John S Moody

US Patent:

6419451, Jul 16, 2002

Filed:

Feb 15, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/784678

Inventors:

John F. Moody - Moro IL
Edward M. Springer - Chesterfield MO
Maria Livits - St. Louis MO

Assignee:

Emerson Electric Co. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

F04D 2934

US Classification:

416210R, 416241 R

Abstract:

A fan blade frame provides a suitable connection for securely connecting a fan blade to a conventional blade iron. A first frame member generally defines the outer periphery of the fan blade. A plate is fixedly attached to the base end of the first frame member, and may additionally attached to a second frame member that is connected to the base end of the first frame member. The plate and first frame member form a rigid unit that provides support to a light-weight or non-rigid blade material such as wicker, natural leaf, cloth, etc. The plate defines a plurality of openings therethrough for connection to a conventional fan blade iron.

US Patent:

D476729, Jul 1, 2003

Filed:

Jan 10, 2002

Appl. No.:

29/153674

Inventors:

John F. Moody - Moro IL
Douglas T. Mudd - OFallon MO

Assignee:

Emerson Electric Co. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

2304

US Classification:

D23413

US Patent:

6695585, Feb 24, 2004

Filed:

Jul 1, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/064314

Inventors:

John F. Moody - Moro IL
Edward M. Springer - Chesterfield MO
Maria Livits - St. Louis MO

Assignee:

Emerson Electric Co. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

F04D 2934

US Classification:

416210R, 416241 R

Abstract:

A fan blade frame includes a frame member defining a closed fan blade frame. The fan blade frame has a base end that includes first and second base frame members. A connection member is attached to at least one of the first or second base frame members. At least one support member may further be attached between the first or second base frame members and the portion of the fan blade frame opposite thereto.

US Patent:

57594511, Jun 2, 1998

Filed:

Mar 1, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/609467

Inventors:

Mark J. Tomasiak - O'Fallon MO
Terrence L. Stanek - St. Charles MO
John F. Moody - Bunker Hill IL

Assignee:

Emerson Electric Co. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

B01F 304

US Classification:

261 231

Abstract:

A humidifier is disclosed having operation, speed, and humidity control for the distribution of humidified air. The humidifier contains a multiplicity of air moving devices, e. g. , fans, to enable large quantities of humidified air to be distributed in an area or conversely, only a small amount of humidified air to be distributed in the area in order to maintain the humidity level already achieved. The humidifier requires only the power necessary to achieve or maintain the level desired without excess use of power. At least one operating control is used to selectively operate one or all of the air moving devices, and at least one speed control is also preferably used with the operating control for selectively increasing or decreasing the speed of one or all of the air moving devices. Along with the operating control and speed control, a humidity control may pre-select humidity between a predetermined minimum and maximum. Furthermore, the level of fan noise may be substantially reduced when the number of air moving devices are reduced and/or decreased in speed.

US Patent:

D3856224, Oct 28, 1997

Filed:

Mar 1, 1996

Appl. No.:

D/051007

Inventors:

Mark J. Tomasiak - O'Fallon MO
Terrence L. Stanek - St. Charles MO
John F. Moody - Bunker Hill IL

Assignee:

Emerson Electric Co. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

2304

US Classification:

D23356

US Patent:

54805880, Jan 2, 1996

Filed:

Dec 5, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/349189

Inventors:

Mark J. Tomasiak - O'Fallon MO
Gregory F. Dix - Florissant MO
John F. Moody - Bunker Hill IL

Assignee:

Emerson Electric Co. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

B01F 304

US Classification:

261 721

Abstract:

A humidifier with exposed spaced water bottles is disclosed. The humidifier includes a water reservoir base having a central portion and spaced end portions. A humidification unit is mounted on the central portion of the base. Spaced water bottles are mounted on the spaced end portions of the base for dispensing water into the base. The bottles are positioned immediately adjacent to and on opposite sides of the humidification unit. The bottles are individually removable from the base for refilling; however, they also provide jointly operating lifting and carrying elements for lifting and carrying the humidifier. Each of the water bottles have a separate water dispensing opening and associated water dispensing cap that is separate from a water filling opening and associated water filling cap. The water dispensing opening is provided in the bottom wall of the container while the water filling opening is provided in the side wall of the water bottle to facilitate filling.

US Patent:

55737137, Nov 12, 1996

Filed:

Jun 6, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/466584

Inventors:

Mark J. Tomasiak - O'Fallon MO
Terrence L. Stanek - Bridgeton MO
John F. Moody - Bunker Hill IL

Assignee:

Emerson Electric Co. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

B01F 304

US Classification:

261 231

Abstract:

A humidifier is disclosed having a fine control for the distribution of humidified air. The humidifier contains a multiplicity of air moving devices, e. g. , fans, to enable large quantities of humidified air to be distributed in an area or conversely, only a small amount of humidified air to be distributed in the area to maintain the humidity level already achieved. The humidifier requires only the power necessary to achieve or maintain the level desired without excess use of power. Furthermore, the level of fan noise is substantially reduced.

US Patent:

62032798, Mar 20, 2001

Filed:

Jun 25, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/344420

Inventors:

John Moody - Bunker Hill IL
David Lathrop - Edwardsville IL

Assignee:

Emerson Electric Co. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

F04D 2964

US Classification:

416244R

Abstract:

An assembly for suspending an object from a surface is presented. The assembly includes a downrod with an upper ball member, and a hanger bracket that is mounted on the surface which has a lower socket that engages the ball member. The ball member and socket form a ball and socket joint which allows an object to be suspended downward from a sloped ceiling. The ball member is mounted in the socket by passing the downrod through a gap in the socket. A plate is then attached to the socket on either side of the gap which is shaped so as not to interfere with the movement of the ball member in the socket. The plate prevents the socket from spreading through use over time which could result in the socket becoming to large to contain the ball member. This assembly is particularly suited for hanging objects such as ceiling fans or light fixtures from surfaces such as ceilings, including sloped or cathedral ceilings.