Patents Represented by Attorney Larry Shrout
  • Patent number: 5615792
    Abstract: An enclosure is for a solid state overload relay mechanism or other device. The enclosure includes a mounting plate (12) defining a pair of upwardly extending flanges (14). A housing includes a lower housing (18) and an upper housing. The mounting plate flanges (14) are received through slotted openings (22) defined by the lower housing (18) and define openings (26) for engaging a tab member (28) defined by the lower housing (18). Each tab member (28) is received within and engaged with a corresponding opening (26) defined by a flange (14). A constant pressure is maintained between the tab member (28) and the mounting plate flange opening (26) such that the relative position between the two is fixed. Mounting profiles are defined by the mounting plate (12) and extend away from the lower housing (18) for retrofitting an existing device. The upper and lower housings (18,20) are held in a conventional snap-fit manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Assignee: Square D Company
    Inventors: Stanley H. Edwards, Jr., Richard Marshall
  • Patent number: 5498861
    Abstract: A code reading device for use in an industrial flexible automation track system is disclosed wherein a code reading device reads codes stored in a code storing device attached to a work piece carrier. The code reading device includes a multiple sensor sensing head in which any one or all of the enclosed sensors may be easily replaced. Each sensor is slidably received within a pocket in the sensing head and provided with a plug-on electrical connector such that it may be easily replaced should a failure occur or should a different type of sensor be required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Assignee: Square D Company
    Inventor: Paul D. Collins
  • Patent number: 5484300
    Abstract: A sectionalized electrical distribution feeder system for carrying electrical power from a source point to a use point or a distribution point. Each section of the distribution system includes a substantially cylindrical enclosure capable of being easily cut with a hand saw. The enclosure also provides support and protection from physical damage to a plurality of electrical conductors which are disposed within the enclosure. The conductors are held firmly in place by a number of electrically insulating supports which snugly fit inside the enclosure. Each conductor can be easily cut with a metal cutting hand saw, and is enclosed in an electrically insulating sheath which can be removed from a newly cut end to provide a contact surface. A joint connecting member is provided for electrically connecting the conductors of adjacent sections of the electrical distribution feeder system. A joint cover connects the two adjacent enclosures together and provides additional protection for the joint connecting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignee: Square D Company
    Inventors: Robert I. Whitney, Lisa C. Simmering, Glenn S. O'Nan, Aubrey Bryant, Steven F. Reed