Patents by Inventor David A. Viscusi

David A. Viscusi 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).

  • Motor and other apparatus with novel power lead attachment structure
    Patent number: 4868905
    Abstract: A retaining apparatus for retaining an associated wire includes a first slot having a width that is substantially the same as the wire, including any insulation, that is to be retained. The first slot is dimensioned for snug engagement with the associated wire. A second slot intersects the first slot. The second slot has walls at least in some portion in the slot which have an interference with the associated wire to be retained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1989
    Inventor: David A. Viscusi
  • Apparatus with novel housing having universal bearing support structure
    Patent number: 4859086
    Abstract: A mounting for a bearing which comprises a cavity which has at least a portion thereof formed in a spherical section and another portion of the cavity is in the form of a groove extending outwardly from the spherical section. Thus, either a bearing having an external envelope that is a sphere or a cylindrical section may be installed in the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignee: General Signal Corporation
    Inventor: David A. Viscusi