Patents by Inventor Allen Leroy Johnson
Allen Leroy Johnson 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: 8035473Abstract: A mounting assembly couples a current limiting fuse to an element that defines a longitudinal axis. The mounting assembly includes a mounting member on the element; a first attachment member coupled to the mounting member in a fixed position relative to the mounting member; and a second attachment member coupleable to the current limiting fuse. The first and second attachment members are configured to be attached to one another in a plurality of discreet positions about an axis that is non-parallel to the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Frank J. Muench, Allen LeRoy Johnson, Gordon Thomas Borck, Russell John Lenz
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Publication number: 20110025448Abstract: A mounting assembly couples a current limiting fuse to an element that defines a longitudinal axis. The mounting assembly includes a mounting member on the element; a first attachment member coupled to the mounting member in a fixed position relative to the mounting member; and a second attachment member coupleable to the current limiting fuse. The first and second attachment members are configured to be attached to one another in a plurality of discreet positions about an axis that is non-parallel to the longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: COOPER TECHNOLOGIES COMPANYInventors: Frank J. Muench, JR., Allen LeRoy Johnson, Gordon Thomas Borck, Russell John Lenz
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Patent number: 7834738Abstract: A mounting assembly couples a current limiting fuse to an element that defines a longitudinal axis. The mounting assembly includes a mounting member on the element; a first attachment member coupled to the mounting member in a fixed position relative to the mounting member; and a second attachment member coupleable to the current limiting fuse. The first and second attachment members are configured to be attached to one another in a plurality of discreet positions about an axis that is non-parallel to the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2008Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Frank J. Muench, Jr., Allen LeRoy Johnson, Gordon Thomas Borck, Russell John Lenz
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Publication number: 20090079533Abstract: A mounting assembly couples a current limiting fuse to an element that defines a longitudinal axis. The mounting assembly includes a mounting member on the element; a first attachment member coupled to the mounting member in a fixed position relative to the mounting member; and a second attachment member coupleable to the current limiting fuse. The first and second attachment members are configured to be attached to one another in a plurality of discreet positions about an axis that is non-parallel to the longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Applicant: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: FRANK J. MUENCH, JR., ALLEN LEROY JOHNSON, GORDON THOMAS BORCK, RUSSELL JOHN LENZ
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Patent number: 7477129Abstract: A housing for a current limiting fuse that includes a metal fuse element and a non-conductive filler material. The fuse element is configured to melt to create an open circuit when an applied current exceeds a threshold amount. The housing includes first and second cylindrical members. The first cylindrical member has an open end portion and the second cylindrical member has an integrally formed closed end portion and an open end portion configured to be attached to the open end portion of the first cylindrical member to close the housing. The housing also includes a fastening member configured to prevent the open end portion of the first cylindrical member from separating from the open end portion of the second cylindrical member when the fuse element melts.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2004Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Frank J. Muench, Jr., Allen LeRoy Johnson, Gordon Thomas Borck, Russell John Lenz
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Publication number: 20080301937Abstract: In one aspect, an electrical connector assembly can be removably coupled to a second electrical connector assembly. The electrical connector assembly includes an elastomeric insulative layer and a rigid conductive sleeve disposed within the insulative layer. One or both of the rigid conductive sleeve and the insulative layer have interior surfaces that define an opening. A conductive contact is disposed within the opening and a conductive or semi-conductive exterior layer at least partially covers the insulative layer. The rigid conductive sleeve is configured to act as a voltage shield and the conductive or semi-conductive exterior layer is configured to act as a ground shield.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: David Charles Hughes, Allen LeRoy Johnson, Brian Todd Steinbrecher
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Patent number: 7413455Abstract: In one aspect, an electrical connector assembly can be removably coupled to a second electrical connector assembly. The electrical connector assembly includes an elastomeric insulative layer and a rigid conductive sleeve disposed within the insulative layer. One or both of the rigid conductive sleeve and the insulative layer have interior surfaces that define an opening. A conductive contact is disposed within the opening and a conductive or semi-conductive exterior layer at least partially covers the insulative layer. The rigid conductive sleeve is configured to act as a voltage shield and the conductive or semi-conductive exterior layer is configured to act as a ground shield.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2005Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: David Charles Hughes, Allen Leroy Johnson, Brian Todd Steinbrecher
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Patent number: 6797909Abstract: A high-voltage loadbreak switch operates submersed in a dielectric fluid and may be configured to switch one or more phases of power using one or more phase switches. Each phase switch may include first and second stationary contacts. The first stationary contact may be connected to a phase of a high-voltage power source. Each phase switch also may include a non-stationary contact. The non-stationary contact may be placed in a first position to electrically couple the first stationary contact to the second stationary contact, and in a second position to decouple the first stationary contact and the second stationary contact. The region of motion of the first non-stationary contact between the first position and the second position includes an arcing region. The high-voltage loadbreak switch uses a fluid circulation mechanism to improve circulation of the dielectric fluid through the arcing region.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2003Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: McGraw-Edison CompanyInventors: Patrick Harold Pride, Joseph Peter Gerovac, Paul Steven Kozicki, Allen Leroy Johnson
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Publication number: 20040169014Abstract: A high-voltage loadbreak switch operates submersed in a dielectric fluid and may be configured to switch one or more phases of power using one or more phase switches. Each phase switch may include first and second stationary contacts. The first stationary contact may be connected to a phase of a high-voltage power source. Each phase switch also may include a non-stationary contact. The non-stationary contact may be placed in a first position to electrically couple the first stationary contact to the second stationary contact, and in a second position to decouple the first stationary contact and the second stationary contact. The region of motion of the first non-stationary contact between the first position and the second position includes an arcing region. The high-voltage loadbreak switch uses a fluid circulation mechanism to improve circulation of the dielectric fluid through the arcing region.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2003Publication date: September 2, 2004Inventors: Patrick Harold Pride, Joseph Peter Gerovac, Paul Steven Kozicki, Allen Leroy Johnson
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Patent number: 6538550Abstract: A high current fuse includes a housing with electrically-conductive caps attached at opposite ends. At least two winding supports are positioned in the housing, extending between the caps, and spaced from one another. Each winding support is wound by at least one electrically-conductive element. These elements are electrically connected to the caps.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 1999Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: McGraw-Edison CompanyInventors: Frank John Muench, Jr., Gordon Thomas Borck, Allen Leroy Johnson