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).

  • Patent number: 9882311
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jianhua Chen, Rong Zheng, Hongfeng Zhu, Yaoming He, Erik Russell Bogdon, Craig Allen Rodgers, Paul Richard Rakus
  • Publication number: 20170117668
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: JIANHUA CHEN, RONG ZHENG, HONGFENG ZHU, YAOMING HE, ERIK RUSSELL BOGDON, CRAIG ALLEN RODGERS, PAUL RICHARD RAKUS
  • Publication number: 20170058464
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jason Smollett, Darren Gill, Michael Gasparovic, John Allen Rodgers, Michael Roth
  • Patent number: 9576762
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jianhua Chen, Rong Zheng, Hongfeng Zhu, Yaoming He, Erik Russell Bogdon, Craig Allen Rodgers, Paul Richard Rakus
  • Publication number: 20160293374
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: JIANHUA CHEN, RONG ZHENG, HONGFENG ZHU, YAOMING HE, ERIK RUSSELL BOGDON, CRAIG ALLEN RODGERS, PAUL RICHARD RAKUS
  • Patent number: 9336977
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Erik Russell Bogdon, Craig Allen Rodgers, Paul Richard Rakus, Nathan James Weister
  • Patent number: 9093230
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: James Patrick Sisley, Richard Paul Malingowski, Kelly Julia McCarthy, Lance Gula, Craig Allen Rodgers, Keith Edward Thomas, Thomas Alan Whitaker
  • Publication number: 20150041290
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: JAMES PATRICK SISLEY, RICHARD PAUL MALINGOWSKI, KELLY JULIA MCCARTHY, LANCE GULA, CRAIG ALLEN RODGERS, KEITH EDWARD THOMAS, THOMAS ALAN WHITAKER
  • Patent number: 8953305
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Craig Allen Rodgers, Nathan James Weister, Erik Russell Bogdon
  • Publication number: 20140151207
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Craig Allen Rodgers, Nathan James Weister, Erik Russell Bogdon
  • Publication number: 20120263891
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: Tarkett Inc.
    Inventor: John Allen Rodgers
  • Patent number: 8183490
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Perry Robert Gibson, Brian John Schaltenbrand, Mark Anthony Janusek, Craig Allen Rodgers, James Michael Smeltzer
  • Patent number: 7937416
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Ecollege.com
    Inventors: Cassandra Hossfeld, Allen Rodgers, Matthew Schnittman, Marc Holliday
  • Publication number: 20110073568
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: PERRY ROBERT GIBSON, BRIAN JOHN SCHALTENBRAND, MARK ANTHONY JANUSEK, CRAIG ALLEN RODGERS, JAMES MICHAEL SMELTZER
  • Publication number: 20100151086
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Adalgiza Sonia Salais, Thomas H. Rieman, Charles Allen Rodgers
  • Patent number: 7512627
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Ecollege.com
    Inventors: Cassandra Hossfeld, Allen Rodgers, Matthew Schnittman, Marc Holliday
  • Publication number: 20090083311
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: ECOLLEGE.COM
    Inventors: Cassandra Hossfeld, Allen Rodgers, Matthew Schnittman, Marc Holliday
  • Publication number: 20070156718
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: Cassandra Hossfeld, Allen Rodgers, Matthew Schnittman, Marc Holliday
  • Patent number: 7064635
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Erik Russell Bogdon, Joseph Bell Humbert, Douglas Charles Marks, Craig Allen Rodgers, Dominic Patrick Martelli
  • Patent number: D512042
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Fairhurst Production, Inc.
    Inventors: Angela L. Fairhurst, Bruce Allen Rodgers