Patents by Inventor Allen Rodgers
Allen Rodgers 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: 9882311Abstract: A secondary disconnect assembly is for electrically connecting and disconnecting accessories to an electrical switching apparatus, such as a power circuit breaker. The secondary disconnect assembly includes a terminal block assembly comprising a mounting member, at least one terminal block removably mounted on the mounting member, and at least one accessory plug structured to be removably inserted into the terminal block to be electrically connected to the terminal block. The terminal block and the accessory plug each include a plurality of error-proofing features. The error-proofing features prohibit insertion of the accessory plug into the terminal block unless the accessory plug is correctly disposed in a predetermined orientation.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: EATON CORPORATIONInventors: Jianhua Chen, Rong Zheng, Hongfeng Zhu, Yaoming He, Erik Russell Bogdon, Craig Allen Rodgers, Paul Richard Rakus
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Publication number: 20170117668Abstract: A secondary disconnect assembly is for electrically connecting and disconnecting accessories to an electrical switching apparatus, such as a power circuit breaker. The secondary disconnect assembly includes a terminal block assembly comprising a mounting member, at least one terminal block removably mounted on the mounting member, and at least one accessory plug structured to be removably inserted into the terminal block to be electrically connected to the terminal block. The terminal block and the accessory plug each include a plurality of error-proofing features. The error-proofing features prohibit insertion of the accessory plug into the terminal block unless the accessory plug is correctly disposed in a predetermined orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2016Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: EATON CORPORATIONInventors: JIANHUA CHEN, RONG ZHENG, HONGFENG ZHU, YAOMING HE, ERIK RUSSELL BOGDON, CRAIG ALLEN RODGERS, PAUL RICHARD RAKUS
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Publication number: 20170058464Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention are directed to a synthetic turf system that includes a hardened layer adjacent or immediately adjacent to a backing layer and also includes artificial turf fibers that extend from the backing layer and the hardened layer. The hardened layer may have been hardened by applying a hardening agent to a layer comprising felt or felt-like material. The layer comprising felt or felt-like material has characteristics that improves wicking and consistency of the hardening agent as compared to the backing layer. The hardening agent may also reach or apply to a backing sheet of the backing layer. Other embodiments and variations of embodiments are also contemplated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Jason Smollett, Darren Gill, Michael Gasparovic, John Allen Rodgers, Michael Roth
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Patent number: 9576762Abstract: A secondary disconnect assembly is for electrically connecting and disconnecting accessories to an electrical switching apparatus, such as a power circuit breaker. The secondary disconnect assembly includes a terminal block assembly comprising a mounting member, at least one terminal block removably mounted on the mounting member, and at least one accessory plug structured to be removably inserted into the terminal block to be electrically connected to the terminal block. The terminal block and the accessory plug each include a plurality of error-proofing features. The error-proofing features prohibit insertion of the accessory plug into the terminal block unless the accessory plug is correctly disposed in a predetermined orientation.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2015Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: EATON CORPORATIONInventors: Jianhua Chen, Rong Zheng, Hongfeng Zhu, Yaoming He, Erik Russell Bogdon, Craig Allen Rodgers, Paul Richard Rakus
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Publication number: 20160293374Abstract: A secondary disconnect assembly is for electrically connecting and disconnecting accessories to an electrical switching apparatus, such as a power circuit breaker. The secondary disconnect assembly includes a terminal block assembly comprising a mounting member, at least one terminal block removably mounted on the mounting member, and at least one accessory plug structured to be removably inserted into the terminal block to be electrically connected to the terminal block. The terminal block and the accessory plug each include a plurality of error-proofing features. The error-proofing features prohibit insertion of the accessory plug into the terminal block unless the accessory plug is correctly disposed in a predetermined orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: EATON CORPORATIONInventors: JIANHUA CHEN, RONG ZHENG, HONGFENG ZHU, YAOMING HE, ERIK RUSSELL BOGDON, CRAIG ALLEN RODGERS, PAUL RICHARD RAKUS
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Patent number: 9336977Abstract: A secondary disconnect assembly is for an electrical switching apparatus, such as a power circuit breaker. The secondary disconnect assembly includes a cradle assembly and a terminal block mount. The cradle assembly includes a cradle housing, an inner cradle movably disposed within the cradle housing, a number of retention members, and at least one stop member. The terminal block mount structured to receive a plurality of terminal blocks. The terminal block mount includes a number of protrusions each being removably coupled to the inner cradle. The retention members cooperate with the protrusions to retain the protrusions in a desired position with respect to the inner cradle. The at least one stop member cooperates with the inner cradle to correctly align the inner cradle with respect to the terminal block mount.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2015Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: EATON CORPORATIONInventors: Erik Russell Bogdon, Craig Allen Rodgers, Paul Richard Rakus, Nathan James Weister
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Patent number: 9093230Abstract: An electrical switching apparatus housing assembly for an electrical switching apparatus assembly is provided. The electrical switching apparatus housing assembly including a body assembly and a movable door member. The body assembly includes a number of outer sidewalls. The outer sidewalls define an enclosed space. The outer sidewalls include a top sidewall. The top sidewall includes a limited opening to the enclosed space. The movable door member is movably coupled to the top sidewall. The door member is movable between an open, first position, wherein the door member is not disposed in the limited opening, and a closed, second position, wherein the door member is disposed in the limited opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: EATON CORPORATIONInventors: James Patrick Sisley, Richard Paul Malingowski, Kelly Julia McCarthy, Lance Gula, Craig Allen Rodgers, Keith Edward Thomas, Thomas Alan Whitaker
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Publication number: 20150041290Abstract: An electrical switching apparatus housing assembly for an electrical switching apparatus assembly is provided. The electrical switching apparatus housing assembly including a body assembly and a movable door member. The body assembly includes a number of outer sidewalls. The outer sidewalls define an enclosed space. The outer sidewalls include a top sidewall. The top sidewall includes a limited opening to the enclosed space. The movable door member is movably coupled to the top sidewall. The door member is movable between an open, first position, wherein the door member is not disposed in the limited opening, and a closed, second position, wherein the door member is disposed in the limited opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2013Publication date: February 12, 2015Applicant: EATON CORPORATIONInventors: JAMES PATRICK SISLEY, RICHARD PAUL MALINGOWSKI, KELLY JULIA MCCARTHY, LANCE GULA, CRAIG ALLEN RODGERS, KEITH EDWARD THOMAS, THOMAS ALAN WHITAKER
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Patent number: 8953305Abstract: A drive shaft extension assembly is provided for an electrical switching apparatus which is removably disposed in a cassette. The electrical switching apparatus includes a levering assembly with a drive shaft. The drive shaft extension assembly includes a housing assembly, a shaft extension including an elongated body, and a racking gear. The shaft extension is structured to be coupled to the drive shaft in a fixed orientation, thereby increasing the width of the levering assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Craig Allen Rodgers, Nathan James Weister, Erik Russell Bogdon
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Publication number: 20140151207Abstract: A drive shaft extension assembly is provided for an electrical switching apparatus which is removably disposed in a cassette. The electrical switching apparatus includes a levering assembly with a drive shaft. The drive shaft extension assembly includes a housing assembly, a shaft extension including an elongated body, and a racking gear. The shaft extension is structured to be coupled to the drive shaft in a fixed orientation, thereby increasing the width of the levering assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: EATON CORPORATIONInventors: Craig Allen Rodgers, Nathan James Weister, Erik Russell Bogdon
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Publication number: 20120263891Abstract: A repairable synthetic turf field having a plurality of phases of use and a method for revitalizing the same, the repairable synthetic turf including a plurality of synthetic fibers extending from a backing and having an infill interspersed between the synthetic fibers, the synthetic fibers having a portion extending above the infill forming a first field surface during a first phase of use, wherein at least a part of the portion of the synthetic fibers extending above the infill may be removed creating a second phase of use wherein a new portion of the synthetic fibers extends above the infill forming a second field surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: Tarkett Inc.Inventor: John Allen Rodgers
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Patent number: 8183490Abstract: An improved circuit breaker having an improved shield apparatus provides protection to components that are internal to the circuit breaker during an arc event. A contact arm carrier assembly of the circuit breaker comprises a number of springs that bias a number of movable contacts that are disposed on contact arms into engagement and electrical connection with a stationary contact. The shield apparatus is disposed on a carrier housing of the contact arm carrier assembly and is situated adjacent the springs. A shield member of the shield apparatus is biased into engagement with the contact arms. When the circuit breaker is moved between the ON position and the OFF or TRIPPED positions, the shield of the shield apparatus moves between a retracted position and a deployed position, with the shield remaining in engagement with the contact arms and protecting the springs from damage in an arc event. In one embodiment, the shield member is formed of a material that generates gases when struck by an arc.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2009Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Perry Robert Gibson, Brian John Schaltenbrand, Mark Anthony Janusek, Craig Allen Rodgers, James Michael Smeltzer
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Patent number: 7937416Abstract: A business intelligence and data management system is disclosed comprising a database for storing multi-dimensional business data from multiple online educational institutions; a usage tracking engine for recording within a user profile the time and duration of access to disparate system features. A reporting engine provides periodic and custom reports and a benchmarking engine facilitates comparison of internal institution data with aggregate data from multiple institutions, to compare student retention, course completion, student satisfaction, and student performance. The reporting engine provides reports on course retention rates, course evaluations, faculty evaluations, enrollment, student performance, and course run rates. The usage tracking engine, benchmarking engine, and reporting engine facilitate determination of best practices to improve student enrollment, student retention, course completion, student performance, and student satisfaction.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Ecollege.comInventors: Cassandra Hossfeld, Allen Rodgers, Matthew Schnittman, Marc Holliday
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Publication number: 20110073568Abstract: An improved circuit breaker having an improved shield apparatus provides protection to components that are internal to the circuit breaker during an arc event. A contact arm carrier assembly of the circuit breaker comprises a number of springs that bias a number of movable contacts that are disposed on contact arms into engagement and electrical connection with a stationary contact. The shield apparatus is disposed on a carrier housing of the contact arm carrier assembly and is situated adjacent the springs. A shield member of the shield apparatus is biased into engagement with the contact arms. When the circuit breaker is moved between the ON position and the OFF or TRIPPED positions, the shield of the shield apparatus moves between a retracted position and a deployed position, with the shield remaining in engagement with the contact arms and protecting the springs from damage in an arc event. In one embodiment, the shield member is formed of a material that generates gases when struck by an arc.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: PERRY ROBERT GIBSON, BRIAN JOHN SCHALTENBRAND, MARK ANTHONY JANUSEK, CRAIG ALLEN RODGERS, JAMES MICHAEL SMELTZER
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Publication number: 20100151086Abstract: A frozen food that is suitable for heating to form a food and sauce combination is provided. The food includes frozen food pieces and a powdered sauce composition individually applied to outer surfaces of each frozen food piece so that a fluid sauce of a desired consistency is produced upon heating the food.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2009Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL BRANDS LLCInventors: Adalgiza Sonia Salais, Thomas H. Rieman, Charles Allen Rodgers
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Patent number: 7512627Abstract: A business intelligence and data management system is disclosed comprising a database for storing multi-dimensional business data from multiple online educational institutions; a usage tracking engine for recording within a user profile the time and duration of access to disparate system features. A reporting engine provides periodic and custom reports and a benchmarking engine facilitates comparison of internal institution data with aggregate data from multiple institutions, to compare student retention, course completion, student satisfaction, and student performance. The reporting engine provides reports on course retention rates, course evaluations, faculty evaluations, enrollment, student performance, and course run rates. The usage tracking engine, benchmarking engine, and reporting engine facilitate determination of best practices to improve student enrollment, student retention, course completion, student performance, and student satisfaction.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2005Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Ecollege.comInventors: Cassandra Hossfeld, Allen Rodgers, Matthew Schnittman, Marc Holliday
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Publication number: 20090083311Abstract: A business intelligence and data management system is disclosed comprising a database for storing multi-dimensional business data from multiple online educational institutions; a usage tracking engine for recording within a user profile the time and duration of access to disparate system features. A reporting engine provides periodic and custom reports and a benchmarking engine facilitates comparison of internal institution data with aggregate data from multiple institutions, to compare student retention, course completion, student satisfaction, and student performance. The reporting engine provides reports on course retention rates, course evaluations, faculty evaluations, enrollment, student performance, and course run rates. The usage tracking engine, benchmarking engine, and reporting engine facilitate determination of best practices to improve student enrollment, student retention, course completion, student performance, and student satisfaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Applicant: ECOLLEGE.COMInventors: Cassandra Hossfeld, Allen Rodgers, Matthew Schnittman, Marc Holliday
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Publication number: 20070156718Abstract: A business intelligence and data management system is disclosed comprising a database for storing multi-dimensional business data from multiple online educational institutions; a usage tracking engine for recording within a user profile the time and duration of access to disparate system features. A reporting engine provides periodic and custom reports and a benchmarking engine facilitates comparison of internal institution data with aggregate data from multiple institutions, to compare student retention, course completion, student satisfaction, and student performance. The reporting engine provides reports on course retention rates, course evaluations, faculty evaluations, enrollment, student performance, and course run rates. The usage tracking engine, benchmarking engine, and reporting engine facilitate determination of best practices to improve student enrollment, student retention, course completion, student performance, and student satisfaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2005Publication date: July 5, 2007Inventors: Cassandra Hossfeld, Allen Rodgers, Matthew Schnittman, Marc Holliday
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Patent number: 7064635Abstract: A circuit breaker including a housing, separable contacts, a cradle rotatably mounted within the housing, an alarm switch mounted within the housing, and an interface lever disposed between the cradle and the alarm switch. The cradle is adapted to rotate about a first axis in a first direction when the circuit breaker moves to a tripped position in which the separable contacts are separated from one another. The alarm switch includes an actuation lever movable in an actuation direction, wherein movement of the actuation lever in the actuation direction causes the alarm switch to activate an alarm device electrically connected thereto. When the cradle rotates in the first direction, the cradle exerts a first force against the interface lever that causes the interface lever to exert a second force against the actuation lever that causes the actuation lever to move in the actuation direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2005Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Erik Russell Bogdon, Joseph Bell Humbert, Douglas Charles Marks, Craig Allen Rodgers, Dominic Patrick Martelli
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Patent number: D512042Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2004Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: Fairhurst Production, Inc.Inventors: Angela L. Fairhurst, Bruce Allen Rodgers