Patents by Inventor Jeffrey D. Evans

Jeffrey D. Evans 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).

  • Patent number: 8495929
    Abstract: A tool for applying a bending or impact load to one or more conductors in a dynamoelectric machine is provided. The tool includes an elongate, substantially tubular handle having an opening at a first end, a second end opposed to the first end, and the handle has a handle axis. A head is connected to the second end of the handle, and includes a striking surface for applying impact loads, and an interchangeable tool socket located opposite to the striking surface. The head has a head axis oriented orthogonal to the handle axis. The interchangeable tool socket can accept one of a plurality of tool inserts and the tool inserts may be rotated generally around the head axis and locked in at least one position within the interchangeable tool socket so that the angle of each tool insert can be adjusted to user preferences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Brock M. Lape, Jeffrey D. Evans
  • Patent number: 8235369
    Abstract: A cart system is provided for a coil of a dynamoelectric machine. The cart system includes one or more support rails disposed substantially horizontally, a plurality of lifting rails disposed substantially vertically, and connected at one end to the one or more support rails, and a plurality of coil clamps for applying a compressive force. The coil clamps are attached to the lifting rails in a removable manner. The coil of the dynamoelectric machine can be placed on the cart system and the coil clamps can be arranged on the lifting rails to apply a compressive force to the coil to facilitate a testing procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Brock M. Lape, Jeffrey D. Evans, Richard A. Harby
  • Publication number: 20110198793
    Abstract: A cart system is provided for a coil of a dynamoelectric machine. The cart system includes one or more support rails disposed substantially horizontally, a plurality of lifting rails disposed substantially vertically, and connected at one end to the one or more support rails, and a plurality of coil clamps for applying a compressive force. The coil clamps are attached to the lifting rails in a removable manner. The coil of the dynamoelectric machine can be placed on the cart system and the coil clamps can be arranged on the lifting rails to apply a compressive force to the coil to facilitate a testing procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Brock M. Lape, Jeffrey D. Evans, Richard A. Harby
  • Publication number: 20110154579
    Abstract: A tool for applying a bending or impact load to one or more conductors in a dynamoelectric machine is provided. The tool includes an elongate, substantially tubular handle having an opening at a first end, a second end opposed to the first end, and the handle has a handle axis. A head is connected to the second end of the handle, and includes a striking surface for applying impact loads, and an interchangeable tool socket located opposite to the striking surface. The head has a head axis oriented orthogonal to the handle axis. The interchangeable tool socket can accept one of a plurality of tool inserts and the tool inserts may be rotated generally around the head axis and locked in at least one position within the interchangeable tool socket so that the angle of each tool insert can be adjusted to user preferences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Brock M. Lape, Jeffrey D. Evans
  • Publication number: 20100071738
    Abstract: A hand based weight distribution system which utilizes a knuckle support platform and knuckle support surface to allow the user to place his or her knuckles on said surface, preferably concurrently grasping a handle and thereby support part or all of the weight of the user without placing undue pressure on the hand of the user or the handle of the body support apparatus. Included are a knuckle support platform, knuckle support surface, support structure with a first end disposed to engage the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Evans
  • Patent number: 7621288
    Abstract: A hand based weight distribution system which utilizes a knuckle support platform and knuckle support surface to allow the user to place his or her knuckles on said surface, preferably concurrently grasping a handle and thereby support part or all of the weight of the user without placing undue pressure on the hand of the user or the handle of the body support apparatus. Included are a knuckle support platform, knuckle support surface, support structure with a first end disposed to engage the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Evans
  • Publication number: 20040055629
    Abstract: A hand based weight distribution system which utilizes a knuckle support platform and knuckle support surface to allow the user to place his or her knuckles on said surface, preferably concurrently grasping a handle and thereby support part or all of the weight of the user without placing undue pressure on the hand of the user or the handle of the body support apparatus. Included are a knuckle support platform, knuckle support surface, support structure with a first end disposed to engage the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Evans