Patents by Inventor George R. Hydock

George R. Hydock 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).

  • Grounding Fused Load Receptacle
    Publication number: 20240413594
    Abstract: An electrical load receptacle including a first end with a first conductor receiving opening, a second end with a second conductor receiving opening, and a first conductive connector arranged in the first end and configured to electrically connect a first utility conductor to a fuse. A second conductive connector is arranged in the second end and configured to electrically connect a second utility conductor to the fuse. A grounding interface is configured to receive a grounding pin for grounding the second conductive connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2023
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Robert Fong, George R. Hydock
  • Loadbreak piston stop and lockout
    Patent number: 4913658
    Abstract: A series of lanced sections are provided at the end of a movable female contact assembly in a loadbreak bushing insert to limit its extent of travel during fault closure conditions and prevent its unwanted removal from the insert housing. A locking ring is added ahead of the lanced sections to cause same to become locks by displacement from their normal positions making resetting of the female contact assembly impossible and providing a visual indication that the bushing has been involved in a fault closure situation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1990
    Assignee: Amerace Corporation
    Inventors: Borgstrom Alan D., George R. Hydock