Patents by Inventor Gerald F. Colby

Gerald F. Colby 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).

  • Laminated transformer system and method
    Patent number: 6570479
    Abstract: The invention provides a transformer system and method of attaching a laminated housing on the same. The transformer system includes a laminated housing with a plurality of laminates. A coil assembly producing a magnetic field is positioned within the laminated housing. At least one low power weld is positioned on the laminated housing to bond the laminates together without substantially disrupting the magnetic field. The method of attaching the laminated housing on the transformer includes applying a low power weld to the laminated housing including a plurality of laminates. The laminates are bonded together without substantially disrupting a magnetic field produced by a coil assembly positioned within the laminated housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventor: Gerald F. Colby
  • Laminated transformer system and method
    Publication number: 20030001714
    Abstract: The invention provides a transformer system and method of attaching a laminated housing on the same. The transformer system includes a laminated housing with a plurality of laminates. A coil assembly producing a magnetic field is positioned within the laminated housing. At least one low power weld is positioned on the laminated housing to bond the laminates together without substantially disrupting the magnetic field. The method of attaching the laminated housing on the transformer includes applying a low power weld to the laminated housing including a plurality of laminates. The laminates are bonded together without substantially disrupting a magnetic field produced by a coil assembly positioned within the laminated housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Applicant: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventor: Gerald F. Colby
  • Pallet assembly which interlocks with wire reels
    Patent number: 5025735
    Abstract: A pallet assembly having a plurality of panels with depressions formed therein to receive the flanges of wire reels wherein the reel flanges are secured in the depressions by tabs on the panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1991
    Assignee: Chicago Magnet Wire Co.
    Inventors: Ronald E. Chan, Gerald F. Colby