Patents by Inventor Matt Arend

Matt Arend 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).

  • High-temperature and high-vibration capable armature assemblies for torque motor valve actuators
    Patent number: 9574676
    Abstract: Armature springs configured to be coupled to and bias an armature of a torque motor valve actuator to a null position are provided. The armature spring comprises a rigid central portion, opposed end portions, and a flexible portion intermediate the rigid central portion and each end portion. The rigid central portion, the opposed end portions, and the flexible portions define a variable cross section torsion bar with the flexible portions comprising reduced cross-sectional portions of the torsion bar relative to the rigid central portion and opposed end portions. Armature assemblies and torque motor valve actuators are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Donna Laboda, Matt Arend, David Druhan
  • HIGH-TEMPERATURE AND HIGH-VIBRATION CAPABLE ARMATURE ASSEMBLIES FOR TORQUE MOTOR VALVE ACTUATORS
    Publication number: 20160215898
    Abstract: Armature springs configured to be coupled to and bias an armature of a torque motor valve actuator to a null position are provided. The armature spring comprises a rigid central portion, opposed end portions, and a flexible portion intermediate the rigid central portion and each end portion. The rigid central portion, the opposed end portions, and the flexible portions define a variable cross section torsion bar with the flexible portions comprising reduced cross-sectional portions of the torsion bar relative to the rigid central portion and opposed end portions. Armature assemblies and torque motor valve actuators are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Donna Laboda, Matt Arend, David Druhan
  • High-temperature torque motor actuator
    Patent number: 9328839
    Abstract: A torque motor valve actuator includes a first magnetic pole piece, a second magnetic pole piece, an armature, and a coil. The first magnetic pole piece is of a first magnetic polarity. The second magnetic pole piece is of a second magnetic polarity, and is spaced apart from the first magnetic pole piece to define a gap. The armature is rotationally mounted and disposed in the gap between the first and second magnetic pole pieces. The coil surrounds at least a portion of the armature and is disposed such that it is not surrounded by either the first magnetic pole piece or the second magnetic pole piece. The coil is adapted to receive electric current and is configured, upon receipt thereof, to generate a magnetic force that causes the armature to rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Matt Arend, Donna Laboda, Charles Walejewski, Sammuel Tillich, Larry Portolese
  • HIGH-TEMPERATURE TORQUE MOTOR ACTUATOR
    Publication number: 20150192218
    Abstract: A torque motor valve actuator includes a first magnetic pole piece, a second magnetic pole piece, an armature, and a coil. The first magnetic pole piece is of a first magnetic polarity. The second magnetic pole piece is of a second magnetic polarity, and is spaced apart from the first magnetic pole piece to define a gap. The armature is rotationally mounted and disposed in the gap between the first and second magnetic pole pieces. The coil surrounds at least a portion of the armature and is disposed such that it is not surrounded by either the first magnetic pole piece or the second magnetic pole piece. The coil is adapted to receive electric current and is configured, upon receipt thereof, to generate a magnetic force that causes the armature to rotate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Matt Arend, Donna Laboda, Charles Walejewski, Sammuel Tillich, Larry Portolese