Patents by Inventor Michael McCratic

Michael McCratic 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).

  • Shock resistant coil and receiver
    Patent number: 9485585
    Abstract: A motor includes an armature, a coil, and a magnetic support structure. The motor also includes at least one magnet that defines a space. The coil forms a tunnel. The space is defined by the at least one magnet being aligned with the tunnel formed by the coil. Portions of the armature extend through the space and the tunnel. An opening at an end of the coil is shaped so as to restrict movement of the armature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: KNOWLES ELECTRONICS, LLC
    Inventors: Michael McCratic, Matthew Mason, Ryan Grounds, Dennis R. Kirchhoefer, Thomas E. Miller, Henry G. Nepomuceno, Shehab Albahri
  • Shock Resistant Coil And Receiver
    Publication number: 20150110338
    Abstract: A motor includes an armature, a coil, and a magnetic support structure. The motor also includes at least one magnet that defines a space. The coil forms a tunnel. The space is defined by the at least one magnet being aligned with the tunnel formed by the coil. Portions of the armature extend through the space and the tunnel. An opening at an end of the coil is shaped so as to restrict movement of the armature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Michael McCratic, Matthew Mason, Ryan Grounds, Dennis R. Kirchhoefer, Thomas E. Miller, Henry G. Nepomuceno, Shehab Albahri