Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Watson

Thomas A. Watson 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).

  • Novelty magnetic top
    Patent number: 5007877
    Abstract: A permanent magnetic top is arranged to rotate on one or more surfaces, of a toy induction turret, which are in close proximity to a coil. An electric circuit is arranged to switch the coil in such a manner so as to accelerate the top. A handle is connected to the turret so that the top may be skillfully transferred from one surface to another. In one version it is arranged to generate a tone or musical notes when the top is spinning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1991
    Inventor: Thomas A. Watson
  • Balanced stress vertical axis wind turbine
    Patent number: 4525124
    Abstract: Curved airfoils are mounted on members attached to a vertical shaft. The ends of the airfoils point outward from the shaft. The members are attached to the upper and lower sections of the airfoils and converge as they approach the shaft. This minimizes the shaft length above the turbines upper most bearing and provides a balanced condition that distributes forces in such a manner which reduces airfoil stress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1985
    Inventors: Thomas A. Watson, Philip Watson