Patents by Inventor Charles E. Andersen

Charles E. Andersen 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).

  • Connector element with means for reducing effects of radial void in electrical connection
    Patent number: 4175815
    Abstract: A radial void present at the juncture of interengaged electrical connector elements in an electrical connection is reduced in size and relocated to a position of lesser electrical stress by a flexible annular lip integral with one of the connector elements and urged, in response to completion of the connection, into the void.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1979
    Assignee: Amerace Corporation
    Inventors: Charles E. Andersen, Craig W. Simons
  • Apparatus for the remote grounding, connection and disconnection of high voltage electrical circuits
    Patent number: 3959869
    Abstract: Apparatus which enables grounding, connection and disconnection of high voltage electrical connectors from a safely remote location includes a grounding device for making a ground connection to the conductor of a high voltage cable through the contact of the connector itself and a coupling device for selectively coupling the grounding device to an insulated tool, such as a hot-stick, for installation and removal of the grounding device and the grounded electrical connector with the insulated tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1974
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1976
    Assignee: Amerace Corporation
    Inventors: Carl W. Wyman, Charles E. Andersen