Patents by Inventor Jean Bofils

Jean Bofils 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: 5313180
    Abstract: A movable contact bridge of a molded case limiting circuit breaker is supported by a bar by a system of springs enabling opening with electrodynamic repulsion. The contact bridge cooperates with stationary contacts rigidly secured to current input conductors in the shape of half-loops. An anvil is adjoined to the rear of the stationary contacts to increase the closing impact effect of the contact bridge and prevent contact resistance dispersions. The anvil is made of ferromagnetic material increase the magnetic field for blowout of the arc to the extinguishing chambers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1994
    Assignee: Merlin Gerin
    Inventors: Denis Vial, Jean Bofils, Marc Rival