Patents by Inventor Jeffrey E. McBride

Jeffrey E. McBride 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).

  • Solenoid having an elastomeric retaining device and method of manufacturing same without potting
    Patent number: 6611186
    Abstract: A electrical solenoid suitable for fluid controls applications with an elastomeric retaining device of an elastomeric material arranged between the housing and the lamination stack. The elastomeric retaining device eliminates the need for potting compound and the associated steps of filling the housing with potting and curing the potting compound. The solenoid has a wire coil wound about the lamination stack in which the wire coil has an electrical connection extending through the housing for electrical communication with an external electrical control. The end of the lamination stack projects out of the housing slightly after manufacturing and assembly. When the solenoid is mounted, the elastomeric retaining device biases the lamination stack against the mounting surface. The wire coil is pre-assembled in a wire coil assembly comprising a bobbin, a wire coil wound about the bobbin and a plastic overmold encapsulating the wire coil and bonded to the bobbin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Woodward Governor Company
    Inventors: Kent R. Hanson, Jon S. Pointer, Henri A. Siedow, Allan W. Larson, Jeffrey E. McBride
  • Solenoid having an elastomeric retaining device and method of manufacturing same without potting
    Publication number: 20020118085
    Abstract: A electrical solenoid suitable for fluid controls applications with an elastomeric retaining device of an elastomeric material arranged between the housing and the lamination stack. The elastomeric retaining device eliminates the need for potting compound and the associated steps of filling the housing with potting and curing the potting compound. The solenoid has a wire coil wound about the lamination stack in which the wire coil has an electrical connection extending through the housing for electrical communication with an external electrical control. The end of the lamination stack projects out of the housing slightly after manufacturing and assembly. When the solenoid is mounted, the elastomeric retaining device biases the lamination stack against the mounting surface. The wire coil is pre-assembled in a wire coil assembly comprising a bobbin, a wire coil wound about the bobbin and a plastic overmold encapsulating the wire coil and bonded to the bobbin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Applicant: Woodward Governor Company
    Inventors: Kent R. Hanson, Jon S. Pointer, Henri A. Siedow, Allan W. Larson, Jeffrey E. McBride