Patents by Inventor Wesley K. Anderson
Wesley K. Anderson 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).
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Patent number: 10594174Abstract: An end cap for use with a stator assembly is provided. The end cap includes a tooth portion, a yoke portion, and a lip. The tooth portion includes a first end and an opposite second end and the yoke portion is formed at the first end of the tooth portion. The yoke portion includes at least one arm that extends from the tooth portion. The lip is defined along at least one of the tooth portion and the at least one arm portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.Inventors: Jason Jon Kreidler, William J. Conway, Wesley K. Anderson
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Publication number: 20170264148Abstract: An end cap for use with a stator assembly is provided. The end cap includes a tooth portion, a yoke portion, and a lip. The tooth portion includes a first end and an opposite second end and the yoke portion is formed at the first end of the tooth portion. The yoke portion includes at least one arm that extends from the tooth portion. The lip is defined along at least one of the tooth portion and the at least one arm portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: Jason Jon Kreidler, William J. Conway, Wesley K. Anderson
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Patent number: 9641029Abstract: An end cap for use with a stator assembly is provided. The end cap includes a tooth portion, a yoke portion, and a lip. The tooth portion includes a first end and an opposite second end and the yoke portion is formed at the first end of the tooth portion. The yoke portion includes at least one arm that extends from the tooth portion. The lip is defined along at least one of the tooth portion and the at least one arm portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2012Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: REGAL BELOIT AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Jason Jon Kreidler, William J. Conway, Wesley K. Anderson
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Publication number: 20130270960Abstract: An electric machine stationary assembly is described. The stationary assembly includes a plurality of stacked laminations each comprising a first end and a second end. The stationary assembly also includes a mechanically deformable first fastening feature positioned at the first end of each lamination. The stationary assembly also includes a second fastening feature positioned at the second end of each lamination and configured to cooperate with the first fastening feature to couple the first end to the second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: RBC Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Jason Jon Kreidler, William J. Conway, Wesley K. Anderson
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Publication number: 20130270962Abstract: An end cap for use with a stator assembly is provided. The end cap includes a tooth portion, a yoke portion, and a lip. The tooth portion includes a first end and an opposite second end and the yoke portion is formed at the first end of the tooth portion. The yoke portion includes at least one arm that extends from the tooth portion. The lip is defined along at least one of the tooth portion and the at least one arm portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Jason Jon Kreidler, William J. Conway, Wesley K. Anderson
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Patent number: 8482173Abstract: An explosion proof motor including a stationary assembly and a rotatable assembly is described. The stationary assembly includes a stator that defines a stator bore. The rotatable assembly includes a rotor and a rotor shaft extending substantially axially through the stator bore. The explosion proof motor includes a frame configured to at least partially surround the stator. The frame defines an interior and an exterior of the motor. The explosion proof motor also includes at least one end shield positioned at an end of the frame and a bearing cap positioned proximate to the interior side of the end shield. The explosion proof motor also includes a flame path gap defined between the end shield and the bearing cap. The flame path gap includes at least one section that extends substantially parallel to the rotor shaft.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2009Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Regal Beloit America, Inc.Inventors: Scott Wright, Christopher T. Ohrmundt, Wesley K. Anderson
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Patent number: 7786635Abstract: A motor that includes a motor frame, an end-bell assembly, a stator assembly, and filling material is described. The stator assembly is placed within the frame such that at least one open area is defined between an inner diameter of the stator assembly and an inner diameter of the motor frame. The at least one end-bell assembly is attached to the motor frame, forming an inside area adjacent the motor frame and the stator assembly. The motor also includes a material configured to fill the at least one open area and the inside area of the at least one end-bell assembly for the purpose of sealing the stator assembly and the inside area associated with the at least one end-bell assembly. The material assists in a bonding and attachment between any two or more of the stator assembly, the motor frame, and the at least one end-bell assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2007Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Regal Beloit CorporationInventors: Patrick Gasser, Wesley K. Anderson, Steven Stretz, Jason Kreidler
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Publication number: 20100176673Abstract: An explosion proof motor including a stationary assembly and a rotatable assembly is described. The stationary assembly includes a stator that defines a stator bore. The rotatable assembly includes a rotor and a rotor shaft extending substantially axially through the stator bore. The explosion proof motor includes a frame configured to at least partially surround the stator. The frame defines an interior and an exterior of the motor. The explosion proof motor also includes at least one end shield positioned at an end of the frame and a bearing cap positioned proximate to the interior side of the end shield. The explosion proof motor also includes a flame path gap defined between the end shield and the bearing cap. The flame path gap includes at least one section that extends substantially parallel to the rotor shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2009Publication date: July 15, 2010Inventors: Scott Wright, Christopher T. Ohrmundt, Wesley K. Anderson
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Publication number: 20090152962Abstract: A motor that includes a motor frame, an end-bell assembly, a stator assembly, and filling material is described. The stator assembly is placed within the frame such that at least one open area is defined between an inner diameter of the stator assembly and an inner diameter of the motor frame. The at least one end-bell assembly is attached to the motor frame, forming an inside area adjacent the motor frame and the stator assembly. The motor also includes a material configured to fill the at least one open area and the inside area of the at least one end-bell assembly for the purpose of sealing the stator assembly and the inside area associated with the at least one end-bell assembly. The material assists in a bonding and attachment between any two or more of the stator assembly, the motor frame, and the at least one end-bell assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2007Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventors: Patrick Gasser, Wesley K. Anderson, Steven Stretz, Jason Kreidler
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Patent number: 4748355Abstract: A universal motor connector unit is usable with different three phase and single phase motors for connecting the motors to different incoming voltages. The connector has a motor-mounted connector unit with 15 socket terminals and contacts in a fixed 3.times.5 matrix array. A complementing plug-in connector unit has pin contacts in a similar matrix and with U-shaped connections between the pin contacts. In a three phase connector, 12 pin contacts are in a 3.times.4 matrix. The plug-in unit in one orientation establishes a first winding connection for one voltage and when rotated 180.degree., a second voltage. The connector may also be used to change direction of rotation rather than voltage selection. For a single phase motor, the socket connector is the same as for the three phase motor. The plug-in unit is formed with separate plug-in elements; one is provided for voltage selection and a second for rotation selection.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1985Date of Patent: May 31, 1988Assignee: Marathon Electric Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Wesley K. Anderson, Daniel J. Edminster
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Patent number: 4386812Abstract: A bearing locking construction for dynamoelectric machines having a bearing locking assembly which can be located in place after an electric motor or other dynamoelectric machine is completely assembled. The construction includes a bearing housing which has at least a pair of abutments located on opposite sides of the motor shaft which house a fastening means for locating the bearing lock and securing the bearing in its seat and consists of fasteners which are assembled through the abutments from the outboard side of the motor and has a large T-shaped head rotated by rotation of the fastener to overlap the bearing on one side and an axially spaced seat on the opposite side.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1981Date of Patent: June 7, 1983Assignee: Marathon Electric Manufacturing Corp.Inventor: Wesley K. Anderson
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Patent number: 4307508Abstract: A method of assembling a switch and terminal assembly and mounting it to a dynamoelectric machine with the switch and terminal assembly being operable generally for controlling at least winding circuitry of the dynamoelectric machine. In this method, the switch and terminal assembly is provided with a device for connecting the dynamoelectric machine to ground. The switch and terminal assembly is secured to an electrical conductive component of the dynamoelectric machine by an electrical conductive mounting member, and such member is coupled in ground circuit relation with the device.A method of assembling a switch and terminal assembly is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 1979Date of Patent: December 29, 1981Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Wesley K. Anderson, Willard H. Stanley
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Patent number: 4198583Abstract: In a dynamoelectric machine, a winding circuit with at least two winding means therein, and a switch and terminal assembly for controlling at least the connection of the at least two winding means in the circuit and adapted to be mounted to a structural component of the dynamoelectric machine. In combination therewith, grounding means is disposed in the switch and terminal assembly for connecting the dynamoelectric machine to ground, and a device is associated with the switch and terminal assembly for mounting it to the dynamoelectric machine structural component and for electrical connection with the grounding means so as to couple it in grounding relation with the dynamoelectric machine.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1977Date of Patent: April 15, 1980Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Wesley K. Anderson, Willard H. Stanley
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Patent number: 4186318Abstract: A prime mover has a stationary assembly with a generally annular grouping of winding end turns extending therefrom, and a structural member of the prime mover is spaced from the winding end turn grouping. An overload protector device is disposed in abutting engagement with a part of the winding end turn grouping, and means is associated with both the stationary assembly and the overload protector device and arranged in biasing engagement with the structural member for positioning the overload protector device in the abutting engagement thereof with the part of the winding end turn grouping.A method of assembling a device with the prime mover is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 1977Date of Patent: January 29, 1980Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Wesley K. Anderson
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Patent number: 4054767Abstract: A switch and terminal assembly adapted to be mounted to a structural component of a dynamoelectric machine by an electrical conductive mounting member. The assembly has a casing, and receiving means is provided through the casing for accommodating the mounting member. A grounding device is disposed in the casing for connecting the dynamoelectric machine to ground, and the grounding device includes means associated with the receiving means for engagement with the mounting means upon the mounting thereby of the assembly to the dynamoelectric machine structural component.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1975Date of Patent: October 18, 1977Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Wesley K. Anderson, Willard H. Stanley