Patents by Inventor John B. Barber

John B. Barber 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 levitation and systems for the support and conveyance of useful payloads
    Patent number: 5825105
    Abstract: A system of supporting useful payloads via magnetic forces using magnets of unmodulated strength operating in attractive mode without the necessity of complex sensing and control for maintaining a payload lift. Disclosed are embodiments of or lifting, conveying, and/or transporting of loads including various features for enhancing performance and stability thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Modern Transport Systems, Corp.
    Inventors: John B. Barber, Duane B. Barber