Patents by Inventor Erik Dannel Taylor

Erik Dannel Taylor 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).

  • Vacuum arc eliminator having a bullet assembly actuated by a gas generating device
    Patent number: 6952332
    Abstract: A vacuum arc interrupter that includes a vacuum chamber assembly and a pressure chamber assembly. The vacuum chamber assembly includes a vacuum chamber and a first conductor which is structured to be coupled to a circuit. The first conductor is disposed within the vacuum chamber. The pressure chamber assembly has a second conductor structured to be coupled to a ground, a pressure chamber, a gas generation device and a bullet assembly. The pressure chamber assembly disposed adjacent to the vacuum chamber assembly. The gas generation device coupled to, and in fluid communication with the pressure chamber. The bullet assembly is disposed in the pressure chamber and structured to move between a first position, where the bullet assembly is spaced from the first and second conductors, and a second position, where the bullet assembly contacts, and is in electrical communication with, the first and second conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Paul G. Slade, Erik Dannel Taylor, Mary Jo Johnson Vander Heiden
  • Vacuum arc interrupter having a tapered conducting bullet assembly
    Patent number: 6853524
    Abstract: A vacuum arc interrupter that includes a vacuum chamber assembly having a first conductor and a pressure chamber assembly having a second metal conductor, with an opening, and a bullet assembly. The first conductor is coupled to a power line and the second conductor is coupled to a ground. The bullet assembly has a metal lance structured to engage the opening. The lance is shaped to create an arc when engaging the opening so that the second conductor and the lance are welded together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Allan Juds, Edward Louis Wellner, Francis Christopher Edrozo, Mary Jo Johnson Vander Heiden, Peter John Theisen, Francois Jean Machand, Erik Dannel Taylor
  • Blade tip for puncturing cupro-nickel seal cup
    Patent number: 6813127
    Abstract: A vacuum arc interrupter that includes a vacuum chamber assembly and a pressure chamber assembly. The vacuum chamber assembly has a first conductor coupled to a power line, a non-conductive housing and a seal cup. The pressure chamber assembly has a second conductor coupled to a ground, a pressure chamber and a bullet assembly. The pressure chamber assembly is disposed adjacent to the vacuum chamber assembly. The bullet assembly is disposed in the pressure chamber and is structured to move between a first position and a second position. The bullet assembly has a metal lance with a blade portion. The blade portion is structured to puncture the seal cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Francis Christopher Edrozo, Engelbert Hetzmannseder, Mark Allan Juds, Mary Jo Johnson Vander Heiden, Paul G. Slade, Erik Dannel Taylor, Benjamin Alex Rosenkrans
  • Blade tip for puncturing cupro-nickel seal cup
    Publication number: 20030231448
    Abstract: A vacuum arc interrupter that includes a vacuum chamber assembly and a pressure chamber assembly. The vacuum chamber assembly has a first conductor coupled to a power line, a non-conductive housing and a seal cup. The pressure chamber assembly has a second conductor coupled to a ground, a pressure chamber and a bullet assembly. The pressure chamber assembly is disposed adjacent to the vacuum chamber assembly. The bullet assembly is disposed in the pressure chamber and is structured to move between a first position and a second position. The bullet assembly has a metal lance with a blade portion. The blade portion is structured to puncture the seal cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventors: Francis Christopher Edrozo, Engelbert Hetzmannseder, Mark Allan Juds, Mary Jo Johnson Vander Heiden, Paul G. Slade, Erik Dannel Taylor, Benjamin Alex Rosenkrans
  • Vacuum arc interrupter having a tapered conducting bullet assembly
    Publication number: 20030231445
    Abstract: A vacuum arc interrupter that includes a vacuum chamber assembly having a first conductor and a pressure chamber assembly having a second metal conductor, with an opening, and a bullet assembly. The first conductor is coupled to a power line and the second conductor is coupled to a ground. The bullet assembly has a metal lance structured to engage the opening. The lance is shaped to create an arc when engaging the opening so that the second conductor and the lance are welded together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventors: Mark Allan Juds, Edward Louis Wellner, Francis Christopher Edrozo, Mary Jo Johnson Vander Heiden, Peter John Theisen, Francois Jean Machand, Erik Dannel Taylor
  • Vacuum arc eliminator having a bullet assembly actuated by a gas generating device
    Publication number: 20030231438
    Abstract: A vacuum arc interrupter that includes a vacuum chamber assembly and a pressure chamber assembly. The vacuum chamber assembly includes a vacuum chamber and a first conductor which is structured to be coupled to a circuit. The first conductor is disposed within the vacuum chamber. The pressure chamber assembly has a second conductor structured to be coupled to a ground, a pressure chamber, a gas generation device and a bullet assembly. The pressure chamber assembly disposed adjacent to the vacuum chamber assembly. The gas generation device coupled to, and in fluid communication with the pressure chamber. The bullet assembly is disposed in the pressure chamber and structured to move between a first position, where the bullet assembly is spaced from the first and second conductors, and a second position, where the bullet assembly contacts, and is in electrical communication with, the first and second conductors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventors: Paul G. Slade, Erik Dannel Taylor, Mary Jo Johnson Vander Heiden