Patents by Inventor Jeffery Maestas

Jeffery Maestas 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).

  • Publication number: 20060032985
    Abstract: What is disclosed is a clutch driven reaction wheel steering unit having at least a single drive motor (101) coupled indirectly to a plurality of flywheels operable to provide momentum for all three axes in a single unit. In an exemplary embodiment, the drive motor (101) is mounted within a unit frame (203). A plurality of gears, including miter gears, are coupled directly or indirectly to the drive motor (101). Six flywheels (102A, 102B, 102C, 102D, 102E and 102F) are coupled to the ends of a plurality of shafts which extend through or are supported by the unit frame (203). Clutches are operable to selectively transmit rotational motion to the second plurality of shafts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Monty Smith, Jeffery Maestas
  • Publication number: 20050200143
    Abstract: A device uses an electromagnet to retrieve magnetic objects that are located in hard-to-reach places. The magnet is directed toward the object without being attracted to the surrounding components. The tool also incorporates a selectively actuated light for better illumination of the object in remote locations. The shaft of tool may flexible or telescopic, and incorporates a joint near the magnet and light for greater articulation. In one version, the tool uses as a contact and wiper system to deliver power to the magnet and light, and a magnetic strip to allow the tool to magnetically adhere to a toolbox.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventor: Jeffery Maestas