Patents by Inventor Heather Pugliese
Heather Pugliese 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: 7342474Abstract: A circuit breaker configured to be remotely operated is disclosed. The circuit breaker includes a set of main contacts configured to connect between an electrical source and an electrical load, an operating mechanism in operable communication to open and close the main contacts, and a remotely operable drive system configured to open and close the main contacts separate from actuation of the operating mechanism. The drive system includes a motor responsive to first and second control signals, a primary drive responsive to the motor, and an opening spring responsive to the primary drive, the main contacts being responsive to the opening spring. In response to the first control signal, the primary drive moves to charge the opening spring, and in response to the second control signal and the main contacts being closed, the primary drive moves to allow the opening spring to discharge thereby resulting in the main contacts opening independent of the motor.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2005Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Roger Castonguay, Joseph G. Nagy, Narayansamy Soundararajan, Dennis Zuffelato, Craig Benjamin Williams, Heather Pugliese
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Patent number: 7061349Abstract: A circuit breaker configured to be remotely operated is disclosed. The circuit breaker includes a set of main contacts configured to connect between an electrical source and an electrical load, an operating mechanism in operable communication to open and close the main contacts, and a remotely operable drive system configured to open and close the main contacts separate from actuation of the operating mechanism. The drive system includes a motor responsive to first and second control signals, a primary drive responsive to the motor, and an opening spring responsive to the primary drive, the main contacts being responsive to the opening spring. In response to the first control signal, the primary drive moves to charge the opening spring, and in response to the second control signal and the main contacts being closed, the primary drive moves to allow the opening spring to discharge thereby resulting in the main contacts opening independent of the motor.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2005Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Roger Castonguay, Joseph G. Nagy, Narayansamy Soundararajan, Dennis Zuffelato, Craig B. Williams, Heather Pugliese
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Publication number: 20060071742Abstract: A circuit breaker configured to be remotely operated is disclosed. The circuit breaker includes a set of main contacts configured to connect between an electrical source and an electrical load, an operating mechanism in operable communication to open and close the main contacts, and a remotely operable drive system configured to open and close the main contacts separate from actuation of the operating mechanism. The drive system includes a motor responsive to first and second control signals, a primary drive responsive to the motor, and an opening spring responsive to the primary drive, the main contacts being responsive to the opening spring. In response to the first control signal, the primary drive moves to charge the opening spring, and in response to the second control signal and the main contacts being closed, the primary drive moves to allow the opening spring to discharge thereby resulting in the main contacts opening independent of the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2005Publication date: April 6, 2006Inventors: Roger Castonguay, Joseph Nagy, Narayansamy Soundararajan, Dennis Zuffelato, Craig Williams, Heather Pugliese
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Patent number: 7019606Abstract: A circuit breaker configured to be remotely operated by a controller is disclosed. The circuit breaker includes a set of main contacts, an operating mechanism, a remotely operable drive system configured to open and close the main contacts separate from actuation of the operating mechanism, and a control circuit in operable communication with the main contacts. The drive system includes a motor, and a primary drive responsive to the motor and in operable communication to open and close the main contacts. The control circuit indicates a closed main contact state in response to the operating mechanism being in an on position and the main contacts being closed, and an open main contact state in response to the operating mechanism being in an on position and the main contacts being held open via the drive system.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Craig B. Williams, Henry H. Mason, Jr., Roger Castonguay, Joseph G. Nagy, Heather Pugliese, Narayansamy Soundararajan, John Dougherty
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Publication number: 20050212628Abstract: A circuit breaker configured to be remotely operated is disclosed. The circuit breaker includes a set of main contacts configured to connect between an electrical source and an electrical load, an operating mechanism in operable communication to open and close the main contacts, and a remotely operable drive system configured to open and close the main contacts separate from actuation of the operating mechanism. The drive system includes a motor responsive to first and second control signals, a primary drive responsive to the motor, and an opening spring responsive to the primary drive, the main contacts being responsive to the opening spring. In response to the first control signal, the primary drive moves to charge the opening spring, and in response to the second control signal and the main contacts being closed, the primary drive moves to allow the opening spring to discharge thereby resulting in the main contacts opening independent of the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2005Publication date: September 29, 2005Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Roger Castonguay, Joseph Nagy, Narayansamy Soundararajan, Dennis Zuffelato, Craig Williams, Heather Pugliese
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Publication number: 20050212629Abstract: A circuit breaker configured to be remotely operated by a controller is disclosed. The circuit breaker includes a set of main contacts, an operating mechanism, a remotely operable drive system configured to open and close the main contacts separate from actuation of the operating mechanism, and a control circuit in operable communication with the main contacts. The drive system includes a motor, and a primary drive responsive to the motor and in operable communication to open and close the main contacts. The control circuit indicates a closed main contact state in response to the operating mechanism being in an on position and the main contacts being closed, and an open main contact state in response to the operating mechanism being in an on position and the main contacts being held open via the drive system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2005Publication date: September 29, 2005Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Craig Williams, Henry Mason, Jr., Roger Castonguay, Joseph Nagy, Heather Pugliese, Narayansamy Soundararajan, John Dougherty
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Patent number: 6129595Abstract: A three phase (3.phi.) sub feed lug accessory is presented. In an exemplary embodiment the 3.phi. sub feed lug accessory comprises a 3.phi. sub feed lug block and a tie down bracket. The 3.phi. sub feed lug block includes a housing having a first end and a second opposing end. At the first end, at least one and preferably a plurality of openings are formed in the housing, wherein each opening has an interlocking slot extending from the opening. The openings are intended to receive corresponding first tabs extending from one side of a load center and once the first tabs are received, they are releasably interlocked within the interlocking slots of the housing. At the second end of the housing, a shoulder is formed, wherein the shoulder defines a planar platform for receiving a first end of the tie down bracket.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1999Date of Patent: October 10, 2000Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: James R. Scanlon, Heather Pugliese