Patents Assigned to Cutsforth Products, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130244451Abstract: A marking system for knowing precisely at which location on an electrical device a used brush and associated brush holder assembly were positioned to evaluate whether abnormal brush wear, abnormal operation or other anomaly is occurring and performing maintenance and/or replacement of components as needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: CUTSFORTH PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Robert S. Cutsforth
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Publication number: 20130244450Abstract: A brush lead guide for a brush holder assembly configured to retain the leads extending from a brush in a desired position/orientation to ensure the leads do not interfere with movement of the brush within the brush holder. In some instances, the lead guide includes a first guide rail including a channel for receiving a first lead of the brush and a second guide rail including a channel for receiving a second lead from the brush. The lead guide maintains the leads in a position such that the leads are held within the width of the opening of the brush holder to ensure the leads do not interfere with movement of the brush within the brush holder during use of the brush holder assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: CUTSFORTH PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Robert S. Cutsforth
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Publication number: 20130032373Abstract: A shaft grounding apparatus including a grounding rope in electrical contact with ground, and an adjustable rope guide configured to guide the grounding rope on an electrically conductive surface of a rotating shaft of an electric machine. The adjustable rope guide includes a plurality of articulating segments configured to provide the adjustable rope guide with a variable radius of curvature to closely follow a radius of curvature of the rotating shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: CUTSFORTH PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Robert S. Cutsforth
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Publication number: 20130034380Abstract: A mounting fixture for positioning a workpiece in a desired relationship with an apparatus including an articulation joint for coupling first and second tubular members in a desired angular relationship. The articulation joint includes a first end portion clamped to an interior surface of the first tubular member and a second end portion clamped to an interior surface of the second tubular member. First and second clamping members of the articulation joint are clamped together to prevent pivotable movement between a first articulation member and a second articulation member of the articulation joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: CUTSFORTH PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Robert S. Cutsforth
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Publication number: 20120228988Abstract: A brush holder assembly including a quick disconnect assembly for quickly disconnecting a brush and electrical leads from a remaining component of the brush holder assembly to facilitate brush removal and replacement. The quick disconnect assembly includes a receptacle having a cavity for removably receiving and an end of the electrical lead, such as the nugget, and a resilient clip. When positioned in the cavity of the receptacle, the resilient clip urges a surface of the nugget into direct contact with a surface of the receptacle partially defining the cavity, completing an electrical current pathway from the brush through the electrical lead to the nugget, and from the surface of the nugget to the surface of the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2011Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: CUTSFORTH PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: ROBERT S. CUTSFORTH
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Publication number: 20120217841Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: CUTSFORTH PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Robert S. Cutsforth, David L. Cutsforth
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Patent number: 8179014Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Cutsforth Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert S. Cutsforth, David L. Cutsforth
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Patent number: 8134472Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring a component of an electrical device and/or a brush of a brush holder assembly are provided. One method includes receiving data from a plurality of remote monitoring locations at a central control unit, where the data may be evaluated in order to monitor states of brushes or other components of an electrical device at a plurality of remote electrical facilities. For example, multiple images of a component of an electrical device may be acquired. A comparison of the images, for example, a comparative imaging technique, such as pixel-by-pixel comparison or visual observation, may then be performed in order to evaluate a condition of the brush or other component, such as a threshold and/or anomalous condition of the brush or other component.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2011Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Cutsforth Products, Inc.Inventor: Robert S. Cutsforth
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Publication number: 20110266914Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: CUTSFORTH PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Robert S. Custforth, David L. Cutsforth
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Patent number: 7994683Abstract: A brush holder assembly of an electrical device is disclosed. The brush holder assembly includes a brush holder, a spring clip removable from the brush holder, a spring detachably coupled to the spring clip, and a spring retainer for retaining the spring on the spring clip. The spring clip is slidably disposed in channels of the brush holder. The detachable spring includes an end region extending around the end of the spring clip such that a first portion of the spring is facing a first side of the spring clip and a second portion of the spring is facing a second side of the spring clip. The spring retainer extends around the end of the spring clip over the end region of the spring.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2011Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Cutsforth Products, Inc.Inventors: David L. Cutsforth, Robert S. Cutsforth
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Patent number: 7990018Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Cutsforth Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert S. Cutsforth, David L. Cutsforth
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Publication number: 20110140900Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring a component of an electrical device and/or a brush of a brush holder assembly are disclosed. One method includes receiving data from a plurality of remote monitoring locations at a central control unit, where the data may be evaluated in order to monitor states of brushes or other components of an electrical device at a plurality of remote electrical facilities. For example, multiple images of a component of an electrical device may be acquired. A comparison of the images, for example, a comparative imaging technique, such as pixel-by-pixel comparison or visual observation, may then be performed in order to evaluate a condition of the brush or other component, such as a threshold and/or anomalous condition of the brush or other component.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2011Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: CUTSFORTH PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Robert S. Cutsforth
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Patent number: 7960892Abstract: Disclosed is a resilient member for use in a brush holder assembly. The resilient member may be positioned between at least a portion of a brush and at least a portion of a brush holder. For example, the resilient member may separate or isolate one or more sides of a brush from an adjacent surface of a brush holder. In some embodiments, the resilient member may prevent at least one side of a brush from impacting an adjacent surface of a brush holder. In some embodiments, the resilient member may be a conductive member forming an electrical pathway between the brush and the brush holder for transferring an electrical current between the brush and the brush holder.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2010Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Cutsforth Products, Inc.Inventor: Robert S. Cutsforth
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Publication number: 20110101820Abstract: A brush holder assembly of an electrical device is disclosed. The brush holder assembly includes a brush holder, a spring clip removable from the brush holder, a spring detachably coupled to the spring clip, and a spring retainer for retaining the spring on the spring clip. The spring clip is slidably disposed in channels of the brush holder. The detachable spring includes an end region extending around the end of the spring clip such that a first portion of the spring is facing a first side of the spring clip and a second portion of the spring is facing a second side of the spring clip. The spring retainer extends around the end of the spring clip over the end region of the spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2011Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: CUTSFORTH PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: DAVID L. CUTSFORTH, ROBERT S. CUTSFORTH
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Patent number: 7916038Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring a component of an electrical device and/or a brush of a brush holder assembly are disclosed. One method includes receiving data from a plurality of remote monitoring locations at a central control unit, where the data may be evaluated in order to monitor states of brushes or other components of an electrical device at a plurality of remote electrical facilities. For example, multiple images of a component of an electrical device may be acquired. A comparison of the images, for example, a comparative imaging technique, such as pixel-by-pixel comparison or visual observation, may then be performed in order to evaluate a condition of the brush or other component, such as a threshold and/or anomalous condition of the brush or other component.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2010Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Cutsforth Products, Inc.Inventor: Robert S. Cutsforth
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Patent number: 7880362Abstract: A brush holder assembly of an electrical device is disclosed. The brush holder assembly includes a brush holder, a spring clip removable from the brush holder, a spring detachably coupled to the spring clip, and a spring retainer for retaining the spring on the spring clip. The spring clip is slidably disposed in channels of the brush holder. The detachable spring includes an end region extending around the end of the spring clip such that a first portion of the spring is facing a first side of the spring clip and a second portion of the spring is facing a second side of the spring clip. The spring retainer extends around the end of the spring clip over the end region of the spring.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2008Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Cutsforth Products, Inc.Inventors: David L. Cutsforth, Robert S. Cutsforth
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Patent number: 7880363Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2010Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Cutsforth Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert S. Cutsforth, David L. Cutsforth
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Publication number: 20110006635Abstract: Disclosed is a resilient member for use in a brush holder assembly. The resilient member may be positioned between at least a portion of a brush and at least a portion of a brush holder. For example, the resilient member may separate or isolate one or more sides of a brush from an adjacent surface of a brush holder. In some embodiments, the resilient member may prevent at least one side of a brush from impacting an adjacent surface of a brush holder. In some embodiments, the resilient member may be a conductive member forming an electrical pathway between the brush and the brush holder for transferring an electrical current between the brush and the brush holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: Cutsforth Products Inc.Inventor: Robert S. Cutsforth
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Publication number: 20110006637Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: Cutsforth Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert S. Custforth, David L. Cutsforth
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Patent number: 7816834Abstract: Disclosed is a resilient member for use in a brush holder assembly. The resilient member may be positioned between at least a portion of a brush and at least a portion of a brush holder. For example, the resilient member may separate or isolate one or more sides of a brush from an adjacent surface of a brush holder. In some embodiments, the resilient member may prevent at least one side of a brush from impacting an adjacent surface of a brush holder. In some embodiments, the resilient member may be a conductive member forming an electrical pathway between the brush and the brush holder for transferring an electrical current between the brush and the brush holder.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Cutsforth Products, Inc.Inventor: Robert S. Cutsforth