Patents by Inventor Michael W. Lock

Michael W. Lock 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).

  • Means electrically grounding a motor
    Patent number: 4623764
    Abstract: A timer housing, gear train housing, and motor housing are axially aligned with the timer housing being connected to the gear train housing through electrically conductive fasteners extending through the timer housing. A metal strap carried by the timer housing provides for an electrical ground through the electrically conductive fasteners for the timer motor. The metal strap is swaged to receptacles which receive metal fasteners to fasten the whole assembly to a metal base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1986
    Assignee: Emhart Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Petre, Michael W. Lock