Patents by Inventor Gustav Witzmann

Gustav Witzmann 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).

  • Circuit breaker mechanical interlock
    Patent number: 4902859
    Abstract: A mechanical interlock for interlocking two circuit breakers such that only one of the circuit breakers is ON at a given time. The interlock is also configured such that it permits both circuit breakers to be OFF at the same time. The interlock includes a pivoting rocker arm and a linkage assembly associated with each breaker, wherein the rocker arm and linkage assemblies cooperate to transfer motion between the tie bars of the circuit breakers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1990
    Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Gustav Witzmann, John R. Patrick