Patents by Inventor Rodney Nicosen

Rodney Nicosen 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).

  • Air flow arrangement for generator enclosure
    Patent number: 6630756
    Abstract: A generator structure is provided having an improved air flow arrangement. The generator structure includes an enclosure having an interior for receiving an engine and an alternator therein. A roof structure is positioned on the enclosure and includes an eave portion and an attic portion. The eave portion has an inlet which communicates with the ambient air external of the generator structure, an outlet communicating with the interior of the enclosure and input flow path therebetween. The attic portion has an inlet communicating with the interior of the enclosure, an outlet communicating with the ambient air external of the generator structure and an exit flow path therebetween. An air flow generator draws ambient air through the inlet flow path in the eave portion of the roof structure into the interior of the enclosure to cool the engine and the alternator and urges air from the interior of the enclosure through the exit flow path in the attic portion and out of the generator structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Generac Power Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Kern, Peter Winnie, Gerald C. Ruehlow, Bret Baird, Allen Gillette, Patrick Forsythe, Rodney Nicosen
  • Generator structure incorporating multiple electrical generator sets
    Patent number: 6552454
    Abstract: A generator structure is provided for generating electrical power. The generator structure includes an enclosure having first and second spaced sidewalls interconnected by first and second end walls so as to define an interior. First and second generator sets are positioned within the interior of the enclosure. Each generator set includes an engine, an alternator driven by the engine for generating the electrical power and a radiator operatively connected to the engine. Means are provided for synchronizing the electrical power generated by each alternator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Generac Power Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Kern, Peter Winnie, Gerald C. Ruehlow, Bret Baird, Allen Gillette, Patrick Forsythe, Rodney Nicosen
  • Air flow arrangement for generator enclosure
    Publication number: 20030011196
    Abstract: A generator structure is provided having an improved air flow arrangement. The generator structure includes an enclosure having an interior for receiving an engine and an alternator therein. A roof structure is positioned on the enclosure and includes an eave portion and an attic portion. The eave portion has an inlet which communicates with the ambient air external of the generator structure, an outlet communicating with the interior of the enclosure and input flow path therebetween. The attic portion has an inlet communicating with the interior of the enclosure, an outlet communicating with the ambient air external of the generator structure and an exit flow path therebetween. An air flow generator draws ambient air through the inlet flow path in the eave portion of the roof structure into the interior of the enclosure to cool the engine and the alternator and urges air from the interior of the enclosure through the exit flow path in the attic portion and out of the generator structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: Robert D. Kern, Peter Winnie, Gerald C. Ruehlow, Bret Baird, Allen Gillette, Patrick Forsythe, Rodney Nicosen
  • Generator structure incorporating multiple electrical generator sets
    Publication number: 20030011258
    Abstract: A generator structure is provided for generating electrical power. The generator structure includes an enclosure having first and second spaced sidewalls interconnected by first and second end walls so as to define an interior. First and second generator sets are positioned within the interior of the enclosure. Each generator set includes an engine, an alternator driven by the engine for generating the electrical power and a radiator operatively connected to the engine. Means are provided for synchronizing the electrical power generated by each alternator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: Robert D. Kern, Peter Winnie, Gerald C. Ruehlow, Bret Baird, Allen Gillette, Petrick Forsythe, Rodney Nicosen