Patents by Inventor Graig Edmund DeCarr

Graig Edmund DeCarr 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).

  • Patent number: 11682887
    Abstract: Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to enclosures, such as, electrical enclosures, for example, explosion-proof enclosures, and including advantageous features and methods usable with such enclosures. Disclosed features and techniques relate to: an enclosure fastening device; a visual indicator; an enclosure handling assist arrangement; a control handle; and a reset controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Adam Douglas Ledgerwood, Terry Lee Tuper, Graig Edmund DeCarr
  • Patent number: 11264188
    Abstract: An operator for an electrical switching apparatus includes an actuator configured to be grasped by a user. A linkage is attached to the actuator at a first end of the linkage and configured for extending through an enclosure housing the electrical switching apparatus. An engagement assembly is attached to the linkage at a second end of the linkage such that when the operator is mounted to the enclosure movement of the actuator outside of the enclosure causes movement of the engagement assembly inside the enclosure. The engagement assembly includes an extension arm attached to the linkage and an attachment member attached to the extension arm. The attachment member is configured to engage a toggle of the electrical switching apparatus in the enclosure to move the toggle between at least two positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: Graig Edmund DeCarr, Adam D. Ledgerwood
  • Publication number: 20210367413
    Abstract: Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to enclosures, such as, electrical enclosures, for example, explosion-proof enclosures, and including advantageous features and methods usable with such enclosures. Disclosed features and techniques relate to: an enclosure fastening device; a visual indicator; an enclosure handling assist arrangement; a control handle; and a reset controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Adam Douglas Ledgerwood, Terry Lee Tuper, Graig Edmund DeCarr
  • Patent number: 11081868
    Abstract: Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to enclosures, such as, electrical enclosures, for example, explosion-proof enclosures, and including advantageous features and methods usable with such enclosures. Disclosed features and techniques relate to: an enclosure fastening device; a visual indicator; an enclosure handling assist arrangement; a control handle; and a reset controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Adam Douglas Ledgerwood, Terry Lee Tuper, Graig Edmund DeCarr, Mevzad Ljuca
  • Patent number: 10817009
    Abstract: An operator mechanism comprises a mechanical user interface and a contact assembly. The mechanical user interface is configured to be physically moved by a user. The contact assembly is coupled to the mechanical user interface such that movement of the mechanical user interface imparts movement to the contact assembly. The contact assembly includes a shaft having a longitudinal axis extending distally outward relative to the mechanical user interface to a distal end of the shaft. The contact assembly also includes a contact member coupled to and extending radially outward from the shaft. The contact member engages an actuator of a control device in the control enclosure when the contact assembly is moved. The contact member is selectively positionable longitudinally along the shaft and defines a shaft opening the shaft extends through such that the distal end of the shaft is distal of the shaft opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Graig Edmund DeCarr, Adam Ledgerwood
  • Patent number: 10656668
    Abstract: An operator mechanism for a control enclosure includes a shaft assembly having an adjustable length. A shaft extender may be selectively slidable longitudinally along an operator shaft to selectively adjust the length of the shaft assembly, and selectively lockable on the operator shaft to inhibit sliding of the shaft extender on the operator shaft to retain a selected length of the shaft assembly. A shaft extender may be received in a longitudinal passage of a mount sleeve and extend distally outward from the mount sleeve. The shaft extender may be selectively movable longitudinally within a longitudinal passage of the mount sleeve relative to a shaft operator to selectively adjust the length of the shaft assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Andrew James Butler, Graig Edmund DeCarr, Joseph Michael Manahan
  • Publication number: 20200118775
    Abstract: An operator for an electrical switching apparatus includes an actuator configured to be grasped by a user. A linkage is attached to the actuator at a first end of the linkage and configured for extending through an enclosure housing the electrical switching apparatus. An engagement assembly is attached to the linkage at a second end of the linkage such that when the operator is mounted to the enclosure movement of the actuator outside of the enclosure causes movement of the engagement assembly inside the enclosure. The engagement assembly includes an extension arm attached to the linkage and an attachment member attached to the extension arm. The attachment member is configured to engage a toggle of the electrical switching apparatus in the enclosure to move the toggle between at least two positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Graig Edmund DeCarr, Adam D. Ledgerwood
  • Publication number: 20200012310
    Abstract: An operator mechanism for a control enclosure includes a shaft assembly having an adjustable length. A shaft extender may be selectively slidable longitudinally along an operator shaft to selectively adjust the length of the shaft assembly, and selectively lockable on the operator shaft to inhibit sliding of the shaft extender on the operator shaft to retain a selected length of the shaft assembly. A shaft extender may be received in a longitudinal passage of a mount sleeve and extend distally outward from the mount sleeve. The shaft extender may be selectively movable longitudinally within a longitudinal passage of the mount sleeve relative to a shaft operator to selectively adjust the length of the shaft assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Andrew James Butler, Graig Edmund DeCarr, Joseph Michael Manahan
  • Publication number: 20190265745
    Abstract: An operator mechanism comprises a mechanical user interface and a contact assembly. The mechanical user interface is configured to be physically moved by a user. The contact assembly is coupled to the mechanical user interface such that movement of the mechanical user interface imparts movement to the contact assembly. The contact assembly includes a shaft having a longitudinal axis extending distally outward relative to the mechanical user interface to a distal end of the shaft. The contact assembly also includes a contact member coupled to and extending radially outward from the shaft. The contact member engages an actuator of a control device in the control enclosure when the contact assembly is moved. The contact member is selectively positionable longitudinally along the shaft and defines a shaft opening the shaft extends through such that the distal end of the shaft is distal of the shaft opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Graig Edmund DeCarr, Adam Ledgerwood
  • Patent number: 10310542
    Abstract: An operator mechanism for a control enclosure includes a shaft assembly having an adjustable length. A shaft extender may be selectively slidable longitudinally along an operator shaft to selectively adjust the length of the shaft assembly, and selectively lockable on the operator shaft to inhibit sliding of the shaft extender on the operator shaft to retain a selected length of the shaft assembly. A shaft extender may be received in a longitudinal passage of a mount sleeve and extend distally outward from the mount sleeve. The shaft extender may be selectively movable longitudinally within a longitudinal passage of the mount sleeve relative to a shaft operator to selectively adjust the length of the shaft assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Andrew James Butler, Graig Edmund DeCarr, Joseph Michael Manahan
  • Publication number: 20190109444
    Abstract: Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to enclosures, such as, electrical enclosures, for example, explosion-proof enclosures, and including advantageous features and methods usable with such enclosures. Disclosed features and techniques relate to: an enclosure fastening device; a visual indicator; an enclosure handling assist arrangement; a control handle; and a reset controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Adam Douglas Ledgerwood, Terry Lee Tuper, Graig Edmund DeCarr, Mevzad Ljuca
  • Patent number: 10177548
    Abstract: Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to enclosures, such as, electrical enclosures, for example, explosion-proof enclosures, and including advantageous features and methods usable with such enclosures. Disclosed features and techniques relate to: an enclosure fastening device; a visual indicator; an enclosure handling assist arrangement; a control handle; and a reset controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Adam Douglas Ledgerwood, Terry Lee Tuper, Graig Edmund DeCarr, Joseph M. Manahan, Andrew Francis Scarlata
  • Publication number: 20180232004
    Abstract: An operator mechanism for a control enclosure includes a shaft assembly having an adjustable length. A shaft extender may be selectively slidable longitudinally along an operator shaft to selectively adjust the length of the shaft assembly, and selectively lockable on the operator shaft to inhibit sliding of the shaft extender on the operator shaft to retain a selected length of the shaft assembly. A shaft extender may be received in a longitudinal passage of a mount sleeve and extend distally outward from the mount sleeve. The shaft extender may be selectively movable longitudinally within a longitudinal passage of the mount sleeve relative to a shaft operator to selectively adjust the length of the shaft assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew James Butler, Graig Edmund DeCarr, Joseph Michael Manahan
  • Publication number: 20170237245
    Abstract: Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to enclosures, such as, electrical enclosures, for example, explosion-proof enclosures, and including advantageous features and methods usable with such enclosures. Disclosed features and techniques relate to: an enclosure fastening device; a visual indicator; an enclosure handling assist arrangement; a control handle; and a reset controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Adam Douglas Ledgerwood, Terry Lee Tuper, Graig Edmund DeCarr, Joseph M. Manahan, Andrew Francis Scarlata
  • Patent number: 9383090
    Abstract: A floodlight can include a light source housing assembly, a power source housing assembly, and an intermediate housing assembly mechanically coupled to the light source housing assembly and the power source housing assembly. The light source housing assembly can include a first heat sink having a front side and a back side, where the back side includes a number of protrusions extending from a first remainder of the back side, and at least one light source mounted to the front side of the first heat sink. The power source housing assembly can include a second heat sink having a front side and a back side, and at least one power source assembly mounted to the back side of the second heat sink and electrically coupled to the at least one light source. The intermediate housing assembly can include a front side and a back side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Andrew Francis Scarlata, Graig Edmund DeCarr
  • Patent number: 9353924
    Abstract: A light fixture is disclosed. The light fixture can include a first light module and a second light module, each having at least one coupling feature, a power source, and at least one electrical receiver providing access to the power source. The light fixture can also include at least one first bracket having a first portion and a second portion, where the first portion mechanically couples to the at least one first coupling feature of the first light module, and where the second portion mechanically couples to the at least one second coupling feature of the second light module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Andrew Francis Scarlata, Graig Edmund DeCarr
  • Patent number: 9322528
    Abstract: A reflector array for a lighting fixture can include at least one reflector section and at least one neutral section. The at least one reflector section can include a number of reflectors, where each reflector has at least one reflector wall having a reflective material and an aperture that traverses the at least one reflector wall, where each aperture is configured to receive a light source disposed on a mounting surface of the lighting fixture. The at least one neutral section can include an electrically non-conductive material, where the at least one neutral section is disposed adjacent to the at least one reflector section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Cooper Technologies Company
    Inventors: Andrew Francis Scarlata, Graig Edmund DeCarr
  • Publication number: 20150198298
    Abstract: A light fixture is disclosed. The light fixture can include a first light module and a second light module, each having at least one coupling feature, a power source, and at least one electrical receiver providing access to the power source. The light fixture can also include at least one first bracket having a first portion and a second portion, where the first portion mechanically couples to the at least one first coupling feature of the first light module, and where the second portion mechanically couples to the at least one second coupling feature of the second light module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew Francis Scarlata, Graig Edmund DeCarr
  • Publication number: 20150198310
    Abstract: A floodlight can include a light source housing assembly, a power source housing assembly, and an intermediate housing assembly mechanically coupled to the light source housing assembly and the power source housing assembly. The light source housing assembly can include a first heat sink having a front side and a back side, where the back side includes a number of protrusions extending from a first remainder of the back side, and at least one light source mounted to the front side of the first heat sink. The power source housing assembly can include a second heat sink having a front side and a back side, and at least one power source assembly mounted to the back side of the second heat sink and electrically coupled to the at least one light source. The intermediate housing assembly can include a front side and a back side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew Francis Scarlata, Graig Edmund DeCarr
  • Publication number: 20150146421
    Abstract: A reflector array for a lighting fixture can include at least one reflector section and at least one neutral section. The at least one reflector section can include a number of reflectors, where each reflector has at least one reflector wall having a reflective material and an aperture that traverses the at least one reflector wall, where each aperture is configured to receive a light source disposed on a mounting surface of the lighting fixture. The at least one neutral section can include an electrically non-conductive material, where the at least one neutral section is disposed adjacent to the at least one reflector section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew Francis Scarlata, Graig Edmund DeCarr