Patents by Inventor Thomas E. Alberts

Thomas E. Alberts 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).

  • MAGNETIC LEVITATION PROPULSION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090320714
    Abstract: A system for propelling a vehicle in a desired direction using a linear induction motor situated proximate to, but off-board the vehicle. The linear induction motor has a suspension system adapted to suspend the motor a desired distance from a reaction rail, separate from any suspension system for the vehicle. The linear induction motor moves the vehicle using a generally rigid member extending between the linear induction motor and the vehicle. Application of a current to the stator of the motor communicates a desired force to the linear induction motor, the general rigid member, and the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventor: Thomas E. Alberts
  • Fiber enhancement of viscoelastic damping polymers
    Patent number: 5256223
    Abstract: A Viscoelastic medium with fibers dispersed throughout eliminates the need for a constraining layer, thus reducing the size and weight of a damping treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Assignee: The Center for Innovative Technology
    Inventors: Thomas E. Alberts, Yung Chen