Patents by Inventor George W. Evans, Jr.

George W. Evans, Jr. 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).

  • Enclosed electrical power disconnect switches and circuit breaker
    Patent number: 5597991
    Abstract: An electrical power switch assembly has a disconnect switch electrically connected to a circuit breaker mounted within an enclosure having a hinge cover where the disconnect switch has a movable element that opens and closes electrical contacts. The movable element is pivotably connected to the cover using a switch link such that the opening of the cover causing the switch link to pull the movable element causing the electrical contacts to open. A breaker link that extends outside the enclosure is used to activate and deactivate the circuit breaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1997
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Hai Chen, George W. Evans, Jr., Leo V. Zirpoli