Patents by Inventor Maxwell Wolfinger
Maxwell Wolfinger 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).
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Patent number: 11022231Abstract: A solenoid operated valve includes a valve block defining a valve lumen, a poppet slidably disposed within the valve lumen, a solenoid including an annular winding with an internal surface defining a winding lumen and an external surface, and a core including a central core portion disposed within the winding lumen and an annular core portion disposed outside the external surface of the winding, and an armature including a central armature portion disposed within the winding lumen and an annular armature portion disposed outside the external surface of the winding, wherein the armature is in communication with the poppet so that movement of one is translated into movement of the other. Solenoids for such valves are provided. Also provided are methods of assembling solenoid valves.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Marotta Controls, Inc.Inventors: Maxwell Wolfinger, Christopher Strianse, Keith Brodek, Alexander Colletti, Brian Ippolitto
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Publication number: 20200191295Abstract: A solenoid operated valve includes a valve block defining a valve lumen, a poppet slidably disposed within the valve lumen, a solenoid including an annular winding with an internal surface defining a winding lumen and an external surface, and a core including a central core portion disposed within the winding lumen and an annular core portion disposed outside the external surface of the winding, and an armature including a central armature portion disposed within the winding lumen and an annular armature portion disposed outside the external surface of the winding, wherein the armature is in communication with the poppet so that movement of one is translated into movement of the other. Solenoids for such valves are provided. Also provided are methods of assembling solenoid valves.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Marotta Controls, Inc.Inventors: Maxwell Wolfinger, Christopher Strianse, Keith Brodek, Alexander Colletti, Brian Ippolitto
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Patent number: 10677368Abstract: A solenoid operated valve includes a valve block defining a valve lumen, a poppet slidably disposed within the valve lumen, a solenoid including a core defining a core lumen aligned with the valve lumen, and an armature assembly. The armature assembly includes an armature disc, an armature guide having a hollow cylindrical body defining an armature guide passage, and an armature stud disposed within the armature guide passage. The armature stud is in communication with the poppet so that axial movement of one is translated into axial movement of the other. The valve further includes a coil cover enclosing the solenoid, and a guard disposed to prevent contact between the armature assembly and an adjacent component of the valve. A method of assembling a solenoid operated valve includes placing a shim between the armature disc and the core, and pressurizing and energizing the valve.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Marotta Controls, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Colletti, Brian Ippolitto, James LaGrotta, Christian Skawski, Christopher Strianse, Maxwell Wolfinger
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Patent number: 10190698Abstract: A solenoid operated valve includes a valve block defining a valve lumen, a poppet slidably disposed within the valve lumen, a solenoid including a core defining a core lumen aligned with the valve lumen, and an armature assembly. The armature assembly includes an armature disc, an armature guide having a hollow cylindrical body defining an armature guide passage, and an armature stud disposed within the armature guide passage. The armature stud is in communication with the poppet so that axial movement of one is translated into axial movement of the other. The valve further includes a coil cover enclosing the solenoid, and a guard disposed to prevent contact between the armature assembly and an adjacent component of the valve. A method of assembling a solenoid operated valve includes placing a shim between the armature disc and the core, and pressurizing and energizing the valve.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Marotta Controls, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Colletti, Brian Ippolitto, James LaGrotta, Christian Skawski, Christopher Strianse, Maxwell Wolfinger
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Publication number: 20180299022Abstract: A solenoid operated valve includes a valve block defining a valve lumen, a poppet slidably disposed within the valve lumen, a solenoid including a core defining a core lumen aligned with the valve lumen, and an armature assembly. The armature assembly includes an armature disc, an armature guide having a hollow cylindrical body defining an armature guide passage, and an armature stud disposed within the armature guide passage. The armature stud is in communication with the poppet so that axial movement of one is translated into axial movement of the other. The valve further includes a coil cover enclosing the solenoid, and a guard disposed to prevent contact between the armature assembly and an adjacent component of the valve. A method of assembling a solenoid operated valve includes placing a shim between the armature disc and the core, and pressurizing and energizing the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Marotta Controls, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Colletti, Brian Ippolitto, James LaGrotta, Christian Skawski, Christopher Strianse, Maxwell Wolfinger
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Publication number: 20180224014Abstract: A solenoid operated valve includes a valve block defining a valve lumen, a poppet slidably disposed within the valve lumen, a solenoid including a core defining a core lumen aligned with the valve lumen, and an armature assembly. The armature assembly includes an armature disc, an armature guide having a hollow cylindrical body defining an armature guide passage, and an armature stud disposed within the armature guide passage. The armature stud is in communication with the poppet so that axial movement of one is translated into axial movement of the other. The valve further includes a coil cover enclosing the solenoid, and a guard disposed to prevent contact between the armature assembly and an adjacent component of the valve. A method of assembling a solenoid operated valve includes placing a shim between the armature disc and the core, and pressurizing and energizing the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: Marotta Controls, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Colletti, Brian Ippolitto, James LaGrotta, Christian Skawski, Christopher Strianse, Maxwell Wolfinger