Patents by Inventor George J. Boucher

George J. Boucher 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).

  • Digital circuit interrupter thermal protection circuit
    Patent number: 5835320
    Abstract: An electronic circuit interrupter is protected against thermal damage upon loosening of the lug connectors that connect the circuit interrupter with the load circuit. Thermal sensing elements attached to the lugs connect with the circuit interrupter trip unit to initiate circuit interruption when the temperature sensed exceeds a predetermined value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Joseph M. Palmieri, George J. Boucher, J. Peter McCuin, Edward E. Kim
  • Circuit breaker contact arm and spring shield
    Patent number: 5780800
    Abstract: An arc isolation shield for molded case circuit breakers is inserted between the circuit breaker case and cover and attached to one leg of the operating cradle. The knee of the circuit breaker moveable contact arm contacts the bottom of the shield and moves the shield in unison with the contact arm to protect the contact arm, contact braid and operating spring upon contact separation under severe overcurrent conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Joseph M. Palmieri, J. Peter McCuin, George J. Boucher
  • Environmental electric switch enclosure with viewing window
    Patent number: 5473129
    Abstract: An electric disconnect switch enclosure for outdoor applications includes a viewing window to visually ascertain the ON-OFF conditions of the switch contacts without having to motivate the switch handle or open the enclosure door. The viewing window can be formed in the enclosure door in an automated manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Robert G. Markowski, Jon P. McCuin, Gary P. Michaelis, George J. Boucher
  • Thermally efficient compact circuit breaker support and enclosure
    Patent number: 5315477
    Abstract: A molded case circuit breaker support and a circuit breaker enclosure are arranged with air transfer slots and passages to promote chimney effect cooling of the circuit breaker components. The slots in the circuit breaker support direct ambient cooling air onto the circuit breaker terminals while the passages through the enclosure direct the ambient air flow from the bottom to the top of the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1994
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Richard W. Schumacher, Denis A. Perzan, Peter F. Cavanaugh, George J. Boucher