Patents by Inventor Christopher W. McClean

Christopher W. McClean 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).

  • Apparatus and method for controlling start-up of electrically-powered machines
    Patent number: 5477115
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for controlling a reduced voltage motor starter, which transitions from a reduced voltage configuration to a full voltage configuration, to start a large horsepower electric motor for driving a machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand Company
    Inventors: Christopher W. McClean, Alvin J. Fisher