Patents by Inventor James Charles Kelleher

James Charles Kelleher 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).

  • Tool for adjusting a wedge and slide assembly in a generator stator slot wedge system
    Patent number: 6327762
    Abstract: A generator stator including a magnetic core having a plurality of axially extending radial slots arranged about the periphery thereof with windings in each radial slot; at least one adjustable assembly axially inboard of an outermost end assembly in each radial slot, arranged to restrain the windings in the radial slot the adjustable assembly comprising mating wedge and slide components which interface along stepped matching surfaces, the wedge component having an elongated slot therein providing access to the slide component. A tool is provided and includes a tool head pivotally secured to a handle. The tool head is formed with a stub adapted to seat in a hole in the slide component via the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: James Charles Kelleher
  • Generator stator slot wedge system that can be adjusted in situ to provide increased radial load
    Patent number: 6294855
    Abstract: A generator stator including a magnetic core having a plurality of axially extending radial slots arranged about the periphery thereof with windings in each radial slot; at least one adjustable assembly axially inboard of an outermost end assembly in each radial slot, arranged to restrain the windings in the radial slot, the adjustable assembly comprising mating wedge and slide components which interface along stepped matching surfaces, the wedge component having an elongated slot therein providing access to the slide component. A tool is provided and includes a tool head pivotally secured to a handle. The tool head is formed with a stub adapted to seat in a hole in the slide component via the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Co.
    Inventor: James Charles Kelleher
  • Generator stator slot wedge system that can be adjusted in situ to provide increased radial load
    Publication number: 20010004175
    Abstract: A generator stator including a magnetic core having a plurality of axially extending radial slots arranged about the periphery thereof with windings in each radial slot; at least one adjustable assembly axially inboard of an outermost end assembly in each radial slot, arranged to restrain the windings in the radial slot, the adjustable assembly comprising mating wedge and slide components which interface along stepped matching surfaces, the wedge component having an elongated slot therein providing access to the slide component. A tool is provided and includes a tool head pivotally secured to a handle. The tool head is formed with a stub adapted to seat in a hole in the slide component via the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Publication date: June 21, 2001
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventor: James Charles Kelleher