Patents by Inventor Daniel B. Kroushl

Daniel B. Kroushl 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).

  • Bucket assemblies for motor control centers (MCC) with disconnect assemblies and related MCC cabinets and methods
    Patent number: 10541092
    Abstract: Circuit breakers with a rotary handle attached to an inwardly oriented shaft that connects to a gear assembly that translates rotational input to linear input also include a trip assist spring in communication with the rack gear so that, in operation, the trip assist spring applies a force to the operator slider and forces the handle to a consistent trip position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Stephen W. Oneufer, Robert A. Morris, Daniel B. Kroushl
  • BUCKET ASSEMBLIES FOR MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS (MCC) WITH DISCONNECT ASSEMBLIES AND RELATED MCC CABINETS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20180114652
    Abstract: Circuit breakers with a rotary handle attached to an inwardly oriented shaft that connects to a gear assembly that translates rotational input to linear input also include a trip assist spring in communication with the rack gear so that, in operation, the trip assist spring applies a force to the operator slider and forces the handle to a consistent trip position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Stephen W. Oneufer, Robert A. Morris, Daniel B. Kroushl
  • Bucket assemblies for motor control centers (MCC) with disconnect assemblies and related MCC cabinets and methods
    Patent number: 9859068
    Abstract: Circuit breakers with a rotary handle attached to an inwardly oriented shaft that connects to a gear assembly that translates rotational input to linear input also include a trip assist spring in communication with the rack gear so that, in operation, the trip assist spring applies a force to the operator slider and forces the handle to a consistent trip position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen W. Oneufer, Robert A. Morris, Daniel B. Kroushl
  • BUCKET ASSEMBLIES FOR MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS (MCC) WITH DISCONNECT ASSEMBLIES AND RELATED MCC CABINETS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20150103472
    Abstract: Circuit breakers with a rotary handle attached to an inwardly oriented shaft that connects to a gear assembly that translates rotational input to linear input also include a trip assist spring in communication with the rack gear so that, in operation, the trip assist spring applies a force to the operator slider and forces the handle to a consistent trip position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Stephen W. Oneufer, Robert A. Morris, Daniel B. Kroushl
  • Remote operation of a motor control center subunit disconnect
    Patent number: 8537518
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for remotely actuating a subunit disconnect in a motor control center subunit. A motor control center subunit includes a subunit housing configured to fit within a motor control center and a subunit disconnect configured to selectively control a supply power to motor control components of the subunit housing. A control mechanism is attached to the subunit housing to activate and deactivate the subunit disconnect and a remote control device communicates with the control mechanism and is configured to operate the control mechanism to activate and deactivate the subunit disconnect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A. Morris, Edgar Yee, Jared A. Bryll, Daniel J. Leeman, Daniel B. Kroushl
  • REMOTE OPERATION OF A MOTOR CONTROL CENTER SUBUNIT DISCONNECT
    Publication number: 20110285483
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for remotely actuating a subunit disconnect in a motor control center subunit. A motor control center subunit includes a subunit housing configured to fit within a motor control center and a subunit disconnect configured to selectively control a supply power to motor control components of the subunit housing. A control mechanism is attached to the subunit housing to activate and deactivate the subunit disconnect and a remote control device communicates with the control mechanism and is configured to operate the control mechanism to activate and deactivate the subunit disconnect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Robert A. Morris, Edgar Yee, Jared A. Bryll, Daniel J. Leeman, Daniel B. Kroushl
  • Remote operation of a motor control center subunit disconnect
    Patent number: 8054606
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for remotely actuating a subunit disconnect in a motor control center subunit. A motor control center subunit includes a subunit housing configured to fit within a motor control center and a subunit disconnect configured to selectively control a supply power to motor control components of the subunit housing. A control mechanism is attached to the subunit housing to activate and deactivate the subunit disconnect and a remote control device communicates with the control mechanism and is configured to operate the control mechanism to activate and deactivate the subunit disconnect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A. Morris, Edgar Yee, Jared A. Bryll, Daniel J. Leeman, Daniel B. Kroushl
  • Free-wheeling clutch for a motor control center subunit having moveable line contacts
    Patent number: 7684199
    Abstract: A system and method for connecting supply power to motor control components includes use of a motor control center subunit with moveable supply power contacts. After a motor control center subunit is secured into a motor control center compartment, the supply power contacts may be advanced to engage supply power buses. For disconnection, the supply power contacts may be retracted and isolated from the buses before physical removal of the subunit. A free wheeling mechanism prevents supply power contacts from advancing and retracting past a preset travel range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Edgar Yee, Robert A. Morris, Daniel J. Leeman, Daniel B. Kroushl, George Norman Russ
  • REMOTE OPERATION OF A MOTOR CONTROL CENTER SUBUNIT DISCONNECT
    Publication number: 20090301851
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for remotely actuating a subunit disconnect in a motor control center subunit. A motor control center subunit includes a subunit housing configured to fit within a motor control center and a subunit disconnect configured to selectively control a supply power to motor control components of the subunit housing. A control mechanism is attached to the subunit housing to activate and deactivate the subunit disconnect and a remote control device communicates with the control mechanism and is configured to operate the control mechanism to activate and deactivate the subunit disconnect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Robert A. Morris, Edgar Yee, Jared A. Bryll, Daniel J. Leeman, Daniel B. Kroushl
  • FREE-WHEELING CLUTCH FOR A MOTOR CONTROL CENTER SUBUNIT HAVING MOVEABLE LINE CONTACTS
    Publication number: 20090086414
    Abstract: A system and method for connecting supply power to motor control components includes use of a motor control center subunit with moveable supply power contacts. After a motor control center subunit is secured into a motor control center compartment, the supply power contacts may be advanced to engage supply power buses. For disconnection, the supply power contacts may be retracted and isolated from the buses before physical removal of the subunit. A free wheeling mechanism prevents supply power contacts from advancing and retracting past a preset travel range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Edgar Yee, Robert A. Morris, Daniel J. Leeman, Daniel B. Kroushl, George Norman Russ