Patents by Inventor Gilbert Anthony Soares
Gilbert Anthony Soares 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).
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Patent number: 6721994Abstract: A hinge for mounting a door to an enclosure includes a first leaf, a second leaf, and a pin. The first leaf includes a first tongue attached to a surface formed on one of the door or the enclosure, and a first knuckle depending from the first tongue. The first knuckle includes a tab depending therefrom, and the tab extends through an aperture in a flange depending from the surface. The second leaf includes a second tongue coupled to another of the door or the enclosure, and a second knuckle coupled to the second tongue. The pin extends through the first and second knuckles. A method of assembling a hinge to a door includes: extending a portion of the hinge within an aperture in the door; applying a magnetic force to the portion of the hinge to secure the portion of the hinge within the aperture; and securing the hinge to the door with a fastener while applying the magnetic force.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2001Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Terry Michael Bowman, Robert Bruce Wallace, Peter Donald Muse, Gilbert Anthony Soares, Edgar Yee
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Patent number: 6603075Abstract: A universal electrical connector is incorporated into the electric power distribution network of a motor control center, switchboard, or switchgear between vertical bus conductors and the power line inlet. The connector in the form of substantially a single metal casting is configured to connect the power line with the control center internal electrical distribution conductors without requiring additional connectors.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Gilbert Anthony Soares, Richard Emery Bernier, James Brown Hestetune
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Publication number: 20030056321Abstract: A hinge for mounting a door to an enclosure includes a first leaf, a second leaf, and a pin. The first leaf includes a first tongue attached to a surface formed on one of the door or the enclosure, and a first knuckle depending from the first tongue. The first knuckle includes a tab depending therefrom, and the tab extends through an aperture in a flange depending from the surface. The second leaf includes a second tongue coupled to another of the door or the enclosure, and a second knuckle coupled to the second tongue. The pin extends through the first and second knuckles. A method of assembling a hinge to a door includes: extending a portion of the hinge within an aperture in the door; applying a magnetic force to the portion of the hinge to secure the portion of the hinge within the aperture; and securing the hinge to the door with a fastener while applying the magnetic force.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2001Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventors: Terry Michael Bowman, Robert Bruce Wallace, Peter Donald Muse, Gilbert Anthony Soares, Edgar Yee
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Publication number: 20030019984Abstract: A bracket assembly for releasably attaching a pilot panel to an electrical enclosure, the bracket assembly comprising: a bracket adapted to support the pilot panel in an open position and a closed position, the bracket including a hook extending form the bracket; a hanger bracket attached to the enclosure, the hanger bracket including a first flange and a second flange depending from the first flange, the hook releasably engages the first flange to support the pilot panel in the closed position and releasably engages the second flange to support the first flange to support the pilot panel in the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2001Publication date: January 30, 2003Inventors: Edgar Yee, Richard Emery Bernier, Harry D. Marvin, Gilbert Anthony Soares
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Patent number: 6506986Abstract: A defeatable interlock mechanism for an electrical equipment enclosure requiring a circuit breaker to be tripped before opening includes a support platform having an operator handle stem operably connected to the circuit breaker, an interlock slide plate slidably positioned along the support platform and having a keyhole-shaped slot for receiving a door interlock pin therein, and a lever operably connected to the interlock slide plate and configured to defeat the interlock mechanism when the door interlock pin is engaged with the slot. The lever is pivotally supported at a fulcrum point intermediate the ends of the lever and extends through an escutcheon to an exterior surface of the enclosure. Movement of the lever causes the interlock slide plate to disengage the door interlock pin and allow the unit door to open even while the circuit breaker is in the “on” position.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2001Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Richard Emery Bernier, Gilbert Anthony Soares, Charles Piper, Edgar Yee
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Publication number: 20020112944Abstract: A defeatable interlock mechanism for an electrical equipment enclosure requiring a circuit breaker to be tripped before opening includes a support platform having an operator handle stem operably connected to the circuit breaker, an interlock slide plate slidably positioned along the support platform and having a keyhole-shaped slot for receiving a door interlock pin therein, and a lever operably connected to the interlock slide plate and configured to defeat the interlock mechanism when the door interlock pin is engaged with the slot. The lever is pivotally supported at a fulcrum point intermediate the ends of the lever and extends through an escutcheon to an exterior surface of the enclosure. Movement of the lever causes the interlock slide plate to disengage the door interlock pin and allow the unit door to open even while the circuit breaker is in the “on” position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2001Publication date: August 22, 2002Inventors: Richard Emery Bernier, Gilbert Anthony Soares, Charles Piper, Edgar Yee
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Patent number: 6424519Abstract: A draw out unit with improved drawout box and handle assembly is disclosed. The drawout box is designed to accommodate an improved terminal assembly of the present invention, which reduces the dimensions of the box, and further provides access to the interior of the box by providing an open side for allowing service of an electrtical device within the bucket thus permitting the motor control center to remain active during service. The drawout box of the present invention further includes an improved handle assembly with operable connection to a circuit breaker handle within the confines of the smaller drawout box.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2001Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Gilbert Anthony Soares, Richard Emery Bernier, Charles Piper, Edgar Yee, John Joseph Struble, Jr., Edward Bruce Bynum, Jr.
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Patent number: 6284989Abstract: A two-part motor control center interlock arrangement has a handle support plate and interlock slide positioned on an interior of the control center door operating by insertion of a tapered pin on the door interior within a key-hole slot on the interlock slide. The elongated slot of the key-hole slot automatically compensates for any tolerance accumulation between a circuit breaker handle, an interlock operating handle and the control center access door.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1999Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Richard Emery Bernier, Gilbert Anthony Soares, Edgar Yee
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Publication number: 20010012194Abstract: A draw out unit with improved drawout box and handle assembly is disclosed. The drawout box is designed to accommodate an improved terminal assembly of the present invention, which reduces the dimensions of the box, and further provides access to the interior of the box by providing an open side for allowing service of an electrical device within the bucket thus permitting the motor control center to remain active during service. The drawout box of the present invention further includes an improved handle assembly with operable connection to a circuit breaker handle within the confines of the smaller drawout box.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2001Publication date: August 9, 2001Inventors: Gilbert Anthony Soares, Richard Emery Bernier, Charles Piper, Edgar Yee, John Joseph Struble, Edward Bruce Bynum
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Patent number: 6087602Abstract: A circuit breaker is configured as an electric disconnect switch within a motor control center enclosure and is arranged on a functional support platform. An extended operating handle operator on the platform interacts with the circuit breaker ON/OFF handle to indicate the circuit breaker TRIPPED condition.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1999Date of Patent: July 11, 2000Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Richard Emery Bernier, Gilbert Anthony Soares, Edgar Yee