Patents by Inventor John Early

John Early 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 having frame adaptable for enclosed and open motor cooling
    Patent number: 5998896
    Abstract: A frame for the housing of an electric motor having a top cavity that extends axially along the upper interior portion of the frame and beneath the top wall of the frame. The top cavity functions as a conduit box through which access is provided to the electrical leads of the motor, thus eliminating the need for a separate conduit box attached to the exterior of the housing. The frame also includes an axially extending, corner channel along each of its four corners. The frame is adaptable for both closed and open housing cooling arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: Reliance Electric Industrial Company
    Inventors: John Early, Thomas S. Evon, Barron D. Grant, Michael J. Melfi, Patricia L. Smith, Daniel J. Stelzner