Patents by Inventor Stephen Lawrence Burroughs

Stephen Lawrence Burroughs 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).

  • Methods and apparatus for testing power generators
    Patent number: 7259583
    Abstract: A method for testing a generator including a plurality of phase groups is provided. The method includes electrically isolating a first phase group from remaining phase groups by substantially encapsulating at least a portion of a plurality of stator bars electrically coupled together within the first phase group with an insulative member, electrically grounding at least a second phase group, and inducing a high voltage to the first phase group to facilitate proof testing the first phase group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Charles James Marino, Stephen Lawrence Burroughs, Bernard William Traver, David Richard Berling