Patents by Inventor Michael H. Molyneux

Michael H. Molyneux 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).

  • HERMETICALLY SEALED ELECTROMAGNETIC RELAY
    Publication number: 20020097119
    Abstract: A sealed relay intended for high-voltage or high-power switching. The relay is enclosed in a hermetically sealed container comprising an open ended metal can sealed with an epoxy potting compound. The sealed relay is capable of long-term maintenance of either a high-vacuum or a pressurized insulating gas for the suppression of contact arcing during switching.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventors: Michael H. Molyneux, Bernard V. Bush, Brent J. Swartzentruber
  • Hermetically sealed electromagnetic relay
    Patent number: 6265955
    Abstract: Sealed relays intended for high-voltage or high-power switching are enclosed in a herrnetically sealed plastic housing or jacket (11) capable of long-term maintenance of either a high vacuum or a pressurized insulating gas within the relay to suppress contact arcing during switching. The impermeable plastic housing eliminates need for conventional glass or ceramic contact enclosures, and enables use of inexpensive relays (71) in demanding applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Inventors: Michael H. Molyneux, Bernard V. Bush