Patents by Inventor Norman Carl Golm, JR.
Norman Carl Golm, JR. 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).
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Publication number: 20230296683Abstract: A health monitor circuit for an electric machine includes a plurality of sensors, a rectifier, a memory device, and a microprocessor. The plurality of sensors includes a current transformer configured to be electromagnetically coupled to an electrical conductor that feeds a stator winding of the electric machine. The rectifier is coupled to the current transformer and is configured to convert an AC signal generated by the current transformer to a DC signal to supply power for the health monitor circuit. The microprocessor is coupled to the memory device and the plurality of sensors. The microprocessor is configured to periodically collect a stator current measurement from the current transformer and write the stator current measurement to the memory device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Christopher Edwin Eugene Propp, Paul Steven Mullin, Norman Carl Golm, JR., Daniel Edward Phillips
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Patent number: 11656286Abstract: A health monitor circuit for an electric machine includes a plurality of sensors, a rectifier, a memory device, and a microprocessor. The plurality of sensors includes a current transformer configured to be electromagnetically coupled to an electrical conductor that feeds a stator winding of the electric machine. The rectifier is coupled to the current transformer and is configured to convert an AC signal generated by the current transformer to a DC signal to supply power for the health monitor circuit. The microprocessor is coupled to the memory device and the plurality of sensors. The microprocessor is configured to periodically collect a stator current measurement from the current transformer and write the stator current measurement to the memory device.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2018Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Edwin Eugene Propp, Paul Steven Mullin, Norman Carl Golm, Jr., Daniel Edward Phillips
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Patent number: 11085450Abstract: A pump includes a housing including a first portion thereof defining opposed parallel spaced apart internal and exterior generally planar surfaces. The pump also includes a first impeller rotatably secured to the housing and positioned within the housing. The pump also includes a first axial flux motor connected to the first impeller and at least partially positioned within the housing. The first axial flux motor includes a first motor rotor fixedly secured to the first impeller. The first motor rotor has a generally planar surface thereof positioned adjacent to and parallel to the internal generally planar surface of the first portion of the housing. The first axial flux motor includes a first motor stator fixedly secured to the housing. The first motor stator has a generally planar surface thereof positioned adjacent to and parallel to the external generally planar surface of the first portion of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2018Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignees: REGAL BELOIT AMERICA, INC., REGAL BELOIT AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.Inventors: Mohamad Khalil Dahouk, Jason Jon Kreidler, Bruce Cole, Norman Carl Golm, Jr., Lester Benjamin Manz, Gregory Gross, Michael Allen Marks, John Sheldon Wagley, Yilcan Guzelgunler, Greg Heins, Matthew J. Turner
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Patent number: 10875053Abstract: A method for making a component for use in an electric machine is provided. The method includes applying first and second portions of a first material to a first surface, applying a second material to the first portion of first material; bonding the second material to the first portion of the first material, removing the second portion of the first material to form a void defined by the first portion of the first material, applying a conductive material in the void, and applying an insulating layer to the second material, wherein the process for preparing the component further comprising the steps of: applying first and second portions of a third material to the insulating layer; applying a fourth material to the first portion of third material, and bonding the fourth material to the first portion of the third material.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: REGAL BELOIT AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Jason Jon Kreidler, Wesley Kenneth Anderson, Norman Carl Golm, Jr., Michael A. Logsdon, Lester Benjamin Manz, John Sheldon Wagley
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Publication number: 20200041571Abstract: A health monitor circuit for an electric machine includes a plurality of sensors, a rectifier, a memory device, and a microprocessor. The plurality of sensors includes a current transformer configured to be electromagnetically coupled to an electrical conductor that feeds a stator winding of the electric machine. The rectifier is coupled to the current transformer and is configured to convert an AC signal generated by the current transformer to a DC signal to supply power for the health monitor circuit. The microprocessor is coupled to the memory device and the plurality of sensors. The microprocessor is configured to periodically collect a stator current measurement from the current transformer and write the stator current measurement to the memory device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Christopher Edwin Eugene Propp, Paul Steven Mullin, Norman Carl Golm, JR., Daniel Edward Phillips
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Patent number: 10371171Abstract: A centrifugal blower system includes a centrifugal blower assembly for generating airflow. The centrifugal blower assembly includes a housing, a motor coupled to the housing, and at least one impeller coupled to the motor. A motor controller is coupled to the motor. The motor controller is configured to receive at least one feedback parameter and to transmit instructions to the motor to control an operation of the motor based on the at least one feedback parameter. The operation of the motor is configured to reduce noise in the centrifugal blower system.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2015Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.Inventors: Rachele Barbara Cocks, Norman Carl Golm, Jr., Ludovic Andre Chretien, Kerry Baker Shelton
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Publication number: 20190024668Abstract: An electric motor for use with a power supply includes a housing and a stator fixedly secured to the housing. The stator has a plurality of coils secured to the stator. The motor also includes a first rotor secured to the stator and having a first number of poles and a second rotor secured to the stator and having a second number of poles. The second number being different than the first number. The plurality of coils cooperates with the first rotor to rotate the first rotor at a first rotor rotational speed and the plurality of coils cooperates with the second rotor to rotate the second rotor at a second rotor rotational speed. The second rotor rotational speed is substantially different than the first rotor rotational speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Norman Carl Golm, JR., Rachele Barbara Cocks, Roger Carlos Becerra, John Sheldon Wagley, Greg Heins, Michael Allen Marks, Lester Benjamin Manz
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Publication number: 20190003479Abstract: A pump includes a housing including a first portion thereof defining opposed parallel spaced apart internal and exterior generally planar surfaces. The pump also includes a first impeller rotatably secured to the housing and positioned within the housing. The pump also includes a first axial flux motor connected to the first impeller and at least partially positioned within the housing. The first axial flux motor includes a first motor rotor fixedly secured to the first impeller. The first motor rotor has a generally planar surface thereof positioned adjacent to and parallel to the internal generally planar surface of the first portion of the housing. The first axial flux motor includes a first motor stator fixedly secured to the housing. The first motor stator has a generally planar surface thereof positioned adjacent to and parallel to the external generally planar surface of the first portion of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Mohamad Khalil Dahouk, Jason Jon Kreidler, Bruce Cole, Norman Carl Golm, JR., Lester Benjamin Manz, Gregory Gross, Michael Allen Marks, John Sheldon Wagley, Yilcan Guzelgunler, Greg Heins, Matthew J. Turner
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Patent number: 10087938Abstract: A pumping device for pumping a fluid is provided. The pumping device includes a pump and a power housing. At least a portion of the pump is positioned within the power housing. The pumping device also includes a first motor and a second motor. The first motor is operably connected to the pump and adapted to provide energy to the pump. At least a portion of the first motor is positioned within the power housing. The second motor is operably connected to the pump and adapted to provide energy to the pump. At least a portion of the second motor is positioned within the power housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2014Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.Inventors: Mohamad Khalil Dahouk, Jason Jon Kreidler, Bruce R. Cole, Norman Carl Golm, Jr., Lester Benjamin Manz, Gregory L. Gross, Michael Allen Marks, John Sheldon Wagley, Yilcan Guzelgunler
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Publication number: 20180229264Abstract: A method for making a component for use in an electric machine is provided. The method includes applying first and second portions of a first material to a first surface, applying a second material to the first portion of first material; bonding the second material to the first portion of the first material, removing the second portion of the first material to form a void defined by the first portion of the first material, applying a conductive material in the void, and applying an insulating layer to the second material, wherein the process for preparing the component further comprising the steps of: applying first and second portions of a third material to the insulating layer; applying a fourth material to the first portion of third material, and bonding the fourth material to the first portion of the third material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Jason Jon Kreidler, Wesley Kenneth Anderson, Norman Carl Golm, JR., Michael A. Logsdon, Lester Benjamin Manz, John Sheldon Wagley
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Patent number: 9995305Abstract: A fluid flow system is provided. The system includes a rotation producing device, a first fluid flow device coupled to the rotation producing device and a second fluid flow device coupled to the rotation producing device and spaced from the first fluid flow device.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2014Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.Inventors: Norman Carl Golm, Jr., Rachel Barbara Cocks, Roger Carlos Becerra, Michael Allen Marks, John Sheldon Wagley, Greg Heins
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Patent number: 9982674Abstract: A fluid circulating assembly includes a fan impeller having an inlet ring and a rear plate that define a central chamber. The fluid circulating assembly includes an electrical machine having a rotor assembly, a stator assembly, and a housing. The electrical machine is coupled to the rear plate of the impeller such that the electrical machine is positioned entirely outside the central chamber. The housing includes a plurality of fins on a side of the housing opposite the rear plate. The fins extend axially away from the stator assembly. The assembly includes a duct attached to the housing. The duct covers a portion of the fins and extends radially outward from the housing towards an outer edge of the rear plate. The duct is configured to channel air over the portion of the fins to facilitate cooling the electrical machine.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2014Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.Inventors: Jason Jon Kreidler, Rafal Pawel Rohoza, Norman Carl Golm, Jr., Mark Lyon Klopp
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Patent number: 9985494Abstract: A fluid circulating assembly includes an electrical machine having a rotor assembly, a stator assembly, and a housing. The housing includes an annular center section and at least two extension portions extending radially outward from the annular center section of the housing. The fluid circulating assembly also includes a controller assembly coupled to the housing. The said controller assembly is positioned radially outward from the stator assembly and located in at least one of the at least two extension portions.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2014Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.Inventors: Jason Jon Kreidler, Rafal Pawel Rohoza, Norman Carl Golm, Jr., David Bruce Hyypio, Marc McKinzie, Mark Lyon Klopp
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Patent number: 9919340Abstract: A method for making a component for use in an electric machine is provided. The method includes applying first and second portions of a first material to a first surface, applying a second material to the first portion of first material; bonding the second material to the first portion of the first material, removing the second portion of the first material to form a void defined by the first portion of the first material, applying a conductive material in the void, and applying an insulating layer to the second material, wherein the process for preparing the component further comprising the steps of: applying first and second portions of a third material to the insulating layer; applying a fourth material to the first portion of third material, and bonding the fourth material to the first portion of the third material.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2015Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.Inventors: Jason Jon Kreidler, Wesley Kenneth Anderson, Norman Carl Golm, Jr., Michael A. Logsdon, Lester Benjamin Manz, John Sheldon Wagley
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Patent number: 9748816Abstract: An axial flux electric machine has a rotatable shaft, a fixed stator core comprising a ferromagnetic material and defining an axis of rotation, and a rotor assembly comprising a plurality of permanent magnets. The rotor assembly is rotatable about the axis of rotation. An axial air gap is defined between the stator core and the rotor assembly. The rotor assembly is axially displaceable towards and away from the stator core. The rotor assembly has a first position wherein the axial gap is a predetermined width greater than zero, and a second position wherein the axial gap is zero, such that the rotor assembly and the stator core contact each other.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.Inventors: Jason Jon Kreidler, Wesley Kenneth Anderson, Norman Carl Golm, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160097394Abstract: A fluid flow system is provided. The system includes a rotation producing device, a first fluid flow device coupled to the rotation producing device and a second fluid flow device coupled to the rotation producing device and spaced from the first fluid flow device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2014Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Norman Carl Golm, JR., Rachel Barbara Cocks, Roger Carlos Becerra, Michael Allen Marks, John Sheldon Wagley, Greg Heins
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Publication number: 20160084268Abstract: A centrifugal blower system includes a centrifugal blower assembly for generating airflow. The centrifugal blower assembly includes a housing, a motor coupled to the housing, and at least one impeller coupled to the motor. A motor controller is coupled to the motor. The motor controller is configured to receive at least one feedback parameter and to transmit instructions to the motor to control an operation of the motor based on the at least one feedback parameter. The operation of the motor is configured to reduce noise in the centrifugal blower system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Rachele Barbara Cocks, Norman Carl Golm, JR., Ludovic Andre Chretien, Kerry Baker Shelton
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Publication number: 20160069349Abstract: A fluid circulating assembly includes a fan impeller having an inlet ring and a rear plate that define a central chamber. The fluid circulating assembly includes an electrical machine having a rotor assembly, a stator assembly, and a housing. The electrical machine is coupled to the rear plate of the impeller such that the electrical machine is positioned entirely outside the central chamber. The housing includes a plurality of fins on a side of the housing opposite the rear plate. The fins extend axially away from the stator assembly. The assembly includes a duct attached to the housing. The duct covers a portion of the fins and extends radially outward from the housing towards an outer edge of the rear plate. The duct is configured to channel air over the portion of the fins to facilitate cooling the electrical machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Jason Jon Kreidler, Rafal Pawel Rohoza, Norman Carl Golm, JR., Mark Lyon Klopp
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Publication number: 20150270760Abstract: An axial flux electric machine has a rotatable shaft, a fixed stator core comprising a ferromagnetic material and defining an axis of rotation, and a rotor assembly comprising a plurality of permanent magnets. The rotor assembly is rotatable about the axis of rotation. An axial air gap is defined between the stator core and the rotor assembly. The rotor assembly is axially displaceable towards and away from the stator core. The rotor assembly has a first position wherein the axial gap is a predetermined width greater than zero, and a second position wherein the axial gap is zero, such that the rotor assembly and the stator core contact each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2014Publication date: September 24, 2015Applicant: Regal Beloit America, Inc.Inventors: Jason Jon Kreidler, Wesley Kenneth Anderson, Norman Carl Golm, JR.
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Publication number: 20150244214Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a component for an electric machine, for example, an interlocking stator, rotor, armature or exciter, for use in an electric machine prepared by a process is provided. The process by which the component is prepared includes the steps of applying a first material to a first portion of a first surface to form a first stator lamination and applying the first material to a second portion of a first surface, spaced from the first portion, to form a first rotor lamination. The process by which the component is prepared further includes the steps of orienting the grains of the first material, applying a second material to the first portion of the first material, applying a second material to the second portion of the first material, and bonding the second material to the first material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Jason Jon Kreidler, Wesley Kenneth Anderson, Norman Carl Golm, JR., Michael A. Logsdon, Lester Benjamin Manz, John Sheldon Wagley