Patents by Inventor Philip Morris

Philip Morris 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).

  • Rotational speed probe subassembly with shroud arranged for mounting probe transducer to a support housing
    Patent number: 5122740
    Abstract: A probe transducer subassembly for a rotational speed sensor assembly is provided. A probe body (1) has a transducer portion (14) extending through an opening (19) into the interior of housing for electromagnetic cooperation with an exciter rotor, a distal portion (15) carrying connection devices extending therefrom and an enlarged diameter intermediate portion defining inwardly and outwardly facing shoulders. The shoulders cooperate with the exterior surface of the housing surrounding the opening and a shoulder in a shroud member (2) to axially position the probe in the housing and allow the probe to be clamped between the housing and the shroud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1992
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Cottam, Philip A. Morris