Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Yarrow

Christopher J. Yarrow 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).

  • Rotary electric machines
    Patent number: 4191902
    Abstract: In a rotary electric machine having a winding and a rectifier arrangement which rotate in unison, the rectifier comprises a plurality of diodes each having a terminal lug extending parallel to the rotor axis, and electrical connections between the winding and rectifier arrangement are provided by connectors which extend between the respective terminal lugs and locations on the winding which are generally diametrally opposite the lugs, whereby the combination of the centrifugal forces on each lug and connector prevents distortion of the lugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1980
    Assignee: Lucas Industries Limited
    Inventor: Christopher J. Yarrow