Patents by Inventor David L. Cutsforth

David L. Cutsforth 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).

  • System and method for monitoring the status of one or more components of an electrical machine
    Patent number: 11949314
    Abstract: Example brush holder assemblies of an electric machine are disclosed. An example brush holder assembly of an electric machine includes a carbon brush including an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface. The brush holder assembly also includes one or more lead wires extending out of the carbon brush at an insertion point on the upper surface and a first cavity extending into the carbon brush from the upper surface at a location spaced away from the insertion point of the one or more lead wires and unobstructed by the one or more lead wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: CUTSFORTH, INC.
    Inventors: Robert S. Cutsforth, Dustin L. Cutsforth, David William Drury Harrison, Douglas Christopher Bruey
  • Brush holder apparatus, brush assembly, and method
    Patent number: 10199790
    Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: CUTSFORTH, INC.
    Inventors: Robert S. Cutsforth, David L. Cutsforth
  • BRUSH HOLDER APPARATUS, BRUSH ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20170179665
    Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: CUTSFORTH, INC.
    Inventors: ROBERT S. CUTSFORTH, DAVID L. CUTSFORTH
  • Brush holder apparatus, brush assembly, and method
    Patent number: 9590375
    Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: CUTSFORTH, INC.
    Inventors: Robert S. Cutsforth, David L. Cutsforth
  • BRUSH HOLDER APPARATUS, BRUSH ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20160240990
    Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: CUTSFORTH, INC.
    Inventors: ROBERT S. CUTSFORTH, DAVID L. CUTSFORTH
  • Brush holder apparatus, brush assembly, and method
    Patent number: 9350130
    Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Cutsforth, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Cutsforth, David L. Cutsforth
  • Brush holder apparatus, brush assembly, and method
    Patent number: 9293881
    Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: CUTSFORTH, INC.
    Inventors: Robert S. Cutsforth, David L. Cutsforth
  • Brush holder apparatus, brush assembly, and method
    Patent number: 9293880
    Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: CUTSFORTH, INC.
    Inventors: Robert S. Cutsforth, David L. Cutsforth
  • Brush holder apparatus, brush assembly, and method
    Patent number: 9293879
    Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: CUTSFORTH, INC.
    Inventors: Robert S. Cutsforth, David L. Cutsforth
  • Brush holder apparatus, brush assembly, and method
    Patent number: 9287676
    Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: CUTSFORTH, INC.
    Inventors: Robert S. Cutsforth, David L. Cutsforth
  • Brush holder apparatus, brush assembly, and method
    Patent number: 9287674
    Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: CUTSFORTH, INC.
    Inventors: Robert S. Cutsforth, David L. Cutsforth
  • Brush holder apparatus, brush assembly, and method
    Patent number: 9287675
    Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: CUTSFORTH, INC.
    Inventors: Robert S. Cutsforth, David L. Cutsforth
  • BRUSH HOLDER APPARATUS, BRUSH ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20150180318
    Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Robert S. Cutsforth, David L. Cutsforth
  • BRUSH HOLDER APPARATUS, BRUSH ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20150180191
    Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Robert S. Cutsforth, David L. Cutsforth
  • BRUSH HOLDER APPARATUS, BRUSH ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20150171583
    Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Robert S. Cutsforth, David L. Cutsforth
  • BRUSH HOLDER APPARATUS, BRUSH ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20150143689
    Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Robert S. Cutsforth, David L. Cutsforth
  • BRUSH HOLDER APPARATUS, BRUSH ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20150137656
    Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Robert S. Cutsforth, David L. Cutsforth
  • BRUSH HOLDER APPARATUS, BRUSH ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20150137657
    Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Robert S. Cutsforth, David L. Cutsforth
  • BRUSH HOLDER APPARATUS, BRUSH ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20130342073
    Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Cutsforth, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Cutsforth, David L. Cutsforth
  • Brush holder apparatus, brush assembly, and method
    Patent number: 8546993
    Abstract: Devices and methods of use for brush holder assemblies are disclosed. Brush holder assemblies including a mounting block and a brush holder are disclosed. Also illustrated is a brush holder assembly including a first portion in sliding engagement with a second portion. In some embodiments the brush holder includes a channel, such that at least a portion of the mounting block is disposed within the channel of the brush holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Cutsforth, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Cutsforth, David L. Cutsforth