Patents by Inventor Johnny D. Long

Johnny D. Long 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: 20070210659
    Abstract: A non-contact magnetic motion converter or magnetic cam comprises a permanent magnet rotational element or assembly having a pre-selected magnetic field shape, profile, and radial position in relation to the rotational axis and provides a continuous, operatively radial magnetic work-space comprising at least one continuous and non-sequential magnetic field area in accordance with the pre-selected field profile, radial position, and work-space. The operative radial work-space and permanent magnet rotational element or assembly is supported for rotational motion about an axis perpendicular to the radial work-space and provides a leveraging displacement aspect in accordance with the radial magnetic work-space profile or position relative to the rotational axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventor: Johnny D. Long
  • Patent number: 6879076
    Abstract: A dynamoelectric device that is highly adaptable to a broad range of applications while providing robust output and energy conversion. The magnetic pole faces of the rotor lie in an ellipsoid. With or without a rotor shaft, the device allows options of either physical connection or contact-less, magnetic coupling. Surrounding the rotor is a brush-less stator having a bobbin-type, axial-centered coil conductor that provides a total capture of magnetic flux emanating from a rotor having an entire surface area of uniform flux density. Devices without a rotor shaft, and those having an air gap filled with ferrofluid, provide a two part generator with remarkable efficiency that is easily waterproofed and mechanically stable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Inventor: Johnny D. Long
  • Patent number: 6781270
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing magnetically induced movement of a second member in relation to a first member. The apparatus includes a first member having at least one perimeter magnet disposed thereon. The first member and at least one perimeter magnet are pivotable in relation to an axial member central of the first member. A second magnet is disposed central of the at least one perimeter magnet, with the second magnet disposed on a second member that is reciprocatable in relation to the first member as the second magnet is alternately attracted and repelled by magnetic forces of the at least one first magnet, and is also moved by gravitational force. Additional perimeter magnets and axial magnets are disposed in relation to the at least one perimeter magnet and the second magnet to convert motion of the first member into movement of the second member for recreational and energy conversion applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Harmonic Drive, Inc.
    Inventor: Johnny D. Long
  • Publication number: 20040124729
    Abstract: A dynamoelectric device that is highly adaptable to a broad range of applications while providing robust output and energy conversion. The magnetic pole faces of the rotor lie in an ellipsoid. With or without a rotor shaft, the device allows options of either physical connection or contact-less, magnetic coupling. Surrounding the rotor is a brush-less stator having a bobbin-type, axial-centered coil conductor that provides a total capture of magnetic flux emanating from a rotor having an entire surface area of uniform flux density. Devices without a rotor shaft, and those having an air gap filled with ferrofluid, provide a two part generator with remarkable efficiency that is easily waterproofed and mechanically stable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventor: Johnny D. Long
  • Patent number: 6700248
    Abstract: A non-linear magnetic harmonic motion converter apparatus for transferring non-linear motion into rotational motion for producing work from an interaction of at least two magnetic fields. An axial shaft is disposed in rotating relationship with at least one gimbal supported magnet that reciprocates in relation to the axial shaft. At least one rotor magnet is disposed to rotate in relation to the axial shaft in response to non-linear movement of the at least one gimbal supported magnet. A plurality of rotor magnet units may be proximally disposed to rotate about separate axial shafts, with each rotor magnet unit having a rotor magnetic field influenced by the non-linear movement of the at least one gimbal supported magnet disposed proximal to each rotor magnet unit. Movement of the each gimbal supported magnet creates repulsion and attraction of each respective rotor magnet, with inducement of axial shaft rotation, thereby producing rotational movement that is harnessed to perform work.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Harmonic Drive, Inc.
    Inventor: Johnny D. Long
  • Publication number: 20020167236
    Abstract: A linear magnetic harmonic motion converter apparatus for transferring linear motion into rotational motion for producing work from an interaction of at least two magnetic fields. An axial shaft and a perimeter frame member are disposed in sliding or pivoting orientation. The frame member includes at least one perimeter magnet positioned to provide a first magnetic field moved between different positions in response to external forces on the frame member. The first magnetic field reciprocates parallel to a longitudinal axis of the frame member that is aligned with the axial shaft. One or a plurality of rotor magnets are orientated proximal to the axial shaft to provide a second magnetic field that is attracted or repulsed by the first magnetic field. Movement of the perimeter magnet creates repulsion and attraction of the rotor magnets, with inducement of axial shaft rotation, thereby producing rotational movement that is harnessed to perform work.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: Harmonic Drive, Inc.
    Inventor: Johnny D. Long
  • Publication number: 20020167239
    Abstract: An apparatus for producing magnetically induced movement of a second member in relation to a first member. The apparatus includes a first member having at least one perimeter magnet disposed thereon. The first member and at least one perimeter magnet are pivotable in relation to an axial member central of the first member. A second magnet is disposed central of the at least one perimeter magnet, with the second magnet disposed on a second member that is reciprocatable in relation to the first member as the second magnet is alternately attracted and repelled by magnetic forces of the at least one first magnet, and is also moved by gravitational force. Additional perimeter magnets and axial magnets are disposed in relation to the at least one perimeter magnet and the second magnet to convert motion of the first member into movement of the second member for recreational and energy conversion applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: Harmonic Drive, Inc.
    Inventor: Johnny D. Long
  • Patent number: 5905564
    Abstract: A gyroscopic, arcuate and multi-positional reflector and Cinematograph, or cinematographic reflector, is disclosed which in hand-held embodiments reflects an image or motion-like illustration or image along an arcuate viewing field by virtue of a repeating sequence where an acute angle and dihedral relationship of opposing reflective and viewable image surfaces provides a perceptible image at diverse sight lines and tiltable positionings of the invention. And in mechanized, stationary, multi-panel embodiments, utilizes the same repeating sequence and critical reflective angle between image and reflective surfacing to provide an event viewing area along one or more perceptible sight lines of a viewer or user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Inventor: Johnny D. Long