Patents by Inventor Edward M. O'Connor

Edward M. O'Connor 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).

  • Electric motor with encased housing
    Patent number: 5334897
    Abstract: A sealed electric motor is formed by means of interfitting metallic housing members and an overmolded plastic casing. The housing includes an annular groove into which the casing extends to improve both retention and sealing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Assignee: North American Philips Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Ineson, Edward M. O'Connor, David C. Casali
  • Low noise DC electric motor
    Patent number: 5089730
    Abstract: A DC electric motor, which is much quieter than previous DC motors, is disclosed. The inventive motor includes a rotor and a stator, and either the rotor or the stator includes tynes bearing windings. Significantly, the tynes are interconnected, which reduces vibration and noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignee: North American Philips Corporation
    Inventors: Edward M. O'Connor, William D. Riggs