed onto the back of gold-plated reflectors in the chamber. This enhances the life of the reflectors resulting in an improved product quality and product yield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1980
    Assignee: International Standard Electric Corporation
    Inventor: Brian E. Head