Patents by Inventor Bernard Boichot-Castagne

Bernard Boichot-Castagne 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: 4675598
    Abstract: The invention consists in using current transformers incorporated in the electronic relays of a switchboard protective device and in connecting thereto current measurement indicators located on the front face of the switchboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1987
    Assignee: Merlin Gerin
    Inventor: Bernard Boichot-Castagne
  • Patent number: 4467297
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-pole circuit breaker with an interchangeable magneto-thermal tripping unit electrically and mechanically connected to the breaker unit by means of connecting screws. The connecting lugs of the breaker unit are positioned with vertical play in transverse slots in the breaker unit casing and are electrically connected to the movable contacts by flexible connections. When the connecting screws are tightened the breaker unit connecting lugs are shifted to bear on the associated tripping unit lugs irrespective of any positioning defects. A reset spring of the electro-magnetic tripping device is anchored on one end on the armature and on the other end to the tripping device adjusting bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 21, 1984
    Assignee: Merlin Gerin
    Inventors: Bernard Boichot-Castagne, Roger Case, Jackie Pezelet
  • Patent number: 4401872
    Abstract: A multi-pole circuit breaker having a molded case and a contact operating mechanism supported in said case. The mechanism is controlled by a handle and a trip device. To obtain the reset of the trip hook when said trip device has opened the contacts, a rocker secured to the handle engages a drive lever forming an extension of the upper link of a toggle joint of said mechanism. The catch of the trip device is biased into an intermediate balanced locking position by means of a spring and is positioned onto a pivot pin by means of radial projection insides the bore of the catch which fits into a matching groove of the pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1983
    Assignee: Merlin Gerin
    Inventors: Bernard Boichot-Castagne, Roger Case, Reynald Marin-Pache