Patents by Inventor Jos{acute over (e)} Mario Silva

Jos{acute over (e)} Mario Silva 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).

  • Suspension spring support for hermetic compressors
    Patent number: 6171077
    Abstract: A hermetic compressor assembly and method of assembling a hermetic compressor. The assembly includes a housing, a compression mechanism, an electric motor in driving communication with the compression mechanism, a plurality of suspension spring supports, and a suspension spring for each. The motor and compression mechanism comprise a subassembly that is installed in the housing. The support has first and second portions and a border between the portions. The first support portion is attached to the housing. The second support portion has an arcuate opening at the border between the portions, such that the second portion can be bent inwardly at this border. The suspension spring extends between the support second portion and the subassembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Tecumseh Products Company
    Inventors: Leonelo Antonio Calciolari, Jos{acute over (e)} Mario Silva