Patents by Inventor Scott McAfoos

Scott McAfoos 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).

  • Publication number: 20060266965
    Abstract: An electromagnetically actuated valve is provided formed from three elements, an armature pivot assembly forming a poppet valve member and encapsulated in thermoplastic material, a first body member forming one part of a valve chamber with the valve seat to a fluid port and including an encapsulated solenoid, and a second body member forming another part of a valve chamber for containing the poppet valve member relative to another fluid port. The solenoid operates to pivot the poppet valve member. The fluid flowing through the valve is isolated from metallic components, magnet flux and heat. The assembly is of simplified construction and maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventors: William Everett, Scott McAfoos