Patents by Inventor Eric R. Weatherbee

Eric R. Weatherbee 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).

  • Spark-over prevention device for high-voltage bushing
    Patent number: 8759683
    Abstract: A high-voltage bushing includes a housing and a tube disposed within the housing. A conductor is disposed within the tube. An electrically conductive contact member is connected to the tube and has a first opening to receive and contact the conductor. Accordingly, spark-over between the inner surface of the tube and the outer surface of the draw-lead cable caused by a high-frequency transient is substantially prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Chungduck Ko, Shibao Zhang, Eric R. Weatherbee, Andrew V. McNulty, Kata Cirkovic
  • High voltage test terminal having a shock-absorbing insulator
    Patent number: 8525526
    Abstract: A high voltage test terminal for an electrical power distribution/transmission system includes a shock-absorbing insulator disposed between first and second conductors. A blade is movably connected to the second conductor. The blade is electrically and mechanically connected to the first conductor in a first position and electrically isolated and mechanically disconnected from the first conductor in a second position. The blade is in the first position for normal operation of the electrical apparatus. The blade of the test terminal is moved to the second open position to conduct both electrical and mechanical tests of the electrical apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Chungduck Ko, Pete G. Schultz, Andrew V. McNulty, Eric R. Weatherbee, Shibao Zhang
  • Spark-Over Prevention Device For High-Voltage Bushing
    Publication number: 20130014986
    Abstract: A high-voltage bushing includes a housing and a tube disposed within the housing. A conductor is disposed within the tube. An electrically conductive contact member is connected to the tube and has a first opening to receive and contact the conductor. Accordingly, spark-over between the inner surface of the tube and the outer surface of the draw-lead cable caused by a high-frequency transient is substantially prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: HUBBELL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Chungduck Ko, Shibao Zhang, Eric R. Weatherbee, Andrew V. McNulty, Kata Cirkovic
  • High Voltage Test Terminal Having a Shock-Absorbing Insulator
    Publication number: 20110115465
    Abstract: A high voltage test terminal for an electrical power distribution/transmission system includes a shock-absorbing insulator disposed between first and second conductors. A blade is movably connected to the second conductor. The blade is electrically and mechanically connected to the first conductor in a first position and electrically isolated and mechanically disconnected from the first conductor in a second position. The blade is in the first position for normal operation of the electrical apparatus. The blade of the test terminal is moved to the second open position to conduct both electrical and mechanical tests of the electrical apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: HUBBELL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Chungduck KO, Pete G. SCHULTZ, Andrew V. MCNULTY, Eric R. Weatherbee, Shibao ZHANG