Patents by Inventor James A. Schaefer
James A. Schaefer 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).
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Patent number: 11655818Abstract: A compressor may include a shell, first and second scroll members, a floating seal, a muffler plate, and a wear ring. The shell defines a discharge chamber and a suction chamber. The floating seal may sealingly engage the second scroll member. The muffler plate defines the discharge chamber and the suction chamber. The wear ring may sealingly engage the muffler plate and the floating seal such that the wear ring, the muffler plate, and the floating seal fluidly isolate the discharge chamber from the suction chamber. The muffler plate may include an axially facing surface that contacts the wear ring. The axially facing surface may include an annular recess. The wear ring may at least partially cover the annular recess. The annular recess may provide clearance between the muffler plate and the wear ring to allow the wear ring to deflect relative to the muffler plate during compressor operation.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James A. Schaefer, Sumit R. Gadre, Yogesh S. Mahure
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Publication number: 20210372400Abstract: A compressor may include a shell, first and second scroll members, a floating seal, a muffler plate, and a wear ring. The shell defines a discharge chamber and a suction chamber. The floating seal may sealingly engage the second scroll member. The muffler plate defines the discharge chamber and the suction chamber. The wear ring may sealingly engage the muffler plate and the floating seal such that the wear ring, the muffler plate, and the floating seal fluidly isolate the discharge chamber from the suction chamber. The muffler plate may include an axially facing surface that contacts the wear ring. The axially facing surface may include an annular recess. The wear ring may at least partially cover the annular recess. The annular recess may provide clearance between the muffler plate and the wear ring to allow the wear ring to deflect relative to the muffler plate during compressor operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2020Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James A. SCHAEFER, Sumit R. GADRE, Yogesh S. MAHURE
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Publication number: 20210239113Abstract: A compressor may include a shell assembly, a first scroll, a second scroll, a driveshaft, and a bearing. The first scroll includes a first end plate and a first spiral wrap extending from the first end plate. The second scroll includes a second end plate and a second spiral wrap extending from the second end plate. The spiral wraps engage each other to form fluid pockets. The driveshaft may engage one of the scrolls. The bearing supports the driveshaft for rotation relative to the shell assembly. The bearing includes first and second axial ends and an aperture extending through the first and second axial ends. The driveshaft extends through the aperture. The aperture is defined by an inner diametrical surface of the bearing. The inner diametrical surface may include a tapered portion that extends radially outward as the tapered portion extends axially toward the first axial end of the bearing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2020Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James A. SCHAEFER, Jason P. LOCHNER, William E. MCKINNEY
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Patent number: 10941772Abstract: A compressor includes a shell assembly and a compression mechanism disposed within the shell assembly. The shell assembly includes first and second end caps. A suction chamber is disposed within the shell assembly between the first end cap and the second end cap. A discharge chamber and oil sump may be disposed within the shell assembly. The shell assembly includes at least one suction opening into the suction chamber. A distributor is in communication with one of the suction openings. Plugs may sealingly engage another one of the suction openings. The distributor includes an inlet path and first and second outlet paths. A suction line is coupled to the inlet path. The suction line includes at least first and second portions. A first plane bisecting the second portion along a length of the second portion is perpendicular to a second plane that bisects the first and second outlet paths.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2017Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James A. Schaefer, Harry B. Clendenin
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Patent number: 10883519Abstract: A compressor is provided and may include a shell and a stator. The shell includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The stator may be attached to the shell at the inner surface via a first stake. The first stake may be formed by deforming a portion of the shell into the stator.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2018Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jason M. Warner, Gregg M. Hemmelgarn, Kyle M. Bergman, Glenn D. Deland, Walter T. Grassbaugh, James A. Schaefer
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Patent number: 10156236Abstract: A compressor may include a shell, orbiting and non-orbiting scrolls, an unloader bushing assembly and a drive shaft. The unloader bushing assembly may include a drive bushing and a spring. The drive bushing includes an outer surface engaged with the orbiting scroll and may define an opening extending from a first bushing end to a second bushing end. The spring may include a body disposed within the opening of the drive bushing and may include first and second spring ends with at least a portion of the first spring end extending laterally from the body and overlapping the first bushing end. At least a portion of the second spring end may extend laterally from a body and overlap the second bushing end to secure the spring within the drive bushing. The drive shaft may include a crank pin disposed within the opening of the drive bushing and engaging the spring.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2015Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ajay Utpat, James A. Schaefer
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Publication number: 20180252234Abstract: A compressor is provided and may include a shell and a stator. The shell includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The stator may be attached to the shell at the inner surface via a first stake. The first stake may be formed by deforming a portion of the shell into the stator.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jason M. WARNER, Gregg M. HEMMELGARN, Kyle M. BERGMAN, Glenn D. DELAND, Walter T. GRASSBAUGH, James A. SCHAEFER
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Patent number: 9964122Abstract: A compressor is provided and may include a shell having an inner surface and an outer surface and a bearing housing disposed within the shell and having an engagement surface opposing the inner surface. The engagement surface may include a first channel formed substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the shell and a second channel formed substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shell and in communication with the first channel. The first channel and the second channel may receive a deformed portion of the shell therein to fix a position of the bearing housing relative to the shell.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2013Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jason M. Warner, Gregg M. Hemmelgarn, James A. Schaefer
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Publication number: 20170268513Abstract: A compressor includes a shell assembly and a compression mechanism disposed within the shell assembly. The shell assembly includes first and second end caps. A suction chamber is disposed within the shell assembly between the first end cap and the second end cap. A discharge chamber and oil sump may be disposed within the shell assembly. The shell assembly includes at least one suction opening into the suction chamber. A distributor is in communication with one of the suction openings. Plugs may sealingly engage another one of the suction openings. The distributor includes an inlet path and first and second outlet paths. A suction line is coupled to the inlet path. The suction line includes at least first and second portions. A first plane bisecting the second portion along a length of the second portion is perpendicular to a second plane that bisects the first and second outlet paths.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James A. SCHAEFER, Harry B. CLENDENIN
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Publication number: 20160069348Abstract: A compressor may include a shell, orbiting and non-orbiting scrolls, an unloader bushing assembly and a drive shaft. The unloader bushing assembly may include a drive bushing and a spring. The drive bushing includes an outer surface engaged with the orbiting scroll and may define an opening extending from a first bushing end to a second bushing end. The spring may include a body disposed within the opening of the drive bushing and may include first and second spring ends with at least a portion of the first spring end extending laterally from the body and overlapping the first bushing end. At least a portion of the second spring end may extend laterally from a body and overlap the second bushing end to secure the spring within the drive bushing. The drive shaft may include a crank pin disposed within the opening of the drive bushing and engaging the spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ajay UTPAT, James A. SCHAEFER
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Patent number: 9188124Abstract: A compressor may include a shell, orbiting and non-orbiting scrolls, an unloader bushing assembly and a drive shaft. The unloader bushing assembly may include a drive bushing and a spring. The drive bushing includes an outer surface engaged with the orbiting scroll and may define an opening extending from a first bushing end to a second bushing end. The spring may include a body disposed within the opening of the drive bushing and may include first and second spring ends with at least a portion of the first spring end extending laterally from the body and overlapping the first bushing end. At least a portion of the second spring end may extend laterally from a body and overlap the second bushing end to secure the spring within the drive bushing. The drive shaft may include a crank pin disposed within the opening of the drive bushing and engaging the spring.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ajay Utpat, James A. Schaefer
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Patent number: 8974198Abstract: A counterweight cover for a compressor is provided and may include an annular body having a recess at least partially defined by an outer circumferential portion, an inner circumferential portion, and an upper portion connecting the outer circumferential portion and the inner circumferential portion. A suction baffle may be disposed on the annular body and may direct a flow of suction gas within the compressor.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2010Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James A. Schaefer, Stephen M. Seibel, Daniel L. McSweeney, Robert J. Comparin
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Publication number: 20130287557Abstract: A compressor is provided and may include a shell having an inner surface and an outer surface and a bearing housing disposed within the shell and having an engagement surface opposing the inner surface. The engagement surface may include a first channel formed substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the shell and a second channel formed substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shell and in communication with the first channel. The first channel and the second channel may receive a deformed portion of the shell therein to fix a position of the bearing housing relative to the shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jason M. Warner, Gregg M. Hemmelgarn, Kyle M. Bergman, Glenn D. Deland, Walter T. Grassbaugh, James A. Schaefer
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Publication number: 20110033324Abstract: A counterweight cover for a compressor is provided and may include an annular body having a recess at least partially defined by an outer circumferential portion, an inner circumferential portion, and an upper portion connecting the outer circumferential portion and the inner circumferential portion. A suction baffle may be disposed on the annular body and may direct a flow of suction gas within the compressor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventors: James A. SCHAEFER, Stephen M. SEIBEL, Daniel L. MCSWEENEY, Robert J. COMPARIN
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Patent number: 6295671Abstract: An articulated surgical table configured to alternatively receive an orthopedic attachment and a scanning table attachment. The orthopedic attachment is provided with a frame having a plurality of mounting points for mounting two detachable spar members. Either or both of the spar members may be mounted to the frame to provide the desired level of patient support and operator access. In addition, a pelvic support plate is supported on top of the frame and is formed with an asymmetrical construction. The pelvic support plate includes a cutout area on a front corner thereof for permitting additional access to the affected or broken leg of a patient. The plate may be flipped over to position the cutout area on the opposite side of the patient, depending on the location of the affected leg.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1999Date of Patent: October 2, 2001Assignee: Ohio Medical Instrument Company, Inc.Inventors: Cyril F. Reesby, James A. Schaefer
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Patent number: 5661859Abstract: A shoulder arthroscopy attachment for use with a surgical table wherein the attachment may be attached to a seat section of the table in place of an articulated leg section. The attachment includes a lumbar support assembly for supporting the lumbar portion of a patient's back, and a headrest assembly including an upper back support and a headrest. The upper back support is adjustable in a lateral direction whereby either of a patient's shoulders may be exposed for an operation while supporting the opposite shoulder on the upper back support. The headrest is adjustable relative to a frame for the headrest assembly whereby the head of a patient may be accommodated at a variety of positions.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1995Date of Patent: September 2, 1997Assignee: Midmark CorporationInventor: James A. Schaefer
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Patent number: 5655238Abstract: A surgery table including a table top attachment providing for extreme angular positioning of a patient. The surgery table includes a base supporting a support column, and an articulated patient support portion pivotally attached to an upper end of the column. The table top attachment is attached to an articulated section of the table for movement with the articulated section whereby the attachment may be positioned at an extreme reverse Trendelenburg position. When the attachment is detached from the surgery table, the surgery table may be used in a conventional manner to position a patient in a plurality of articulated positions.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 1996Date of Patent: August 12, 1997Assignee: Midmark CorporationInventors: Keith A. Stickley, James A. Schaefer
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Patent number: D408537Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 1997Date of Patent: April 20, 1999Assignee: Midmark CorporationInventors: Keith A. Stickley, Cyril F. Reesby, James A. Schaefer