Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Wallace

Thomas A. Wallace 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).

  • Inductor systems using flux concentrator structures
    Patent number: 9607750
    Abstract: An apparatus (e.g., an inductor system) includes an elongate magnetic core, at least one coil wrapped around the magnetic core and a spacer configured to separate an inner side of the at least one coil from the magnetic core to provide a coolant passage between the inner side of the at least one coil and the magnetic core. The apparatus further includes at least one flux concentrator body positioned on an outer side of the at least one coil and configured to concentrate a magnetic flux on the outer side of the at least one coil. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a frame configured to support the magnetic core, the at least one coil and the at least one flux concentrator body. In further embodiments, the at least one flux concentrator body may be mounted on at least one wall of an enclosure or chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: George W. Oughton, Jr., Larry V. Lynam, Thomas A. Wallace
  • INDUCTOR SYSTEMS USING FLUX CONCENTRATOR STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20140176271
    Abstract: An apparatus (e.g., an inductor system) includes an elongate magnetic core, at least one coil wrapped around the magnetic core and a spacer configured to separate an inner side of the at least one coil from the magnetic core to provide a coolant passage between the inner side of the at least one coil and the magnetic core. The apparatus further includes at least one flux concentrator body positioned on an outer side of the at least one coil and configured to concentrate a magnetic flux on the outer side of the at least one coil. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a frame configured to support the magnetic core, the at least one coil and the at least one flux concentrator body. In further embodiments, the at least one flux concentrator body may be mounted on at least one wall of an enclosure or chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: George W. Oughton, JR., Larry V. Lynam, Thomas A. Wallace
  • Lighted fishing rod
    Patent number: 6405475
    Abstract: A lighted fishing rod is provided. A light source is disposed in near proximity to the rod tip for illuminating the rod tip and line, while having sufficient luminosity to effectively light a surrounding area to enable one to see one's way in the dark. The power source for the light is located in the handle of the rod, with electrical connections passing within the hollow rod leading from the power source to the light source. Switch means are located on the exterior of the handle for turning on and off the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Inventors: William R. Wallace, Thomas A. Wallace