Patents by Inventor Arnold C. Rybolt

Arnold C. Rybolt 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).

  • High ampacity electrical quick disconnect
    Patent number: 5562490
    Abstract: A compact high voltage, high ampacity quick disconnect for alternately connecting and disconnecting an electrical power supply from a load. The disconnect includes two spaced apart terminals having axially aligned openings and embedded in a nonconductive housing. A conductive pin engages the openings to electrically couple the connectors. The pin has a handle in one end thereof for locking or moving the pin as needed. An elastomeric seal between the handle and the housing protects the quick disconnect from contamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Arnold C. Rybolt, Rebecca J. Holliday, Gregory S. Smith