Patents by Inventor Rush Horton

Rush Horton 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).

  • Patent number: 7905009
    Abstract: A method of forming a transformer coil, wherein first and second fibrous layers are provided. Each of the first and second fibrous layers includes a fabric formed from a plurality of interconnected fibers and a plurality of spacers affixed to the fabric and protruding therefrom. A conductor layer is disposed over the first fibrous layer such that a first side of the conductor layer contacts the spacers of the first fibrous layer. The second fibrous layer is disposed over the conductor layer such that a second side of the conductor layer contacts the spacers of the second fibrous layer. A resin is applied so as to cover the conductor layer and the first and second fibrous layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: ABB Technology AG
    Inventors: William E. Pauley, Jr., Rush Horton, Jr., Charlie H. Sarver, Curtis H. Frye
  • Patent number: 7688170
    Abstract: A transformer coil assembly includes a first layer having a plurality of fibers interconnected to form a fabric and a plurality of spacers. Each spacer is affixed on a first side of the spacer to the fabric and protruding from a first surface of the fabric. A second layer has a conductor in contact with at least one of the plurality of spacers on a second side of each spacer that opposes the first side. The first and second layers are covered by resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: ABB Technology AG
    Inventors: William E. Pauley, Jr., Rush Horton, Jr., Curtis Frye, Charlie H. Sarver
  • Publication number: 20080010813
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of forming a transformer having a stacked core, which includes upper and lower yokes and first and second outer legs. The core also includes one or more inner legs. Each of the upper and lower yokes is formed from a stack of plates and has a rectangular cross-section. Each inner leg is formed from a stack of plates and has a cruciform cross-section. Each of the first and second outer legs is formed from a stack of plates and may have a cruciform cross-section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: William Pauley, Charlie Sarver, Rush Horton
  • Publication number: 20070220738
    Abstract: A method of forming a transformer coil, wherein first and second fibrous layers are provided. Each of the first and second fibrous layers includes a fabric formed from a plurality of interconnected fibers and a plurality of spacers affixed to the fabric and protruding therefrom. A conductor layer is disposed over the first fibrous layer such that a first side of the conductor layer contacts the spacers of the first fibrous layer. The second fibrous layer is disposed over the conductor layer such that a second side of the conductor layer contacts the spacers of the second fibrous layer. A resin is applied so as to cover the conductor layer and the first and second fibrous layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: William Pauley, Rush Horton, Curtis Frye, Charlie Sarver
  • Publication number: 20070033797
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of making a transformer having a stacked core, which includes top and bottom yokes and first and second outer legs. The core also includes an inner leg that is formed from a pair of stacked plates, which abut each along a seam that extends in the longitudinal direction of the inner leg. Each of the upper and lower yokes may be formed from a single stack of plates, or a plurality of stacks of plates. Each of the inner and outer legs may also be formed from a single stack of plates, or a plurality of stacks of plates. The cross-section of the core may be rectangular or cruciform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventors: William Pauley, Charlie Sarver, Rush Horton
  • Publication number: 20060226947
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a transformer having a stacked core, which includes top and bottom yokes and first and second outer legs. The core also includes an inner leg that is formed from a pair of stacked plates, which abut each along a seam that extends in the longitudinal direction of the inner leg. Each of the upper and lower yokes may be formed from a single stack of plates, or a plurality of stacks of plates. Each of the inner and outer legs may also be formed from a single stack of plates, or a plurality of stacks of plates. The cross-section of the core may be rectangular or cruciform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: William Pauley, Charlie Sarver, Rush Horton
  • Publication number: 20060226946
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a transformer having a stacked core, which includes upper and lower yokes and first and second outer legs. The core also includes one or more inner legs. Each of the upper and lower yokes is formed from a stack of plates and has a rectangular cross-section. Each inner leg is formed from a stack of plates and has a cruciform cross-section. Each of the first and second outer legs is formed from a stack of plates and may have a cruciform cross-section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: William Pauley, Charlie Sarver, Rush Horton
  • Publication number: 20050275496
    Abstract: A transformer coil assembly includes a first layer having a plurality of fibers interconnected to form a fabric and a plurality of spacers. Each spacer is affixed on a first side of the spacer to the fabric and protruding from a first surface of the fabric. A second layer has a conductor in contact with at least one of the plurality of spacers on a second side of each spacer that opposes the first side. The first and second layers are covered by resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventors: William Pauley, Rush Horton, Curtis Frye, Charlie Sarver
  • Publication number: 20050257439
    Abstract: A transformer enclosure includes a base structure, a wall secured to the base structure, and an airflow aperture located in a lower portion of the wall. A roof structure is secured to the wall and has an overhang portion extending beyond the wall outward from the enclosure. The overhang portion has a roof top panel and a roof bottom panel. The roof bottom panel has a roof airflow aperture. The transformer enclosure can include means for enclosing a volume and airflow means for cooling a transformer within the enclosed volume, where the airflow means includes a plurality of opposing channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Charlie Sarver, Rush Horton, Guy Ramsey, Joey Chandler