Patents by Inventor Kristopher Scott Robinson
Kristopher Scott Robinson 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: 8014131Abstract: A positioning block and method for spacing riser bus bars includes an insulating material body forming recesses along a longitudinal axis of the block, each recess for receiving an electric riser bus bar therein. A binding feature is formed adjacent to at least one wall of the recesses for securing the riser bus bar within the recess. A locator feature is formed between the walls of each recess for aligning the riser bus bar within the recess.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2009Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey K. Hudgins, Jr., Fan Zhang, Kristopher Scott Robinson
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Publication number: 20110192628Abstract: A cover for use with a panelboard enclosure. The cover includes a cover element for mounting onto a panelboard enclosure. The cover element includes an insert for insertion into a cover opening. A plate section is attached to the insert along peripheral edges of the plate section by a thin wall section to form a cover suitable for use with a main lug panelboard configuration. The thin wall section is sized relative to the plate section to enable separation of the plate section from the insert by a user to then form a cover suitable for use with a main breaker panelboard configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC.Inventors: Kristopher Scott Robinson, JR., Jeffrey Kenton Hudgins, JR.
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Publication number: 20110038103Abstract: A positioning block and method for spacing riser bus bars includes an insulating material body forming recesses along a longitudinal axis of the block, each recess for receiving an electric riser bus bar therein. A binding feature is formed adjacent to at least one wall of the recesses for securing the riser bus bar within the recess. A locator feature is formed between the walls of each recess for aligning the riser bus bar within the recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2009Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey K. Hudgins, JR., Fan Zhang, Kristopher Scott Robinson
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Publication number: 20100258559Abstract: The present invention relates generally to electrical panels or enclosures. More particularly, the invention encompasses a removable endwall plate for electrical panels or enclosures. The present invention is also directed to a novel electrical panel or enclosure where an endwall is removably attached to a frame. The endwall can be removed and can be cut at desired locations to create holes or openings for electrical components. The removable endwall can also have one or more knockouts which can be removed from the endwall as needed. One could also have at least one knockout within the knockout.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: Kristopher Scott Robinson, Jeffrey K. Hudgins, JR., Arthur Shumate, Brian J. Rusch
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Publication number: 20100212233Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a mounting bracket for a modular panel. More particularly, the invention encompasses a quick roll mounting bracket for modular panels. The quick roll mounting bracket for a modular panel provides an easier/improved means for an installer to install a modular panel and to electrically and mechanically couple the modular panels together. The inventive roller bracket helps guide the modular panel during the coupling process by providing at least one wheel or a rolling interface to an otherwise metallic or metal-to-metal interface. The wheel or a rolling interface could be secured to the modular panel via at least one mounting bracket or via at least one spacer or at least one emboss.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: Kristopher Scott Robinson, Jeffrey K. Hudgins, JR., Fan Zhang
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Patent number: 7766704Abstract: A lay-in lug has two spaced apart and substantially parallel lug walls. A nut plate is supported between the first lug wall and the second lug wall. A plate retainer exerts force on a lug wall and restricts the plate from moving in a direction substantially parallel to the first and second lug walls. The plate retainer has a flexible retaining base and a pair of retaining legs extending from the retaining base. Snap protrusions extend from each of the retaining legs and are formed to interlock with a portion of the wall of the lay-in lug and restrict movement the nut plate. The plate retainer either snaps around the edge of the lug wall or along the wall's length. It may also clip around the nut plate and prevents its movement in a direction along the inner surfaces of the lug walls.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2008Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: Kristopher Scott Robinson, James R. Tirrell, Brian J. Rusch
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Publication number: 20100173537Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a lug landing accessory. More particularly, the invention encompasses a field installed lug landing accessory. The present invention is also directed to a novel lug landing kit that can be installed by an installer in the field. The invention further comprises a lug coupler comprising a set of bus bars, each of the set of the bus bars are secured to an electrically non-conductive housing of the lug coupler. The bus bar has at least one opening for the passage of at least one electrically conductive protrusion, and the bus bars are electrically connected to at least one corresponding breaker strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2010Publication date: July 8, 2010Applicant: Siemens Industry, Inc.Inventors: Kristopher Scott Robinson, Jeffrey K. Hudgins, JR.
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Publication number: 20100075546Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a lay-in lug nut plate retainer. More particularly, the invention encompasses a nut plate retainer for a lay-in lug assembly nut plate. The present invention is also directed to a novel lay-in nut plate retainer which provides an alternative way to secure a nut plate to a lay-in lug body during shipping and/or the installation process. The inventive nut plate retainer has a cover with an open area and at least two legs to surround a portion of the lay-in lug and the nut plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.Inventors: Gustavo Cortes Rico, Kristopher Scott Robinson
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Publication number: 20100014911Abstract: A spring-loaded captive fastener retainer provides a user-friendly system to mechanically fasten units (e.g. panels, cabinets, etc.) to other units. Generally, the retainer is spring-loaded to force a fastener to extend beyond the unit. The retainer has a housing that provides guidance to the fastener so that it is secured within the unit and travels in a predictable path.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2008Publication date: January 21, 2010Inventors: Kristopher Scott Robinson, Carey D. Harnois, James R. Tirrell
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Patent number: 7578711Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which can comprise a lug coupler that comprises a set of bus bars. Each of the set of bus bars can be adapted to be releasably attached to a corresponding terminal of a set of terminals of a circuit breaker. The system can comprise a set of studs adapted to engage a corresponding set of apertures defined by an end connector of one of a set of electrical leads adapted to be electrically coupled to the lug coupler.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2008Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.Inventor: Kristopher Scott Robinson
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Publication number: 20090088029Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which can comprise a lug coupler that comprises a set of bus bars. Each of the set of bus bars can be adapted to be releasably attached to a corresponding terminal of a set of terminals of a circuit breaker. The system can comprise a set of studs adapted to engage a corresponding set of apertures defined by an end connector of one of a set of electrical leads adapted to be electrically coupled to the lug coupler.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Inventor: Kristopher Scott Robinson
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Publication number: 20090047845Abstract: A lay-in lug has two spaced apart and substantially parallel lug walls. A nut plate is supported between the first lug wall and the second lug wall. A plate retainer exerts force on a lug wall and restricts the plate from moving in a direction substantially parallel to the first and second lug walls. The plate retainer has a flexible retaining base and a pair of retaining legs extending from the retaining base. Snap protrusions extend from each of the retaining legs and are formed to interlock with a portion of the wall of the lay-in lug and restrict movement the nut plate. The plate retainer either snaps around the edge of the lug wall or along the wall's length. It may also clip around the nut plate and prevents its movement in a direction along the inner surfaces of the lug walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Inventors: Kristopher Scott Robinson, James R. Tirrell, Brian J. Rusch
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Patent number: 7417849Abstract: An apparatus and method for an electric load center including a basepan with a plurality of fastener devices for securing bus bars, neutral bars, and a variety of other electrical components to the basepan. Each fastener device comprises two independent structures, the first structure a self aligning support post and the second structure is an engaging lock. Both the self aligning support post and the engaging lock project away from the basepan first surface. The self aligning support post consists of a plurality of angled surfaces to facilitate assembly of the electrical component to the basepan first surface. The self aligning support post also contains an interior cavity that houses the engaging lock. The engaging lock has a first surface with an inclined angle with respect to the basepan and a second surface with a zero angle with respect to the basepan to facilitate retention of the bus bar.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2004Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Scott Dixon, Kristopher Scott Robinson, Jeffrey Kenton Hudgins, Jr.
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Patent number: 7414829Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a mounting base adapted to be snapably coupled to a wiring lug. The wiring lug can comprise a prong, which can be adapted to electrically couple a circuit breaker to the wiring lug. The mounting base can define a chamber adapted to receive the wiring lug.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2006Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Scott Dixon, Kristopher Scott Robinson
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Publication number: 20080002339Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a mounting base adapted to be snapably coupled to a wiring lug. The wiring lug can comprise a prong, which can be adapted to electrically couple a circuit breaker to the wiring lug. The mounting base can define a chamber adapted to receive the wiring lug.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2006Publication date: January 3, 2008Inventors: Joseph Scott Dixon, Kristopher Scott Robinson
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Patent number: 7297021Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a system, which can comprise a bypass hub for an electrical meter. The bypass hub can comprise an electrically conductive blade comprising a first socket engageable end and a second socket engageable end. The electrically conductive blade can define a through-hole. The electrically conductive blade can be coupled to a shaft via at least one blade retainer.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2006Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Scott Dixon, Kristopher Scott Robinson
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Patent number: 7245480Abstract: An apparatus and method for a load center comprising a basepan with a plurality of fastener devices for securing bus bars, neutral bars, and a variety of other electrical components to the basepan. Each fastener device comprises a self aligning support post and an arm with engaging lock affixed thereto. The self aligning support post projects away from the basepan first surface. The self aligning support post consists of a plurality of angled surfaces to facilitate assembly of the electrical component to the first surface of the basepan. The engaging lock has a first surface with an inclined angle with respect to the basepan and a second surface angled at zero degrees with respect to the basepan to facilitate securing the electrical component to basepan first surface. The fastening device may also include a swing snap and an angled arm for securing electrical components to basepan first surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2004Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Scott Dixon, Kristopher Scott Robinson