Patents by Inventor Matthew J. Van Fossen

Matthew J. Van Fossen 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).

  • Bimetal valve with integral fuse
    Patent number: 11143325
    Abstract: A bimetal valve has a valve seat movable intermediate a closed and open configuration relative to a port. An arm is connected to the valve seat having at least a bimetal portion. An electric heater selectively applies heat to the bimetal portion to transition the valve from closed to open, with many embodiments being biased in the closed configuration. A built-in fuse is provided in series with the heater between first and second electrical connections providing an electric supply to the electric heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Robertshaw Controls Company
    Inventors: Matthew J. Van Fossen, Douglas C. Lanz