Patents by Inventor Jason Bench

Jason Bench 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).

  • Valve with latching return spring
    Patent number: 9435462
    Abstract: A valve according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a return spring. A latch mechanism includes a first magnet and a second magnet. One of the first and second magnets magnetically latches to the other first and second magnets in response to a control signal to minimize decompression of said return spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: PRECISION ENGINE CONTROL CORPORATION
    Inventors: William Conn, Jason Bench
  • VALVE WITH LATCHING RETURN SPRING
    Publication number: 20140346381
    Abstract: A valve according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a return spring. A latch mechanism includes a first magnet and a second magnet. One of the first and second magnets magnetically latches to the other first and second magnets in response to a control signal to minimize decompression of said return spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: William Conn, Jason Bench
  • Electrical disconnect for hazardous areas
    Patent number: 8137136
    Abstract: An explosion-resistant connector has a receptacle having a female portion and a first outer portion. A plurality of leads extends through the receptacle into the female portion. An adapter has a hollow portion through which the leads also extend, the adapter attaching to the first outer portion. A potting compound is disposed in the hollow portion about the leads. If an explosion occurs, it occurs on an adapter side of the connector as opposed to a receptacle side of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Precision Engine Controls Corporation
    Inventor: Jason Bench