Patents by Inventor Charles B. Kendall, III

Charles B. Kendall, III 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).

  • Publication number: 20230271300
    Abstract: A cooling device for a rotating machine has a fan assembly coupled with a backing plate. A hub, on the backing plate, secures the cooling device with a shaft. The backing plate includes one or more vents to enable air to exit the cooling device. The fan includes an opening to enable air to enter the cooling device. A chamber is formed between the fan assembly and the backing plate. During rotation, air is drawn into the opening. The air is passed into the chamber and exits through the vents to cool a work surface or working pad attached to the backing plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Scott S. MCLAIN, Charles B. KENDALL, III
  • Patent number: 11685016
    Abstract: A cooling device for a rotating machine has a fan assembly coupled with a backing plate. A hub, on the backing plate, secures the cooling device with a shaft. The backing plate includes one or more vents to enable air to exit the cooling device. The fan includes an opening to enable air to enter the cooling device. A chamber is formed between the fan assembly and the backing plate. During rotation, air is drawn into the opening. The air is passed into the chamber and exits through the vents to cool a work surface or working pad attached to the backing plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Lake Country Tool, LLC
    Inventors: Scott S. McLain, Charles B. Kendall, III
  • Publication number: 20210060729
    Abstract: A cooling device for a rotating machine has a fan assembly coupled with a backing plate. A hub, on the backing plate, secures the cooling device with a shaft. The backing plate includes one or more vents to enable air to exit the cooling device. The fan includes an opening to enable air to enter the cooling device. A chamber is formed between the fan assembly and the backing plate. During rotation, air is drawn into the opening. The air is passed into the chamber and exits through the vents to cool a work surface or working pad attached to the backing plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Scott S. McLain, Charles B. Kendall, III