Patents by Inventor John W. Benson

John W. Benson 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).

  • Patent number: 12230440
    Abstract: An actuator assembly including a first actuator having a first magnetically actuated plunger and a first latching plate, where the first plunger is operable to be magnetically latched to the first latching plate. The actuator assembly further includes a second actuator coupled to and axially aligned with the first actuator. The second actuator includes a second magnetically actuated plunger, a second latching plate, a sleeve positioned within and extending from the second plunger and being rigidly secured to the first plunger, and a tolerance spring wrapped around the sleeve. The second plunger is operable to be magnetically latched to the second latching plate, where latching of the second plunger causes the tolerance spring to compress and provide additional latching force of the first plunger to the first latching plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: S&C Electric Company
    Inventors: Nicholas Seng, Alejandro Montenegro, John French, Thomas S. Kelley, Keith W. Benson, Robert E. Sroka, Michael Quinlan, Gabrielle Madden
  • Patent number: 5286919
    Abstract: A system for managing communication or power cables in proximity to a computer system. The system provides enclosures for routing or housing cables horizontally or vertically. Each enclosure is adapted for attachment to a computer cabinet, is easily installed and provides direct access for cable installation. The enclosures provide enhanced safety for personnel working in the area as well as presenting an outward appearance which is aesthetically pleasing and complementary with that of the computer system to which they are attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: John W. Benson, Donald T. Staffiere
  • Patent number: D352501
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Digital Equipment Corporation
    Inventors: Allan E. Weaver, John W. Benson, Robert W. Moore, J. John Schrenk