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).
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Patent number: 11682887Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 2, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Adam Douglas Ledgerwood, Terry Lee Tuper, Graig Edmund DeCarr
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Patent number: 11264188Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 11, 2019Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: Graig Edmund DeCarr, Adam D. Ledgerwood
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Publication number: 20210367413Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Adam Douglas Ledgerwood, Terry Lee Tuper, Graig Edmund DeCarr
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Patent number: 11081868Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 4, 2018Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Adam Douglas Ledgerwood, Terry Lee Tuper, Graig Edmund DeCarr, Mevzad Ljuca
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Patent number: 10817009Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 22, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Graig Edmund DeCarr, Adam Ledgerwood
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Patent number: 10656668Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 13, 2019Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Andrew James Butler, Graig Edmund DeCarr, Joseph Michael Manahan
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Publication number: 20200118775Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Graig Edmund DeCarr, Adam D. Ledgerwood
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Publication number: 20200012310Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Andrew James Butler, Graig Edmund DeCarr, Joseph Michael Manahan
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Publication number: 20190265745Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Graig Edmund DeCarr, Adam Ledgerwood
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Patent number: 10310542Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 9, 2018Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Andrew James Butler, Graig Edmund DeCarr, Joseph Michael Manahan
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Publication number: 20190109444Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Adam Douglas Ledgerwood, Terry Lee Tuper, Graig Edmund DeCarr, Mevzad Ljuca
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Patent number: 10177548Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 10, 2017Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Adam Douglas Ledgerwood, Terry Lee Tuper, Graig Edmund DeCarr, Joseph M. Manahan, Andrew Francis Scarlata
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Publication number: 20180232004Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Andrew James Butler, Graig Edmund DeCarr, Joseph Michael Manahan
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Publication number: 20170237245Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Adam Douglas Ledgerwood, Terry Lee Tuper, Graig Edmund DeCarr, Joseph M. Manahan, Andrew Francis Scarlata
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Patent number: 9383090Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Andrew Francis Scarlata, Graig Edmund DeCarr
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Patent number: 9353924Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Andrew Francis Scarlata, Graig Edmund DeCarr
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Patent number: 9322528Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Andrew Francis Scarlata, Graig Edmund DeCarr
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Publication number: 20150198298Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: Andrew Francis Scarlata, Graig Edmund DeCarr
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Publication number: 20150198310Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: Andrew Francis Scarlata, Graig Edmund DeCarr
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Publication number: 20150146421Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Andrew Francis Scarlata, Graig Edmund DeCarr