Patents by Inventor J. Peter McCuin

J. Peter McCuin 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).

  • Method of molding a saddle assembly for circuit breakers
    Patent number: 6416702
    Abstract: A circuit breaker assembly including a first and second circuit breakers each having toggle switch assemblies movable between ON and OFF positions. The toggle switch assemblies have connectors coupled thereto for preventing both circuit breakers from being in the ON position at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Wade A. Montague, David A. Reid, J. Peter McCuin, George T. Parker, Herman Tremmel, Marshall B. Hart
  • Enclosure and method of making same
    Patent number: 6252165
    Abstract: A circuit breaker assembly including a first and second circuit breakers each having toggle switch assemblies movable between ON and OFF positions. The toggle switch assemblies have connectors coupled thereto for preventing both circuit breakers from being in the ON position at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Wade A. Montague, David A. Reid, J. Peter McCuin, George T. Parker, Marshall B. Hart
  • Circuit breaker assembly with inhibitor assembly
    Patent number: 6180897
    Abstract: A circuit breaker assembly including a first and second circuit breakers each having toggle switch assemblies movable between ON and OFF positions. The toggle switch assemblies have connectors coupled thereto for preventing both circuit breakers from being in the ON position at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Wade A. Montague, David A. Reid, J. Peter McCuin, Marshall B. Hart
  • Circuit breaker assembly with inhibitor assembly
    Patent number: 6137070
    Abstract: A circuit breaker assembly including first and second circuit breakers each having toggle switch assemblies movable between ON and OFF positions. The toggle switch assemblies have connectors coupled thereto for preventing both circuit breakers from being in the ON position at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Wade A. Montague, David A. Reid, J. Peter McCuin, Marshall B. Hart
  • Saddle assembly for a circuit breaker
    Patent number: 6036542
    Abstract: A saddle assembly (10) for a circuit breaker comprising a saddle base (22), at least one stab terminal (14) and two resilient tabs (50, 52) in facing alignment for releasably securing the at least one stab terminal (14) to the saddle base (22), wherein the engagement of the two resilient tabs (50, 52) with the stab terminal (14) releasably secures the at least one stab terminal (14) to the saddle base (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Wade A. Montague, David A. Reid, J. Peter McCuin, Dennis J. Doughty, Marshall B. Hart
  • Digital circuit interrupter thermal protection circuit
    Patent number: 5835320
    Abstract: An electronic circuit interrupter is protected against thermal damage upon loosening of the lug connectors that connect the circuit interrupter with the load circuit. Thermal sensing elements attached to the lugs connect with the circuit interrupter trip unit to initiate circuit interruption when the temperature sensed exceeds a predetermined value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Joseph M. Palmieri, George J. Boucher, J. Peter McCuin, Edward E. Kim
  • Circuit breaker contact arm and spring shield
    Patent number: 5780800
    Abstract: An arc isolation shield for molded case circuit breakers is inserted between the circuit breaker case and cover and attached to one leg of the operating cradle. The knee of the circuit breaker moveable contact arm contacts the bottom of the shield and moves the shield in unison with the contact arm to protect the contact arm, contact braid and operating spring upon contact separation under severe overcurrent conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Joseph M. Palmieri, J. Peter McCuin, George J. Boucher
  • Molded case circuit breaker accessories
    Patent number: 5675303
    Abstract: Molded case circuit breaker accessories using slightly modified circuit breaker cases are described. Several of the accessories utilize a microswitch to provide remote indication of an auxiliary function. One modification of the circuit breaker case includes upstanding posts to capture and position the microswitch while a further modification utilizes the magnetic trip unit adjustment screw and a support plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Joseph B. Kelaita, Jr., Stephen R. St. John, Joseph M. Palmieri, J. Peter McCuin