Patents by Inventor Martin J. Knutson

Martin J. Knutson 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).

  • Temperature detection and switching assembly
    Patent number: 6844805
    Abstract: A temperature detection and switching assembly comprising a solid state low temperature cut-out, operatively linkable to a remote controller, is provided. Preferably, the solid state low temperature cut-out comprises a plurality of spaced apart programmable temperature switches supported by an elongate flexible substrate. An elongate, flexible yet rugged casing is further provided for housing the solid state low temperature cut-out, as is a mounting fixture comprising a fitting, for receiving the casing, a flange extending therefrom, and a gasket for sealing between the flange and a mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Minco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin J. Knutson, Kent S. Delahay, Mark W. Garfield, Mark J. Swenson, Jon S. Shogren
  • Temperature detection & switching assembly
    Publication number: 20030141956
    Abstract: A temperature detection and switching assembly comprising a solid state low temperature cut-out, operatively linkable to a remote controller, is provided. Preferably, the solid state low temperature cut-out comprises a plurality of spaced apart programmable temperature switches supported by an elongate flexible substrate. An elongate, flexible yet rugged casing is further provided for housing the solid state low temperature cut-out, as is a mounting fixture comprising a fitting, for receiving the casing, a flange extending therefrom, and a gasket for sealing between the flange and a mounting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: Martin J. Knutson, Kent S. Delahay, Mark W. Garfield, Mark J. Swenson, Jon S. Shogren