Patents by Inventor Russell B. Green

Russell B. Green 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: 6229106
    Abstract: A circuit breaker movement (10) structure is provided for use with a circuit breaker (12) to move the circuit breaker be connected with or be disconnected from a circuit breaker connecting apparatus (14). The movement structure comprises a draw bracket assembly (68) and (70) constructed and arranged to be mounted to the circuit breaker connecting apparatus. A guide assembly (16) is constructed and arranged to be mounted to the circuit breaker (12). The draw bracket assembly includes drive structure constructed and arranged to be actuated to engage the guide assembly and cause the circuit breaker to move with respect to the circuit breaker connecting apparatus. The draw bracket assembly includes a movable structure (108) coupled thereto so as to be moved in a linear manner between first, second, and third positions while maintaining the movable structure in one of the positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Siemens Energy Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: W. Dale Robbins, James H. Blessitt, Russell B. Green
  • Patent number: 6144001
    Abstract: A circuit breaker terminal shield with integral securing and installation and removal features apparatus, means and system for use with a circuit breaker assembly having at least one circuit breaker terminal, at least one fastening aperture associated with a circuit breaker projecting end member and another circuit breaker projecting end member, the circuit breaker terminal shield apparatus having at least one terminal shield main frame member having a first terminal shield fastening member adapted to fasten the terminal shield main frame member to the circuit breaker projecting end member of the circuit breaker assembly, and further having a second terminal shield fastening member adapted to further fasten the terminal shield main frame member to the another circuit breaker projecting member of the circuit breaker assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell B. Green, W. Dale Robbins, Michael W. Souza
  • Patent number: 6121562
    Abstract: A circuit breaker terminal shield with integral securing and installation and removal features method for fastening a circuit breaker terminal shield apparatus to at least one terminal end of a circuit breaker assembly having at least one circuit breaker terminal, at least one fastening aperture associated with a circuit breaker projecting end member and another circuit breaker projecting end member, the method for fastening the circuit breaker terminal shield apparatus comprising the steps of fastening a first terminal shield fastening member, which is adapted to fasten the terminal shield main frame member, to the circuit breaker projecting end member of the circuit breaker assembly, and fastening a second terminal shield fastening member, which is adapted to further fasten the terminal shield main frame member, to the another circuit breaker projecting end member of the circuit breaker assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell B. Green, W. Dale Robbins, Michael W. Souza
  • Patent number: 6015956
    Abstract: A method for securing a circuit breaker having a movable actuator, which extends through a circuit breaker face plate and which has at least two positions, which comprises the steps of: moving a fastening portion of a main frame member of a circuit breaker movable actuator locking apparatus into an aperture located at one end of the movable actuator so as to seat the main frame member adjacent to the circuit breaker face plate; moving a first sub-frame member with respect to the main frame member so as to move a fastening portion of the first sub-frame member into another aperture located at another end of the movable actuator so as to seat the first sub-frame adjacent to the main frame member and the circuit breaker face plate; and moving a second sub-frame member with respect to the main frame member to position a blocking portion of the second sub-frame member so as to block substantial movement of the movable actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: Siemens Energy Automotation
    Inventor: Russell B. Green
  • Patent number: 5905236
    Abstract: A circuit breaker movable actuator locking apparatus, means and system for use with a circuit breaker assembly, where the circuit breaker assembly has a movable actuator that is movable at least between at least a first position and a second position for actuating the circuit breaker to at least a first state and a second state, the circuit breaker movable actuator locking apparatus including: a main frame member, wherein the main frame member comprises a main frame fastening member that is adapted to fasten the main frame member with respect to the movable actuator; a first sub-frame member, wherein the first sub-frame member is adapted to be movably associated with the main frame member, and wherein the first sub-frame member comprises at least one first sub-frame fastening member that is adapted to fasten the main frame member with respect to the movable actuator; a second sub-frame member, wherein the second sub-frame member is adapted to be movably associated with the main frame member, and wherein the s
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
    Inventor: Russell B. Green
  • Patent number: 5902973
    Abstract: A circuit breaker operator handle apparatus means and system for use with a circuit breaker assembly having a linearly movable actuator for actuating the circuit breaker assembly to at least an ON position and an OFF position. The circuit breaker operator handle apparatus, means and system includes a housing adapted for mounting on the circuit breaker assembly, a movement translation assembly adapted to be mounted on the housing, an operator handle assembly adapted to be connected to the movement translation assembly and adapted for operator handle rotatable movement. The movement translation assembly is further adapted to provide a linear movement action for linearly moving the linearly movable actuator of the circuit breaker assembly using the rotatable movement of the operator handle assembly. The movement translation assembly includes a thermoplastic cam lever for operating the circuit breaker assembly actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Milton E. Ramey, Russell B. Green
  • Patent number: 5837949
    Abstract: A circuit breaker draw apparatus, means and system for use with a circuit breaker assembly, where the circuit breaker assembly has a circuit breaker unit that is adapted for connection to or disconnection from a circuit breaker connecting apparatus. The circuit breaker movement apparatus, means and system includes a movement bracket assembly adapted for mounting to the circuit breaker connecting apparatus, a guide assembly adapted for mounting to the circuit breaker unit, and a drive assembly adapted for mounting to the bracket assembly and for causing the guide assembly to move with respect to the bracket assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell B. Green, Pavel N. Lichtman, W. Dale Robbins
  • Patent number: 5814777
    Abstract: A cable interlock system for preventing at least two circuit breakers from being closed at the same time, comprising a first circuit breaker having a first operating handle, wherein the first operating handle is adapted to close or open the first circuit breaker, a second circuit breaker having a second operating handle, wherein the second operating handle is adapted to close or open the second circuit breaker, a first mounting bracket that is attached or secured to or otherwise associated with the first circuit breaker, a first lever arm movably attached or secured to or otherwise associated with the first mounting bracket, a second mounting bracket that is attached or secured to or otherwise associated with the second circuit breaker, a second lever arm movably attached or secured to or otherwise associated with the second mounting bracket, a cable assembly having one end adapted to be connected to the first lever arm of the first mounting bracket and having another end adapted to be connected to the second
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation,Inc.
    Inventors: Russell B. Green, Bernard DiMarco
  • Patent number: 5726401
    Abstract: A cable interlock system is provided for preventing at least two circuit breakers from both being closed, comprising: a first circuit breaker assembly comprising a first main contact, a first cross bar, a first cross bar plunger, a first transfer assembly and a first operating handle, wherein the first operating handle is adapted to close or open the first circuit breaker assembly, and wherein the first cross bar plunger is adapted to contact the first cross bar, and wherein the first transfer assembly is adapted to move the first cross bar plunger; a second circuit breaker assembly comprising a second main contact, a second cross bar, a second cross bar plunger, a second transfer assembly and a second operating handle, wherein the second operating handle is adapted to close or open the second circuit breaker assembly, and wherein the second cross bar plunger is adapted to contact the second cross bar, and wherein the second transfer assembly is adapted to move the second cross bar plunger; a cable assembly h
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell B. Green, John R. Patrick