Patents by Inventor William A. Schrader

William A. Schrader 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).

  • Compact fluorescent lamp fixture ventilation method and apparatus
    Publication number: 20060232984
    Abstract: Air flow management of a compact fluorescent lamp fixture is provided to cool the lamps. Lamp chamber ventilation is passive and/or active through the use of vents in the lamp chamber and/or the use of a fan to induce air flow. Ballast housing ventilation is also provided to manage temperatures inside ballast housings associated with lamp chambers of compact fluorescent lamp fixtures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Kory Schuknecht, Dan Meadows, William Schrader, Michael Gross, Michael Siminovitch, Erik Page
  • Planetary wheel hub
    Patent number: 5024636
    Abstract: A two-ratio planetary hub utilizes spring applied pressure release clutches between the sun gear and planet carrier and ring gear to stationary housing to provide selectable ratios, braking and neutral functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1991
    Assignee: Fairfield Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan E. Phebus, William A. Schrader, Russell E. Summers, Jr.