Patents by Inventor Steve Gettinger

Steve Gettinger 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).

  • Patent number: 7100889
    Abstract: A miniature solenoid valve including a housing defining an axial passage with a valve seat formed integral with the housing and including a minute flow orifice in fluidic communication with the axial passage. A magnetic actuator is positioned within the axial passage and is adapted for reciprocating movement along an actuation axis. A valve element is engagable with the integrally formed valve seat to substantially prevent flow through the minute flow orifice in response to displacement of the magnetic actuator along the actuation axis. In another embodiment, a connection element is formed integral with the housing and is configured for sealing engagement with a pressurized flow source to supply flow to the flow orifice. In a further embodiment, the housing defines a closed end and an open end, with a pole piece engaged with the valve housing and including a transverse portion covering the open end of the valve housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen H. Purvines, Steve Gettinger, Brad Callis
  • Publication number: 20050133752
    Abstract: A miniature solenoid valve including a housing defining an axial passage with a valve seat formed integral with the housing and including a minute flow orifice in fluidic communication with the axial passage. A magnetic actuator is positioned within the axial passage and is adapted for reciprocating movement along an actuation axis. A valve element is engagable with the integrally formed valve seat to substantially prevent flow through the minute flow orifice in response to displacement of the magnetic actuator along the actuation axis. In another embodiment, a connection element is formed integral with the housing and is configured for sealing engagement with a pressurized flow source to supply flow to the flow orifice. In a further embodiment, the housing defines a closed end and an open end, with a pole piece engaged with the valve housing and including a transverse portion covering the open end of the valve housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Stephen Purvines, Steve Gettinger, Brad Callis