Patents by Inventor Michael G. McClure

Michael G. McClure 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).

  • Fixture for removing slip rings from rotating electrical machinery
    Patent number: 8528192
    Abstract: A fixture for removing slip ring assemblies from rotating electrical machinery. The fixture attaches directly to the slip ring assembly through bolted connection points for ease of installation and removal. A jacking mechanism provides mechanical leverage to pry the slip ring from its heat-shrunk fit mounting location in a manner that is reliable and safe for the service worker and the slip ring assembly. The fixture is lightweight and portable, facilitating use with electrical generators in the field and especially with wind turbine generators located on a wind turbine tower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Timothy W. Jayko, Michael G. McClure
  • CABLE TRAY FOR A WIND TURBINE TOWER
    Publication number: 20100078528
    Abstract: A cable tray for a wind turbine tower includes a first section; a second section spaced apart from the first section; and an elastomer member connecting the first section to the second section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Timothy J. DeFranco, Christian Vailles, Louis G. Doucet, Michael G. McClure, Normand Lord
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING SLIP RINGS FROM ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINERY
    Publication number: 20090320279
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing slip ring assemblies from rotating electrical machinery. The apparatus attaches directly to the slip ring assembly through bolted connection points for ease of installation and removal. A jacking mechanism provides mechanical leverage to pry the slip ring from its heat-shrunk fit mounting location in a manner that is reliable and safe for the service worker and the slip ring assembly. The apparatus is lightweight and portable, facilitating use with electrical generators in the field and especially with wind turbine generators located on a wind turbine tower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Timothy W. Jayko, Michael G. McClure