Patents by Inventor Chris Will

Chris Will 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).

  • Magnetic coupling devices and associated methods
    Patent number: 7453177
    Abstract: The magnetic coupling system of the present invention overcomes drawbacks experienced by the prior art. A coupling system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention comprises a rotor assembly having a first mount portion connectable to a first shaft. A conductor assembly having a second mount portion is connectable to a second shaft. The second mount portion has first and second sections coupleable to each other and being independently positionable adjacent to the magnet holder. A first electro-conductive member is attached to the first section and positioned adjacent to the magnet holder. A second electro-conductive member is attached to the second section and positioned adjacent to the magnet holder. The first and second electro-conductive members are positioned adjacent to each other and spaced apart from the magnet holder by a gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: MagnaDrive Corporation
    Inventors: Greg S. Highfill, Loern Halverson, Chris Will, Ricardo Contreras
  • Magnetic coupling devices and associated methods
    Publication number: 20060170304
    Abstract: The magnetic coupling system of the present invention overcomes drawbacks experienced by the prior art. A coupling system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention comprises a rotor assembly having a first mount portion connectable to a first shaft. A conductor assembly having a second mount portion is connectable to a second shaft. The second mount portion has first and second sections coupleable to each other and being independently positionable adjacent to the magnet holder. A first electro-conductive member is attached to the first section and positioned adjacent to the magnet holder. A second electro-conductive member is attached to the second section and positioned adjacent to the magnet holder. The first and second electro-conductive members are positioned adjacent to each other and spaced apart from the magnet holder by a gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: MagnaDrive Corporation
    Inventors: Greg Highfill, Loern Halverson, Chris Will, Ricardo Contreras