Patents by Inventor Thomas Eaton

Thomas Eaton 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).

  • Electrically operated proportionate valve
    Patent number: 3991972
    Abstract: A valve assembly having a passage therethrough for passing a fluid. Has a movable member adapted for variably constricting the passage in proportion to an applied voltage. The assembly includes an expansible electrical heater connected to the movable member which keeps the passage constricted. The wire expands upon passage of electric current therethrough to slacken whereupon, a bias means connected to the movable member acts thereupon to open the passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1976
    Assignee: ITL Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Eaton