Patents by Inventor John R. Belko

John R. Belko 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: 9391493
    Abstract: An electric machine includes a stator having a first end and a second end and an end frame including a first cup portion arranged to at least partially contain a portion of the stator. The end frame is positioned adjacent the first end of the stator. A potting cup includes a second cup portion arranged to at least partially contain a portion of the stator. The potting cup is positioned adjacent the second end of the stator. A potting member is coupled to the stator, the end frame, and the potting cup to permanently bond the end frame, the potting cup, and the stator to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ngan Fai Leung, Stephen Thomas English, Matthew William Critchley, Janice Fitzgerald, Frank Edward Staigl, III, Joseph Henry, Barbara Mary Shanks, John R. Belko
  • Publication number: 20130342051
    Abstract: An electric motor assembly. A stator includes a set of windings and has a first end, a second end, and an outer radial surface. A rotor includes a shaft having an axis. A first frame supports the shaft at a first axial position. A canopy substantially surrounds the first frame. The canopy includes a fluid inlet and a fluid discharge. A second frame supports the shaft at a second axial position and includes at least one fluid outlet. A chute is positioned downstream of the canopy fluid discharge. The chute directs fluid flow along the outer radial surface of the stator towards the fluid outlet. A fan is coupled to the shaft downstream of the fluid outlet for rotation with the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Regal Beloit America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ngan Fai Leung, Stephen Thomas English, Matthew William Critchley, Janice Fitzgerald, Frank Edward Staigl, III, Joseph Henry, Barbara Mary Shanks, John R. Belko
  • Publication number: 20120180737
    Abstract: An exhaust assembly for use with a gas-fired water heater that includes a hood for receiving exhaust gas from the gas-fired water heater, a housing, and a fan positioned in the housing to move exhaust gas from the hood out of the exhaust outlet. The hood includes a first hood mounting location and a second hood mounting location. The housing includes an exhaust outlet and a housing mounting location. In a first configuration, the exhaust outlet faces a first direction and the housing mounting location is aligned with and secured at the first hood mounting location. In a second configuration, the exhaust outlet faces a second direction different than the first direction and the housing mounting location is aligned with and secured at the second hood mounting location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Stephen T. English, Michael R. Hasbargen, Anthony J. Coloma, John R. Belko, Stephanie Marie Belko
  • Publication number: 20110074235
    Abstract: An electric motor assembly. A stator includes a set of windings and has a first end, a second end, and an outer radial surface. A rotor includes a shaft having an axis. A first frame supports the shaft at a first axial position. A canopy substantially surrounds the first frame. The canopy includes a fluid inlet and a fluid discharge. A second frame supports the shaft at a second axial position and includes at least one fluid outlet. A chute is positioned downstream of the canopy fluid discharge. The chute directs fluid flow along the outer radial surface of the stator towards the fluid outlet. A fan is coupled to the shaft downstream of the fluid outlet for rotation with the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: Ngan Fai Leung, Stephen Thomas English, John R. Belko, Matthew William Critchley, Janice Fitzgerald, Frank Edward Staigl, III, Joseph Henry, Barbara Mary Shanks, Stephanie Marie Belko
  • Patent number: 7541701
    Abstract: A motor assembly comprises a first end frame, a second end frame including at least one air outlet aperture, an air shroud surrounding a stator between the first end frame and the second end frame, the air shroud cooperating with the stator to form at least one air passage, and cooperating with the first end frame to form at least one air inlet aperture. The motor assembly also comprises a fan mounted on the rotating shaft, the fan operable to generate an air flow of ambient air through the at least one air inlet aperture, the at least one air passage and the at least one air outlet aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: A.O. Smith Corporation
    Inventors: Chih M. Lin, William J. Watkins, Oscar Romero, Janice Fitzgerald, John R. Belko, Ming Kuo