Patents by Inventor Alan Clark Webb

Alan Clark Webb 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).

  • Patent number: 8727732
    Abstract: A ceiling fan (10) is disclosed having a motor housing (11) suspended through a downrod (12). An electric motor (13) is mounted within the housing which drives an annular array of blade irons (14) each having a blade (15) mounted thereto. Each blade has three clearance or mounting hole (16) and a resilient annular grommet (17) is positioned within each mounting hole. Each blade iron (14) has a blade mounting portion (23) with a peripheral seat (23)? and three blade fasteners (24). Each blade fastener is configured to pass through the fastener mounting hole and grommet. Each fastener has a neck (25) with an annular groove (26), and a head (27) having a diameter larger than that of the neck. The head is positioned directly adjacent the groove so that contact between the head and the grommet forces a portion of the grommet into the annular groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Hunter Fan Company
    Inventors: Alan Clark Webb, Daniel Eugene Rowton
  • Publication number: 20110116946
    Abstract: A ceiling fan (10) is disclosed having a motor housing (11) suspended through a downrod (12). An electric motor (13) is mounted within the housing which drives an annular array of blade irons (14) each having a blade (15) mounted thereto. Each blade has three clearance or mounting hole (16) and a resilient annular grommet (17) is positioned within each mounting hole. Each blade iron (14) has a blade mounting portion (23) with a peripheral seat (23)? and three blade fasteners (24). Each blade fastener is configured to pass through the fastener mounting hole and grommet. Each fastener has a neck (25) with an annular groove (26), and a head (27) having a diameter larger than that of the neck. The head is positioned directly adjacent the groove so that contact between the head and the grommet forces a portion of the grommet into the annular groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: Hunter Fan Company
    Inventors: Alan Clark Webb, Daniel Eugene Rowton
  • Publication number: 20080092579
    Abstract: A refrigerator has a machine compartment located at its top end. The refrigerator includes a drain tube and a pump coupled to the drain tube and located at the bottom end of the refrigerator. The pump transfers the accumulated condensation from the drain tube to a pan located at the top end of the refrigerator. The heat and airflow generated by the machine compartment then evaporates the condensation from the pan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: Viking Range Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel W. Lyvers, Alan Clark Webb, Michael Steven Winchell
  • Publication number: 20080034539
    Abstract: A refrigerator door hinge for a refrigerator having a door and a body frame includes a plate and a first bushing that provides horizontal adjustments and that is inserted into a hole in the plate. The hinge further includes a second bushing that provides vertical adjustments and that is inserted in an opening of the first bushing. The first bushing is further inserted into a base that includes an adjusting screw. Horizontal adjustments of the door relative to the body frame are made by rotating the adjusting screw. Vertical adjustments of the door relative to the body frame are made by rotating the second bushing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Daniel W. Lyvers, Alan Clark Webb, Robert David Rendel
  • Patent number: 7028503
    Abstract: Modular storage assemblies for refrigerators are provided. The storage assemblies include drawers formed of multi-component frames that support pans. The drawers are provided in a variety of configurations and include parts that can be used in various configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Viking Range Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Lyvers, Alan Clark Webb, John Sylvester, Raymond M. Nilssen
  • Patent number: D616144
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Hunter Fan Company
    Inventor: Alan Clark Webb
  • Patent number: D958318
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Hunter Fan Company
    Inventor: Alan Clark Webb