Patents by Inventor Neil E. Grah

Neil E. Grah 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: 5964447
    Abstract: A water valve assembly includes a valve body having defined therein (1) a first channel, and (2) a first threaded portion. The water valve assembly also includes a first stop attached to the valve body and a second stop attached to the valve body, the second stop being positioned relative to the first stop such that a recess is defined therebetween. The water valve assembly further includes an attachment mechanism having a base and an arm attached to the base. The attachment mechanism has defined therein (1) a second channel, and (2) a second threaded portion. The arm includes a tab, and the arm is positionable in a first lowered position relative to the base when the tab is located outside of the recess. In addition, the arm is positionable in a second lowered position relative to the base when the tab is located within the recess. Furthermore, the tab contacts the first stop so as to move the arm relative to the base when the arm is moved from the first lowered position to the second lowered position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Michael R. DuHack, Neil E. Grah
  • Patent number: 4588973
    Abstract: A slit is provided in a flange of a coil bobbin and is adapted to receive electrical terminals after ends of a wire have been wound on the terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1986
    Assignee: Emhart Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil E. Grah, Albert C. Bannon
  • Patent number: 4250420
    Abstract: A rotor, stator assembly, and a field coil are sandwiched between two field plates. A gear train is sandwiched between one of the field plates and another plate while the timing mechanism is carried in a cup shaped housing that is closed by the third plate. A pivotal terminal block is carried by one of the field plates and includes electrical terminals. Bussing bars extend from the electrical terminals through a terminal block carried by the third plate to engage slots in a wall of the cup shaped housing. A shroud substantially encloses the motor assembly and the gear train.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1981
    Assignee: Emhart Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil E. Grah, Robert F. Weaver
  • Patent number: 4166206
    Abstract: A metal strap is connected to a motor housing and to a metal mounting plate for a timer which carries the motor to electrically ground the motor to the timer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1979
    Assignee: P. R. Mallory & Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Deane, Neil E. Grah