Patents by Inventor Paul J. Karp

Paul J. Karp 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).

  • Variable field magnetic couplers and methods for engaging a ferromagnetic workpiece
    Patent number: 10903030
    Abstract: Magnetic coupling devices are disclosed which may be configured in at least three states. The various states may be provided through one or more of altering a position of a permanent magnet relative to another permanent magnet and altering a current level in a coil surrounding a permanent magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: MAGSWITCH TECHNOLOGY WORLDWIDE PTY LTD.
    Inventors: David H. Morton, Cengiz Kizilkan, Paul J. Karp
  • VARIABLE FIELD MAGNETIC COUPLERS AND METHODS FOR ENGAGING A FERROMAGNETIC WORKPIECE
    Publication number: 20180315563
    Abstract: Magnetic coupling devices are disclosed which may be configured in at least three states. The various states may be provided through one or more of altering a position of a permanent magnet relative to another permanent magnet and altering a current level in a coil surrounding a permanent magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: David H. Morton, Cengiz Kizilkan, Paul J. Karp
  • MAGNETIC COUPLING DEVICE WITH AT LEAST ONE OF A SENSOR ARRANGEMENT AND A DEGAUSS CAPABILITY
    Publication number: 20180311795
    Abstract: Magnetic coupling devices are disclosed having magnetic field sensors. The magnetic coupling device may include degaussing coils wrapped about pole extension shoes of the magnetic coupling device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: David H. Morton, Paul J. Karp, Thomas R. Whitt, Michael C. Blanchard