Patents by Inventor Edward D. Wallace

Edward D. Wallace 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).

  • Compact disconnect switch having broadly variable current rating
    Patent number: 5061833
    Abstract: Compact electrical power disconnect switch modularized to provide very broad current rating and comprising reverse-loop fingers which cooperate in pairs and form flexible spring-loaded contact members. An enlongated rotatable contact member is positioned between the reverse-loop fingers and makes and breaks electrical contact with same upon being rotated. Operation is fast and positive and three-phase power can readily be accommodated. A viewing window can be provided for a rapid check of the position of the switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Assignee: Cleaveland/Price Inc.
    Inventors: George D. Hodder, Edward D. Wallace