Patents by Inventor Britt D. Mott

Britt D. Mott 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).

  • Method and apparatus for managing airflow and powertrain cooling
    Patent number: 8960136
    Abstract: An air flow apparatus and method are provided. The apparatus includes a shroud having a first end for connection to a cooling package, and a second end for connection to a fan ring. The fan ring of the apparatus is configured to mount directly to an engine block and surround a fan of the engine block. The apparatus also includes a duct positioned below the shroud and fan ring. The duct has a first opening that opens to an engine compartment, and a second opening that opens to ambient. A flow path extends between the first and second openings and is arranged to route heated air in proximity to the shroud and fan ring to ambient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Spartan Motors, Inc.
    Inventors: Britt D. Mott, Chad A. McCoige
  • Method and Apparatus for Managing Airflow and Powertrain Cooling
    Publication number: 20130306006
    Abstract: An air flow apparatus and method are provided. The apparatus includes a shroud having a first end for connection to a cooling package, and a second end for connection to a fan ring. The fan ring of the apparatus is configured to mount directly to an engine block and surround a fan of the engine block. The apparatus also includes a duct positioned below the shroud and fan ring. The duct has a first opening that opens to an engine compartment, and a second opening that opens to ambient. A flow path extends between the first and second openings and is arranged to route heated air in proximity to the shroud and fan ring to ambient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
    Inventors: Britt D. Mott, Chad A. McCoige