Patents by Inventor Patrick N. Cromer

Patrick N. Cromer 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).

  • Integral motor brake manual release mechanism
    Patent number: 7100747
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a manual brake release mechanism for an electromagnetic brake of an electronic motor. The manual brake release mechanism includes a cam and lever assembly operable to move an armature plate away from a friction disk, thereby, disengaging an electromagnetic brake. The cam and lever assembly is coupled to a field cup and provides an even pull over both sides of the armature plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Reliance Electric Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David W. Conrad, Patrick N. Cromer