ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 29 -- United States Patent no. 12,211,646, issued on Jan. 28, was assigned to The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy (Washington).

"Linearized pull-pull electromagnetic actuators, systems, and methods" was invented by John E. Miesner (Fairfax, Va.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Electromagnetic actuators are provided, which generate bidirectional linear force output without magnetic bias from current or permanent magnets. Systems and methods based on the electromagnetic actuators are also provided."

The patent was filed on April 7, 2023, under Application No. 18/297,362.

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