Patents by Inventor John G. Schrader
John G. Schrader 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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Publication number: 20240039434Abstract: A dual motor system includes a first motor providing a lower speed range and a second motor providing a higher speed range, wherein the motors are coaxially arranged and aligned on and drive a common shaft, and a motor control system controlling the speed of the first motor and engaging the second motor as needed. The first motor provides a lower two-thirds of a full speed range, and the second motor provides the upper one-third in the form of one or more discrete fixed speeds. The system may also include a flow control system for automatically controlling the speed of the motors for particular applications, such as flow control in a pool.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Nidec Motor CorporationInventors: Eric Coupart, James D. Ellis, II, Pranesh Rao, John G. Schrader, Bret S. Clark
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Patent number: 11784591Abstract: A dual motor system includes a first motor providing a lower speed range and a second motor providing a higher speed range, wherein the motors are coaxially arranged and aligned on and drive a common shaft, and a motor control system controlling the speed of the first motor and engaging the second motor as needed. The first motor is a variable speed motor providing a lower two-thirds of a full speed range, and the second motor is an induction motor providing the upper one-third in the form of one or more discrete fixed speeds. The system may include a transformer including a first winding tap which provides a first higher speed, and a second winding tap which provides a second higher speed. The system may also include a flow control system for automatically controlling the speed of the motors for particular applications, such as flow control in a pool.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Nidec Motor CorporationInventors: Eric Coupart, James D. Ellis, II, Pranesh Rao, Bret S. Clark, John G. Schrader
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Patent number: 11739759Abstract: A dual motor system includes a first motor providing a lower speed range and a second motor providing a higher speed range, wherein the motors are coaxially arranged and aligned on and drive a common shaft, and a motor control system controlling the speed of the first motor and engaging the second motor as needed. The first motor is a variable speed motor providing a lower two-thirds of a full speed range, and the second motor is an induction motor providing the upper one-third in the form of one or more discrete fixed speeds. The system may include a transformer including a first winding tap which provides a first higher speed, and a second winding tap which provides a second higher speed. The system may also include a flow control system for automatically controlling the speed of the motors for particular applications, such as flow control in a pool.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Nidec Motor CorporationInventors: John G. Schrader, Eric Coupart, Ryan M. Bastien, Richard A. Belley
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Patent number: 11264869Abstract: A motor includes a shaft presenting a shaft lead end, a switch assembly including a switch arm shiftable between a first position and a second position, and shield structure. The shaft lead end and the switch assembly are disposed axially outward of an endhsield. The shield structure is disposed axially outward of the switch arm to at least substantially restrict direct tool access to the switch arm from an axially outward position relative to the switch arm. The shield structure at least in part defines first and second tool access channels each extending radially inwardly to the shaft lead end, such that the shield structure enables direct tool access to the shaft lead end via the tool access channels but prevents or at least substantially restricts direct tool access to the switch arm via the tool access channels.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Nidec Motor CorporationInventors: John G. Schrader, Steven R. Palmer, Jeffrey Scott Sherman
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Publication number: 20210123441Abstract: A dual motor system includes a first motor providing a lower speed range and a second motor providing a higher speed range, wherein the motors are coaxially arranged and aligned on and drive a common shaft, and a motor control system controlling the speed of the first motor and engaging the second motor as needed. The first motor is a variable speed motor providing a lower two-thirds of a full speed range, and the second motor is an induction motor providing the upper one-third in the form of one or more discrete fixed speeds. The system may include a transformer including a first winding tap which provides a first higher speed, and a second winding tap which provides a second higher speed. The system may also include a flow control system for automatically controlling the speed of the motors for particular applications, such as flow control in a pool.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: Nidec Motor CorporationInventors: Eric Coupart, James D. Ellis, II, Pranesh Rao, Bret S. Clark, John G. Schrader
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Publication number: 20210123442Abstract: A dual motor system includes a first motor providing a lower speed range and a second motor providing a higher speed range, wherein the motors are coaxially arranged and aligned on and drive a common shaft, and a motor control system controlling the speed of the first motor and engaging the second motor as needed. The first motor is a variable speed motor providing a lower two-thirds of a full speed range, and the second motor is an induction motor providing the upper one-third in the form of one or more discrete fixed speeds. The system may include a transformer including a first winding tap which provides a first higher speed, and a second winding tap which provides a second higher speed. The system may also include a flow control system for automatically controlling the speed of the motors for particular applications, such as flow control in a pool.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: Nidec Motor CorporationInventors: John G. Schrader, Eric Coupart, Ryan M. Bastien, Richard A. Belley
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Publication number: 20200153313Abstract: A motor includes a shaft presenting a shaft lead end, a switch assembly including a switch arm shiftable between a first position and a second position, and shield structure. The shaft lead end and the switch assembly are disposed axially outward of an endhsield. The shield structure is disposed axially outward of the switch arm to at least substantially restrict direct tool access to the switch arm from an axially outward position relative to the switch arm. The shield structure at least in part defines first and second tool access channels each extending radially inwardly to the shaft lead end, such that the shield structure enables direct tool access to the shaft lead end via the tool access channels but prevents or at least substantially restricts direct tool access to the switch arm via the tool access channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: Nidec Motor CorporationInventors: John G. Schrader, Steven R. Palmer, Jeffrey Scott Sherman
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Patent number: 10560003Abstract: A motor includes a shaft presenting a shaft lead end, a switch assembly including a switch arm shiftable between a first position and a second position, and shield structure. The shaft lead end and the switch assembly are disposed axially outward of an endshield. The shield structure is disposed axially outward of the switch arm to at least substantially restrict direct tool access to the switch arm from an axially outward position relative to the switch arm. The shield structure at least in part defines first and second tool access channels each extending radially inwardly to the shaft lead end, such that the shield structure enables direct tool access to the shaft lead end via the tool access channels but prevents or at least substantially restricts direct tool access to the switch arm via the tool access channels.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2017Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: Nidec Motor CorporationInventors: John G. Schrader, Steven R. Palmer, Jeffrey S. Sherman
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Publication number: 20180115223Abstract: A motor includes a shaft presenting a shaft lead end, a switch assembly including a switch arm shiftable between a first position and a second position, and shield structure. The shaft lead end and the switch assembly are disposed axially outward of an endshield. The shield structure is disposed axially outward of the switch arm to at least substantially restrict direct tool access to the switch arm from an axially outward position relative to the switch arm. The shield structure at least in part defines first and second tool access channels each extending radially inwardly to the shaft lead end, such that the shield structure enables direct tool access to the shaft lead end via the tool access channels but prevents or at least substantially restricts direct tool access to the switch arm via the tool access channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Applicant: Nidec Motor CorporationInventors: John G. Schrader, Steven R. Palmer, Jeffrey S. Sherman
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Patent number: 9127666Abstract: A pump motor assembly operable to provide driving power to a fluid pump includes a rotor, a stator, a case housing the rotor and the stator, and a control assembly mounted to the case and operable to control motor operation. The control assembly includes an information display and a cover overlying the display, with a window section in general alignment with the display. The control assembly also includes a filler plate underlying the window section to prevent any air gap along an underside thereof, allowing the display to be visible while reducing the risk of condensation buildup. The control assembly further includes a low voltage housing with the display disposed in a first compartment defined thereby, and a high voltage housing with a high voltage component disposed in a second compartment defined thereby.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Nidec Motor CorporationInventors: Raymond D. Heilman, James P. Meagher, Jeffrey S. Sherman, James L. Skinner, John G. Schrader
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Publication number: 20130343905Abstract: A pump motor assembly operable to provide driving power to a fluid pump includes a rotor, a stator, a case housing the rotor and the stator, and a control assembly mounted to the case and operable to control motor operation. The control assembly includes an information display and a cover overlying the display, with a window section in general alignment with the display. The control assembly also includes a filler plate underlying the window section to prevent any air gap along an underside thereof, allowing the display to be visible while reducing the risk of condensation buildup. The control assembly further includes a low voltage housing with the display disposed in a first compartment defined thereby, and a high voltage housing with a high voltage component disposed in a second compartment defined thereby.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: NIDEC MOTOR CORPORATIONInventors: Raymond D. Heilman, James P. Meagher, Jeffrey S. Sherman, James L. Skinner, John G. Schrader
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Patent number: 8546984Abstract: A pump motor assembly operable to provide driving power to a fluid pump includes a rotor, a stator, a case housing the rotor and the stator, and a control assembly mounted to the case and operable to control motor operation. The control assembly includes an information display and a cover overlying the display, with a window section in general alignment with the display. The control assembly also includes a filler plate underlying the window section to prevent any air gap along an underside thereof, allowing the display to be visible while reducing the risk of condensation buildup. The control assembly further includes a low voltage housing with the display disposed in a first compartment defined thereby, and a high voltage housing with a high voltage component disposed in a second compartment defined thereby.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Nidec Motor CorporationInventors: Raymond D. Heilman, James P. Meagher, Jeffrey S. Sherman, James L. Skinner, John G. Schrader
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Patent number: 8305026Abstract: A PSC/PSC motor for 2-pole operation and 4-pole operation. The motor uses an independent 2-pole main winding and an independent 4-pole main winding. An auxiliary winding includes an independent 2-pole auxiliary winding, an independent 4-pole auxiliary winding, and a shared auxiliary winding used in both the 2-pole operation and the 4-pole operation.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Nidec Motor CorporationInventors: Renyan W. Fei, Larry L. Stevens, John G. Schrader
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Patent number: 8283824Abstract: A fluid deflecting baffle is provided for use on an electric motor to be used in an environment where liquid may otherwise pass through a vent opening in an endshield of the motor. The baffle is secureable to the endshield and extends in a partial covering relationship with the vent opening. The baffle includes a vent passage therethrough and has at least one liquid flow obstructing louver that extends across the vent opening to deflect liquid away from the vent passage while allowing venting air to flow through the vent passage. The louver includes a generally flat liquid deflection surface that is disposed at an oblique angle relative to the axis of the motor and at least partially faces a venting direction of incoming air and fluid.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Nidec Motor CorporationInventors: Jose L. Vadillo, Raymond D. Heilman, John G. Schrader, James D. Ellis, II, Patrick M. Jones
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Publication number: 20120104878Abstract: A pump motor assembly operable to provide driving power to a fluid pump includes a rotor, a stator, a case housing the rotor and the stator, and a control assembly mounted to the case and operable to control motor operation. The control assembly includes an information display and a cover overlying the display, with a window section in general alignment with the display. The control assembly also includes a filler plate underlying the window section to prevent any air gap along an underside thereof, allowing the display to be visible while reducing the risk of condensation buildup. The control assembly further includes a low voltage housing with the display disposed in a first compartment defined thereby, and a high voltage housing with a high voltage component disposed in a second compartment defined thereby.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: NIDEC MOTOR CORPORATIONInventors: Raymond D. Heilman, James P. Meagher, Jeffrey S. Sherman, James L. Skinner, John G. Schrader
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Publication number: 20120013212Abstract: A fluid deflecting baffle is provided for use on an electric motor to be used in an environment where liquid may otherwise pass through a vent opening in an endshield of the motor. The baffle is secureable to the endshield and extends in a partial covering relationship with the vent opening. The baffle includes a vent passage therethrough and has at least one liquid flow obstructing louver that extends across the vent opening to deflect liquid away from the vent passage while allowing venting air to flow through the vent passage. The louver includes a generally flat liquid deflection surface that is disposed at an oblique angle relative to the axis of the motor and at least partially faces a venting direction of incoming air and fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: NIDEC MOTOR CORPORATIONInventors: Jose L. Vadillo, Raymond D. Heilman, John G. Schrader, James D. Ellis, II, Patrick M. Jones
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Patent number: 8049385Abstract: A fluid deflecting baffle is provided for use on an electric motor to be used in an environment where liquid may otherwise pass through a vent opening in an endshield of the motor. The baffle is secureable to the endshield and extends in a partial covering relationship with the vent opening. The baffle includes a vent passage therethrough and has at least one liquid flow obstructing louver that extends across the vent opening to deflect liquid away from the vent passage while allowing venting air to flow through the vent passage. The louver includes a generally flat liquid deflection surface that is disposed at an oblique angle relative to the axis of the motor and at least partially faces a venting direction of incoming air and fluid.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Nidec Motor CorporationInventors: Jose L. Vadillo, Raymond D. Heilman, John G. Schrader, James D. Ellis, II, Patrick M. Jones
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Publication number: 20110109258Abstract: A PSC/PSC motor for 2-pole operation and 4-pole operation. The motor uses an independent 2-pole main winding and an independent 4-pole main winding. An auxiliary winding includes an independent 2-pole auxiliary winding, an independent 4-pole auxiliary winding, and a shared auxiliary winding used in both the 2-pole operation and the 4-pole operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.Inventors: Renyan W. Fei, Larry L. Stevens, John G. Schrader
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Publication number: 20100109454Abstract: A fluid deflecting baffle is provided for use on an electric motor to be used in an environment where liquid may otherwise pass through a vent opening in an endshield of the motor. The baffle is secureable to the endshield and extends in a partial covering relationship with the vent opening. The baffle includes a vent passage therethrough and has at least one liquid flow obstructing louver that extends across the vent opening to deflect liquid away from the vent passage while allowing venting air to flow through the vent passage. The louver includes a generally flat liquid deflection surface that is disposed at an oblique angle relative to the axis of the motor and at least partially faces a venting direction of incoming air and fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.Inventors: Jose L. Vadillo, Raymond D. Heilman, John G. Schrader, James D. Ellis, II, Patrick M. Jones
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Patent number: D915467Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Nidec Motor CorporationInventors: John G. Schrader, Steven R. Palmer, Jeffrey S. Sherman