Gerald L Swift

US Patent:

6412350, Jul 2, 2002

Filed:

Aug 8, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/635188

Inventors:

Gerald Liam Swift - Yaphank NY

Assignee:

Anorad Corporation - Hauppauge NY

International Classification:

G01B 716

US Classification:

73779

Abstract:

A force sensing system includes a pair of spaced apart magnets arranged to repel each other. A force sensor is operatively associated with one magnet of the pair of magnets and spaced apart from the other of the magnets. The one magnet preloads the force sensor based on interactions between magnetic fields of the magnets.

US Patent:

6719174, Apr 13, 2004

Filed:

Dec 26, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/035942

Inventors:

Gerald Liam Swift - Yaphank NY

Assignee:

Anorad Corporation - Shirley NY

International Classification:

B65D 8854

US Classification:

222333, 222413

Abstract:

A rotary-linear system is configured to operate an associated tool. The system includes a rotary-linear actuator having first and second portions that can move linearly and/or rotationally relative to each other, such as about a central axis extending through the actuator. An elongated drive rod extends axially through at least a portion of the actuator, which is operative to rotate about a longitudinal axis thereof generally independently of the actuator. While the rotation of the drive rod can be independent of movement of the actuator, such rotation can be controlled based on the position and/or movement of the actuator. An end of the drive rod near a distal end of the actuator is operative to actuate an associated tool, such as can be mounted at a distal end of the actuator.

US Patent:

6798087, Sep 28, 2004

Filed:

Jan 8, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/041317

Inventors:

Gerald L. Swift - Yaphank NY

Assignee:

Anorad Corporation - Shirley NY

International Classification:

H02K 4100

US Classification:

310 12, 310 13

Abstract:

A rotary-linear actuator system, method of manufacturing and method of using a linear actuator are provided. An aspect of the invention includes a rotary-linear actuator having a spindle assembly and a housing assembly. The spindle assembly includes a plurality of annular magnets and a plurality of bar magnets affixed to a rotor. The plurality of annular magnets can be arranged with alternating polarity. The plurality of bar magnets can likewise be arranged with alternating polarity. The housing assembly includes a first set of coil(s) and a second set of coil(s). The spindle assembly can be movable and/or rotatable along a longitudinal axis extending through the spindle assembly. The first set of coil(s) can be arranged to, when energized, interact with at least one of the plurality of annular magnets to move the spindle assembly in a linear mode. Further, the second set of coil(s) can be arranged to, when energized, interact with a least one of the bar magnets to move the spindle assembly in a rotation mode. Thus, by selectively energizing one or more of the first set of coil(s) and/or the second set of coil(s), a linear and/or rotation motive force can be generated on the spindle assembly by interacting with fields generated by the plurality of annular magnets and/or the plurality of bar magnets.

US Patent:

6844651, Jan 18, 2005

Filed:

May 30, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/870052

Inventors:

Gerald L. Swift - Yaphank NY, US
Robert A. Syskowski - Smithtown NY, US

Assignee:

Anorad Corporation - Shirley NY

International Classification:

H02K 348
H02K 334
H02K 4100

US Classification:

310214, 310215, 310 43, 310 45

Abstract:

An armature assembly that may be encapsulated and a corresponding method to encapsulate a motor assembly are disclosed. The armature assembly includes a core having slots in which one or more windings are disposed. An outer covering, such as a thermally conductive thermoplastic material, encapsulates at least a substantial portion of the armature assembly. Some of the encapsulating material extends within the slots so as to facilitate its attachment to the assembly and/or to inhibit movement of the windings relative to their associated slots.

US Patent:

7242126, Jul 10, 2007

Filed:

Sep 13, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/939685

Inventors:

Gerald L Swift - Yaphank NY, US
Robert A Syskowski - Smithtown NY, US

Assignee:

Anorad Corporation - Shirley NY

International Classification:

H02K 3/48
H02K 3/487
H02K 1/00
H02K 15/12

US Classification:

310214, 310 45, 310216

Abstract:

An armature assembly that may be encapsulated and a corresponding method to encapsulate a motor assembly are disclosed. The armature assembly includes a core having slots in which one or more windings are disposed. An outer covering, such as a thermally conductive thermoplastic material, encapsulates at least a substantial portion of the armature assembly. Some of the encapsulating material extends within the slots so as to facilitate its attachment to the assembly and/or to inhibit movement of the windings relative to their associated slots.

US Patent:

7503467, Mar 17, 2009

Filed:

Mar 31, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/815047

Inventors:

Gerald Liam Swift - Yaphank NY, US

Assignee:

Anorad Corporation - Shirley NY

International Classification:

B67D 5/06
B65D 88/54
G01F 11/20

US Classification:

222333, 2221813, 222413, 222 1, 173152, 408129

Abstract:

A rotary-linear system is configured to operate an associated tool. The system includes a rotary-linear actuator having first and second portions that can move linearly and/or rotationally relative to each other, such as about a central axis extending through the actuator. An elongated drive rod extends axially through at least a portion of the actuator, which is operative to rotate about a longitudinal axis thereof generally independently of the actuator. While the rotation of the drive rod can be independent of movement of the actuator, such rotation can be controlled based on the position and/or movement of the actuator. An end of the drive rod near a distal end of the actuator is operative to actuate an associated tool, such as can be mounted at a distal end of the actuator.

US Patent:

20060218777, Oct 5, 2006

Filed:

Jun 30, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/172582

Inventors:

Gerald Swift - Yaphank NY, US
Frederick Sommerhalter - Oyster Bay NY, US
Robert Syskowski - Smithtown NY, US

International Classification:

H02K 15/12

US Classification:

029605000, 264272200, 425129100

Abstract:

An armature assembly that may be encapsulated and a corresponding method to encapsulate a motor assembly are disclosed. The armature assembly includes a core having slots in which one or more windings are disposed. An outer covering, such as a thermally conductive thermoplastic material, encapsulates at least a substantial portion of the armature assembly. Some of the encapsulating material extends within the slots so as to facilitate its attachment to the assembly and/or to inhibit movement of the windings relative to their associated slots.