Patents by Inventor Carl V. Joslin, executor

Carl V. Joslin, executor 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).

  • Thermal switch having movable insulative member therein
    Patent number: 4080586
    Abstract: A thermally responsive electric switch which has an insulative member movably oriented within the switch's housing. A conductive element is positioned within the movable member to electrically interconnect the spaced end portions of two lead-in wires also positioned within the housing. A thin layer of fusible material (e.g. gallium) is positioned on the ends of the lead-in wires and in contact with the conductive element when the movable member occupies a first position within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1978
    Assignee: GTE Sylvania Incorporated
    Inventors: Warren H. Hay, deceased, Carl V. Joslin, executor, Paul E. Gates