Patents by Inventor Scott M. Schroer

Scott M. Schroer 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: 10069453
    Abstract: Methods and systems for replacing HVAC blower motors and other electric motors are disclosed including systems and methods for gathering and storing information about motors that may need to be replaced, systems and methods for selecting replacement motors, and systems and methods for programming the replacement motors. The systems and methods allow a select few replacement motors to be programmed to replace nearly any original motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Nidec Motor Corporation
    Inventors: Scott J. Durfee, Charles L. Geiler, Chetan O. Modi, Tarris A. Reed, Scott M. Schroer
  • Patent number: 9794347
    Abstract: A system for wirelessly programming and diagnosing a motor includes a server computer system, a portable electronic device, and a wireless communication device. The server computer system stores motor operating parameters and other motor data that can be accessed by the portable electronic device over a wireless communication network for identifying a suitable replacement motor for an unserviceable motor. The server computer system also generates motor programming instructions for programming the replacement motor to emulate the unserviceable motor. The portable electronic device wirelessly transmits the motor programming instructions to the wireless communication device for storing the motor programming instructions on a memory of a controller of the replacement motor so that the replacement motor will emulate the unserviceable motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Nidec Motor Corporation
    Inventors: Randy L. Bomkamp, Scott M. Schroer, Christopher D. Schock, Gregory A. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20170063286
    Abstract: Methods and systems for replacing HVAC blower motors and other electric motors are disclosed including systems and methods for gathering and storing information about motors that may need to be replaced, systems and methods for selecting replacement motors, and systems and methods for programming the replacement motors. The systems and methods allow a select few replacement motors to be programmed to replace nearly any original motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: Nidec Motor Corporation
    Inventors: Scott J. Durfee, Charles L. Geiler, Chetan O. Modi, Tarris A. Reed, Scott M. Schroer
  • Publication number: 20170048324
    Abstract: A system for wirelessly programming and diagnosing a motor includes a server computer system, a portable electronic device, and a wireless communication device. The server computer system stores motor operating parameters and other motor data that can be accessed by the portable electronic device over a wireless communication network for identifying a suitable replacement motor for an unserviceable motor. The server computer system also generates motor programming instructions for programming the replacement motor to emulate the unserviceable motor. The portable electronic device wirelessly transmits the motor programming instructions to the wireless communication device for storing the motor programming instructions on a memory of a controller of the replacement motor so that the replacement motor will emulate the unserviceable motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Applicant: Nidec Motor Corporation
    Inventors: Randy L. Bomkamp, Scott M. Schroer, Christopher D. Schock, Gregory A. Peterson
  • Patent number: 9571028
    Abstract: Methods and systems for replacing HVAC blower motors and other electric motors are disclosed including systems and methods for gathering and storing information about motors that may need to be replaced, systems and methods for selecting replacement motors, and systems and methods for programming the replacement motors. The systems and methods allow a select few replacement motors to be programmed to replace nearly any original motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Nidec Motor Corporation
    Inventors: Scott J. Durfee, Charles L. Geiler, Chetan O. Modi, Tarris A. Reed, Scott M. Schroer
  • Patent number: 9491242
    Abstract: A system for wirelessly programming and diagnosing a motor includes a server computer system, a portable electronic device, and a wireless communication device. The server computer system stores motor operating parameters and other motor data that can be accessed by the portable electronic device over a wireless communication network for identifying a suitable replacement motor for an unserviceable motor. The server computer system also generates motor programming instructions for programming the replacement motor to emulate the unserviceable motor. The portable electronic device wirelessly transmits the motor programming instructions to the wireless communication device for storing the motor programming instructions on a memory of a controller of the replacement motor so that the replacement motor will emulate the unserviceable motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Nidec Motor Corporation
    Inventors: Randy L. Bomkamp, Scott M. Schroer, Christopher D. Schock, Gregory A. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20150296050
    Abstract: A system for wirelessly programming and diagnosing a motor includes a server computer system, a portable electronic device, and a wireless communication device. The server computer system stores motor operating parameters and other motor data that can be accessed by the portable electronic device over a wireless communication network for identifying a suitable replacement motor for an unserviceable motor. The server computer system also generates motor programming instructions for programming the replacement motor to emulate the unserviceable motor. The portable electronic device wirelessly transmits the motor programming instructions to the wireless communication device for storing the motor programming instructions on a memory of a controller of the replacement motor so that the replacement motor will emulate the unserviceable motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: Nidec Motor Corporation
    Inventors: Randy L. Bomkamp, Scott M. Schroer, Christopher D. Schock, Gregory A. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20150084571
    Abstract: Methods and systems for replacing HVAC blower motors and other electric motors are disclosed including systems and methods for gathering and storing information about motors that may need to be replaced, systems and methods for selecting replacement motors, and systems and methods for programming the replacement motors. The systems and methods allow a select few replacement motors to be programmed to replace nearly any original motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Scott J. Durfee, Charles L. Geiler, Chetan O. Modi, Tarris A. Reed, Scott M. Schroer
  • Patent number: 8917045
    Abstract: Methods and systems for replacing HVAC blower motors and other electric motors are disclosed including systems and methods for gathering and storing information about motors that may need to be replaced, systems and methods for selecting replacement motors, and systems and methods for programming the replacement motors. The systems and methods allow a select few replacement motors to be programmed to replace nearly any original motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Nidec Motor Corporation
    Inventors: Scott J. Durfee, Charles L. Geiler, Chetan O. Modi, Tarris A. Reed, Scott M. Schroer
  • Publication number: 20140139166
    Abstract: Methods and systems for replacing HVAC blower motors and other electric motors are disclosed including systems and methods for gathering and storing information about motors that may need to be replaced, systems and methods for selecting replacement motors, and systems and methods for programming the replacement motors. The systems and methods allow a select few replacement motors to be programmed to replace nearly any original motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Nidec Motor Corporation
    Inventors: Scott J. Durfee, Charles L. Giler, Chetan O. Modi, Tarris A. Reed, Scott M. Schroer
  • Publication number: 20080084139
    Abstract: A motor includes a rotor having at least one magnet. A stator includes multiple teeth and a sensor adjacent the magnet, or adjacent an air gap that is defined between the rotor and the stator. The majority of the teeth are identical in shape, or at least substantially identical. However, there is at least one distinct tooth (from among the teeth) that has a recess shaped to receive the sensor or a sensor housing. Thus, the distinct tooth has a different shape than the majority of the teeth to accommodate the sensor or sensor assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.
    Inventors: Scott M. Schroer, Daniel E. Hilton, Stephen J. Burton, Gary E. Horst, Gregory M. Levine
  • Patent number: 7352092
    Abstract: A horizontal axis washing machine includes an integrated motor and controller assembly. The controller is mounted to the electric motor with the controller positioned under a tub of the washing machine. The tub provides drip protection for the controller during operation of the washing machine. Additional embodiments include a motor and controller assembly in which a heat producing component of the controller is thermally coupled to a heat sink. The heat sink is positioned on an endshield of the electric motor and/or external to a housing of the motor controller. A stator of the electric motor can include one or more magnet wires attached directly to a connector for the motor controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Gregory M. Levine, Daniel E. Hilton, Michael W. Major, Stephen J. Burton, Scott M. Schroer
  • Publication number: 20070040460
    Abstract: A horizontal axis washing machine includes an integrated motor and controller assembly. The controller is mounted to the electric motor with the controller positioned under a tub of the washing machine. The tub provides drip protection for the controller during operation of the washing machine. Additional embodiments include a motor and controller assembly in which a heat producing component of the controller is thermally coupled to a heat sink. The heat sink is positioned on an endshield of the electric motor and/or external to a housing of the motor controller. A stator of the electric motor can include one or more magnet wires attached directly to a connector for the motor controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Gregory M. Levine, Daniel E. Hilton, Michael W. Major, Stephen J. Burton, Scott M. Schroer