Patents by Inventor Murray C. Roland

Murray C. Roland 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).

  • Outdoor motor enclosure
    Patent number: 4086507
    Abstract: An enclosure is disclosed for use with motors in an outdoor environment. The enclosure serves to prevent moisture and dirt from contacting the motor housing or fan, thereby to prevent condensation inside the motor housing. The enclosure comprises a cylindrical moisture shield disposed about the motor housing to which is attached a rain canopy at one end thereof. An appropriate spacing is provided between the rain canopy and the moisture shield to permit air to be drawn inside of the enclosure to permit air cooling of the motor during operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1978
    Assignee: Lockwood Corporation
    Inventors: Murray C. Roland, Edward M. Norum